ETC > NSA Home > Language Arts 3-5 > Literature Blog Students will use a blog to post reflections on books they are reading. Objectives Students will write to communicate ideas and information effectively. Students will understand the common features of a variety of literary forms Procedure First, create a class blog in 3 easy steps at https://www.blogger.com 1. Create an account 2. Name your blog 3. Choose a template Next, email the students in your class and invite them to join the class blog. Then, have students post reflections on the books they are reading. In addition, ask each student to comment on at least two of their classmates' reflections. Ask the class if there are students and adults at their school and outside of school that they would like to send an invitation to join the class blog. Sunshine State Standards LA.B.2.3.1 LA.E.2.3.3 LA.E.2.3.5 LA.E.2.3.8 NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society. Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. Materials Books! Computers Internet access Blogger https://www.blogger.com Return to top of page Return to lesson plans menu

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