Curriculum+Web+(ITC536)



= Writing Curriculum Web =

PA State Standards Addressed:
1.4.5: Types of Writing - Grade 5 1.4.5.B: Write multi-paragraph information pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions). 1.4.5.C: Write persuasive pieces. Include a clearly stated position or opinion. Include supporting details, citing sources when needed. 1.5.5: Quality of Writing - Grade 5 1.5.5.A: Write with a clear focus, identifying topic, task, and audience. 1.5.5.B: Develop content appropriate for the topic. 1.5.5.C: Organize writing in a logical order. 1.5.5.D: Write with an understanding style, using a variety of sentence structures and descriptive word choices. 1.5.5.E: Revise writing to improve organization and word choice. 1.5.5.F: Use grade appropriate conventions of language when writing and editing.

Implementation:
I created this curriculum web for a class a few semesters ago, so I have begun to implement this into my classroom already. I have used this in a few different ways. I have had students complete this curriculum web through out the school year, completing assignments as we learn about the different types of writing. I have also had students complete the entire curriculum web in the fourth quarter, after all of the different writing styles have been learned about.

Ethical and Social Issues:
Some ethical and social issues that need to be addressed while implementing this curriculum web would be the appropriateness of emails sent back and forth between "pen" pals for one of the assignments, discussing Internet safety with students as they will be participating in a wiki and creating blogs. Although the curriculum web links specific website for students to go to, the web is an open world for them to follow links not necessarily meant to be followed. School filters and the understanding of what is appropriate behavior on the Internet will protect students.

**Evaluating Student Computer Literacy:** I have created a rubric to go along with this curriculum web that helps to assess my students computer literacy. Students need to know how to create PowerPoint presentation, have a comfort using the Internet, create a PodCast and use a blog. Also, students need to know how to email, use some Web 2.0 applications like Prezi, and add to a Wiki. Through the completion of each of the assignments in the curriculum web, students will show their computer literacy.