Writing in my Hand“Language is the air that we breathe and the water in

which we swim.” ElD and Writing

My Digital Life: Writing with Technology

What is Writing in my Hand?

Students in this class are all English Language Learners.

Students will read and write daily with real purpose.

Lessons will focus on developing English language skills using technology tools such as iPods and laptops.

Students will record their voices, create iMovies, and tell their stories using digital tools offered here at CVMS.

Setting Goals

We will use technology every day to improve our reading and writing. It includes laptops and iPods.

There will be several permission slips coming home to allow student to use the equipment and publish on a variety of sites.

CEDLT testing will begin at the end of September, more information soon.

Inspiring students to read and write

This year we will:

Set goals in reading and writing and chart our progress

Get extra support to write persuasive, literature response, expository essays and poetry

Read a variety of materials using the iPod to improve our comprehension and fluency

Create a digital portfolio of our work to be shared at the end of the school year.

Teaming technology with responsibility

Step 1: What is a Digital Footprint?

We are currently using a website called www.commonsense.org to learn about using technology effectively.

You can find the link and other information on the parent page on my school webpage.

Our first persuasive project will be:Creating Public Service Announcements

Here is a sample of student work…

EITT Grant

We are part of the district EITT grant program that provides 34 iPods for classroom use.

There will be special projects and training from this grant.

If you haven’t done so, please sign the iPod use permission slip.

Google Cadre

Our class has been selected to be part of a new district program that will work with Google bringing new applications and creative opportunities to our school site.

Look for more information shortly, along with a permission slip for your child to participate in this project.

Looking forward to a great year!!