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Citizens
for Responsible Change
Pam
Nethercutt
Bogue Sound Elementary
May 2001
Description: After listening to and
discussing "City Green" by DyAnne Disalvo-Ryan, students
will work in small groups to write a petition. The petition
will be written to a teacher, principal, or other authority figure
at school which clearly describes a problem and tells a way to solve
it. Once the draft has been completed, students will word
process document and complete all necessary revisions / corrections.
Students will get signatures from other students who agree with
their plan and share their petitions with the appropriate authority.
They will then work as leaders to carry out the group's solution.
Approximate Time Required:
Two, 45 Minute Social Studies Sessions
One 45 Minute computer Session
Time Scheduled for Students to Gather Signatures and Present to
Appropriate Authorities (About 30 Minutes)
Curriculum Areas NC Standard Course of
Study:
Language Arts
1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., dictionary, glossary) to
confirm decoding skills, verify spelling, and extend meanings of
words.
2.03 Read a variety of texts, including:
* fiction (short stories, novels, fantasies,
fairy tales, fables).
* nonfiction (biographies, letters, articles, procedures and
instructions, charts, maps).
* poetry (proverbs, riddles, limericks, simple poems).
* drama (skits, plays).
4.02 Use oral and written language to:
* present information in a sequenced, logical
manner.
* discuss.
* sustain conversation on a topic.
* share information and ideas.
* recount or narrate.
* answer open-ended questions.
* report information on a topic.
* explain own learning.
4.05 Identify (with assistance) the purpose, the
audience, and the appropriate form for the oral or written task.
4.07 Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama
selections using self-selected topics and forms (e.g., poems, simple
narratives, short reports, learning logs, letters, notes,
directions, instructions).
5.01 Use correct capitalization (e.g., geographical place names,
holidays, special events, titles) and punctuation (e.g., commas in
greetings, dates, city and state; underlining book titles; periods
after initials and abbreviated titles; apostrophes in contractions).
5.07 Edit (with assistance) to use conventions of written language
and format.
5.08 Create readable documents with legible handwriting.
Technology Goals
2.1 Identify the technology tools used to collect, analyze, and
display data. (SI)
2.2 Identify the physical components of a computer system as either
input, output, or processing devices. (SI)
2.3 Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques for upper and lower
case letters. (KU/WP/DTP)
2.4 Retrieve and edit a word processed document. (KU/WP/DTP)
Social Studies
4.2 Suggest responsible courses of action in given situations and
assess the consequences of irresponsible behavior.
4.4 Evaluate procedures for dealing with problems and conclude which
are more just.
5.1 Distinguish between government and non government bodies in the
community.
Lesson Goal:
The student will assess the need for change in procedure, rule, or
condition of situation within the school community. After
designating chosen item, students will address a plan through the
form of petition to the appropriate authority and execute proper
procedure for requesting change.
Materials
Computer with ClarisWorks or other word processing software.
"City Green" by DyAnne Disalvo
Social Studies Text for Level Three, "Living in Our
World", by Harcourt Brace; Copy Right 1997
Pre Activities
1. Study through the social studies text to learn about how
changes are brought about in communities.
2. Read and discuss "City Green", by DyAnne Disalvo
which explains how one community turned a vacant lot into a
wonderful neighborhood garden through the use of petition and
cooperation.
3. Students will work together in groups of 3 to plan for
petition and write rough draft.
4. Teacher will assist students with wording and content of
document after chosen item for change has been selected.
5. Review proper keyboarding skills, the selection of fonts,
and how to spell check for errors. Introduce the
"Tab" concept and practice before actually processing
petition.
Independent Practice
1. Students will enter ClarisWorks computer program under
their name in computer lab.
2. Rough Draft text for petition will be processed.
3. Students will set and use tab feature to complete signature
portion of document.
4. Students will save petition to appropriate folder to be
opened at next session.
5. Students will retrieve and edit their document, checking
and correcting misspelled words using the spell check feature.
Closure
Students present their petitions to selected elementary classrooms
for support and then submit to proper authority. Petitions and
outcomes are posted in hallway.
Assessment
1. Observe proper keyboarding techniques.
2. Observe that students can save, open, and print a document
for public presentation.
3. Check document for proper use of tab feature through
placement of signature numbers and lines.
4. Document will reflect complete thoughts and correct format
of a petition.
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