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Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction Lesson Plan Outline

1. Lesson Title: Author Research

2. Date of Implementation: Fall 2008

3. Lesson Author(s): Anna Clucas

4. Subject Area(s): Library Information Literacy/Research Skills

5. Grade Level: 5th grade

6. Approximate Time Needed: 1 class (40 minutes)

7. PA Content Standard(s): 1.8, 3.7

8. Objectives/Lesson Outcomes: Students will be able to enter website address. Students will be able to navigate an author or illustrator website. Students will answer questions about the author or illustrator.

9. Materials and Resources Required: A. Technology (include location and equipment): Library – InFocus projector/computer/TV View box Library – Computers or Mobile laptop computers Internet POWER Library

B. Printed Materials: Author worksheets C. Other Supplies:

10. Lesson Procedures: Librarian will explain purpose of worksheet. Librarian will show students how to log on to website using address. Librarian will show sample author/illustrator webpage using InFocus projector and computer. Librarian will explore various sections on the webpage with the class and explain how to gather information to answer questions on worksheet.

11. Modifications for Differentiated Instruction: A. Remediation: Work with students individually.

B. Enrichment: Allow students to explore other author/illustrator websites. POWER Library: select author to research in Current Biography.

12. Student Assessment: Evaluate how students navigate website through observation. Check worksheets for answers to questions or information required about author or illustrator.