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Lesson Plan: Electric Literature

Submitted by Instructional Technology
Content Area Language Arts
Grade Level All levels

Summary
· Groups of students will participate in a Literature Circle to discuss an assigned reading. The Literature Circle will be conducted through video conferencing and will be facilitated by a teacher or librarian for each participating group.

Objectives
Students will
· Develop an appreciation for literature
· Develop an ability to draw meaning from literature
· Collaborate with other students
· Improve communication skills, both speaking and listening
· Have an opportunity to present thoughts and ideas to peers in other classes

Activities
· Students will read the assigned book, poetry, etc.
· Students will participate in the Literature Circle via Video Conference
· Assessment of material read and of procedure

Resources
· Copy of material read
· List of pre-developed questions/topics
· Video conferencing equipment

Preparation
· Assign material to be read
· Teachers/librarians will prepare a list of questions and discussion topics to be used during the video conference.
· Move equipment to proper room and connect equipment to electrical power and network drop.

Time Required
· Varies by grade level

Technology Used
· Video Conferencing