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Course/Grade Level/Unit 

A.

5th grade/Technology/Word Fun

 

 

D.

  K(nowledge)

  • Identify and know: homophones, palindromes, similes, metaphors, idioms, stinky pinkies, spoonerisms, oxymorons, anagrams, and homographs.
  • Techniques of internet searching

R(easoning)

  • Understand meaning of each word category. 

S(kills)

  • PowerPoint 
  • Use computer and internet to research information on word category
  • Use Landmark Citation to cite where the examples were found

P(roducts)

  • Build a PowerPoint slide show to demonstrate meaning of word category 

Standard 

B.

1. Read with understanding and fluency.
3.  Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
5. Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.

Benchmark 

C.

1A.2b
3C.2a, b
5A.2b
5.C.2a, 5.C.2b, 

 

Performance Assessment(s) 
What do students do to demonstrate knowledge, reasoning, skills & products?

E.
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Examples

Scoring Criteria
List Traits (broad categories) on which students will be evaluated

F.
  • Correct spelling and grammar
  • Accurate demonstration of concept
  • Easily Read (colors and text size)
  • Pictures go with text
  • Transitions allow enough time to read

 

 


 
 
 

Instruction

H.
  1. Develop with the class  the criteria for the scoring rubric.
  2. Divide into groups of 2-3 and assign a "fun word" category
  3. Use computer/internet and books to find information on their "fun word".
  4. Develop a PowerPoint slideshow with the definition or the Fun Word and 4 examples.
  5. Use clipart or scanned drawings to illustrate the examples.
  6. Students will share and evaluate their presentations. 

Resources

I.
  • Adelson, Leone. Dandelions Don't Bite
  • Gwynne, Fred. A Chocolate Moose for Dinner
  • Gwynne, Fred. The King who Rained
  • Maestro, Giulio. What's a Frank Frank?
  • Terban, Marvin. Dove Dove, The 
  • Eight Ate
  • In a Pickle 
  • Mad as a Wet Hen 
  • Punching the Clock
  • Superdupers 
  • Too Hot to Hoot
  • PowerPoint
  • Fun With Words

http://www.fun-with-words.com/index.html
Anagrams, Spoonerisms, Palindromes, Oxymorons, Homonyms

Fun With Words Thinkquest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111282/
Anagrams, Homonyms, Oxymorons, Spoonerisms, and Stinky Pinkies

Palindromes 
http://thinks.com/words/palindromes.htm

Metaphors and Similes
http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/1poe.htm

Potential Accommodations
What adjustments might be made for students with individual or special needs?

J.
  • Group special needs students with more capable students

Follow-up
What activities will be used for remediation/extension?

K.
  • Share presentations.