Oliver

Regina Oliver February 14, 2007 This lesson was created to let students know that the Internet is only one source where information can be found and that there are other sources in the library that will have accurate information about a subject.
 * Content Area(s):** Social Studies/History Grade Level: 4th-ELL


 * Pre-Assessment:** TTW have already given the 4th grade ELL students a pre-test with questions about basic facts about the state of Tennessee. This determines what the students already know and understand about the state. It will also determine other information that may be needed in order to expand their knowledge of the subject.

TLW use non fiction books, reference materials, and online resources to locate Tennessee facts. TLW find the correct answers to the Tennessee facts questions. TLW write down all facts in the appropriate blanks on a fact sheet provided by the teacher.
 * Goal(s):**

TLW be able to identify each resource with 100% accuracy. TLW research each resource with 100% accuracy and find selected facts about Tennessee. TLW record all facts on the fact sheet with 100% accuracy and understand that information can be found by using different resources with 100% accuracy.
 * Instructional Objective(s):**

Four computers World Almanac for kids Teacher TV monitor and computer **Non-fiction books:** URL address from pbskids V is for Volunteer Fact sheets Celebrate the States Pencils Portrait of America Encyclopedia
 * Materials, Media, and other Resources:**

TTW play a short Tennessee song called Country is King from http://pbskids.org/buster/songs/tn_leipersfor_sng.html The lyrics are about Nashville being the Country Music City, which relates to Tennessee facts.
 * Set Induction:**

TTW pass out the fact sheets to be filled out. Two students each will visit the computers, two will research the non-fiction books and two will research the reference resources. The students will not have to find these materials. TTW have already made them available on a table. As students finish at each station they will rotate until they have researched all resources and recorded all required information. TLW return to their seats.
 * Instructional Sequence:**

TTW ask students to share their findings and what they learned. TTW restate and review each fact. TTW ask the students if they have any questions about the activity and the use of the resources. What was difficult to use and/or understand if anything? If there were difficulties, TTW will address them accordingly.
 * Closure:**

There are six 4th grade ELL students. Four speak and read English fluently and two do not, but understand some words and gestures. In order to meet the needs of the non-English speaking students, they were paired with one of the fluent speakers to help them. The teacher also monitored the rotations incase students needed additional assistance.
 * Adaptations and Extensions:**

TTW collect the Tennessee fact sheets to check for accuracy. TTW know if the objectives were met after the review of the activity based on any questions or problems sudents had. Their participation level, completeness and accuracy of the fact sheet will also indicate if the objectives were met.
 * Assessment:**