STANDARD: ELACC3W8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. SAMR Model

Class Task * Research a location to travel and create a travel brochure and/or guide. List of places to select: Paris Sydney Budapest London Bora Bora Barcelona Hong Kong Maui Rio de Janeiro San Francisco Cape Town Yellowstone Vancouver Bahamas

Class Tasks Note Taking Researching Presentation

SAMR Model

Note Taking Substitution: Take notes about chosen destination using iOS Notes. Augmentation: Take notes using Microsoft Word; insert pictures to replace words to enhance and represent themes. The pictures will represent the place selected to travel (food, activities, historical monuments, etc.). A text-to-speech system can also be used to improve the writing task. Modification: The notes will be put online (in a designated forum) to be reviewed by peers using questions and comments. Redefinition: Notes will be shared with teacher online or in a notebook. The teacher will have access to all student notes, including pictures selected for notes.

Researching Substitution: Using Google Chrome or Safari, research the destination chosen. Copy and paste information and pictures. Augmentation: A SMART Board can be used to replace pencil and paper to research and communicate ideas about location to travel. Modification: Using an iPad, download and annotate using Nobility. Be sure to include information gathered during the researching process. This may include: entertainment, transportation, arts and culture, etc. Redefinition: Using Google Earth, explore the location. Include interviews of residents or people who have traveled to the location before.

Presentation Substitution: Create a brief PowerPoint presentation of the destination. Augmentation: Design a brochure guide using MS Brochure creation tool. With this, you may hyperlink or embed content. Modification: The brochure guide should include student collaboration and multimedia, as well as student narration and videos. Redefinition: Use Google Hangouts to connect to a virtual tour of destination. Include information obtained in the brochure or guide. Share information in the online forum, with classmates, and the teacher.