1. Technology Integration in Language Arts Nikayla Pasley-Watson Content Area Report

2. Using Technology to Plan Writing ELACC3W4 Production and Distribution of Writing: With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.  Concept mapping  Software such as Kidspiration and Inspiration  http://www.inspiration.com/ http://www.inspiration.com/

3. Using Technology to Encourage Engaged Reading ELACC3RI5 Craft and Structure: Use text features and search tools (e.g., text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently. 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.  Digital Text  Text features and search tools  http://teacher.scholastic.com/ereading-resources/ http://teacher.scholastic.com/ereading-resources/

4. Using Technology to Practice with Revision ELACC3W5 Production and Distribution of Writing: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.  Integrating Simulations  Interactive storybook games  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/letter-match-clifford- interactive-storybook-game http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/letter-match-clifford- interactive-storybook-game

5. Using Technology to Develop Writing Skills ELACC3L1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.  Interactive workshops  Mentoring by authors, editors, and illustrators  Writing with Writers  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/writing-writers http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/writing-writers

6. Using Technology to Encourage Students’ Creative Writing ELACC3W3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.  Story Starters  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/story-starters http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/story-starters

7. Using Technology to Publish Student Work ELACC3W6 Production and Distribution of Writing: With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.  KidPub- http://www.kidpub.com/ http://www.kidpub.com/  WriteKids- http://writekids.tripod.com/ http://writekids.tripod.com/

8. Using Technology to Create Virtual Field Trips  Learn about various genres/influential people  More authentic learning  http://www.field-guides.com/trips.htm http://www.field-guides.com/trips.htm

9. Technology Integration  Virtual Field Trips  Digital Text  Concept Mapping  Creative Writing  Simulations/Games  Digital Publishing  Interactive Workshops

10. References  http://www.inspiration.com/  http://www.field-guides.com/trips.htm  http://www.kidpub.com/  http://writekids.tripod.com/  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/story-starters  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/writing-writers  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/letter-match-clifford- interactive-storybook-game  https://google.com/images  Text pp. 266-285