Topic and Standards for Technology Lesson Plan

I. Topic: Biography on an author
In groups of 3, the fourth grade student will research about the author they are assigned with using the Internet or World Wide Web. The student will write 1-2 pages of an informative biography about the author including the author’s list of works, life (what s/he liked to do, what school s/he attended, how did s/he become an author, and etc.), date of birth, date of death if s/he is no longer alive, with the citations of the technological resources they found on the Internet or World Wide Web.
After the biography is finished, the students will share about their author with the rest of the class. The group of students will take turns to share information about the author using a loud and clear voice and make an eye contact with the audience in 5 minutes.

II. Hawaii Content Area Standard(s) (HCPS III)
Language
Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS:
Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
Benchmark LA.4.4.5 Edit writing to correct capitalization:
• first and important words in a title
• historical periods
• special events
Benchmark LA.4.4.7 Write a simple bibliography entry for a book and website (e.g., author, title, publisher, copyright)
Standard 5: Writing: RHETORIC:
Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose
Benchmark LA.4.5.1
Use appropriate facts and interesting details that develop the intended meaning and anticipate the needs of the audience
Benchmark LA.4.5.2
Use paragraphs and transitions to organize related information and move the reader from one idea to the next

World Languages
Standard 3: PRESENTATIONAL:
Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics

III. Technology Standards (NETS)
3. Technology productivity tools
• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
5. Technology research tools
• Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.