Students will complete an assignment where they read a short story and identify the main idea. They will post the main idea to the social networking site Edmodo and respond to two other classmates' posts. Next, students will create a concept map using Popplet to demonstrate their understanding of the main idea and supporting details from the story. Finally, they will post the concept map to Edmodo and review one other student's concept map. The goal is for students to learn how to appropriately communicate and collaborate online.

1. Students will learn to create and share ideas through the social
networking site (Edmodo). They will use the information they
gather and create a concept map to expand on the knowledge
gained.
Developed by: Nicole Ahlberg and Carla Clark
ELRN 750
November 23, 2013

2. RI.5.2: Determine the theme of the story
 W.5.6: Use technology to interact and collaborate
with others
 SL.5.1.a: Students will come to classroom
discussions prepared and be able to explore ideas
 L.5.1: Demonstrate command of the English
grammar and usage in writing or speaking
 L.5.2: Demonstrate command of conventions
when writing
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3. 2.a: Collaborate and publish with peers
 2.b: Communicate ideas effectively
 5.a: Safe technology uses
 5.b: Produce with a positive attitude
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4. Textbook – Reading Street
“Leonardo’s Horse” by Jean Fritz
 Computers
 Websites:
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◦ Edmodo.com
◦ Popplet.com

5. Read a main selection in language arts
 Post the author’s main idea on Edmodo.com
 Respond to two other classmates’ posts
 Create a concept map using Popplet.com
 Post concept map to Edmodo.com
 Peer review of concept map
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6. 
Students:
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Read “Leonardo’s Horse” by Jean Fritz
Determine main idea of selected reading
Post the main idea of the story online
Use Edmodo.com
Assessment:
◦ Assessed based on appropriate response
◦ Completion points via assessment plan

7. 
Students:
◦ Post appropriate response to two peers
◦ Use appropriate internet etiquette
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Assessment:
◦ Completion points via assessment plan
◦ Teacher checklist/class list

8. 
Students:
◦ Create concept map using Popplet.com
◦ Include main idea and three to five supporting details
◦ Post finished Popplet on Edmodo.com for peer review
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Assessment:
◦ Completion points via assessment plan
◦ Appropriate main idea and supporting details

9. Through this assignment students will learn proper
Internet usage. They will practice appropriate use
of Internet etiquette which is an important life skill.
Students will also learn necessary social
networking practices and be able to post ideas
appropriately. In addition, students will learn to
respond to others in an acceptable manner.

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Employees in today’s society are expected to work
together collaboratively on a range of projects in a
variety of different work settings. In addition, the
collaborative work does not necessarily need to be done
in person thanks to the advances in technology.
This activity allows students to practice collaborating with
their peers in an online setting to enhance their writing
skills. This will be accomplished as they respond to
written posts created by their peers.

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Today’s work force is required to possess a basic
technological skill set to perform their jobs successfully. It
is especially important for employees to understand the
appropriate way in which to utilize this technology.
Through this activity students will be able to respond to a
variety of posts made by their peers in a safe online
environment. They will also practice proper etiquette
including the proper usage of English language, being
respectful to others, and sharing ideas using complete
thoughts.

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In the last decade the use of social networking as a
means of communication has exploded. The vast
majority of employers and employees must employ
the use of some sort of social media to perform their
job responsibilities.
The activity the students will be engaging in will
allow them to practice using a social networking site
in a safe and protected learning environment.
Through posting on the Edmodo site students will
be given an opportunity to practice these important
skills.

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Today’s workforce communicates beyond face to face
encounters with one another. Employers expect their
employees to be able to utilize and have a strong
understanding of a variety of communication
resources.
In this activity students will be expected to practice
their written communication skills as they post their
main idea topic to the Edmodo class group. They will
also be required to assist peers in the editing process
of their concept map along with responding to peer
posts.

14. Students will be required to share written
communication online with their peers. They will
also respond appropriately to posts. In addition, a
concept map will be created to demonstrate
student knowledge of main idea and supporting
details. Finally, students will engage in a peer
editing exercise.

15. Students will create a concept map using
Popplet.com which will demonstrate their
understanding of the main idea of the story.
Students will also include three to five details that
support the main idea of the story.

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Teachers
◦ Materials
 Reading Street curriculum
 Computer
 Assessment rubric
◦ Technologies
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Computer access
Internet access
Edmodo.com
Popplet.com
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Students
◦ Materials
 Reading Street textbook
 Laptop computer
◦ Technologies
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Computer access
Internet access
Edmodo.com
Popplet.com

17. 
Content
◦ Main idea
◦ Conventions
◦ Internet etiquette
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Pedagogical Approach
◦ Peer Review
 Use electronic tools
 Evaluate work of others
◦ Strong Writing Assignments
 Ensures comprehension of reading
assignment
 Demonstrates knowledge of main
idea and supporting details

18. 1.
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4.
Students will be working independently on this
activity.
Students will read the assigned literature
assignment, Leonardo’s Horse on page 360-379
in the Reading Street textbook.
After reading the assignment students will post
to the website Edmodo.com explaining the main
idea of the reading selection.
Students will respond to at least two other peers
commenting on their main idea posting.

19. 4.
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7.
Students will create a concept map using the
website Popplet.com.
Students will include the main idea of the
reading selection with three to five supporting
facts.
Students will post their Popplet.com to the
Edmodo.com site to share with their peers.
Students will evaluate one other peer’s concept
map and respond to it.

20. Constructed Response
Main Idea Posting – Edmodo.com
Peer Response – Edmodo.com
30/30
Concept Map Creation – Popplet.com
30/30
20/20
Peer Review – Edmodo.com
5/5
Free of Errors
5/5
Appropriate Internet Etiquette
Total
10/10
100/100