This document provides an overview of how technology can be used to support the Common Core standards for 4th grade. It discusses software called Pixie that allows students to write, illustrate, and tell stories. Pixie can be used to create books, videos, audio recordings, comics, and other projects. Examples of literacy and math ideas that can be explored using Pixie are provided. The document also introduces new comic creation software and provides examples of how it can be used for literacy, social studies, math, and science projects. Guidelines are outlined for effective use of the software, including storyboarding ideas before creating projects and considerations for images and file saving.

1. Technology in the
Common Core
Grade 4

2. Some of the Language…
4.RI.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or
quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations,
or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the
information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it
appears.
4.W.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology,
including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to
interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command
of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
4.W.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through
investigation of different aspects of a topic.
4.W.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant
information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize
information, and provide a list of sources.

3. 4.SL.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information
presented in diverse media and formats, including visually,
quantitatively, and orally.
4.SL.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations
when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or
themes.

4. New software found in Lab
129 only!
What is it?
Pixie is software that 4th graders can use to write, paint
pictures, and tell stories. Pixie provides a fun way for students
to explore and respond to curriculum topics related to the
Common Core.

5. With Pixie, you can make books,
video, audio recordings, comics just
to name a few key features.
Pixie offers many templates for you
to use that not only reinforces skills
from the classroom, but it also gives
students computer practice.
Literacy Ideas
-Create non-fiction books
-Book Talk video or podcast
-Vocabulary trading cards
-Collaborative writing projects
-Classroom book
-Newspaper
--Fluency
-- Vocabulary dictionaries
Math
-Word problem book with
answer key
-Tutorials
-Templates
-Math Posters
-Math in the real world
-Screencast
- Math Stories

6. Things to keep in mind:
1. Always storyboard your story before you even enter the
lab.
2. Collect pictures based on the storyboard. Images found on
the Pixie site are free to use without citing.
3. Make sure students save to their Documents, then export
project how you need it.
4. Don’t forget the wonderful group work function on Pixie so
students can work collaboratively.
Teacher Resources and Ideas- CLICK HERE

7. Make a Writing Assignment

8. Literacy
http://www.parcconline.org/samples/english-language-artsliteracy/grade-5-elaliteracy
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Reading_Passages_NONFICTION.html
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Reading_Passages_FICTION.html
Math
http://www.mathwire.com/problemsolving/probs.html#gr56
http://math.wiki.cvsd.k12.pa.us/Open-Ended+Questions
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/187117#anchor
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/187117#anchor

9. New comic creation software
in Lab 129 only.
Create comics using pictures
from the internet.
Literacy Ideas
– Convert a favorite part of a book to a comic – or recreate the
rising and falling action.
-Writing an original story.
-Change an ending to a story.
-Show What You Know about a Literacy unit.
-Change the setting of a fiction book.
-Point of View Stories.
-Bring a Poem to Life.

10. Social Studies Ideas
-A famous battle or event
-Time line
-Travel guide through a region
-Interview a famous person
-Holidays explained
Math/Science Ideas
-Explain a concept
-Explain Math Word Problems
-Comic from an animal, rock, planet… point of view
-Explain how a geometric shape is used/seen in the real world
-Mathematician report from the Mathematicians Point of View
-Math in the Real World

11. Things to keep in mind:
1. Always storyboard your story before you even enter the
lab.
2. Collect pictures based on the storyboard. Remember to
talk to your students about pictures that are copyright free
or that are cited.
3. Make sure students save to their Documents, then export
as a PDF (it will use less ink that way).

12. Examples
Interview With The Blood
Timeline
Poem
Exploring with Columbus
How-To
Student Newsletter

13. EXCEL
SPREADSHEETS AND GRAPHS
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14. Mission US
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