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Unit Plan Assignment: Problem-based lesson
This problem-based Language Arts unit has been developed for fifth grade students. It has been created to meet Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations and introduce a genre- Tall Tales. My goal is to assist students in identifying the traits of a Tall Tale story and its characters while encouraging students to use creativity and problem-solving skills. I hope that this lesson, which is part of a three lesson unit, can assist you in providing a similar authentic learning experience within the four walls of your classroom. Feel free to leave feedback. I look forward to hearing from you!





Unit Plan Assignment: Online Collaboration
Thank you to everyone who gave me such positive feedback on my problem-based lesson regarding Tall Tale character traits. This lesson is an extension using social-networking (blogging) to provide students with feedback on their student-generated Tall Tale characters. Students will hopefully gain additional knowledge and use feedback to make improvements/additions to the final product created during the PBL lesson. Looking forward to more ideas from you to ensure that all my fifth grade Language Arts students are successful.



Unit Plan Assignment: Digital Storytelling
I have now completed the final lesson within my Content-Area Unit Plan. It includes the use of digital storytelling software. Feedback welcome!



References   Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). //Technology integrations for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach// (Laureate Education custom edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.