The students were given Grade 7 and 8 Language Arts [TEKS/TAKS] words to research the meaning of online then translate those meanings in photo software as Digital Art. As a result; vocabulary enhancement came to the forefront with acquired skills of manipulating photographs ... utilizing various tools and filters within the software. Aligned to Common Core State Standard: L.8.4
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English Language Arts — Language
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Grades 6-8
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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
The idea seems like a great one but the lesson plan doesn't explain enough about how to connect the vocabulary piece with the digital art.
rebwade
December 14, 2013
Gives great ideas that allows students to research word meanings and use digital art.
schmidtsue1
May 16, 2013