Grade: 6th grade
Subject: Language Arts
Topic: Understanding and Analyzing Text
Description: Students will use Google Drawing in order to create a book snap. Teachers can ask students to answer various questions or use analysis tools in their book snap. See video for example. iPad users can use Book Creator or PicCollage on iPad after taking a picture of their book selection.
LA TEKS: 6.17(b) or Figure 19 (A) establish purposes for reading selected texts based upon own or others’ desired outcome to enhance comprehension; (B) ask literal, interpretive, evaluative, and universal questions of text; (C) monitor and adjust comprehension (e.g., using background knowledge, creating sensory images, re-reading a portion aloud, generating questions); (D) make inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding; ((E) summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts; and; (F) make connections (e.g. thematic links, author analysis) between and across multiple texts of various genres, and provide textual
evidence.
Technology TEKS: (1) Creativity and innovation (A) identify, create, and use files in various formats such as text, raster and vector graphics, video, and audio files; (B) create original works as a means of personal or group expression; (C) explore complex systems or issues using models, simulations, and new technologies to make predictions, modify input, and review results; (2) Communication and collaboration (A) participate in personal learning networks to collaborate with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies; (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats;
4Cs: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity
Resources: How to make booksnaps, Book Creator;
Device Type: Laptop, Chromebook, iPad
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