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Calvert County Public SchoolsInstructional Lesson Plan Library Media

Grade: 4 Unit Title: Learning to Use Noodle Tools Length: 5-7 days Lesson Overview:

● During this lesson, students are given a variety of reliable print/non-print text to learn how to create a works cited page and a Notecard(s) in Noodle Tools.

● Students will research the topic bullying; however, the use of Noodle Tools will be the main focus. Essential Question:How do we use Noodle Tools to help organize information and give credit while researching a topic?Essential Understanding: (Student Outcomes)

● Use Noodle Tools to cite a book/reference, webpage/database, and create a notecard(s)● understand the definition of bullying● identify types of bullying and recognize emotional impact of bullying● describe strategies to deal with bullying

CCSS Grade Level Standards Applicable to LessonReading Informational Text:

● RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

● RI.4.7 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.Foundational Skills:

● RF.4.4a Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.Writing

● W.4.2a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

● W.4.8 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.Speaking & Listening

● SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

● SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

● SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.Language:

● L.4.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Maryland Technology Literacy Standards-● Standard 2.0.B.1b Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology● Standard 2.0.B.2e Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly● Standard 4.0.B.1 Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to express ideas● Standard 5.0.B.1 Use and evaluate technology tools to organize information

Materials:● Computer lab

Calvert County Public Schools Draft Lesson Plan Template

● Attachments● Dictionary● Databases (Britannica School)● Websites (Bullying)● www.noodletools.com ● Noodle Tools Starter Online Tutorial: http://www.noodletools.com/guide/showme/starter.html● BrainPop video http://www.brainpop.com/health/personalhealth/bullying/ (not needed if you don’t have

subscription)

Teacher Planning and Preparation:

Explain in great detail what the teacher needs to do to prepare for the lesson. Sample statements should include language similar to:

● Read the entire lesson plan prior to teaching the lesson. Understand that specific, reliable resources are already chosen for this lesson because it focuses on how to use Noodle Tools. We will build upon this lesson, teaching students how to evaluate websites, research databases vs. Google, understanding primary vs. secondary sources, etc.

● Read text about citing: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2010/11/reliable-sources-and-citations● Understand and know Noodle Tools. Watch the tutorials/screencasts provided at

http://noodletools.com/noodlebib/help.php● Know your school’s database subscription passwords

● Xerox Attachment 1: Noodle Tools Registration --- front to back● Cut out pictures in Attachment 2: Bully Anticipation Set and place in envelope (1 envelope with 6 pictures per table

group)● Xerox Attachment 3: Noodle Tools/Dictionary/Print and Attachment 4: Noodle Tools/Encyclopedia/Database---front

to back● Xerox Attachment 5: Noodletools/Website (If needed: see notes in Lesson Procedures for Days 6-7)● Have materials ready for end of lesson product.

Explain in detail any lesson strategies noted in the lesson (such as: read aloud, shared reading, Socratic questioning, etc).● Although this lesson’s topic is about bullying, the main focus of the lesson is learning how to use Noodle Tools. ● Teacher will review the “Show Me” tutorials for each citation in Noodle Tools● Questioning and reflection will close out each lesson

Apply the CCSS text complexity rubric for the lesson texts. Add a statement about the text complexity and choice of materials in this lesson.

● Britannica School online offers different levels of text: Level 2 for advanced/middle school

Plan with UDL in mind. Provide specific examples in this section and highlight throughout the lesson procedure.Provide Multiple Means of Representation:

● Use Kurzweil’s online feature for text-to-speech● Britannica School online database offers text-to-speech● BrainPop video: closed captioning● PowerPoint for visual● Graphic Organizers/Notes (Attachments)

Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression● Graphic organizers for students to write out answers if needed● Students’ final product can be expressed through writing (diary entry or letter), creating posters, using technology

(PowerPoint, brochures), etc…

Provide Multiple Means of Engagement: independent vs. collaboration, offer student choices, provide resources, foster


collaboration/communication; ● Teacher will address parts of lesson whole group● Teacher will foster collaboration/engagement amongst students (PPT for introduction, anticipatory set with pictures, technology

usage, print and non-print sources● Students may work through different parts of the lesson independently or with a partner

Discuss differentiation of the lesson for English Language Learner● Teacher will use flexible grouping when necessary● While using Britannica School Elementary online, it offers text to speech. ● Also, Bing offers text to speech in different languages by highlight the selection/paragraph/page, right click on your

selection and choose translate with Bing. A new window will appear and you choose the language of your choice to view in writing and click the speaker/volume to hear translation.

Discuss differentiated strategies to meet the needs of all learners, to include: scaffolding, extension, and/or enrichment.● Please note the graphic organizers in the “Attachments” are color coded.

The top part focuses on citations in Noodle Tools (white)The bottom part focuses on the bullying questions (shaded grey)

● It is recommended for students to fill out the top part (Noodle Tools), but it’s up to the teacher to decide if students have/need to fill out the bottom (bullying answers) depending on their students’ needs. Some students may be able to follow verbal directions alone, while others need verbal directions and to write their answers down to help them fill out their citations online.

● Extension: Use BrainPop’s Quiz, activity page, Q&A, and FYI to further bullying lessons.

Lesson Pre- Assessment:● Show students Are You Ready to Use Your Noodle? Powerpoint.

Lesson Procedure: Day 1:Set up class in a computer lab with SMART Board accessibility

● Students will view Are You Ready To Use Your Noodle? PowerPoint Discuss PPT (researching, plagiarizing, works cite, etc)and introduce Noodle Tools at http://noodletools.com/Model the registration process for Noodle Tools using the SMART Board. Distribute Attachment 1- Noodle Tools Registration for those students who need to follow steps in printA YouTube tutorial http://bit.ly/orOhi8 is also available to view if neededRegister students and have them write their username and password in their assignment book/planner.

Day 2:Remind students about why we use Noodle Tools while researching.Anticipatory Set: Cut apart pictures in Attachment 2- Bullying Anticipation Set and place them in an envelope. (Make sure to have one envelope with 6 pictures per group)Have students discuss the pictures in small groups and then as a whole group.Students should infer that their research topic is about bullying.Inform students their research begins now using a dictionary (print source). Using Smart Board, review/discuss Reference Source (Starter) at http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/intermediateScreen.php#tn3-0-19-0-fsReview: What is a Reference Source? How do I cite a print or e-reference book? Focus: Title Page: Author/Contributor, Type of Reference Source (print vs. non-print), Title, Publisher, Publication City, Year, etc.Pass out Attachment 3: Noodle Tools/Dictionary/PrintStudents use the print dictionary to fill out the activity sheet.Teacher will MODEL the dictionary citation in Noodle Tools with participation from class.Students can follow along using Steps to Create a Citation in Noodle Tools in Attachment 3After modeling, have students move to their own computers to enter citation in NoodleTools (guide students with verbal and written instructions)Ask students why it is important to cite information to close out lesson.


Collect Attachment(s)

Day 3-5: Step A:Show BrainPop video about bullying http://www.brainpop.com/health/personalhealth/bullying/ to remind them about their topic. Discuss. Remind students our focus is Noodle Tools citation and we will now learn how to use a NotecardThen, review dictionary citation on MLA Works Cited pagePoint out media type (w/symbol), citation (author, title, etc), Edit and NotecardsModel how to create a notecard using the dictionary citation. Title/Main idea (if using multiple notecards for the same citation, it must have a different title), Direct Quotation, Paraphrase or summary, and My Ideas (if needed)Students will create a notecard for their next citation.

Step B:Review dictionary citation and tell students they will create another reference citation, but using a database.Pass out Attachment 4: Noodle Tools/Encyclopedia/DatabaseStudents will visit http://school.eb.com/Must have username/passwordStudents will hover over Elementary and search bullying (Level 1 for elementary). Allow students to browse website.Guide students to write answers in Noodle Tools section: Focus on Medium, Database Publisher, Date of Access, URL (some URLs—skip if necessary), and Title of Encyclopedia Students will enter citation information in Noodle Tools (follow “Steps to Create a Citation” Attachment 3 if needed)

(Note: Teacher’s discretion to have students write out answers)Guide students back to Level 1 and read/listen to Types of Bullying and list at least 2 examples of bullying.Read/Listen to Bullies and Victims and list a fact(s) for each.Students will write answers to bullying questions on Attachment 4: Noodle Tools/Encyclopedia/Database.

Instruct students to create a Notecard. On the Bibliography page, view the correct citation, and click NOTECARDS (New)Students will toggle between: Noodle Tools Notecards and Britannca Online to enter information for NotecardsEnter Title/Main Idea (if creating more than 1 notecard per citation, you must have a different title)Teach students to copy & paste information from the online database in the Direct Quotation sectionTeach students to copy & paste the online database’s URLTell students to review the information they copied & pasted in the Direct Quotation section and use this information to put it in their own words. Students will enter their summary in the Paraphrase or Summary section. Have students enter any questions, reflections, and/or steps they may have about their topic in My Ideas section.To close lesson, ask students why it’s important to have Notecards and how can they help you in regards to researching and organizing your thoughts.Collect Attachment(s)

Day 6-7:Review Notecards and tell students they will create another citation, but using a website.Pass out Attachment 5: Noodle Tools/Website (Please see note in box below)View Noodle Tools Website (Starter) at http://noodletools.com/noodlebib/intermediateScreen.php#tn3-0-15-0-fsReview: What is a website/webpage? Where do I find the citation elements? URL?Focus: Name of Website, Publisher, Date of Access, Date of E-Publication, and URLStudents will visit http://library.thinkquest.org/07aug/00117/typesbullying.html

▪ Guide students to write answers in Noodle Tools section


(Note: Teacher’s discretion to have students write out answers)Students will write answers to bullying questions on Attachment 5: Noodle Tools/Website Questions: What is Cyberbullying? What are the Consequences of Bullying? What can a Victim do? How can we stop bullying?

Instruct students to create a Notecard. On the Bibliography page, view the correct citation and click NOTECARDS (New)Students will toggle between: Noodle Tools Notecards and Stop Bullying at Oracle ThinkQuest http://library.thinkquest.org/07aug/00117/typesbullying.html to enter information for NotecardsEnter Title/Main Idea (if creating more than 1 notecard per citation, you must have a different title)Teach students to copy & paste information from the online database in the Direct Quotation sectionTeach students to copy & paste the online database’s URLTell students to review the information they copied & pasted in the Direct Quotation section and use this information to put it in their own words. Students will enter their summary in the Paraphrase or Summary section. Have students enter any questions, reflections, and/or steps they may have about their topic in My Ideas section.

To close out lesson, discuss the importance of navigating through a website. Look at tabs, subheadings, table of content links, etc.

Lesson Closure:Students will print out their works cited page (dictionary (print), encyclopedia (database) and website]Students will take the information they researched about bullying to create a poster, brochure, diary entry, etc. Posters & brochures will be advertised around school for National Bullying Awareness Month in OctoberStudents may work alone or with a partnerStudents may use technology to help create their final product.

Saved as bullying.noodletools.doc


Attachment 1: NoodleTools Registration1. Visit www.noodletools.com

2. Choose Current Users: Sign In

3. Click: Create a Personal ID

4. Click: Register

5. Enter your New User Registration


6. Choose: I am a student or library/patron7. Enter expected year of graduation

8. Choose a Personal ID*

*Personal ID: last name, first initial with NO spaces, No punctuation, NO caps: lusbys*Password: Student ID/Lunch Account Number: 73235

(Note: if your Personal ID is taken, you will use your last name, first initial, middle initial)

9. Enter your first & last initial and the last 4 digits of your phone number.

10. Congratulations! You are now a member of NoodleTools!


Attachment 2: Bully Anticipation Set

http://www.michaeleason.com/buddies_not_bullies/images/verbal_bullying.jpghttp://nspt4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bully-boy.jpghttp://www.hhdev.psu.edu/news/2011/images/bullying1.jpghttp://www.bluedragontkd.net/kids-bullying.jpghttp://www.vosizneias.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bul51.jpghttp://blog.sgrouples.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cyberbullying_2_1.jpg


Attachment 3: Noodle Tools/Dictionary/Print

Type of Reference Source: Dictionary

Medium (circle one) Print Website Database

Title

Author/Editor

Publisher

Publication City

Year

Edition

Define bully (n) (v):

Steps to Create a Citation in Noodle Tools

1. Click Bibliography at the top of the page.

2. Select a citation type and click Create Citation

3. Choose your medium

4. Fill out the citation information


Attachment 4: Noodle Tools/Encyclopedia/Database

Type of Reference Source: Encyclopedia


Database Publisher

Date of Access:

URL:

Title of Encyclopedia

LIST at least 2 Examples of Bullying1.

2.

Read BULLIES AND VICTIMS. List a fact(s) about a bully and a victim.Bully

Victim


Attachment 5: Noodle Tools/Website

Type of Source: Website


Name of Website

Publisher

Date of Access

Date of E-Publication

Read Different Kinds of Bullying and list at least 2 facts about Cyberbullying

List a fact(s) about Consequences of Bullying for the victim

What can a victim do about bullying?

What can you do to stop bullying?


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