Bayou or Lake...Will the real one please stand up?
Title: Bayou or Lake...Will the real one please stand up?
Subject: English/Language Arts
Grade Level: 5 - 6Overview:
Black Bayou Lake refuge is a lake; however, it is many times referred to as a bayou. In this lesson students will research the Black Bayou Lake refuge and the animals that inhabit the area. They will act as tour guides as they create and present a PowerPoint presentation of their findings.
Approximate Duration: 5 - 60 minute lessons and Field TripContent Standards:
Standard 2
Students write competently for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Standard 3
Students communicate using standard English grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting.
Standard 5
Students locate, select, and synthesize information from a variety of texts, media, references, and technological sources to acquire and communicate knowledge.
Benchmarks:
ELA-2-M2
using language, concepts, and ideas that show an awareness of the intended audience and/or purpose (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) in developing complex compositions;
ELA-2-M4
using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop various modes of writing (e.g., notes, stories, poems, letters, essays, logs);
ELA-2-M6
writing as a response to texts and life experiences (e.g., letters, journals, lists).
ELA-5-M3
locating, gathering, and selecting information using graphic organizers, outlining, note taking, summarizing, interviewing, and surveying to produce documented texts and graphics;
ELA-5-M4
using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works;
Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs):
Writing
Grade 5
20. Develop grade-appropriate compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics that include the following: essays based on a stated opinion; fictional narratives (ELA-2-M2)
25. Write for various purposes, including: formal and informal letters that state a purpose, make requests, or give compliments; evaluations of media, such as films, performances, or field trips; explanations of stories and poems using retelling, examples, and text-based evidence (ELA-2-M6)
Grade 6
19. Develop grade-appropriate compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics that include the following: word choices (diction) appropriate to the identified audience and/or purpose; vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone; information/ideas selected to engage the interest of the reader; clear voice (individual personality); variety in sentence structure(ELA-2-M2)
22. Use the various modes to write compositions, including: comparison/contrast; essays based on a stated opinion (ELA-2-M4)
Information Resources
Grade 5
45. Generate grade-appropriate research reports that include information presented in a variety of forms, including: visual representations of data/information; graphic organizers (e.g., outline, timelines, charts, webs); bibliographies (ELA-5-M3)
46. Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including compositions and reports(ELA-5-M4)
Grade 6
45. Generate grade-appropriate research reports that include information presented in a variety of forms, including: visual representation of data/information; graphic organizers (e.g., outlines, timelines, charts, webs)(ELA-5-M3)
46. Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including compositions and reports and business letters(ELA-5-M4)
Interdisciplinary Connections:
Science : Life Science
The students will become aware of the characteristics and life cycles of organisms and understand their relationships to each other and to their environment.
Science : Science and the Environment
In learning environmental science, students will develop an appreciation of the natural environment, learn the importance of environmental quality, and acquire a sense of stewardship. As consumers and citizens, they will be able to recognize how our personal, professional, and political actions affect the natural world.
Educational Technology Standards:
Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes following the school's acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication.
Use multimedia tools and desktop publishing to develop and present computer-generated projects for directed and independent learning activities.
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools, web tools) to gather information for problem solving, communication, collaborative writing and publishing to create products for various audiences.
Objectives:
The students will research selected web sites from a Track for information about Black Bayou Lake refuge.
The students will create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to present their findings.
The students will compare and contrast a bayou and a lake.
The students will write a multi-paragraph description of Black Bayou Lake refuge.
The students will observe copyright policies when creating PowerPoint presentations.
Lesson Materials and Resources:
Welcome to Bayou Town, Cherie D. Schadler, Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN:1565541618
Black Bayou Lake Research Guide
Rubric for PowerPoint
Technology Tools and Materials:
Hardware:
Multi-Media Computer
Internet Connection
Printer
Digital Camera
Software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
InspirationWebsites:
Bayou or Lake...will the real one please stand up?
trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=248406
- Background Information:
Most students will not be familiar with Black Bayou Lake refuge. Many of the students will have experience creating PowerPoint presentations. All of the students will have previous writing experiences; however, many will not have used these experiences to create a visual presentation.
Lesson Procedures:
Day 1- 1. Introduce the lesson by reading, "Welcome to Bayou Town!" by Cherie D. Schadler.
Ask the students if they know of a bayou that is located around this area. Lead students to recognize that Black Bayou Lake refuge is often referred to as bayou. Visit the Black Bayou Lake refuge web site.
2. Using Inspiration software, create a web of bayou characteristics found in the book.
3. Define a lake using WordCentral.com .
Day 2
1. View the video "Fresh Water Wetlands, Lakes, Ponds and Pools, " from United Streaming, taking notes of key points.
2. Students will access web sites in TrackStar to obtain the answers to questions on the Black Bayou Research Guide.
- Day 3
1. Visit Black Bayou Lake refuge and take pictures with the digital camera.
Day 4
1. Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast a lake and a bayou.
2. Students will write paragraphs comparing and contrasting a lake and a bayou using Microsoft Word.
3. Students will work in groups to proof and edit their work.
4. Students will create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The students will be given a rubric as a guide in developing the presentation.
- Day 5
1. Students pretend to be tour guides as deliver their presentations to the class.- Assessment Procedures:
PowerPoint
Rubric for PowerPoint
Completed Research Guide
Descriptive paragraph writing
- Accommodations/Modifications:
Students will work in groups.
Refer to IEPs for additional modifications.
Peer tutoring or a "buddy system" may be appropriate for some students.
Reproducible Materials:
Bayou or Lake Research Guide
Bayou or Lake Venn
Bayou or Lake Rubric
Explorations and Extensions:
Students could create PowerPoint presentations depicting other areas.
Lesson Development Resources:
GLE Related Material
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/ssa/1914.html
Contact Information:
Rosemary Dillingham
rosemary.dillingham@mcschools.net
Instructional Technology
