• 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.
• Standard 7
       Students apply reasoning and problem solving skills to reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.

• ELA-2-E1
       dictating or writing a composition that clearly states or implies a central idea with supporting details in a logical, sequential order;   (1,4)
• ELA-2-E2
       focusing on language, concepts, and ideas that show an awareness of the intended audience and/or purpose (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) in developing compositions;   (1,2,4)
• ELA-2-E3
       creating written texts using the writing process;   (1,4)
• ELA-2-E4
       using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop compositions (e.g., notes, stories, letters, poems, logs);   (1,4)
• ELA-3-E1
       writing legibly;   (1,2,4)
• ELA-3-E2
       demonstrating use of punctuation (e.g., comma, apostrophe, period, question mark, exclamation mark), capitalization, and abbreviations in final drafts of writing assignments;   (1,4)
• ELA-3-E3
       demonstrating standard English structure and usage;   (1,4)
• ELA-3-E4
       using knowledge of the parts of speech to make choices for writing;   (1,4)
• ELA-3-E5
       spelling accurately using strategies (e.g., letter-sound correspondence, hearing and recording sounds in sequence, spelling patterns, pronunciation) and resources (e.g., glossary, dictionary) when necessary.   (1,4)
• ELA-5-E3
       locating, gathering, and selecting information using graphic organizers, simple outlining, note taking, and summarizing to produce texts and graphics;   (1,4)
• ELA-5-E4
       using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works;   (1,3,4)
• ELA-2-E6
       writing as a response to texts and life experiences (e.g.., journals, letters, lists).   (1,3,4)

• Mathematics : Data analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math
       In problem-solving investigations, students discover trends, formulate conjectures regarding cause-and-effect relationships, and demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to make informed decisions.
• Arts : Creative Expression
       Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organization abilities and imagination.
• Arts : Historical and Cultural Perception
       Students develop historical perspective and cultural perception by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

• Identify, explain, and effectively use input, output and storage devices of computers and other technologies (e.g., keyboard, mouse, scanner, adaptive devices, monitor, printer floppy disk, hard drive).
• Use accurate and developmentally appropriate terminology (e.g., cursor, software, hardware, pull down menu, window, disk drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, laser disc) when referring to technology.
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate resources and productivity tools (e.g., logical thinking programs, writing and graphic tools, digital cameras, graphing software) for communication, presentation, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
• Use technology tools (e.g., publishing, multimedia tools, and word processing software) for individual and for simple collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities for a variety of audiences.
• Utilize search strategies employing keywords, phrases, and Boolean operators (and, or, not) to access and retrieve information.

Hardware:
*computer
* mouse
* printer

Software:
* Student Writing Center
* Microsoft Word
* KidPix

Websites:
Three Different Stories for the Origin of the Candy Cane    <http://www.t4jmag.com/past_issues/2001/dec01/candy_cane.htm>
The Legend of the Candy Cane The True Meaning of Christmas  <http://ww2.netnitco.net/users/legend01/candycane.htm>

• Legend of the Candy