Read,+Write,+Think+and+other+KOOL+resources+for+the+SS+Classroom

Back to Social Studies Collaboration Day

Presenter: Marge Runkle Time: 9:30 - 10:15 Room: Auditorium Contact: mrunkle@ycstech.org

__Description of Presentation:__

Read, Write, Think - the NCTE Interactive Website - Resources and Notes: Presenter - Marge Runkle
http://www.idebate.org/index.php Excellent source for researching opposing viewpoints for persuasive writing. No need to join, anyone can access and use (STUDENTS CAN USE AT HOME).
 * Debate Database**

http://www.readwritethink.org/ K-12 lessons Not password protected, can be accessed at home by students. A must see site with numerous links to graphic organizers, lesson plans, etc. that students and teachers can use.
 * Read Write Think**

Student Materials: http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp PERSUASION MAP http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=34 PRINTING PRESS http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=36 BIO CUBE http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57 CIRCLE PLOT DIAGRAM http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=26 No way to save what is done on this site. Students will need to print when they finish. Lessons can usually be completed in a class period
 * Session Highlights**

Blogger: Jimbo Lamb

Marge is giving us a nice walkthrough of working with Read, Write, Think. The first one we look at is [|Bio-Cube]. Marge talks about how there are instructions on how to use the tool. After reviewing these, Marge opened up the interactive (always located near the top of the page). We next look at setting up a Bio-Cube using information on Abraham Lincoln. Side one was the name, date range we were looking at. Side two had some characteristics that we had to enter. Side 3 was personality traits. Side 4 is significance. Side 5 dealt with the biggest obstacle. Side 6 was important quotations. Imagine the type of research a student would have to do to fill in this cube, and getting a whole class will give you many cubes to work with. When done, you can print out a sheet that can be cut and folded into a cube.

Next we look at [|Character Trading Cards]. Again, there is an interactive where information must be uploaded, meaning a student would have to complete research to be able to adequately fill in the information.

Next we look at the [|Persuasion Map]. This allows for students to create a graphic organizer (GO) for a persuasive essay/speech. Start with the goal, then fill in supporting reasons. Next, what are the facts to support the statement/goal and the reasons? The student will end up with a GO that helps them organize their speech/essay.

Marge shows us the [|Interactive Timeline]. This is a fill-in-the-blank interactive that will create the timeline for you.

Now we wander away from Read, Write, Think and look at [|International Debate Database]. This site has collections of things that are often debated, and gives both the pros and cons of the issue, what motions are in the legislature, useful websites, and political connections. There is also information about books on the issue.

Marge takes us to the [|University of Michigan Documents Center] to help find statistics and resources to back up arguments in speeches/essays.

[|O*NET] is a site that helps find information on occupations. This site could be very helpful to students who are looking to find information on jobs that my interest them. Here, you can search for an occupation and see what skills and abilities are needed, what technology is used, related occupations, etc.

[|YCST Teacher Pages and Source]. Many of the resources Marge is showing are on this site.

[|Marge's Delicious Bookmarks]