tonight on the titanic internet-based literature lesson

Tonight on the Titanic: Magic Tree House #17:

Tonight on the Titanic: Magic Tree House #17 All aboard! You are about to set sail with Jack and Annie on the R.M.S. Titanic! As you read Tonight on the Titanic and explore the links in this lesson, you will learn many things about the Titanic. Before you set sail, make sure that you have a copy of Tonight on the Titanic . As you go through the lesson, follow all of the directions and click on every link that is blue .

Before You Read:

Before You Read Before you start reading the book, Jack and Annie would like to see what you already know about the Titanic. They would also like to know what you want to find out about the ship. Click on the picture of the anchor so that you can fill out a KWL chart about the Titanic. Send your KWL chart to Jack and Annie. Click on the boarding pass to watch a video about the Titanic. Then, write two facts that you learned about the Titanic on WallWisher .

While You Read:

While You Read Now that you know a little bit about the Titanic, you can start reading the book! As you read each chapter in Tonight on the Titanic , you will answer questions on SchoolRack ’s discussion board. You can also talk with your classmates about their answers. Sign up for the website and start discussing!

After You Read:

After You Read Jack and Annie would love to see what you thought about Tonight on the Titanic . First, click on the picture of the magic tree house so that you can show them what you remember about the events in the book. Click on “Get Started” to begin and select the “Beginning, Middle, End” option. Print out your Plot Diagram and give it to your teacher. Then, click on the picture of Jack and Annie so that you can write a book review for Tonight on the Titanic . Also, go back to your KWL Chart and fill in the last column.

Beyond What You Read:

Beyond What You Read Now that you have read Tonight on the Titanic and learned about the Titanic, Jack and Annie think that it is time for you to have some fun! Click on the picture of Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House series, to watch a video of her talking about the series. Click here to design a new cover for Tonight on the Titanic . Click here to make Character Trading Cards for the characters in Tonight on the Titanic . You can make one for Jack, Annie, Teddy, Lucy, or William. You can also make more than one!

Related Books:

Related Books If you enjoyed reading Tonight on the Titanic , check out these other great books about the Titanic! Click on the book covers to find out where you can buy them. By Hugh Brewster & Laurie Coulter By Robert D. Ballard By Joan W. Blos

Related Books:

Related Books By Mary Pope Osborne & Sal Murdocca By Thomas Conklin By Simon Adams

About What You Read:

About What You Read Click on the picture of the Titanic to find out how Jack and Annie will see what you have learned during this lesson.

Online Assessment Activity:

Online Assessment Activity Now that you have finished reading the book and have explored all of the links in this lesson, click here to take a fun quiz about Tonight on the Titanic .

Standards:

Standards English/Language Arts Standards 3.3.3- Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them. 3.3.8- Identify the problem and solutions in a story. 3.4.1- Find ideas for writing stories and descriptions in conversations with others; in books, magazines, or school textbooks; or on the Internet. 3.4.5- Use a computer to draft, revise, and publish writing. 3.4.6- Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity. 3.5.5- Write for different purposes and to a specific audience or person. 3.5.7- Write responses to literature that: • demonstrate an understanding of what is read. • support statements with evidence from the text.

Standards :

Standards National Educational Technology Standards: 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively.