Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O�D

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell : 

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell An internet-based literature lesson By Mrs. Amanda Leiber

Before Reading The Book : 

Before Reading The Book Before reading the book, tell me how much you know about surviving in the wild. Print out this KWL chart. Fill in the “K” and the “W” sections of this KWL chart with what you know about surviving in the wild, and what you would like to know about surviving in the wild. Make sure that the “W” section of your chart is in question form. Leave the “L” column blank for now. How much do you know about the Pacific Coast? Build upon what you know, and learn something new as you explore the Pacific West Region. When you are done reading the facts, take the quiz to see how much you know! Begin to study the vocabulary you will need to know for this story. Use these flash cards to help you.

While You Read The Book : 

While You Read The Book While you are reading the book, keep an eye out for the vocabulary that you saw on your flashcards. Print off this four column chart. Write the word “word” at the top of the first column. Write the word “synonym” at the top of the second column. Write the word “antonym” at the top of the third column, and write the word “sentence” at the top of the last column. When you come to a vocabulary word, write it in the first column. Then write a synonym and an antonym for the word in the second and third columns. Use Last, write the word in a sentence on the last column. Use an online dictionary to help you.

While You Read Continued : 

While You Read Continued As you read be looking for the answers to the question you wrote on the “W” section of your KWL chart. Fill in the “L” column with the answers you find. As you read the book, go to our classroom blog to respond to several questions about the book.

After You Read : 

After You Read Create an acrostic poem about the setting of this book, a character from the book, or the theme of the book. When you are finished print off your poem. Create a graphic map for each chapter of the book.  For each chapter you need to write a two sentence summary about the chapter.  Then you need to choose a picture that represents something in the chapter.  When you are completed print off your graphic map.

Beyond What You Read : 

Beyond What You Read Go to this website and complete the activities. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/dolphin/ Go to Scott O’ Dell’s website and learn more about the author. Take the survey and let him know what your favorite book is!

About What You Read : 

About What You Read Here is the rubric that I will use to grade your participation in the internet-based literature lesson.

Online Assessment Activity : 

Online Assessment Activity Complete a crossword puzzle to show your knowledge of the vocabulary from the book. Print it off when you are finished.

Related Books : 

Related Books Thunder Rolling in the Mountains by Scott O’Dell and Elizabeth Hall The Black Pearl by Scott O’Dell Zia by Scott O’ Dell Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’ Dell Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O’Dell

Indiana State Standards Covered In The Lesson : 

Indiana State Standards Covered In The Lesson 5.1.1 Read aloud grade-level-appropriate narrative text (stories) and expository text (information) fluently and accurately and with appropriate timing, changes in voice, and expression. 5.1.3 Understand and explain frequently used synonyms (words with the same meaning), antonyms (words with opposite meanings), and homographs (words that are spelled the same but have different meanings). 5.1.6 Understand unknown words by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning. 5.2.2 Analyze text that is organized in sequential or chronological order. 5.2.4 Draw inferences, conclusions, or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge.5.6.6 Use correct capitalization.

Indiana State Standards Continued : 

Indiana State Standards Continued 5.4.6 Create simple documents using a computer and employing organizational features, such as passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches, the thesaurus, and spell checks. 5.4.7 Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and meanings. 5.5.2 Write responses to literature that: -demonstrate an understanding of a literary work. -support statements with evidence from the text. -develop interpretations that exhibit careful reading and understanding. 5.4.11 Use logical organizational structures for providing information in writing, such as chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and stating and supporting a hypothesis with data. 5.6.8 Use simple sentences (Dr. Vincent Stone is my dentist.) and compound sentences (His assistant cleans my teeth, and Dr. Stone checks for cavities.) in writing.

National Educational Technology Standards : 

National Educational Technology Standards 1a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. 1b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 2b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Technology Standards Continued : 

Technology Standards Continued 3b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 3c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 3d. process data and report results. 5a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 5b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. 5c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. 5d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Technology Standards Continued : 

Technology Standards Continued 6a. understand and use technology systems. 6b. select and use applications effectively and productively. 6c. troubleshoot systems and applications. 6d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.