Those Amazing Ants EDRDG 545 IBLL

Designed ByLindsay M. AndersonBall State University : 

Designed ByLindsay M. AndersonBall State University Those Amazing Ants Internet-Based Literature Lesson

WELCOME : 

WELCOME Today you will be working with your fifth grade reading buddies. Together you will complete activities before, during, and after reading. The purpose of these activities are to enrich your understanding of the book Those Amazing Ants.

Materials Needed : 

Materials Needed Computer with the World Wide Web Email Address/Lunch Number Printer Writing Utensil Markers/Crayons Cooking Recipe Good Attitude

Before you read : 

Before you read Before you begin reading the book, Those Amazing Ants, document what you already know about ants and what you would like to know. Use MY WEBSPIRATION to create a KWL DIAGRAM. Your reading buddy will assist you with the directions for creating your diagram. Directions can be found on the following slide.

WEBSPIRATION INSTRUCTIONS : 

WEBSPIRATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Go to MY WEBSPIRATION and register for an account. 2.) Use your school email and your lunch pass code. Choose a template to get you started. 3.) Name your chart, ANTS, and save it. 4.) Now you can edit your chart. Add at least 6 things you know about ants and 6 things you would like to learn about ants. 5.) Go to the “Sharing” tab at the top and slide down to the “Show Published URL”. Copy that link and send it to Mrs. Anderson. This is how I will grade your link.

Before you read : 

Before you read 1.) Now let’s peep into an actual ant kingdom. Watch this TEACHERTUBE clip to explore The Life Cycle of Ants. 2.) I know you have a lot of questions about The Amazing Ants! Visit this WEBSITE to get answers to your ant questions. Once you click on the link you must scroll down to the FAQ section.

Before you read : 

Before you read 3.) Visit this WEBSITE to view images of different types of ants. 4.) Go to this WEBSITE to learn about ant meals, ant fighting, ant enemies, ant bodies, ant nests, ant eggs, larvae, and pupae, ant families, and ant life through the winter months. 5.) At the end of the lesson you will have a chance to show what you learned.

While you read : 

While you read Read the book, Those Amazing Ants. As you read the book aloud with your buddy, use this PAPER to draw a picture of yourself and your buddy looking into an ant “city”. While you are reading I would like for you to use this TOOL. Write the word ANTS in the middle, as you read please type interesting facts about ants in the spokes of the graph. Print when you are done. Use this CHART to type 10 important vocabulary words you learned throughout the book. Write a summary about the book on the back of this paper, print and turn in.

After You read : 

After You read Once you have finished reading the book read Ted the Ant to your buddy. Check out this WILD DETECTIVE VIDEO Finally if you have any last ant questions, look HERE.

After you read : 

After you read Visit STORYJUMPER, click on the create bubble, then build story from scratch. Now create a book using the facts you learned about ants with your buddy. Once done, copy your link and send it to Mrs. Anderson. Visit GLOGSTER, once you arrive, click on create a GLOG in the far left hand corner. I would like for you to write a poem expressing your understanding and feelings about The Amazing Ants. Once you have written your poem you may decorate the poster. Please send the link to Mrs. Anderson for grading. Don’t forget to go back to your KWL chart and fill in the last column, what you learned.

Beyond what you read : 

Beyond what you read Now that you have read and are an “expert” on ants, lets have some fun! Let’s play an ANT GAME! Look at this SILLY ANT video clip. Play this ANT math game.

Related Books : 

Related Books Here are five books that are related to the Ant theme:

About What you read : 

About What you read These rubrics will be used to grade your work. Please print the rubric off for each activity and attach to product before turning into me. Glogster Poem/Poster StoryJumper Create Book Vocabulary with Summary Spokes Graph Picture of Ant City KWL Chart

Online Activity : 

Online Activity Read the story about Abby the Ant. Take a test! Now, I would like for you to take a quiz on ANTS. Your reading buddy will read the cards to you and grade your work by printing this page. Once you have finished. Please turn into Mrs. Anderson.

Indiana State Standards : 

Indiana State Standards K.1.22 Listen to stories read aloud and use the vocabulary in those stories in oral language. K.2.2 Use pictures and context to aid comprehension and to draw conclusions or make predictions about story content. K.2.3 Generate and respond to questions (who, what, where). K.3.3 Identify characters, settings, and important events in a story. K.3.5 Understand what is heard or seen by responding to questions (who, what, where). K.4 Students discuss ideas and tell stories for someone to write. Students use pictures, letters, and words to write. K.4.1 Discuss ideas to include in a story. K.4.2 Tell a story that the teacher or some other person will write. K.4.3 Write using pictures, letters, and words. K.4.7 Identify pictures and charts as sources of information and begin gathering information from a variety of sources (books, technology). K.5 In Kindergarten, students begin to write and draw pictures for specific purposes and for a specific audience (intended reader). K.5.1 Draw pictures and write words for a specific reason. K.5.2 Draw pictures and write for specific people or persons. K.7.1 Understand and follow one- and two-step spoken directions. K.7.3 Describe people, places, things (including their size, color, and shape), locations, and actions. K.1 Students know about letters, words, and sounds. They apply this knowledge to read simple sentences.

National Educational technology Standards : 

National Educational technology Standards 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 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. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. 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. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

WAY TO GO! : 

WAY TO GO! Now that you have completed your Internet-Based Literacy Unit on Those Amazing Ants, lets have a snack!!! With your buddy create ANTS IN YOUR PANTS!

ANTS IN YOUR PANTS! : 

ANTS IN YOUR PANTS! You will need to cut a banana into 2" sections. Each child will get 2 banana pieces, 2 grapes, peanut butter, and either raisins or chocolate chips. You will also need a safe spreading utensil. Each child will place two spots of peanut butter on their plate next to each other, then place the two banana shapes on the peanut butter to help keep them in place. The bananas are the legs. Spread peanut butter onto the top of the two bananas and add the raisins or chocolate chips onto the peanut butter. Finally add the two grapes for feet. ENJOY!