District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support Educational Technology
Technology Toolkit

A Dash of Inspiration
Pioneer Valley Regional School District

Learning Standards

Learning standards addressed

Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework

Language Strand (Oral Presentation)
Grades 5-6
3.8 Give oral presentations for various purposes, showing appropriate changes in delivery (gestures, vocabulary, pace, visuals) and using language for dramatic effect.
3.9 Use teacher-developed assessment criteria to prepare their presentations.

Composition Strand (Organizing Ideas in Writing)
Grades 5-6
23.7 Group related ideas and place them in logical order when writing summaries or reports…
23.8 Organize information about a topic into a coherent paragraph with a topic sentence, sufficient supporting detail, and a concluding sentence.

Composition (Research)
Grades 5-8
24.3 Apply steps for obtaining information from a variety of sources, organizing information, documenting sources, and presenting research in individual and group projects:

• use an expanded range of print and non-print sources (atlases, data bases, electronic, on-line resources);
• follow established criteria for evaluating information;
• locate specific information within resources by using indexes, tables of contents, electronic search key words;
• organize and present research using the grades 5-6 Learning Standards in the Composition Strand as a guide for writing; and
• provide appropriate documentation in a consistent format.

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Grades 5-8
1.17 Identify and use editing and formatting features of a word processing program (e.g., centering, line spacing, margins, cut and paste, fonts, styles, spelling, page numbers).
1.28 Copy an image form a Web site (e.g., URL, hyperlinks, site map, etc.).
1.32 Create a slide presentation using appropriate applications.

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Grades 5-8
3.9 Communicate results of research and learning with others using the most appropriate tools (e.g., desktop-published or word-processed report, multimedia presentation).
3.10 Manipulate data using charting tools and graphic organizers (e.g., concept mapping, flow charting, and outlining software) to connect ideas and organize information.

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