After reading a biography, students will create a newsletter report about the subject of the biography. The report will include five paragraphs and a list of interesting additional facts. Concepts Students use word processor to create, revise, and edit the report. Students use graphics to enhance the report.
Students use scanner to copy a photo of the subject of the biography.
Indicators Students will publish a class booklet of the biography newsletters. Precomputer Students will select and read a biography of their choice. On the computer Students will use word processing to write their paper in the five paragraphs and a list. Students will revise, edit, and use spell-check before completing the draft of the report. Students will print a copy of their work completed to this point to share in peer editing groups.