This could be marked separately for both English Language Arts and computer classes. Computers and access to Internet. Students will extend their abilities to write fluently and confidently for a variety of purposes and audiences, employing appropriate formats. Contact SaskTel to facilitate connections between two or three classrooms in the school for practise sessions. Make arrangements for students to have access to senior citizens who are willing to be interviewed over the phone.
Students interview seniors about their most memorable friendship.
Reports on interviews are written and presented to the class. Rubric of telephone practice, interview forms, written report, presentation. Phone connections for practise sessions. Listen in order to gather information, follow directions, participate in a discussion, form an opinion, analyze information received, and appreciate or enjoy. Students listen to the first half hour of the taped version of The Hobbit .