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Group 8 Reference Materials

Language Anchor Standard 4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.

STEP 1: Gather the materials:

- Computer - iPads - Copy of NLRSD Learning Continuum

STEP 2: Click on the following link to go to your Googe doc: North Heights Google Doc and Crestwood Google Doc. Find your groups section and there you will find your questions.

STEP 3: Read the anchor standard and analyze the change over time of the standard from grades K-5. (See NLRSD Learning Continuum for further assistance). Add your thoughts on your Google doc.

STEP 4: Discuss what this standard is asking you to teach. Add your thoughts on your Google doc.

STEP 5: Explore some of the following digital reference tools: Websites: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic9.htm#1

iPad apps:

@http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1553&review+Best+Academic+Reference+Apps+for+the+iPad @http://appadvice.com/applists/show/ipad-apps-for-reference

STEP 6: Create a lesson in your Google doc to teach this particular standard using one or more of the resources explored.

STEP 7: Discuss with your group if there are any other technologies you could use to teach this standard. List them on your Google doc.

STEP 8: Practice your presentation for the other groups.

STEP 9: Have fun!