Differentiation with Technology
How technology will be used within the lesson plan National Geographic Kids will be used for its visuals of photos, videos, and information on different countries around the world. Students will explore these visuals while connecting it to the skill being focused on that day in the unit. Since we are focusing on words with the short e sound on day one, students will find countries on the list that include that sound and explore where it is on the map and discuss the photos and information shared. Newsela will be used for its leveled texts that feature great discussion topics and comprehension activities. On day two of the unit, students are focusing on differentiating between the short and long e sounds, so students will be on the hunt for those as we read. The great thing about Newsela is that you can adjust the reading level of the text so students can have a better understanding of what they are reading. The Peace Corps Global Connections program will be used for the final...