ESL Project: Blogging Around The World
Laura Foster
Maureen Flatley
Brooklyn College EDUC 7207X
Multicultural Education & Social Networking
ESL Teachers • Westhampton Beach Schools • Spring 2012
Blogging Around The World
ESL
Grade Levels: Grades 2-5
Proficiency Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Communication Tool Used: Google Blog Spot
Description:
Students will read and respond to an essential question on Blog Spot.
They will use technology to communicate with each other and with others
from around the country and the world.
Materials: Laptops, Internet, Blog Spot, student journals
Objective: Students will be able to think, read, write and communicate on a global level.
Procedure:
1.) Teacher will introduce the project to each group of students in grades two through five.
2.) Students will reflect upon the
essential question presented to them by the teacher and begin to
brainstorm ideas in their writing journal.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Should all students have to wear a uniform to school? Why or why not?
3.) Students will type their responses and thoughts on the blog.
4.) Students will continually watch
the blog to read updates and new responses. Students will be
responsible for responding to posts.
Assessment:
Teacher will informally assess throughout the project and will use a basic rubric to assess students.
