Technology Through Children's Literature [Paperback]

This innovative resource provides detailed lesson plans and recommendations for using the latest in technology and software in conjunction with children's literature. Successfully integrate story elements, vocabulary, genres, book reports, web research, electronic books, and comprehension strategies. This book also includes recommendations for using technology across the curriculum and tips on using programs such as KidPix and Hyperstudio.Holly M. Doe received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Maine in Farmington and her master's degree from Lesley University. She has taught grades K-8 in Maine and New Hampshire. As a technology coordinator she has helped teachers to integrate technology across the curriculum. Currently she is an adjunct faculty for Lesley University. Holly currently resides in Windham, New Hampshire with her two young children and her husband, Steve.ContentsContentsContentsAcknowledgments.& ixIntroduction.& xiCHAPTER ONESTORY ELEMENTSCharacter.& 1Inner Versus Outer Characteristics.& 1Character Detectives.& 3Character Letterhead.& 6Character Analysis with a Spreadsheet & 9Character Timeline.& 12Plot.& 15Problems and Solutions.& 15Events Flow Chart..& 16The Mixed-Up Slideshow.& 18Finish a Fairy Tale..& 22Setting..& 24Make a Book Map..& 24Timeline of Settings.& 26Compare and Contrast of Settings.& 28All of the Elements.& 30Story Elements Brochure.& 30Visualizing the Elements.& 36CHAPTER TWOVOCABULARYWord Web..& 39Vocabulary Slideshow.& 41Classroom Vocabulary Database.& 43Visual Dictionary..& 45The Hyper Glossary.& 49CHAPTER THREEGENREDiagramming a Genre.& 53The Great Genre Tree.& 55Literary Genre Log..& 58Diagramming a Mystery..& 61Interpreting Poetry with a Word Processor.& 65Other Genre Ideas..& 68CHAPTER FOURBOOK REPORTSChapter-by-Chapter Slideshow.&lƒ"