Technology-Connected
Lesson Plan
Title:
My Dynamic Dictionary
Grade Levels:
Curriculum Areas:
Louisiana Framework:
1-6
 Language Arts – spelling and vocabulary
 ELA-3-E5 spelling accurately using strategies (e.g., lettersound correspondence, hearing and recording sounds in
sequence, spelling patterns, pronunciation) and resources
(e.g., glossary, dictionary) when necessary.
 ELA-1-E1 gaining meaning from print and building vocabulary
using a full range of strategies (e.g., self-monitoring and
correcting, searching, cross-checking), evidenced by reading
behaviors while using the cuing systems (e.g, phonics,
sentence structure, meaning);
1. Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and
Utilization Foundation Skill)
 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity.
 Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in
developing technology-rich, authentic, student-centered
products.
 F. Use technology tools (e.g., publishing, multimedia tools, and
word processing software) for individual and for simple
collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities
for a variety of audiences. (1,3)
 The student will increase his vocabulary and spelling skills.
 The student will create and compile an electronic personalized
dictionary of new vocabulary words that are encountered in
daily studies.
 Microsoft Word template
 Desktop folder for each child to save his dynamic dictionary.
 Computers and printer
 The teacher will introduce and model the process of creating
a “Dynamic Dictionary” using the “Word of the Day.”
Students will find at least one new word each day from any
Technology Strategies:
Learner Objectives:
Technology Connection:
Procedures:
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Assessment
Procedures:
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subject area. They will find the meaning and illustrate it
either by hand or by using clipart or the Paint program.
Students will keep a rough draft of their Dynamic Dictionary
entries in their notebooks to be ready to publish when their
turn comes at the computer.
Students will use the Dynamic Dictionary template that the
teacher has created in which they can print two pages on one
sheet of paper. Word Art will be used for the ….”Aa is for…”
Students will type the word in the text box of the template,
the meaning in the next text box and illustrate in the bottom
space. Illustrations can be done by hand, inserting clip art, or
using the Paint Program.
Students will save to their desktop folder so that all Dynamic
Dictionary pages can be compiled for each student.
This lesson plan can be adapted in many ways. Reading,
science, or social studies vocabulary words for a specific unit
where the students use definitions and illustrations for a
specific list of words is a variation that could be widely used
in all subject areas. Students could also work in pairs or
cooperative groups according to the availability of computers.
Dynamic Dictionary project
Rubric for Dynamic Dictionary
Publishing materials and supplies
Art supplies if illustrations are done by hand
Template of dictionary page
Vicki Blackwell, Technology Resource Teacher, Tangipahoa
Parish School System
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