Lesson+1 +Flash-n-Spell

__**LESSON 1 **__
 * Grade Level:** 2nd [[image:abc.jpg]]


 * Unit:** Spelling


 * Assignment type:** Language Arts


 * Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):**
 * Student will be introduced to FLASH CARDS online.
 * Student will be spell 2nd grade level words.
 * Student will be able to use spelling words in a sentence.
 * Time required to complete this lesson:** 1 week


 * Title of lesson:** Flash-n-Spell


 * Resources/materials needed:**
 * Computers
 * Writing paper
 * Pencil


 * Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).**

We are going to introduce a really useful Web 2.0 tool in class this week. We will be studying for our weekly spelling test using FLASH CARDS online. The students will be working in teams to study each particular word. We will also be classifying each word by its definition and part of speech.


 * Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):**

Students will work in teams of two during our study time for spelling. Each team will study FLASH CARDS online to find the spelling, the definition and the part of speech for each of the spelling words for the week. This will expand vocabulary and phonetic awareness for the children.


 * Technology used:**

Online Dictionary

The following Web 2.0 tool 
 * www.flashcarddb.com


 * The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way:**

The students have more control over how they are learning their spelling list. The technology enhances creativity and makes it easier for the students to share responsibility.

 Hi boys and girls!

As you know we have a spelling quiz each Friday. This week we have a really cool tool to help us study. We will be using online **__FLASH CARDS __**to help us get familiar with our words.

I want you and your teammate to study the words, to quiz each other and to learn the definition and part of speech for each word.

During a normal week, Mr. P either puts the words on the blackboard or a xerox sheet.

Hey, not only do we get to learn a really neat Web 2.0 tool we are also **GREEN **!

Click on my sample to see how its done!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">@MR. P's FLASH-n-SPELL

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 123%;">Click on the link to start your first one! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">

FLASH-n-SPELL