Directed by: Rebecca Daddio
Introduction
Hollywood
High is an
interactive software program that engages students in a variety of writing
skills. This lesson plan is design to be
used by individual students (grades 9-12) in a computer lab. Pervious lessons have focused on human
development. Students will create a
story based upon an experience that encouraged some kind of positive
developmental growth in their own lives.
Before using the software program a demonstration will be done by the
teacher using an LCD projector. Handouts will be provided to the student
containing an overview of how the program works. The teacher will also circulate around the
room to help if problems arise. This
lesson should take 3 class periods.
Objective
Students
will be able to:
ü
Write
dialogue about an important life event.
ü
Present
their story to class and describe how this event helped in their development.
ü
Explain
different stages of human development as it pertains to their own life.
ü
Use
computer skills.
Materials
Software:
Student
Handouts
Computers
LCD
projector
Procedure
v
Students
will be given assignment and rubric. Discussion of the assignment.
v
Teacher
will give brief explains how Hollywood High works. Then a demonstration of how the software
works is presented on an LCD projector by the teacher. Student handouts that give an overview of how
the software program works are passed out.
A question and answer time will then be provided.
v
Students
spend rest of the class time creating their stories. The second day students continue working on
their stories. Teacher will be answering
questions and giving suggestions.
v
Student
stories will be presented on day three.
Teacher will grade student work with rubric provided. (A fourth day may
need to be added for all student presentations.) Class discussion will be
encouraged.
Closure
Teacher
will congratulate students on their work and encourage positive feedback to
each student from their peers. The
teacher will ask questions on human development and life events. Next class topic will be discussed before the
end of class.
Evaluation
Assessment
will be based upon how the student demonstrates that personal growth and
development occurred through the life story presented using Hollywood High. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of
human development. Rdaddio revised:
LIFE EVENT
