Description:

The key to successful use of instructional technology, of course, is its integration into the curriculum. A reading by itself is not nearly as useful as one where the teacher introduces unfamiliar vocabulary, sets a task, and does follow-up activities in class. This template creates a "tailor made" activity, combining language and technology in a fun way.

Sample:

halloween.html

Goals:

• To provide high-interest readings that tie into classroom topics and curriculum.
• To provide students with reading support in the form of vocabulary and tasks for thinking and writing.

Alternatives/Follow-Up:

[Teacher tip: make these tasks as concrete as possible, especially for beginning and intermediate-level students.]

• Write a story from personal experience that is related to the reading.
  Student Newspapers are a good place to compare stories, and look for publishing ooportunities.
• Write a related story and illustrate it.
• Discuss an issue related to the reading.
• Do a hands-on activity such as cooking. See Holiday Recipes
• Summarize a reading for the class (advanced students).

• Suzan Moody's Holiday Pages
  
• Sites to be Thankful For
  
• Holiday Stories from Students
  
• K-6 Activities from The Education Center

• Template to make my own!
• Instructions for using template.
  
  Resources for content:
  
  
• Holiday Clipart Links (cf. Net Links)