A Day No Pigs Will Die by Robert Newton Peck
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1. Read the novel A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck.
2. For help with Key Literary Elements, Theme, Author and Historical Background, Chapter Summaries, Interpretations, and Questions, go to Pink Monkey.com
3. For information on graphic organizers, go here GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
4. Review how to make tri-fold brochures using the wizard in Microsoft Publisher.
5. Review how to make a flyer in
either Microsoft Word or Publisher.
STANDARDS
National Technology Standards
4. Use content-specific tools,
software and simulations (e.g., Web pages, video tapes) using technology
resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences
inside and outside the classroom.
6. Design, develop, publish and
present products (e.g., Web pages, video tapes) using technology resources
that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside
and outside the classroom.
8. Select and use appropriate tools
and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems
9. Demonstrate an understanding
of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and practical
applications to learning and problem solving.
10. Research and evaluate the accuracy,
relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information
sources concerning real-world problems.
South Carolina English and
Literature Standards
8-R1.4 Demonstrate the ability
to summarize, paraphrase, analyze, and evaluate what is read.
8-R1.8 Demonstrate the ability
to draw conclusions
8-R1.12 Demonstrate the ability
to use graphic representations
8-R1.13 Demonstrate the ability
to use skimming and scanning techniques
8-R1.5 Demonstrate the ability
to edit for language conventions such as spelling, capitalization, punctuation
and grammar
8-W1.6.2 Demonstrate the ability
to write letters
8-W2.1 Demonstrate the ability
to use writing to inform and explain
8-W3.1 Demonstrate the ability
to to respond to text both orally and in writing
8-W4.2 Demonstrate the ability
to use keyboarding skills tp produce texts
8-C1.10 Demonstrate the ability
to use oral language to inform
8-C2.1 Demonstrate the ability
to listen for meaning in conversation
8-RS2.1 Demonstrate the ability
to use a variety of resources to access information