2. Overview Instructional Focus Vocabulary Writing Content areas Grade Levels 3-8, English Learners Description Collection of words & pictures Representations of each letter of the alphabet Included on Each Page Vocabulary word Short explanation Illustration
3. Materials Text Examples Children’s alphabet books Related Non-Fiction texts Large Chart Paper Paper For individual: 26 page booklet each student For class: 1 page each student Pencils Markers Crayons Colored Pencils
4. Demonstration Examine alphabet books Format Design Information Words Illustration Prepare alphabet chart Letter brainstorming Choose a Letter Student’s sign up
5. Demonstration Continued Design Page Letter Information Illustration Level of Sophistication Young Students: __ is for ____ because ______. Older Students: More information, 1-2 paragraph
6. Demonstration Continued Create Pages using Writing Process Drafting Revising Editing Create Final Pages Hand-written or typed Illustrations added Compile Pages Combine pages Design Cover Bind Book READ 3352’s AWESOME Ocean Alphabet Book
7. Strategy Uses Used with various areas/units Social Studies: World War II, Civil War Science: Ocean, Fossils Language Arts: Fiction, Non-Fiction Mathematics: Word Problems
8. Educational Principles Project at end of thematic unit Comprehension Vocabulary knowledge Content area words Review English Language Learners Expanding Vocabulary Creating connections Higher Achievement
