The document describes using a Promethean Board and associated technology to help students learn to identify and pronounce r-controlled vowels in one-syllable words. The teacher models sorting words into categories of "-ar" and "-or" words on the board, then students take turns using the pen to drag words out of a hat and place them in the correct columns. Using the Promethean Board engages the students and helps them learn the target sounds faster than alternative methods while also familiarizing them with educational technology.

2. Standard 4; Objective 1; Indicator d:

identify and pronounce sounds for r-
controlled vowels accurately in one-
syllable words (e.g., ar, or, er).
 Students will be able to sort words into -ar
and –or categories.

3. The Promethean Board

 Mac laptop
 A program on the Promethean Board

4. Students love to use the Promethean

Board. It allows them to learn how to use
technology.
 Teacher models one example, then the
students do the rest.
 The students use the pen to drag the
words out of a hat and place them in
the correct column.

5. For this particular activity, you can give

the students a list of words and have
them sort them on a worksheet.
 The use of technology enhances student
learning.
 The use of the Promethean Board can
be a management tool. If they are
misbehaving, then they won’t use the
board.

6. Technology is a tool being used to help

achieve the learning task.
 Students already knew how to use the
technology better than I did.

7. If the Promethean Board wasn’t used,

this task would take longer.
 Students become familiar with using
technology.
 Done as a whole group activity, so other
students can help each other.
 Without the use of technology, teacher
doesn’t know what the student is
thinking.