Grade 3
Unit 1: eBook Publishing

Standards Assessed
(2) Communication and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:
(F) perform basic software application functions, including opening applications and creating, modifying, printing, and saving files.

(3) Research and information fluency. The student acquires and evaluates digital content. The student is expected to:
(C) validate and evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of information.

(4) Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. The student researches and evaluates projects using digital tools and resources. The student is expected to:
(D) evaluate technology tools applicable for solving problems.

(5) Digital citizenship. The student practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using digital tools and resources. The student is expected to:
(E) follow the rules of digital etiquette.

Enduring Understandings

Essential Questions
Students will understand that...
  • Applications require a specific skill set.
  • Evaluating information for relevance is part of any process.​

Tropical…
  • Following a process ensures a meaningful product through the use of appropriate digital tools.

  • Individuals must understand there are rules in the digital world much like the real world.​
Overreaching…
  • How can I show that I have the skills to communicate with my audience?
  • How do I evaluate my information effectively?


​Tropical…
  • How does the chosen technology tool meet the needs of the assignment?
  • How do I use technology responsibly?

Knowledge 

Skills 
The student will know... 
  • The essential elements of a story (setting, characters, plot, conflict, and resolution)
  • The process of developing a story utilizing the essential elements (brainstorming, story mapping, rough draft, revision, peer-editing, and final draft).
  • The research process to develop an eBook on a particular academic topic.
The student will be able to...
  • Create a story that consists of the essential elements. 
  • Publish their story into an eBook. 
  • Develop their story using the the multiple-step process. 
  • Research their particular academic topic and compile their data into their eBook.

Performance Tasks  (main subject integration: Literacy)

  • Goal: Students will be able to develop and publish a story in an eBook format.
  • Role: Student (Children’s Book Author)
  • Audience: Technology and literacy teacher (Children Publishing Company)
  • Situation: Students will be offered a book contract with publishing company to create a well-developed children’s book.
  • Product: A published eBook.
  • Standard: See Technology Standards.