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EDU-225
August 22, 2015
Sheila Damiani

Raft Task Card

Row 1

ROLE (student)
Non-fiction writer
Author
How to make
lemonade

AUDIENCE
FORMAT
Information reader A How To
Information book.

Non-fiction Writer
Author

Peers in class

Informative picture
book.

Little siblings

An information
step by stop video
clip

Row 2
How to use a slide

Row 3

Non-fiction Writer
Author
How to tie your shoe

RAFT Row 1
Target Grade Level: First Grade
Objective and Standard:
You will learn participating in shared research and writing project.
Student Role:
Non-fiction writer Author
Audience:
Information reader
Format:
Information book.

TOPIC
How to write a
step by step
sequential book to
teach another how
to make lemonade
Draw a step by
step sequential
book to teach
another how to
slide down a slide.
How to create a
sequential video to
teach another how
to tie their shoes

Topic: How to write a step by step sequential book to teach another how to make lemonade

Directions:

1) Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWk9vCKOpxs and watch how to make a

lemonade.
2) Write the instruction step by step for demonstrates how to make lemonade.
3) Use proper spelling and grammar when writing instructions.
Resources:
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/cafe/homemadelemonade.html
http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/recipeskidscanmake/r/Lemonade-for-Kids.htm
http://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/25/simple-homemade-lemonade-recipe/
Assessment:
Informative book on how to make lemonade, you will receive 30 points.
Did the writer use creativity of book, does it contain pictures. 30 points
The writer put spaces between words. The writer used lowercase letters unless capitals were
needed. 30 points.

RAFT Row 2

Target Grade Level: Kindergarten

Objective and Standard:
You will learn how to use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing. By telling reader the
topic or the name of the book.
Student Role:
Non-fiction Writer Author
Audience:
Peers in class
Format:
Informative picture book.
Topic:
Draw a step by step sequential book to teach another how to slide down a slide

Directions:
1) Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibKFezOKsBQ.
2) Pay closely attention when using a slide.
3) Get an understanding how important it is safety when using a slide.
4) Create a informative book on how to use a slide.
Resources:

https://www.google.com/search?
q=instruction+for+children+on+how+to+use+a+slide+down+a+slide&biw=1366&bih=645&tb
m=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CC8Q7AlqFQoTCJ38sLLIvccCFYJJPgodpEUAzA
#imgrc=hyMSLgezDDufhM%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playground_slide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYph9QBuqIo

Assessment:
For each of the following: written, drawing, grammar, and recorded script. 50 points
Picture book on how to use a slide, you will receive 50 points.

RAFT Row 3
Target Grade Level: Third grade
Objective and Standard:
They will learn how to determine the main idea and supporting details of a text aloud or
information presented by media.
Student Role:
Non-fiction Writer Author
Audience:
Little siblings

Format:
An information step by stop video clip
Topic:
How to create a sequential video to teach another how to tie their shoes

Directions:
1) Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9tt7iI0VV8
2) Tell us in the video how to tie a shoe.
3) Write a diagram on now to tie a shoe
4) Let parents record you when showing how to tie a shoe to your siblings.
Resources:
http://iheartthisapp.com/tie-your-shoes-teach-children-how-to-tie-their-own-shoelaces/
http://www.kidspot.com.au/Back-to-School-School-shoes-Teach-your-child-to-tie-shoelaces+3903+683+article.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm5ItoIJ4sg
Assessment:
Prepare a short sequential video to teach another how to tie their shoes. You will receive 40
points for video.
Does the writer write sentences with punctuation 30 points?
Doe writer found a way to end his or her story 20 points.

Differentiating Instruction through Technology

Diversity in classes is no longer limited, but improves to children who are high achievers,
medium achievers, low achievers and children with disability. Differentiated instructions are
available with different teaching methods where lessons are individualized based on what the
students needs and ability of students. These instructions are supported in numerous ways that
affects how a classroom runs. Classrooms differentiated ensure success every students needs
and the opportunity for them to learn, succeed and achieve in their education.
One tool that students can utilize and benefit from is BackPack. This allows creating
pages with to-do list notes, files and images. Also features calendars and reminders that can be
send via email or cell phone ( CITED 2008 p.3). This is a great tool because it gives the
students the ability to learn how to be organized and to stay updated with their school work.
This technology is not included in my task card but having this tool it could improve the
students performances. This will help to create differentiated lessons because it gives students
the ability to be organized, use files, manage their time and learn how to stay up-to-date with
school assignments. The ISTE that is connected to this tool is critical thinking, problem solving
and decision making.
Furthermore: another great tool to utilize is SAS Curriculum Pathways. This is a free
online source that provides lessons, videos, audio tutorials and apps for English arts,
Mathematics, science and social studies. The teachers browse through the source using state
standards and level of students (Edutopia 2015). This tool also allows students to practice new

skills and have assessment information. This can be connected to ISTE research and information
fluency because it gives students the grasp information, new kills and provide them with their
needs and understanding of subject.
Moreover: Another great tool for teachers to utilize is online grade book. This an
electronic grade book that helps teachers keep track of their students grades and also helps them
save time. Using gradebook that are not electronic may require more time and energy because
teachers would need to provide all grades in written books. This tool allows teachers to create
online grade, attendance or assignment book. Parents and students can see grades online and
also their homework and progress reports (CITED 2008. P.4). This tool can be connected to
ISTE research and information fluency because it gives students and parents to see upcoming
task and information of their child.
Furthermore: the pros on using differentiate technology are each students is taught to
their learning style, each student has an individualized learning plan and teachers can be creative
which allows no students to be left behind. The cons for differentiate technologies are it can be
more work for teachers and students may learn in different pace (Aspecsec 2015). Using
differentiate as more pros than cons, so it is important that teachers keep providing a quality
education to their students even if it mean more work for teachers.
In conclusion todays classroom have different variety of students, some may be at a high
level, some in medium level and some in low levels. This means that teachers should be capable
to provide different strategies for each level of students. Using these differentiated technologies
it gives that possibly for teachers to provide that variety of levels of education all different types
of students. It also gives students the proper attention that they need, information and new skills

for them to be capable to succeed in their education.

References:
Differentiating Instruction Using Technology: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students. (2008).
Special Education Technology Practice, 10(1), 21-26.
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=ehh&AN=31878472&site=eds-live&scope=site
Edutopia (2015) Enhancing Learning Through Differentiated Technology. Retrieved from:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/enhanced-learning-through-differentiatedtechnology-julie-stern

The Role of Technology in Progress Monitoring. (2008). Special Education Technology Practice,
10(2), 21-26. http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?
url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=ehh&AN=31903932&site=eds-live&scope=site
APECSEC org (2015) Pros and Cons of Differentiated Instruction. Retrieved

from:http://apecsec.org/pros-and-cons-of-differentiated-instruction/