Date: June 21

Time: 60 minutes
Subject & Grade: 2 Language Arts/Technology
NB Curriculum Standards and Objective
SCO:
Technology:
-Conduct design studies to identify a technological solution to a problem
explore ways to put the idea into action develop (prototype, fabricate, make)
technological solutions to problems
- Develop (prototype, fabricate, make) technological solutions to problems
develop the solution by properly using tools and other resources
discuss their choices and decisions and record the discussion communicate ideas
and information about technological solutions through appropriate technical means
Reading:
Comprehension Responses literal, inferential/interpretive, and personal/critical/evaluative
responses to texts

Lesson Objectives: To intertwine the language arts curriculum with the technology
curriculum in order to enrich and advance the author study of William Joyce.

Materials Needed: William Joyce literature, William Joyce App on apple device,
dongle, smartboard, internet connection, pencils, pens, access to youtube, classroom
tablets
Engagement
Reflection
Teacher:
Students:
- Teacher will read The
- Students will listen to
Numberlys to the
the read aloud by the
students.
teacher
- Teacher will ask the
- Students will answer
students about different
questions together as a
things in the book.
group
- Ex. Beginning, middle
- Students will make
end? Characters, theme,
different suggestions
setting, solutions?
about the book
Exploration
Reflection
Teacher:
Students:
- Teacher will show
- Students will watch the
students the video The
video of the the way the
Making of The
numberlys was put
Numberlys on youtube
together
- Teacher will discuss how
- Students will ask
William Joyce made the
different questions or
Numberlys come to life.
make comments about
the video

Explanation
Teacher:
- Teacher will show the
app of the Numberlys on
the smartboard with the
students
- Teacher will give
students time to play on
the app in pairs or
groups on classroom
tablets
Elaboration
Teacher:
- Teacher will show
students the video of the
numberlys
- Teacher will discuss the
way William Joyce
brings his literature to
life using technology
briefly.
- If extra time teacher will
show the video of The
Fantastic Flying Books
of Mr. Morris Lessmore.
Evaluation
Teacher:
- Teacher will keep
formative notes on how
the students are
engaging with the
literature and
technology.

Reflection
Students:
- Students will watch and
participate in the
demonstration of the
app on the smartboard
- Students will play with
the app in pairs or
groups on classroom
tablets
Reflection
Students:
- Students will watch the
video and give
explanations of how
technology is brought to
life
- Students will give
examples of their likes
or dislikes when
technology brings
literature to the screen

Reflection
Students: