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Mobile Application for Creating Mobile Application for Collaborating

Subject English English
Grade Level 10th 9th

Learning Objective 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze 9.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins,
literary texts of different cultures and derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary
eras. development in authentic texts.
Content

i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures d) Identify the meaning of common idioms
and eras.

Activity Students will be arranged into groups of 3-5. Each group Working in pairs, students will work together to
will be assigned an era and a culture from a randomized create a list of 4-5 idioms (i.e. raining cats and

list. As a group, students will select a non-fiction short dogs). Using the FlashCards+ application by Chegg,
story to analyze for facts about the time period. Through students will create virtual flashcards with both the

the iTunes U application, students will work together to
idiom and the meaning, or perceived meaning, of
build an informational template on facts they discover
from their readings. Two groups will then merge together
the chosen idiom. Students will have 15-25 minutes
to share their findings and compare the differences within to move around the classroom and share their
cultures. The documents created can be transferred flashcards with other students. During their
Technology Pedagogy

between students directly within the iTunes U interaction, students will be expected to take note
application. of newly learned idioms and add the information to
their flashcard database for studying purposes.
Technology iTunes U FlashCards+ by Chegg
A platform geared toward high school students and A creating tool that can be used by students to assist
educators to work together in creating and developing in studying and memorization.
coursework.