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Lessons for Developing Voice and Choice

Here are some samples of ways students can demonstrate understanding:

For K-1

One of the websites I love is ABCya.com. There are activities for all grade levels Pre-K -5 that are skills based and engaging. One activity I really enjoy with students is Story Maker. Here, students can type a story (or sentence) and illustrate it. This is a great way for students to show knowledge of spacing, letter/sound correspondence, beginning/middle/end, while getting to use some tech tools like the painting tools, formatting options, even inserting an image. 

For 2-3

Using Excel spreadsheets is a tool 2nd and 3rd graders need to master. Collecting data, analyzing it, and showing it in a spreadsheet (you can even have students create graphs!) is a fun way for students to take data analysis to the next level and make it meaningful.

For 4-5

Taking the information students have learned about a topic (animals, CA regions, ancient civilizations) they can make a brochure with information or create a powerpoint.