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 * I can use technology tools to develop writing prompts that promote text-based writing for students
 * I can assign writing prompts to groups or specific students.
 * I can use the feedback features of each tool to provide and academic feedback to students.

=Resources for Texts= Finding sources and pieces of text can take hours of research. Use the link below to find a short list of resources that are available. (This is not a comprehensive list.)
 * Informational Text
 * Literature Sources

=Tools= || Discovery Education allows CMCSS. See your Technology Integration Coach for school code to create teacher accounts and for student log in information. || Computer/Internet connection || || Google Docs is a free Web-based application in which documents can be Files can be accessed from already created. See your Technology Integration Coach for teacher and student log in information. || Computer/Internet Connection/Tablet/Phone || = =
 * **Tool** || **Description** || **Account Information** || **Equipment Needed** ||
 * Discovery Education
 * students to write in response to a text, article, graphic, or image on the computer.
 * teachers to create and save writing prompts and share with other teachers.
 * teachers to read student responses, comment on their response, and submit their comments back to the students. || Subscription provided by
 * Google Docs
 * created,
 * edited and
 * stored online.
 * any computer with an Internet connection
 * phone or tablet with the free app. || CMCSS Google accounts are

=__**Instructions and Examples**__=
 * Tool || Instructions || Examples ||
 * Discovery Education || ===Creating Writing Prompts within Discovery Education===

Discovery Education - Quick Guide - Writing Prompts || __[|4th Grade ELA—The Lives of Turtles] __ 6th Grade Math Ratio Activity 7th Grade Science Newton's 2nd Law Writing Prompt __[|8th Grade Social Studies—Revolutionary War] __ 8th Grade Science Natural Selection Writing Prompt || 7th Grade ELA--Informational English I and II--Narrative English III and IV--Argumentative Dual Enrollment English 1020 ||
 * Google Docs || ===Creating Writing Prompts with Google Docs=== || 4th Grade ELA--Opinion
 * Google Classroom || Join Code for classroom: **sj4fs** ||  ||

=**Text-Based Writing Repository**= Either click the link or view the embedded spreadsheet below to see samples different kinds of questions with links. media type="custom" key="28537783"


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**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute Common Sense Media **Introduction to the SAMR Model** For a list of **recommended tools by subject or standard,** educator reviews, and additional information, visit https://www.graphite.org. Common Sense **K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence A comprehensive curriculum designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world.
 * SOS Strategies** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.
 * lesson plans, videos, student interactives, and assessments
 * professional learning and family outreach material