Integrating+Digital+Tools+in+a+Lesson+Plan

**REVISED LESSON PLAN WITH DIGITAL TOOLS:**

//Title- Persuasive Argument By- Jamie Medeiros & Stephanie Brown Subject- Language Arts Grade Level- 7-12//

** Materials **:
 * Digital Camera or Flip Camera
 * USB cords
 * Computer with movie maker
 * Paper
 * Pencils


 * Engagement **:
 * In groups of four, students will take their stance on a given prompt and brainstorm evidence to support their main point. When they have their ideas mapped out, they will record each other and additional peers who agree with their argument using a digital/flip camera. When video clips are captured, students will use movie maker to create a film presenting their persuasive argument to the class.


 * Prompt **:
 * Create a video arguing your side of the school uniform issue in school. You are trying to persuade the principal why it would be better to not wear uniforms (like our school) or why you think we should have uniforms in our school.

** Context **:
 * This lesson is designed for students to integrate technology into their literacy class. They will be using movie maker to present their arguments rather than standing in front of the class in a debating fashion. This will be a three day culminating activity including time to brainstorm, film, edit, and present.

//*NETS 2A. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
 * Standards: **
 * RIPTS 8C. use technological advances in communication, including electronic means of collecting and sharing information, to enrich discourse in the classroom and the school. //

** Intro **: media type="youtube" key="YKQX3rwThjg" height="344" width="425"
 * Teacher shows example of a video argument to get students hooked.


 * Closure **:
 * Students write an exit slip expressing their final stance on the uniform issue and why.

**Assessment** :
 * Summative assessment, teacher grades video based on participation and evidence reported.