Marcy

Unit Title: "Teaching Mom and Dad How to Text" Grade Level: 7 Unit Summary: The students will create a step by step set of directions to teach their parents how to use text messaging. They will illustrate this using a choice of powerpoint or podcast.

 Essential Question: Why is communication important? Showcase Overview: [|Marcy's Powerpoint Unit Overview2.ppt] Presentation/Hook (audience): [|Unit Portfolio Presentation.ppt]  Pre-Assessment: [|KWL Chart for Texting.doc] Student Sample: [| PPT for Texting.ppt]  Wiki (link if sharing site): http://textmessagemom.wikispaces.com/ Student Support Material : Facilitation Resource :  http://textmessagemom.wikispaces.com/

**Unit Plan:** [|Unit_Plan_Template.doc]

[|Management Resource:][|Computer_Rules(3).doc]

Tutorial for PowerPoint

