Writing with Technology
Aligned to W.4.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Computers and tablets help you write, share, and work together. You can type a report, use tools to check spelling, and add pictures. Typing skills and knowing how to save your work help you publish writing others can read.
Worked example
A student types a book review, uses the spell-check to catch a typo in 'freind,' adds a photo of the cover, and saves the file to share with the class.
Practice questions
- Name one way a computer can help you make your writing better.
- Explain why saving your work often is a smart habit.
- Describe how you could work with a classmate on the same writing project.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Escribir con Tecnología
Las computadoras y tabletas te ayudan a escribir, compartir y trabajar en equipo. Puedes escribir un reporte, usar herramientas para revisar la ortografía y agregar imágenes. Saber teclear y guardar tu trabajo te ayuda a publicar textos que otros pueden leer.
Ejemplo: Una estudiante escribe una reseña de un libro, usa el corrector para atrapar un error en 'amigo,' agrega una foto de la portada y guarda el archivo para compartirlo con la clase.
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