Cooperative Learning with the Dragonsong Template

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CooperativeLearning with the Dragonsong
Template
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Dragonsong Activity

• Cooperative learning combined with curriculum
  objectives is the focus of the Dragonsong
  Activity.

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Dragonsong Activity

• Cooperative learning combined with curriculum
  objectives is the focus of the Dragonsong
  Activity.
• The targeted skill is learning to use
  comparatives.

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Dragonsong Activity

• Cooperative learning combined with curriculum
  objectives is the focus of the Dragonsong
  Activity.
• The targeted skill is learning to use
  comparatives.
• The ingredients for success are IntelliKeys,
  IntelliTalk, the Dragonsong Overlay and 3
  students for each computer.

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Dragonsong Activity

• Cooperative learning combined with curriculum
  objectives is the focus of the Dragonsong
  Activity.
• The targeted skill is learning to use
  comparatives.
• The ingredients for success are IntelliKeys,
  IntelliTalk, the Dragonsong Overlay and 3
  students for each computer.
• The source of the activity is from the book
  The Dragons Are Singing Tonight by Jack
  Prelutsky.

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Step 1. The students are introduced to the poem
printed on a sheet of paper. The targeted words
are color cued.
Nasty Little Dragonsong by Jack
Prelutsky I'm a nasty, nasty dragon, I've been
nasty since my birth, When it comes to
nasty dragons, I'm the nastiest on
earth. I've a nasty, nasty temper, And my
breath is nasty too, I was nasty to my
parents, I'll be nastier to you. It's my nature
to be nasty , Nasty, nasty night and day, I
will act completely nasty If you're in my nasty
way. Yet I largely pass unnoticed As I nastily
go by, I'm a nasty, nasty dragon, Just a nasty
half inch high.
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Step 2. An IntelliTalk template is created with
the targeted words removed. Students can now
choose one word such as nasty and place the
correct comparative word forms (i.e. nasty,
nastier, nastily, nastiest) into the poem.
Little Dragonsong I'm a
dragon, I've been since my birth, When it
comes to dragons, I'm the on
earth. I've a temper, And my breath is
too, I was to my parents, I'll be
to you. It's my nature to be ,
night and day, I will act completely
If you're in my way. Yet I largely pass
unnoticed As I go by, I'm a
dragon, Just a half inch high.
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Step 3. The students choose one of the
comparative patterns. The students use the
overlay to complete the poem.
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The Read button on the overlay allows the
students to have their work read out loud to them
as many times as needed.
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The additional word choices on the overlay
provide an opportunity to extend this activity
using other comparatives.
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The arrow keys provide access to the template
without having to use the mouse.
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Activity Highlights
The teacher creates the template which can be
reused.

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Activity Highlights
The teacher creates the template which can be
reused. The students do not have worry about
spelling mistakes.

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Activity Highlights
The teacher creates the template which can be
reused. The students do not have worry about
spelling mistakes. The activity is cognitive
rather than fine motor.

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Activity Highlights
The teacher creates the template which can be
reused. The students do not have worry about
spelling mistakes. The activity is cognitive
rather than fine motor. Using the read button
gives the students confidence and independence as
they listen to the poem and select their choices.

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Activity Highlights
The teacher creates the template which can be
reused. The students do not have worry about
spelling mistakes. The activity is cognitive
rather than fine motor. Using the read button
gives the students confidence and independence as
they listen to the poem and select their
choices. The activity reinforces the targeted
skills. (comparatives)

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Heres a modification for an extension activity,
change the subject! Imagine Ballerinasong,
Kittysong, Trollsong... Students can also be
encouraged to create their own comparatives.
Little Puppysong I'm a
puppy, I've been since my birth, When it
comes to puppies, I'm the on
earth. I've a temper, And my breath is
too, I was to my parents, I'll be
to you...
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Structuring Cooperative Learning for Success
Each group has 3 students. There are 3
jobs. Each student will rotate through each job.
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Structuring Cooperative Learning for Success
Each group has 3 students. There are 3
jobs. Each student will rotate through each
job. Team Captain- the team captain makes sure
that everyone is working cooperatively, works on
building team respect and evaluates the team
during the role as team captain.
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Structuring Cooperative Learning for Success
Each group has 3 students. There are 3
jobs. Each student will rotate through each
job. Team Captain- the team captain makes sure
that everyone is working cooperatively, works on
building team respect and evaluates the team
during the role as team captain. Keyboarder-
the person responsible for entering the
information into the computer is the keyboarder.
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Structuring Cooperative Learning for Success
Each group has 3 students. There are 3
jobs. Each student will rotate through each
job. Team Captain- the team captain makes sure
that everyone is working cooperatively, works on
building team respect and evaluates the team
during the role as team captain. Keyboarder-
the person responsible for entering the
information into the computer is the
keyboarder. Author- the author is responsible
for telling the keyboarder what to type. The
author can request ideas from the other members
but he/she is the primary contributor. It is best
to position the author next to the mouse and
place them in charge of any mouse movements.
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The Rotation Chart
A Rotation Chart is posted on the computer before
the students arrive. As the students approach
the computer they know where to sit. The
students also know that they will get a chance at
each job during the session.
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The jobs are defined. The positions are taped
to the table. Each student moves into position
at each rotation.
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The Captain / Editor fills out the recording
sheet after each rotation.
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Curriculum Cooperation
Technology Success
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CooperativeLearning with the Dragonsong
Template
IntelliTools, Inc. 55 Leveroni Court, Novato, CA
94949 800-899-6687