Rationale

Context:  This document was created during the Fall semester, 2005, in my children's reading class.  It was created through the use of Microsoft Word.  I used original ideas to compile the following activities.  Many books were used in the development of these learning activities.  The multi-text study was produced to prove competency in the creating of a unit plan that incorporates multiple texts at the students' grade level that  provide students with a richer, fuller learning experience after reading one selected novel.

Impact: I would use this type of learning experience to incorporate additional reading material, for students in higher grades, after a novel had been read as a class or in small groups.  Students would be able to experience multiple activities through the multi-text study that should further their knowledge and experiences with certain related subjects.

Alignment:

• NCDPI Standard 1, Indicator 1:  I have met this standard by providing a grade appropriate list of developmental vocabulary words for students to learn during the length of the multi-text study.
• NCDPI Standard 1, Indicator 5:  I have met this standard by providing students the opportunity to build on prior knowledge through the reading, written language, and related contexts for the provided materials.
• NCDPI Standard 7, Indicator 1:  I have met this standard by aligning the activities with the NC SCOC and placing guidelines from students to meet these goals in a students friendly rubric.
• NCDPI Standard 7, Indicator 2:  I have met this standard by connecting and integrating language arts, science and social studies through  a variety of student activities.