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Have young pumpkin carvers use technology to create a unique pumpkin face and write a short story about the special characteristics of their pumpkin.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in a math shape identification study so learners can practice drawing shapes to create their jack-o-lanterns
- Apply the resource to a emotion identification unit, requiring learners to create jack-o-lanterns with faces displaying various emotions
Classroom Considerations
- Goes well in a study of shapes, or characteristics and describing objects
- Requires Internet access
- Provide a computer mouse for each learner to better carve their pumpkin faces, as using a laptop may prove challenging for some
Pros
- Incorporates technology into a writing activity
- Resource can be used in a variety of ways around Halloween
Cons
- Does not come with a rubric for the writing activity