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A challenging instructional activity on writing a book for children awaits your fifth-graders. They must use laptops, document cameras, and a projector to create and present an original piece of writing. A checklist that has all of the requirements for the book is embedded in the plan, along with a rubric for teacher-scoring. The completed books can be read to younger peers throughout the school.

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desktop publishing, writing a book

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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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Project-Based Learning
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Ed Software
Year
2011
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