A Different Way to Write

Overview

Our focus for U.S. History class for the past two weeks has been writing. In an attempt to increase creativity, incorporate technology, and infuse history we have turned our attention to YouTube and to Fodey.com. This assignment was to focus on the creative elements of writing and inferring.

Operation

Students examined primary source document to gain background information, and then were given net books and instructed to watch the following clip from YouTube about the Battle of Wounded Knee. They were instructed to act as a newspaper reporter and prepare to write an article about what is taking place.



After watching the clip students then used the Fodey Newspaper Clip Generator to write a reflective piece to their audience. They were challenged to be descriptive in their writing and create meaning for their audience.

Outcome

The student generated articles provided for a fun way to utilize simulation in a simple technology exercise that focused on writing. Below is just one example of the student pieces that resulted from this assignment.