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35 Using a Computer

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Using a Computer

Start-Up Activity

Conduct a poll that asks your students to identify their favorite thing to do on a computer. Provide the following choices:

  • Search for fun information
  • Play games
  • Communicate with others
  • Write stories

Tally the results and display them for your class. Discuss the findings. During your discussion, ask students what other uses computers have that were not included in the poll choices.

Think About It

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.”

—Bill Gates

State Standards Covered in This Chapter

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.6

LAFS Covered in This Chapter

LAFS.2.W.2.6

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

110.4.b.11.E

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

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The Parts of a Computer

Ask for a volunteer to read aloud about the main parts of a computer. After students have identified the parts on the illustration on pages 178–179, have volunteers point out the specific parts on a classroom computer.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.2.6
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.11.E
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.1.j

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Level:
Grade 2
21st Century Skills:
Technology Literacy

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Using Email

Ask students about their experiences writing and reading email messages. As a class, create a list of reasons to send email messages. First, allow students to share reasons. Then add to the list as needed.

Review the important parts of an email message, including the sender, receiver, subject, and message.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.2.6
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.11.E
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.1.j

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Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Business Writing
Form:
Email
21st Century Skills:
WritingTechnology Literacy
English Language Arts:
Writing

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Viewing Web Pages

Ask students to share some of their favorite Web sites. Note that Web sites are made up of many different Web pages.

Read aloud about the special parts of Web pages. Display a sample Web page for students, such as k12.thoughtfullearning.com. Point out the parts. Then go to a different Web page and have students identify the parts.

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Level:
Grade 2
21st Century Skills:
Technology Literacy