Lesson 3
What's the word?
In this lesson, students first conduct a survey of their peers to collect data related to how they could explain the meaning of their idioms. After surveying their classmates, students determine keywords that help explain the meaning of their idioms. They are then introduced to user input as data that is entered into a computer. They compare the functions of the Looks command say () for () seconds and the Sensing command ask () and wait. Finally, students modify their programs to accept input from a user.
Learning objective
Students will collect data to determine keywords that help explain their idioms.
Standards
🌐 CSTA Standards
- 1B-AP-11: Decompose (break down) problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process.
- 1B-AP-13: Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program by including others' perspectives and considering user preferences
- 1B-DA-07: Use data to highlight or propose cause-and-effect relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate an idea
🇺🇸 Common Core Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7: Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting))
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly
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Students will use the same project across multiple lessons.
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My idiom
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Students will use the same project across multiple lessons