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For this unit of study, we will be learning about historical fiction. The purpose of unit will be to connect what you are doing in the classroom in reading and writing with technology. Technology is pretty amazing in that it can provide us with a variety resources, information, and opportunities to add on to our knowledge in a way that is different than in your classroom. During the course of the next few weeks, we will be focusing on the topic of slavery and The Underground Railroad. We will be watching movie clips, listening to stories, and we will even take a virtual field trip which will allow us to walk in the shoes of a slave. Throughout these experiences in technology, you should be thinking back on what you already know (your prior knowledge) and what are you currently working on in your classroom and try to make as many connections can you can. This will only add to your understanding of this topic and your overall knowledge. Work hard and have fun!

Day 1: Readers try to process what is happening in the story, and at the same time, ask ourselves, "What is this story really about?" Then we keep adding new information to our theories and having new insights as we continue to read. Technology Focus: How can technology help to enhance our learning in the classroom?

If you have completed your work, you may visit the following sites to help gather even more information.

BrainPOP, "The Underground Railroad" []

Day 2

[|Pathways to Freedom: A Virtual Field Trip] The site will allow you to "follow the footsteps" of a slave. As you step into the shoes of a slave, you will have to make some tough decisions. Think carefully about the choices given to you. Think about how the situation makes you feel. Also, as you travel along the path of a slave, stop to observe the surroundings such as what a slave's home was like and the overall setting to help you to create a real sense of urgency, fear, and any other feeling that you may expereince or think that a slave would have experienced. We will discuss these feelings at the end and add them to our list.

If you finish early, explore the rest of this site. You will find maps, symbols, songs, and many more interesting resources all about the Underground Railroad and slavery. 