Definition:
An Anchor Activity is a strategy that allows students to work on
ongoing assignment directly related to the curriculum that can be
worked on independently throughout a unit or a semester. An Anchor
Activity is a logical extension of learning a unit, an elaboration
of important goals and outcomes that are tied to the curriculum, and
tasks that students are held accountable. "How to
Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms"- Dr. Carol
Tomlinson
Task Overview
The
participant will engage in online literary activities based on
Caldecott Award Winning Author, David Wiesner's book, "The
Three Pigs."
At Level One, participants will analyze story elements through
creative writing, compare and contrast Fairy Tales using a Venn
Diagram, arrange story sequence, utilize logical problem solving to
solve a puzzle, and engage in an online WebQuest.
At Level Two and Three, participants will use the digital
camera to create a story board and build a digital story using
Photo Story 3/Power Point Software.



