5th Grade

A "proficient" fifth grader is able to independently ...

Create and present a slideshow using text boxes,
relevant graphics, tasteful layout, logical organization, and a Works Cited page.

Recognize inappropriate or irrelevant Web sites and responsibly report them.

Understand and obey plagiarism rules.

Properly cite source material (Introduced in fourth grade).

Restate key copyright rules in own words (Introduced in fourth grade).

Useful Resources	Grade Level Resources
KeyBoard Chart - larger charts may be obtained at the VLC	Teaching Guide and Introduction
Correct Posture Poster (Download a PowerPoint version)	PowerPoint (web-based) Tutorial Skills are indexed and clickable PowerPoint Design Principles
Computer Rules (Download a Word version to modify)	PowerPoint Student Exemplar (This is a Basic or Proficient exemplar. The deciding factor is whether the student is capable of producing it independently.) Advanced PowerPoint Student Exemplar (Transitions, animations, sounds, and custom images added)
Mouse hints
Computer Parts Chart (letter size) - Larger charts may be obtained at the VLC or download the Publisher file	"All About Me" (Small project to learn PowerPoint)
Using Pull Down Menus and Clipart	Citation and Copyright Poster
Managing and Saving Files	Copyright Student Quiz
Good Design Principles (3rd grade)	PowerPoint Tutorial (PowerPoint 98)
Internet Explorer Instructional Videos	PowerPoint Tutorial (Electronic Teacher)
"Everything you want to know about Internet Explorer" Handout	Microsoft PowerPoint Support
Noodle Tools Quick Cite	CyberBee (copyright quiz and info)
Online keyboarding practice website with lessons that start with home row. Print keyboarding practice worksheets.	Internet Grammar (validity)

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Slide show is attempted. Graphics, layout, and organization are consistent with "Below Basic" labels on detailed PowerPoint rubric.	With assistance, creates and presents a slideshow. Elements include: o Text boxes o Relevant graphics o Tasteful layout and logical organization o A Works Cited page	Independently creates and presents a slideshow. Elements include: o Text boxes o Relevant, quality graphics o Tasteful layout and logical organization o A Works Cited page	Extend the proficient elements with: o Additional media forms (video, sounds, or music) o Custom images o Slide animations and timing	Student work compared to exemplars

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Wanders off track to inappropriate links when using the Internet. Does not follow plagiarism rules. Does not use computer time wisely.	Often confused by advertising prompts. Lacks understanding regarding plagiarism. Needs regular guidance to appropriately use computer time.	Recognizes inappropriate or irrelevant Web sites and reports them if warranted. Understands and obeys plagiarism rules. .	Maintains a high level of integrity when using the Internet. Maximizes the use of technology time to a given task.	Teacher Observation
Does not or unable to cite source material. Unaware of copyright rules.	Usually cites source material with a basic degree of accuracy. Familiar with copyright rules.	Always properly cites source material. Able to restate key copyright rules in own words.	Always properly cites source material with a high degree of accuracy and honors copyright laws.	Student work compared to exemplars