Unit 4, Activity 3: Writing Prompt - Accommodations

	Activity Overview: Students will learn what an accommodation is, and write about accommodations that may help them in different classes. Objective: Students will be able to explain what an accommodation is. Students will brainstorm and write about accommodations that they use in class, and/or ones they think they could benefit from. Prep Time: 10 minutes Duration: 20 minutes Assessment: Varies
	Student Instructions: Sail to About Me Mountain. Open the treasure chest, and complete the writing prompt: “Accommodations.” When you finish, click SAVE at the bottom of the page. Your response will be saved in your portfolio.
	Key Questions: Why is it important to know about the academic accommodations that help you? Are there any subjects or class activities that would benefit from additional support and/or accommodations?
	Lesson Steps: Prior to the prompt, explain what an accommodation is and have the class brainstorm a few examples (listening to an audio book, sitting near the board). Students will then create a list of accommodations they use and/or ones they think could be beneficial. Debrief/share out as a class.
	Assessment: Assess student work and comment as needed Link to directions on “teacher comments and coin ratings.”
	Accessibility: All activities on the island are accessible via screen reader, Chrome SpeakIt!, and text-to-speech & speech-to-text. Students can click on the audio icon to play pre-recorded audio for text in the activity.
	Standards/Frameworks: CDE Benchmarks: A2-1, A2-3, A4-1, A4-2, PS1-1, PS1-3, PS2-1, PS2-4, W1-1, W2-1, W4-2 ELA Frameworks Grade 6:W.6.1, W.6.2d, Grade 7: W.7.3d, W.8.3, Grade 8: W.8.3 Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations: 1.18 , 1.21, 1.25