Visual+Thesaurus

Tool- Visual Thesaurus []


 * __Lesson Plan:__**

Group Leader (Mandi)- organizes group and keeps members focused and on task, and who is ultimately responsible for having his/her team complete the preparation and presentation effectively. Archivists (Jessica B)- group members who will compile notes, materials, and ideas from the group and post them to the groups NLTT wiki space. Introducer (Kyle)- introduces tool to the audience and orients them to it at the beginning of the presentation. Demonstrators (Alyson)- demonstrates the process for using the tool and gives audience an opportunity to practi e with the tool themselves. Applicators (Lauran)- demonstrates how to use the tool in a future MSL classroom with students Time Keeper (Mandi)- who will keep an eye on the clock Closer (Mandi)- leads Q and A session
 * Roles**

Smartboard Computer
 * Materials**

Kyle introduces the Visual Thesaurus Tool...Why is it useful? Script: Have you ever had a problem where your students just couldn't bring vibrancy to their work? Couldn't get past using the same old vocabulary words over and over? We have a solution... Kyle will work through the first piece of the website. Alyson will take over the class, and demonstrate the tool. She will show how you can search and look at the word webs, and she will also demonstrate how to look up lesson plans. The other group members should walk around and help the class use the tool. Results when you search a word: What you can print: Lauran will show the application by doing a mock lesson plan.
 * Introduction (5 min)**
 * Demonstration (5 min)**
 * Application (10 min)**

Mandi will lead the discussion at the end of class.
 * Q and A (5 min)**