CYBERLESSON

Materials:
           A copy of The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
        Macromedia Shockware Plug-in
        String or Cord                    White Pony Beads
        Green Pony Beads                Yellow Pony Beads
        White Glue                           7/8" Safety Pins
        1 1/2" Safety Pins               Black Seed Beads
        Yellow Seed Beads                 Pencil
       Paper                                          Pattern of a Fish
         Construction Paper             Aluminum Foil

Before you read:
        Activity One: Write and publish a story, on the internet, about a time when you shared something with another person or friend. Think about how it made you feel? How did it make the other person feel? Why do you think it is important to share with others? Click here to write and publish your story. When story is published, you need to print out a copy to turn in.
        Activity Two: Choose one of the following friendship items to make.   Follow the instructions given on the website. Turn in the project to be graded before sharing it with a friend.
        1) Friendship Bracelet
                           OR
         2) Friendship Pin

While you read:
While you read the story, make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words of things found in the sea. Write a definition for each word. You can use the dictionary to help you find the definitions. Turn in the completed list when you are finished.

                1) Think about the events that happened in The Rainbow Fish.
                    Use the chain of events chart as a model to put the main
                    events of the story in order. You should have 5-7 main events
                    included in your chain. Turn in the completed chart when you
                    are finished.

               2) Think about the four major parts of a story: the plot,
                    characters, setting, and major themes in The Rainbow Fish.
                    Print out the story cluster. Fill it in with the title in the
                    center circle, the four major parts of the story in the next
                    set of circles, and each of the related elements in the last set
                    of circles. Turn in the completed cluster when you are
                    finished.

Beyond what you read:

                    1) Learn more about the ocean by becoming an investigator.
                        Go to the Secrets at Sea site and become Ace. Go through
                        each chapter of the game. Following the instructions to
                        solve the mystery of what is making the killer whale
                        population sick.

                    2) Choose two activities or games from the
                        Treasures at Sea: Interactive site. The activities include
                        crosswords, word searches, puzzles, and more.

                    3) Read and enjoy learning about some of the animals
                        mentioned in The Rainbow Fish by going to the
                        Treasures at Sea: Books site.

                    4) Create your own rainbow fish. Follow the direction below to
                         make your own rainbow fish.
                                    Directions:
                                    1. Trace around the pattern of the fish on to
                                        a piece of construction paper.
                                    2. Cut out the shape of the fish.
                                    3. Cut the aluminum foil into the shape of scales.
                                    4. Glue aluminum scales to your fish.
                                    5. Draw more scales on to your fish.
                                    6. Now you have your very own rainbow fish!!!

About what you read:

	3	2	1
Completeness	All activities show completeness and all directions were followed.	Some activities were completed and directions were followed.	Directions were not followed and activities were incomplete.
Grammar	All sentences are complete. All punctuation and capitalization are correct.	Most sentences are complete. Most punctuation and capitalization are correct.	Sentences are not complete. Punctuation and capitalization are incorrect.
Spelling	All words are spelled correctly.	Most words are spelled correctly. Only 1-3 spelling errors.	Four or more spelling errors are present.
Comprehension	Your completion of the activities shows complete understanding of the story, ideas, themes, plots, and concepts.	Your completion of the activities shows some understanding of the story, ideas, themes, plots, and concepts.	Your completion of the activities shows little to no understanding of the story, ideas, themes, plots, and concepts.