Direct instruction

Teacher(s): Elizabeth Moran and Wang Su Subject: Directions

Standard(s):
Middle School-Lesson 2
Objectives (Explicit):
Students will demonstrate knowledge of English floor system.
Students will demonstrate the ability to write and verbal give directions in English
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable): Students complete worksheets, to be checked, that focus on floors and how to write
directions.
Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):
Write and say the building floor names, like fourth, in English
Write directions in English and be able to communicate them to a partner.
Key vocabulary: Floor naming (first, second, third, fourth and so
on), on the corner of, turn left, turn right, go back, go straight, go
forward, beside, next to, in front of, between, behind
Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:
textbooks, chalk board, computer

Opening: can anyone tell Teacher how to go back to the dorms? Todays lesson we will learn to write directions.
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Teacher Will: Write numbers 1-10, numeral only, on the
board, these will represent floors. Take ten students to the
board and when I say go they write the word for that
floor in English. When finished go over answers with
class and correct any mistakes. Ask Are they all
correct? Say the words out loud to them. STRESS 1
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,14
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because of spelling. Repeat with
11-20
Student Will: Come to the board and write the floor
word, like fourth, on board. Then go sit down. Help
teacher correct any mistakes on the board by telling
teacher and repeat the words after teacher.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Wang Su gets volunteers to the board. Can make writing portion a race.
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Teacher Will: Using the computer and projector, Teacher
will on a map show how building are in front of, beside,
and behind each other. Explain the concept of on the
corner of. Ask the students where different building are
in relation to each other like, What is beside the bank?.
Introduce how to write simple dircetions to get from
point a to point b. Show example by using the map.
Student Will: Listen and when prompted answer the
questions Teacher poses.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Either teacher can teach this section.
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Teacher Will: Put the students into groups of two or
three and instruct them to do worksheet pages pertaining
to the lesson with their partner. Walk around the room
Student Will: With partner complete the worksheets
while speaking in English. Check worksheet with
Teacher
and offer assistance when needed. Make sure the students
stay on task. When everyone is done, check the
worksheet as a class.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Both teachers assist students and keep them on task.
Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections: Show how directions are used in everyday life. Give oral directions of
how to get to the dorms then ask if they can give Teacher any directions.