SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Lesson Plan Template Abridged

(May be adapted based on instructors needs)
Pre-Planning
TOPIC
Name
Subject
Grade Level
Date/Duration
Standards/
anchors/
competencies
PA/Common
Core/Standards
(Plus any others
as may be
required)
Formative
AND/OR
Summative
Assessment
Evidence
Objective
A-B-C-D
Bloom's Taxonomy

DETAILS
Brandi Showers
Language Arts
4th grade
4/13/15 30 minutes
CC.1.2.4.A: Determine the main idea and explain how
it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

CK

Formal Evaluation
Students will have a end of story test on Thursday.
Informal Evaluation
Completion of worksheets in centers.

During Language Arts instruction students will learn

about what the main idea means as a whole group.
In small groups, students will apply what they know
about main idea and discover what the main idea is
within the different envelopes.

Webb's Depth of
Knowledge (DOK)
Step-by-Step Procedures
RATIONALE for the
Learning Plan
DETAILS
Introduction
Activating Prior Knowledge
The teacher will ask if the students know what a main
idea is.
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
The teacher will go over the main idea poster with all
students.
Explicit
Big Idea Statement
Instructions
The main idea is the main point of the text.
Big Ideas
Essential Questions
What is the main idea?
Essential
Key Vocabulary
Questions
Main idea
Supporting details
Lesson Procedure Pre-Assessment of Students
Must include
The teacher will pre-assess the students by asking them
adaptations &
if they know what the definition of main idea is.

CK

accommodations
for students with
special needs
Accommodations,
Modifications

Materials
(reading,
technology,
equipment,
supplies, etc.)
Closure

Other(This area
is to be
determined by
instructor OR
student as
needed)
Supervising
teacher
comments and
signature
Teacher
Self-reflection
What
worked?
What would
you
change?

Modeling of the Concept

The students and teacher will complete the first suitcase
to show what they will be doing in their small groups.
Guiding the Practice
While the teacher and students are completing the
example, the teacher will answer any questions that
students may have about what they will be doing.
Providing the Independent Practice
In small groups students will be give a manila envelope
or a suitcase with pictures inside. The groups are to
work together to figure out the main idea of those
pictures and record their answer on the main idea sheet.
Adaptations/Accommodations for Students with Special Needs
Small groups will allow lower functioning level students
work together and still learn the material.
Main idea poster
Suitcases- manila envelopes
Main idea recording sheet
4-5 similar pictures for each envelope
Summary & Review of the Learning
When groups are finished, each will share their findings
with peers and the teacher.
Homework/Assignments
None.

Main Idea Suitcase

Items that are in my suitcase:

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What do these items have in common?
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What is the main idea of my suitcase?

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