Lesson Planning

Waynesburg University

Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
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Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:
(Provide Standard number and statement)
PA 3.2.4.B (Inquiry and Design): Describe objects in the world using the five senses.
• Recognize observational descriptors from each of the five senses (e.g., see-blue, feel-rough).
• Use observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.

Assessment Anchor: S4.A.3.3 Identify and make observations about patterns that regularly occur and reoccur in nature.
Reference: 3.1.4.C, 3.2.4.B

1.6.3.E (Speaking and Listening): Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.
• Participate in everyday conversation.
• Present oral readings.
• Deliver short reports
1.6.3.F (Speaking and Listening): Use media for learning purposes.
• Show or explain what was learned (e.g., audiotape, computer download).

Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)
Using student-created Glog, the student will work in a small group to visually and orally show 3 characteristics of one of the five senses with
80% accuaracy as outlined on rubric.

Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)
Student Glog Creation
Student rubric

Materials:
Animoto on 5 senses; 4 student computers with glogster accounts; projector; rubric

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

Use of cooperative grouping; teacher and peer assistance; verbal prompts, encouragement and praise; re-directives given as necessary

Enrichment Techniques:
Time will likely not permit for enrichment activities, but if they do students can visit the “What can I do now that I’m through” chart

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students have access to and are able to
participate in the lesson):
All students—Use of multiple modalities: visual, kinesthetic, tactile, auditory
Lower—any technique mentioned above in inclusion techniques
Higher—visit “What can I do now that I’m through” chart for additional activities (including webquests, stories, journaling, listening center, etc.)

Lesson Presentation
Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:
Sing song learned yesterday on five senses and show students Animoto to review five senses.
Detailed Teaching Sequence:
(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted statements are preferred)
Explain that students will have the opportunity to share their new knowledge of their “expert sense.”
Review requirements according to rubric
Allow time for students to finish their glog (approx 15 min.)
Have students return to their seats

Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities

Guided
View and explain the glog that we created in class yesterday
Point out how you met the requirements outlined
Independent
Pull colored linking cube to see which group will present first
Allow time for students’ presentation of glog
Continue pulling colors and allowing group to present until all groups have had a turn
Assessment
Student Presentations and rubric

Closure:
Show students how to access Glogs independently so they can share their work with family at home
Ask students to share what they’ve learned about the 5 senses.