Dakota State University

College of Education
LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Name: Jaime Sichmeller

Grade Level: 4th Grade
School: Fred Assam Elementary
Date: 4/9/18
Time: 8:30

Reflection from prior lesson: The students in this reading group are at the lower end of their class
when it comes to reading skills. These students are split up into 5 different sub groups based on
their reading skills and comprehension. There are some English Language Learners in this class
section. These students are very good at reading but struggle with comprehension and retell.
There are constant reminders needed to direct students back to their work. Most of the students
will begin to get off task if they are not understanding the directions or the material. Providing
them with the proper support and directions is key in their educational success.

Lesson Goal(s) / Standards:

Lesson Objectives: After a discussion, students will be able to list the necessary steps it takes to
build an obstacle course, in the correct order.

Materials Needed: Reading book, pencil, worksheet 92 writing.

Contextual Factors/ Learner Characteristics: Students in this classroom struggle with reading
comprehension and fluency. The fourth grade is split up into four groups based upon their
reading levels and skills. This class focuses on the students who need support in these areas.
Most of the students are below their grade reading level. The students struggle to maintain focus
when they do not understand the material. It is important to offer them that support so that they
can succeed in their reading education.

A. The Lesson

1. Introduction (3-5 minutes)

● Getting attention: Talk about different obstacle courses.
● Relating to past experience and/or knowledge: Talk about how we had to sequence
the steps of making our favorite recipes.
● Creating a need to know: What does sequence mean? What is an obstacle course?
● Sharing objective, in general terms: Today we are going to learn more how important
sequencing when we are building an obstacle course.

2. Content Delivery (include time allotment & instructional methodologies)

a. There will be a short discussion on what we remember about sequencing.
i. The order of how things happen.
 b. Obstacle courses
i. We will then begin our discussion about obstacle courses.
1. What are they? What do they look like? What do we need to make a
good obstacle course?
c. We will then discuss the worksheet about creating an obstacle course, going into
detail about the order of the course.
i. What will we have in it? What materials do we need? Where will it be?
3. The first group will be from 8:20-8:37. The second group will be from 8:37-8:55.
a. Both groups will work on completing the worksheet, we have just finished a story on
building underground homes.
4. If there is time students will begin a writing prompt that asks them to describe their obstacle
course in more detail.

B. Assessments Used- Worksheet 92, Writing Prompt.