Integrated Lesson Planning Form

Time required (45 minutes, 2 class periods etc):

45 minutes

Materials and or technology needed (power point, smartboard, elmo, glue, paper,
etc):

PowerPoint presentation
Smart Board
Writing handout
Pencils

Set-up or preparation needed:

Create PowerPoint presentation

Create writing handout
Finalize plans with teacher

Format presented in (power point, lecture, small group activity, combination,

etc..):

PowerPoint

Academic topic / lesson:

Opinion Writing

State academic standard(s) addressed:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
evidence.

Academic (subject) knowledge needed by counselor (understanding of Newtons

third law, have read a novel, history etc...):

Understanding how to write an opinionated essay

Understanding the concepts of fact and opinion

Campus critical data elements indicating personal/social, academic or career

(campus safety, state requirements, discipline referrals, tardies, drop out, conflict,
etc ...)

Students in this classroom have received a high number of discipline

referrals due to dispute over differing opinions

Counseling core curriculum standard(s), competency/(ies) & indicators being

addressed (IE: A:A1.1, A:A2.1):

PS:A2, PS:A2.2
Respect alternative points of view

Counseling lesson / topic, if applicable (bullies, career etc...):

Respecting alternative points of view

Synopsis of how guidance and academic lesson are related and integrated:

Students in this class period are currently working on an Opinion Writing

unit. Because there has been conflict in this class due to differences in
opinion, this lesson is designed to both reinforce student understanding of
opinion writing and instill in students a greater respect for differing
opinions.

Similar student experiences to connect to the content / topic (relevance):

Students in this class period have experienced conflict due to differences

in opinion.

Procedure (include teacher and counselor role in the lesson):

Students listen attentively as the school counselor introduces todays

integrated lesson on different points of view.
2 minutes

Students respond to the teachers questions as she reviews the concept of

fact and opinion.
3 minutes

Students answer several questions that the school counselor poses about
opinions. The teacher passes out writing handouts during this time.
5 minutes

Students watch a short YouTube video on the best moments from

presidential debates. Students then respond to the school counselor as he
poses questions about the YouTube video.
5 minutes

Students listen attentively as the teacher introduces the opinionated essay

writing prompt. Students then respond to the opinionated-essay writing
prompt involving two different school calendars. Both the school counselor
and the teacher circulate and assist during this time.
10 minutes

Students respond as the school counselor asks what benefits a school

might experience from having a summer break. The school counselor
records five different benefits on the PowerPoint.
5 minutes

Students respond as the teacher asks what benefits a school might

experience from having shorter breaks spread throughout the year. The
teacher records five different benefits on the PowerPoint.
5 minutes

In a time of reflection, students document in their writing handout whether

or not they had any changes of opinion, and if they heard any input they
had not thought of previous to the class discussion.
5 minutes

Students are listening as the school counselor and teacher conclude the
lesson, commenting on how it is important to learn from and respect the
opinions of others.
5 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Attach a copy of lesson, any handouts, power points or additional materials:

Please refer to Integrated Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, and Handout