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Lesson Plan Outline Read Comprehension 400 Level
Lesson Plan Outline Read Comprehension 400 Level
D. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand
Know
Do
E. ASSESSING LEARNING
I will assess the activation of the students prior knowledge through class discussion. I will listen for
key definitions and words that pertain strictly to authors purpose and predictions as I ask them to
define these terms before we read. I will assess their listening skills by watching them as I read. I will
further assess these in conjunction with their comprehension skill level using a worksheet with
questions about the text. I will assess the accuracy of their predictions and their concept of the authors
purpose through a supplemental art activity in/on which they will record both.
F. MATERIALS NEEDED
St. Patricks Day in the Morning (Mrs. Packer)
Worksheet with comprehension questions (Ms. Hull)
G. PROCEDURE
Preparation of the Learning Environment
As the students move into reading time, I will tell them I have a really fun book to
share with them.
I will tell them a little bit about the history of Saint Patricks Day: how it originated,
the impact is has in Ireland and now all over the world.
Engage -Introduction of the Lesson
Once I show them the book, I will ask them to explain how to identify the authors
purpose.
I will then ask them to explain what they have learned about inferences and how they
are to make predictions
I will then show them the cover of the book once again and ask them to make a
prediction about the authors purpose. They will write this on 1 half of their paper.
Implementation of the Lesson (specific procedures and directions for teacher and students)
Once they have predicted the authors purpose, I will read half of the story, making
sure they are engaged and listening the whole time.
Halfway through the story, I will have them write their prediction about what will
happen at the end of the story on the same half of their paper.
I will then finish reading the story.
I will have them write what the authors purpose was and how the story ended on the
other half of their paper hearts.
Once they have finished writing that, they will answer questions on a quick worksheet
(or take an AR test?) about the story so that I can assess their comprehension.
Closure
Once they have finished answering the questions I will collect the worksheet and have
the kids illustrate their favorite scene from the story on another piece of paper.
Time permitting, I will finish reading The Lorax (until the next class).
H. DIFFERENTIATION
Because the students have all been well equipped with the prior knowledge, much differentiation will
most likely not be necessary. I will keep an eye on the kids who tend to let their minds wander or read
and write at a slower pace. I will move the lesson about as fast as those most capable, meanwhile
assisting those who may need the extra support. The kids are all very cooperative and willing to
participate in most activities so I feel as if this is a good way for them to share what they have learned,
develop higher-level reading skills, and have some fun while doing so.
I.
WHAT COULD GO WRONG WITH THIS LESSON AND WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT?
If the kids are unclear or uncertain of what to write, I will clarify the directions and stress the
fact that no predictions are wrong. I will tell them its important that they make their best guess,
but to not worry too much about getting it right or wrong; I want to know whats in their brains!
If the children do not have room to draw their pictures, I will be sure to be equipped with extra
paper supply. Finally, if the children have extra time after the lesson, I will have them read their
good fit books for the remaining time.
Student B
Student D
Student F
a.
Understands
b. Confused
about
c. Questions to
ask to clarify
what I know
d. Ideas to
work on next
a
b
c
d
III. Describe at least one way you could incorporate developmentally appropriate practice in a better or more
thorough way if you were to teach this lesson again.
IV. Based on the assessment data you collected, what would you do/teach next if you were the classroom
teacher?
V. As a result of planning and teaching this lesson, what have you learned or had reinforced about young
children as learners?
VI. As a result of planning and teaching this lesson, what have you learned or had reinforced about teaching?
VII. As a result of planning and teaching this lesson, what have you learned or had reinforced about yourself?