Sample Lesson Plan Format

Day/Date: Class/Subject: Language Arts Topic: Adjectives

Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021- Dec 8, 2021

Topic and focus of this lesson: Broad goals to which this lesson contributes:
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Introduction to adjectives read different literary texts
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Explain that an adjective is a word we use to describe things- (GIve examples) identify some simple elements- (Adjectives)
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choose a variety of appropriate words and phrases to communicate their meaning
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Revisit “smell” words (5-10 mins) accurately - Oral 2.4
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read what is an adjective book (5 mins) Identify some simple elements of style- Reading 2.4
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bring up an example from the first day and have the child read it to class (5 Mins)
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● identify some simple elements of style
see if there are already adjectives or if we can add any(5-10 Mins)
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let children revise their own poem to see if they can add more describing words (10- ●

15 mins)

Specific outcomes for this lesson:

- knowledge and understanding: children learn about poetry

- inquiry/thinking: where have you seen poetry before?

- communication: student/audience involvement

- application: making a class poem and own poem

- skills:

- attitudes:

● use familiar words/phrases to communicate relevant details

● establish a personal voice in their writing

Materials:
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Where the sidewalk ends- Shel Silverstein
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Falling up- Shel Silverstein
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Introduction (including ‘hook’):

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Teacher activities:
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read aloud of Hairy, Scary Ordinary
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Create a poem as a class
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create a list of adjectives the kids know
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revisit “smell” words
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Post our class adjectives on the back wall

Key questions:
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What is a poem?
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where have you seen a poem before?
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what are some adjectives you know?

Student activities:
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Student participation/involvement

Closure:
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Students get to work on their own poem
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get them to revise/make a new one with 4-5 adjectives

Follow-up Activities:

● Ask questions as I read the books

● What did it make you think of?

● Does the picture relate to the poem?

Assessment of Understanding:
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General observations
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Use a copy of the anecdotal checklist to keep track of student knowledge
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Ask questions
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see if the students followed the rubric

Teacher Candidate Self-Evaluation:

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Reflect on activity-on own & with AT