Dakota State University

College of Education
LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Name: John Hart

Grade Level: 7
School: De Smet Middle School
Date: 2/28/23
Time: 6th period

Reflection from prior observations of your teacher: x 1st time in classroom x

Lesson Goal(s) / Standards:

7RL1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
7RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including how figurative and connotative meanings affect tone; analyze the impact of
rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza
of a poem or section of a story or drama.

Student Friendly “I can” Statement/s:

I can accurately cite evidence by quoting or paraphrasing to support my thinking.
I can infer information from the text to support my thinking.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
I can determine the literal, figurative, and suggested meanings of words and phrases in
a text.

Materials Needed: Star Girl (book), Rivet Word Work Ch18 worksheet, Reader
Response Questions Worksheet ch18-22

Contextual Factors/ Learner Characteristics:

The Lesson
● Introduction (include time allotment) 1-3 minutes
○ getting attention: Greet good afternoon, introduce myself
○ creating a need to know:
 ■ If you asked someone “What do you think about the book Stargirl?”
and they responded “I don’t really like outer space.” Would that
make any sense? What if someone asked us about the book? Or
the characters in the book? We need to make sure that when we
have thoughts about a text or a book, we can cite the text in the
book to support our thoughts. So today we are going to use the
text, to support our thinking when we answer questions on our
worksheets.
○ relating to past experience and/or knowledge:
■ Do we all know what literal and figurative language is? (varied
answers) Refresh and explain the difference.

○ sharing objective, in general terms (I can):

■ I can accurately cite evidence by quoting or paraphrasing to
support my thinking
■ I can determine the literal, figurative, and suggested meanings of
words and phrases in a text.

● Content Delivery (include time allotment & instructional methodologies)

○ Time:10-15 minutes
○ Instructional Methodologies: Direct instruction, reading aloud, group
discussion, individual practice

○ I do
■ Read chapters 18-22
Hand out worksheets.
○ We do
■ Discuss the questions on the reader response worksheet
○ You do
■ Students complete the Rivet Word worksheet
I will be sure to check in on students and walk around to see
how they are doing, giving guidance or assistance where needed

● Closure (include time allotment) 2-6mins

○ Re-draw attention to I Can statement:
■ Ask “Who feels like they can determine what Leo is saying, whether
it’s literal or figurative language he is using?” (hands go up / yeses)
 ■ Who can tell me what they need to do to back up their thinking
when giving our thoughts on a text. (citing the text)
● Good, you guys did great
○ Wrap up
■ Thank you for having me today, I appreciate you all participating
and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to coming back.
● Assessments Used
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● Differentiated Instruction
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● Resources: Stargirl Book, Reader Response Questions worksheet
● Reflection After Teaching:
○ Include: feedback provided by your cooperating teacher, what went well,
what you will want to work on.
Feedback From Ms. Garry :
Give more wait time for students to answer questions
Recall Student attention
Only read a couple chapters (my fault too)
Introduce lesson and explain why and what they are doing a little better

Reading was great

Great to ask a student to read