Lesson Planning Template

ED 3501
Fall 2023

Component One: Organizational Information

Teacher
Miss Fornwald Grade Grade 4
Name(s)
Level(s)
Unit(s) /
Subject Vocabulary and Figurative
English Language Arts Topic(s) /
Area(s) Language
Strand (s)
Start/Stop Position
Start: 9 am
Times + of Lesson
End: 10 am 1/2
Lesson within
Duration: 1 hour
Duration Sequence:

Component Two: Description and Rationale

To learn new vocabulary words, students are placed in “hockey” teams. There is a list of 5
words that they should be trying to use throughout the week. When they use this word in work,
Description: see it in literature, etc. and they point it out to a teacher, they collect a point for their team.
The team who wins gets a reward. Once we have completed that, I will introduce some
different kinds of figurative language to the kids. I have created a worksheet for them to
complete however they would like to: groups, individually, with a partner, etc.

Vocab Hockey gives the students some initiative to learning new words. When they win, they
have the satisfaction of winning, as well as have 5 new words in their vocabulary. Instead of
Rationale: spelling this week, I opted to give the students a figurative language assignment for a change
of pace. I have noticed Mr. Mackin has started introducing figurative language into their
learning, so I thought I could take some time to teach it to them.

Component Three: Learner Outcomes

ORGANIZING IDEA
Vocabulary: Communication and comprehension are improved by understanding word meaning
and structures.

GUIDING QUESTION: How can building vocabulary and understanding morphology strengthen
General
communication?
Learner
Outcomes(s)
(GLOs)
(or equivalent) LEARNING OUTCOME: Students expand vocabulary and analyze morphemes to communicate in
multiple contexts.

ORGANIZING IDEA
Writing: Ideas and information can be articulated accurately and imaginatively through the use
of writing processes and an understanding of the author’s craft.

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GUIDING QUESTION: How can development of writing processes and expression support
effective communication?

LEARNING OUTCOME: Students construct and organize text to share perspectives and develop
creative expression.

An extensive and varied vocabulary enhances effective communication in a variety of contexts.

Specific
Learner Confirm word meanings, spellings, or word choices using a variety of digital or non-digital
Outcome(s)
(SLOs) resources.
(or equivalent)
Experiment with sensory detail or figurative language to add interest and keep audiences
engaged.

Component Four: Learning Objective(s) and Assessment Evidence

Learning Students will be able to define vocabulary words on the list.
Objective(s) Students will be able to use vocabulary words in a sentence.
Students will be able to identify types of figurative language.

Intended
Learning Objective Driving Question(s) Response(s)

Little chunks of ice that fall from the sky

Students will be able to define
What is the definition of hail?
vocabulary words on the list.
The hail did damage to my car.
Students will be able to use
Can you use hail in a sentence?
vocabulary words in a sentence.
An overexaggeration
Students will be able to identify
What is a hyperbole?
types of figurative language.

Component Five: Pre-Lesson Preparations

Materials and Equipment
− Vocab Hockey Teams + Names
− White Board
− Dry erase markers
− Name basket
− 23 copies of figurative language worksheet

Teacher Tasks
− Create figurative language worksheet
− Pick 5 vocab hockey words
− Put vocab hockey words on board
− Look up words/definitions

Component Six: Body (introduction, activities, closure)

Introduction Time
Allotment

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Attention − Point out new words for the week
Grabber − Ask who would like to be the coordinator for vocab hockey this week
− Pick teams out of a hat 10 min.
− In the last round, students get to choose what team they would like to be
on as there is not an equal number of students to a team
Description
In order for the students to play vocab hockey for the week, they need to have
and N/A
teams. This is mostly just to set up the game, rather than playing it.
Rationale
Time
Activities Allotment
Learning Go game!
Activity #1 − Now that we have identified all the vocabulary words for the week,
students play a game called the “Go Game”
− Whoever raises their hand first has a chance to define one of the words in
the list. There are 3 chances offered. Each person who defines it correctly
earns a point for their team.
3 min.
− Remember to trick them using words like GOldfish and GOpher. It keeps
them on their toes and ensures they’re paying attention. This means
whoever raises their hand will have an answer since they are paying
attention. I do not want someone raising their hand if they don’t have an
answer because that takes 1 of the 3 chances to earn points from another
students.
Learning − Ask if anyone knows what figurative language is?
Activity #2 − Tools you use in your writing to make it more interesting
− We are going to learn about 6 different kinds (write on board):
o Onomatopoeia: words that copy the sounds they describe
▪ Slam!
o Alliteration: same sound repeatedly used at the beginning of
words in a statement
▪ The dog dug a deep hole.
o Personification: giving non-humam things human qualities
15 min.
▪ The wind sang a tune.
o Hyperbole: an over exaggeration
▪ That sweater must’ve cost you a million dollars!
o Simile: a comparison using like or as
▪ The sun looked like a dream.
o Metaphor: a comparison that does not use like or as
▪ She is an early bird.
− Anyone struggling with any of these definitions?
− Fist to five?
Transition − Get handeroutters to give a copy of figurative language worksheet to
every student 3 min.
− Put it into your spelling duotang
Learning − Explain that instead of spelling for this week, you will be doing a figurative
Activity #3 writing worksheet
− No test at the end of the week
− There is a question for each of the types of figurative language we talked
about, plus 2 that combine all of these ideas 36 min.
− You can work by yourself, with a partner, in a group, etc. I am also here if
anyone is struggling to understand any of these types of figurative
language.
− Students will work on worksheet for the rest of class.
Closure/Cliffhanger Time
Allotment
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Assessment − Students will return back to desks
of Learning: − Ask if anyone would like to share the examples of Alliteration and
Hyperbole they came up with
− Is there any types of figurative language we want to discuss again? 3 min.
− Are there any questions we need help with?
− This will be due on Wednesday so I can mark it before I go. I will give you
more time to work on it later in the week.