EDU 603 Unit 7 Assignment Part 2

CRITERIA Emerging Developing Applying Points Earned

(1) (3) (5)
The goal of the unit Goals and Goals and Goals and /5
and expectations are expectations are expectations expectations are
clear to learners. unclear are clearly stated
somewhat
clear
Student engagement No attempt made At least one Attempts to /5
and understanding to hook students attempt hook students
is enhanced in a into learning made to and hold their
relevant and hook interest present
meaningful at the students into throughout the
beginning of the learning plan
unit.
Language and Language and Some Language and /5
learning accessible learning language and learning is
to all learners experiences learning are inclusive of all
despite varying potentially accessible learners
levels of language exclude some but not
proficiency. learners consistent
throughout
the plan
Opportunities to No opportunities Some Opportunities /5
self-evaluate and to self-evaluate or opportunities for self-
receive feedback receive feedback to self- evaluation and
form both peers and evaluate and feedback
teacher are evident. receive thoughtfully
feedback incorporated into
plan
The learning plan is Progression and Some parts Plan is coherent, /5
coherent and follows sequence lacks of the plan cohesive and
a progression that coherence and support supports
supports learning cohesiveness learning and learning and
and achieves unit achievement identified goal
goal(s). of identified
goal
Total Points: ______/25

Reflection
The big idea for my unit focuses on establishing a purpose for language learning
beyond basic interpersonal communication by placing it in an academic context
related to a specific genre of literature. Thinking and questioning generated by the
essential questions will lead them to discover elements and features of folktales
and how to incorporate them in their own writing and culminating
performances/presentations in creative ways. As we explore the language and
stories, students make personal connections to folktale-like stories in their own
culture which aligns with knowledge about folktales and features of the genre
identified for the unit:
As newcomers and ELs they will also develop pronunciation, vocabulary, reading
fluency and comprehension skills through varied and multiple interactions with
selected texts in small groups and teacher-led whole group experiences. By
analyzing character traits and actions, retelling orally and in writing and discussing
opinions about the story’s message, students continue to practice language and
construct their own meaning about its purpose in this academic context. All of
these align with the skills identified for the unit: If students can use the targeted
language accurately and in a way that conveys meaning in a story that includes all
the elements and features of the genre nuanced by how they personally answered
the essential questions and creatively approached the task, it would be considered a
successful learning experience aligned to the UbD framework.

Engaging Question(s)
What is one strength of this learning plan and why? Conversely, what is one way I
can significantly improve this plan and why is this important?