WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Saville Week of: 11/28/11
Subject: ELA Unit: 2 Grade/ Class: 3
| ESSENTIAL LEARNING | OUTCOMES What will the students know or be able to do at the end of the lesson? | ASSESSMENT How will the students demonstrate that they have accomplished the desired outcome? | STRATEGIES In what activities will the students be engaged to accomplish the desired outcome? | 3 HOTS QUESTIONS e.g. one should be on knowledge, one on application, and one on synthesis or evaluation. |
Mon
| Page CC p. 39 |
Students rewrite holiday letters for service members. | Students proofread their rough draft making necessary corrections.
| Students rewrite message in script for writing portfolio and Christmas mail. | 1.What is most important to tell any service member? 2. Why? 3. What would be an inappropriate message? |
Tues
| Page CC p. 39 | Students chart how to create an expository article. | Students list and explain parts of a how to- article: title, introduction, list of what is needed, 6 sequenced steps, conclusion. | Students read & discuss ELA text pp. 66-73 | Create a sample how to-outline: 1. What key words can be used in the title? 2. What is needed to accomplish the task? 3. What are the sequenced steps involved? |
Wed
| Page CCp.39 | Students take turns giving speeches on a how to- article. | Students use outline to speak on a chosen topic explaining what is needed and steps requied to accomplish the task. | Students evaluate and comment on each others’ work based on set of criteria. | 1. Was anything important left out of the list of what is needed? 2. Were there any forgotten or unneeded steps? 3. Were the steps in correct sequence? |
Thurs
| Page | G | Y | M | |
Fri | Page | Vocabulary Test Students complete speeches. | Formative assessments | ||
| Bloom’s Taxonomy (HOTS Questions) -Knowledge -Comprehension -Application -Analysis -Synthesis -Evaluation | School Grade Weighting Scale: Tests and Quizzes (50%): Classwork/ Participation (20%): Homework (15%): Projects/ Portfolios (15%):
| Multiple Intelligences/ Differentiated Instruction: | Use of Technology: ____ Smartboard ____ Student Response System |