- WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Saville Week of: 3/5/12
Subject: ELA Unit: 4 Grade/ Class: 4
| 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 |
NO ELA CLASS DUE TO | RESCHEDULING TO GYM CLASS | ||
Tues
| Page | Students compare video on Boston Massacre with Paul Revere’s engraving of The Bloody Massacre. | Students describe differences noted and explain the reasons for them. | Students read a selection on the topic and highlight vocabulary related to the theme. | 1.Is your impression of the Redcoats different when viewing video and the engraving? How? 2. Why did the Redcoats line up ready to fire? 3. What current news story does the scene remind you of? |
Wed
| Page | Students highlight vocabulary words related to theme, explain terms based on context, and categorize words as nouns or verbs. | Students use white board to highlight unfamiliar terms and explain meaning using context clues. | Students participate in setting up the word wall based on vocabulary selected from chosen passages. Students list these words in their journals for future reference. | 1.From how it is used in the text, which word means...? 2. Can you think of a synonym for...? 3. Which word can be used both as noun or verb? |
Thurs
| Page | Students proofread passages for capitalization and correct punctuation. | Students edit passages focusing on use of capitals for proper nouns and use of commas. | Students use highlighting tool on whiteboard to note errors as well as working on worksheet. | 1. Why is the word revolution capitalized when it is joined to the word American? 2. Why are commas needed for___? 3. When is the use of a comma optional? |
Fri | Page | COMPUTER | |||
| 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 |