Direct instruction

Teacher(s):Elizabeth Moran and Wang Su Subject: Directions

Standard(s):
Middle School- Lesson 3
Objectives (Explicit):
Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize directional phrases and vocab.
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable): Will be able to complete a maze through-out the camp school building.
Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):
Will complete treasure hunt by following direction clues till the end of the treasure hunt.
Key vocabulary: Floor naming (first, second, third, fourth and so
on), on the corner of, turn left, turn right, go back, go straight, go
forward, beside, next to, in front of, between, behind, and
directions (Ex- Go out of classroom and take 60 steps. The next
clue is on your left)
Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:
Paper, markers, chalkboard, and candy
Opening: Who wants treasure from America?

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Teacher Will: Explain the rules of the treasure hunt (will
be timed, fastest wins, leave clues where found, and take
team number at end), sort them into boy-girl teams.
Student Will: Listen and be sorted into teams.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation : Either teacher can do this part.
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Teacher Will: Pick team to go first. Explain rules to
them again and start the timer. When return write time on
board next to team number.
Student Will: Either do the treasure hunt or wait their
turn.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Wang Su times them and re-explains the rules to them. Libby will keep the
times on the board and handle which team goes next.
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Teacher Will: Ask the class who the winner is and give
the winner the prize.
Student Will: Answer who the winner is and if winner
get prize.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Maybe give everyone a prize?
Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections: Directions can help one do anything!