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Contextual Factors:
This school is a Reggio-Emilia program inspired lab school located
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the campus of Louisiana State
University. This school serves 16 classes from infant to pre-school,
student ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The students here are varied
in ethnicity and are from middle upper to upper class, educated,
families.
This lesson will be given in a small group size between two and
four children at a large table in the class or hall. Most of the
students have not traveled out of the country or may know that
there are many types of buses with different functions. Since
these children do not take a bus to school this book allows them
to see what they may do in the future and see that there are many
types of buses they may also take.
Teacher Materials/Resources:
- Models/pictures of different types of buses
Double decker bus, school bus and tour bus
- Book that was created.
-Large table
-Notepad and pen to write down student's answers, reactions, and
questions
-Rubric
-Copy of lesson plan
Introduction: Tell the student that we heard they are learning about
buses. What have they learned so far? Talk about the buses that ride
around LSU campus and the bus that stops in their window every day.
Ask if they know there are different kinds of buses. Introduce the book
and ask them what they think it will be about based on the cover and
title. Cover that when reading the book, we are going to ask questions
and that is when the students can answer by raising their hand. Also
tell them that we will discuss the book more once it is finished with.
Activities:
- Introduce teachers and lesson. “Hi my name is Madison and this is
Biannca, we heard you are learning about all kinds of transportation
and so we came to talk to you today about buses.
(3 min)
- Get students prior knowledge on buses (intro and pre-
assessment). What do you know about the buses you see every day
outside your class window? Have you ever been on a bus? Do you
know different kinds of buses? (2-3 min)
- Introduce book. “This is a book we brought that may teach us
more about buses.” (1 min)
- State behavior expectations (1 min)
- Read the book aloud to students & ask questions ( 5-8 min)
Pg. 4 Before reading this page ask “can anyone raise their
hand and tell me what kind of buses these are?” then read
page.
Pg. 6 pause before ‘“route?” explained Ricky "and ask
students if any one of them know what a route is, give
time for an answer, then say well maybe they’ll tell us or
let's find out & continue reading page.
Pg. 12 pause and show the students the double decker bus
and emphasize the two different levels and the stairs.
*Teacher or assistant teacher should write students answers to these
questions down on notepad.
- Introduce activity, making a bus route.
-Children will be instructed to use what they have learned about buses
from the book to make a bus route and map using markers and other
materials.
- During the activity teachers can ask students individually to identify
things on their map such as bus routes and bus stops. This can be used
as part of the assessment if answers meet the objectives.
- If time permits, teacher or students label their maps.
(Total time for activity 5-8 min)
-Closure and informal assessment if not done during activity.
(1-5 min)
Closure: Ask what students think about the book, if they would like to
ride in the double decker bus. Encourage students to take home
project or use during play in class.
Bus Lesson
Hi! Our names are Biannca and Madison and this letter is to inform you about a literacy
lesson we read a book written by us about the adventures of two girls and their class to
London. In the story the students go through London learning different types of buses and
their different functions. An activity was given after the story where students made their
own bus route maps and they were encouraged to either take the map home or use it in
the classroom during their play. To encourage further in-depth conversation and learning
About the resource: LSU parking and transportation is the university hub for the buses
your students often sees outside of their classroom window. They provide transportation
for students and faculty in and around campus. If you visit their website you can print of
schedules that the buses should follow, learn about other transportations provided, and
more.
Resource:
LSU Parking & Transportation Services
LSU Public Safety Building
South Stadium Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Telephone: (225) 578-5000
Fax: (225) 578-5588
https://www.lsu.edu/parking/
PK-3 Lesson Plan Format
Subject/Lesson Topic:
Teacher Materials/Resources:
2 points
List everything the teacher and students will need for this activity
including materials, supplies and equipment.
Student Materials/Resources:
2 points