Simone Smith

Edu 201 Intro to Elementary

April 22, 2017

Lesson Plan

1. Name: What was your side?

2. Grade: Second Grade
3. Group Size: Work in small groups
4. Subject: English Language Arts
5. Standard: READING COMPREHENSION – LITERATURE It is expected that students will: (2)3.1
analyze simple elements of a story such as setting, characters, and plot [NS/PS 3.2.1] (2)3.2
restate the logical and sequential development of a story [NS 3.2.1] (2)3.3 generate alternative
endings to stories [NS 3.2.1] (2)3.4 make basic inferences about character traits and predict
story outcomes [NS/PS 3.2.2] (2)3.5 compare and contrast different versions of the same stories
from different cultures and eras [NS/PS 3.2.3] (2)3.6 compare rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in
poetry [NS 3.2.5] (2)3.7 distinguish between poetry and prose [NS 3.2.7] (2)3.8 identify different
types of literature a. fiction b. nonfiction c. poetry (2)3.9 read independently daily a. select
books of choice b. compare stories and express a preference
6. Objective: Students will work in groups of (4) and draw, at random, between 5 different topics
for a fictional story. Each group must include a definition of the literature word and create a
story using the type of literature. Each story must have a beginning, middle, and end. Must be at
least a half of page. Each child will have the same beginning and middle, and a different ending.
Each group member will have to change the ending of their story. Once the story is complete
each group member much create a part of their story and bring it to life using a varies of crafts,
at the craft table. Then present to the whole class on their story with their character, or main
part of the story.
7. Materials: Dictionary, paper, pencils, erasers, craft materials (feathers, pom-poms, pipe
cleaners, felt paper, markers, crayons, stickers, glue, colored paper, scissors, string, etc)
Topics: Vampires, Fairies, Dragon, Werewolf, Ghost
8. Procedures:
Step 1. Have the children draw a piece of paper from the jar.
Step 2. Have the children with the same name sit together in groups.
Step 3. Look up the definition for the form of literature your group is and each one write it down
on a piece of lined paper.
Step 4. Each child work together and create a story on a piece of paper. (Each child should be
writing and sharing with the group. Everyone should have their ideas included)
Step 5. Each child will still work together but all have different ending for their story.
Step 6. Each child will work together and decide what to create from their story. Using materials
at craft table.
Step 7. Group will present story and share each ending with class and share what they created
and why. (Each project should be between 10-15 minutes long.)
9. Assessment: Participation, creativity, productiveness, dedication, staying on topic, concept, and
how well you worked together.