Integrated Lessons Block Plan

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

LESSON Science 1: Guided Reading: Mathematics: Writing: Science 2:

Plant parts and their Cause and effect within Reviewing the concepts Re-writing a popular Using engineering skills
functions literature of measurement story by employing a to find a solution to a
unique sense of voice problem using
knowledge of ramps

OBJECTIVES - At the end of this - At the end of this - At the end of this - At the end of this - At the end of this
lesson, students will be lesson, students will be lesson, students will be lesson, students will be lesson, students will be
able to identify basic able to identify cause and able to measure varying able to write using a able to create a
plant structures such as effect relationships items in centimeters, distinct sense of voice. physical model of a
stem, leaf, roots, petals, within several pieces of inches, and feet. ramp to illustrate the
seed, and flower. fiction. - Upon completing this relationship between
- After finishing the lesson, students will be height and distance.
- Upon the conclusion - After completing each activities, students will able to re-write an
of the lesson, students center, students will be be able to compare the event or story from the - Upon completing this
will be able to describe able to express the cause length of an object using perspective of a fairy lesson, students will be
the functions of each and effect of events both different units of tale character. able to communicate a
basic plant structure. verbally and through measurement. situation that requires
writing. - After completing the change while also
- After completing the - Upon completing the writing workshop, modeling a solution.
plant investigation, - Upon reaching the end activities, students will students will be able to
students will be able to of the lesson, students be able to identify the describe unique - After completing the
communicate the will be able to physically appropriate unit used in elements that aid in group investigation,
purpose of plant parts demonstrate how their measuring an object. creating a character’s the students will be
as they relate to the actions can have a voice. able to identify
plant as a whole. positive effect on others. characteristics that
make up a ramp.

STANDARDS 2.LS.2 Compare and 2.RL.2.3 Describe how 2.M.3: Understand that 2.W.1 Write routinely K-2.E.2 Develop a
contrast details of body characters in a story the length of an object over brief time frames simple sketch, drawing,
plans and structures respond to major events does not change and for a variety of or physical model to
within the life cycles of and how characters affect regardless of the units tasks, purposes, and illustrate and
plants and animals. the plot. used. Measure the length audiences; apply investigate how the
of an object twice using reading standards to shape of an object
2.RL.4.1 Use information length units of different write in response to helps it function as
gained from the lengths for the two literature and needed to solve an
illustrations and words in measurements. Describe nonfiction texts. identified problem.
a print or digital text to how the two
demonstrate measurements relate to 2.W.4 Apply the K-2.E.1 Pose questions,
understanding of its the size of the unit writing process to make observations,
characters, setting, or chosen. generate a draft by and obtain information
plot. developing, selecting, about a situation
and organizing ideas people want to change.
relevant to topic, Use this data to define
purpose, and genre; a simple problem that
revise writing, use can be solved through
appropriate reference the construction of a
materials, by adding new or improved

MATERIALS - Nature Scavenger
Hunt Worksheet
- Clipboards
- iPads (alternate
anticipatory set)
- Virtual Garden
worksheet (alternate
anticipatory set)
- Large cut-out plant
part pieces
- 4 potted plants (such
as Daisy’s)
- Popsicle sticks (at least
6)
- Plant Journal
- Goofy Plant Creations
Worksheet
- Goofy Plant Creations
reference sheet (for
grading)
- Colored Pencils
- Kindness Card
- Resources for pressing
flowers (ex. heavy
book)
- 3 different types of
flowers (enough for 1
per student)
BODY / Anticipatory Set:
ACTIVITIES - Scavenger Hunt
activity
Teaching:
- The teacher will teach
the concept of plant
parts and their
functions by using
paper models
Group Investigation:
- Over the next five
days, the students will
investigate what
happens to plants when
the are missing
different parts
Independent Activity:
details; edit writing for object or tool.
format and
conventions; and
provide feedback to
other writers.
- One by Kathryn Otoshi - 1 copy of Jack and The - The True Story of the - The Boy Who
- The Rainbow Fish by Beanstalk 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Harnessed the Wind by
Marcus Pfister - Green String Scieszka William Kamkwamba
- If You Plant a Seed by - Cut-out of castle in - Various types of and Brian Mealer
Kadir Nelson clouds shoes - Clipboards (21)
- Slips with student - Beans (at least 25 each) - Shoe boxes for each - Learning about Ramps
names - Rulers (21) pair of shoes Worksheet (21)
- Watercolor paint and - Cut-out of Giant’s foot - Teacher writing - Stairs and Ramp
paintbrushes (at least 3) sample Powerpoint
- Cups of water and paper - Cut-out of Jack’s foot - Teacher graphic - Pool noodle cut in half
towels (at least 8) organizer correlating (4)
- (21) ‘Cause and Effect - Cut-out of Hen’s print with writing sample - Long wooden blocks
Story’ Worksheet (at least 15) - Graphic Organizer (2 (4)
(Independent) - Worksheet for Types) - Short wooden blocks
- (21) ‘Cause and Effect instruction activity (21) - Sheet for draft (15)
with Colors’ Worksheet - Markers for tracing - Anecdotal Recording - Large hard-cover
(Partner) - Document Camera Form books (4)
- Cause and effect puzzle - Letter from Jack - Document Camera - Small toy cars (21)
pieces (normal and - Large Pad (Giant’s - Copies of Little Red - Lego Video
challenge words) letter, rolled and tied) Riding Hood https://www.youtube.c
- 5 or more books with a - Worksheet for om/watch?v=wtsx-kTV
clear connection between independent activity (21) NV0
cause and effect - Paper cut into leaves - Lego Template Paper
- 3 large paper pads (21) (21)
- The Rainbow Fish - Tape - Legos
Worksheet - 2 Golden Eggs - Rulers (21)
- One Worksheet
- (21) Sticky Notes
- (21) Seed template
paper for words of
encouragement
- Document Camera
Anticipatory Set: Anticipatory Set: Anticipatory Set: Anticipatory Set:
At this time, the students The teacher will begin The teacher will give At this time, the
will view pictures on a the lesson by reading the the students shoe teacher will begin by
powerpoint showing an story of ​Jack and the boxes full of different reading The Boy Who
event, followed by them Beanstalk​ to the types of shoes, Harnessed the Wind,
moving to a corner of the students. After this, the challenging the connecting this story to
room that they believe students will go around students to spend time the objectives for the
represents what would the room collecting thinking of what they day.
happen next. After this, different sized footprints think the different
the students will answer “left” by the characters. people who wear the Introduction:
hypothetical questions shoes are like. The teacher will begin
dealing with other events Teaching: by introducing the
with positive and The teacher will use the Mini-Lesson: concept of limited
negative outcomes. feet to teach measuring The teacher will start accessibility to the
using nonstandard units, off by introducing the students, then move
Mini-Lesson: as well as reviewing idea of voice to the the conversation
The teacher will use the inches and centimeters. students. After this, towards how the
scenarios used in the the class will read the students can solve this
powerpoint to explain Measuring own feet: story ​The True Story of issue. After creating
cause and effect within Working with a partner, the Three Little Pigs.​ their own sketches, the
- During this activity, sentences.
the teacher will verbally
explain characteristics Guided Reading:
of multiple made-up The first reading group
plants. The students will read the book ​The
will need to use their Rainbow Fish​ and other
coloring utensils to groups will read the story
draw the plants as they One​. After the story, the
are described. students will have a brief
discussion about the
Kindness Craft: story, followed by the
- During this activity, teacher asking them to
the students will have write one event that they
the opportunity to remember on a post-it
make a card by drying a note. The teacher will use
flower and writing a these events written on
poem that correlates the notes on a Cause and
with the function of a Effect Chart, asking the
plant part. students what either an
effect of the event was or
what caused the event.
After this, the teacher will
walk students through a
worksheet with more
cause and effect
examples from the story.
At the end, each student
will create their own
cause and effect
sentence.
Partner Station:
At this station, the
students will get into
partners and practice
matching cause and
effect sentences that
include that week’s
spelling words. After they
have done this, they will
complete a watercolor
combining activity with
one another.
Individual Station:
At this station, students
will begin by writing their
own cause and effect
story using a prompt
given by the teacher.
After they have done this,
they will spend time free
reading other stories with
a clear cause and effect
connection.
Closure:
After completing the
stations, students will
come together and listen
the students will go back The teacher will show teacher will introduce
to their desks and the students their own the idea of ramps.
measure their own feet example writing using
using “magic” beans, the same concept from Group Investigation:
inches, and centimeters. the perspective of the Students will spend
After this is complete, mother in​ Jack and the time investigating
the teacher will teach the Beanstalk​. After this, whether or not the
students about the class will start the characteristics they
measuring using feet, as same story as a class believe to make up
in 12 inches. from the perspective ramps are correct for
of the Giant. When this all types and whether
Measuring using Feet: is all done, the class or not the height of a
After learning about will be released to ramp has an effect on
measuring in feet, the work on their own the distance of an
students will receive a version of ​Little Red object moving down it.
letter from Jack needing Riding Hood​.
their help. During this Independent Activity:
activity, they will Writing: At this time, the
measure multiple During this time, teacher will begin by
beanstalk around the students will work on having the students
room in feet with a filling out graphic watch the following
partner. organizers and begin video:
writing their story. https://www.youtube.c
Independent Practice: om/watch?v=wtsx-kTV
After they have Conferencing: NV0
completed this activity, While students write, The students will then
the students will receive the teacher will go to create their own lego
another letter from the the desks of students ramps independently.
Giant, also needing their who need additional
help. They will complete help and perform short Closure:
the Golden Egg conferences to help At this time, the
worksheet to help solve students either get teacher will connect
the Giants problem, started or assess their the lesson back to the
opening the golden egg current progress. unit idea, giving a brief
at the end to see if their During this time, they review of the concept
answers were in will fill out an of ramps and solving
alignment to his answer. anecdotal record. problems.
Closure: Sharing:
At this time, the students After the time for
will write a sentence to writing, the teacher
the Giant describing one will choose a variety of
thing they liked from the students to read either
day, writing their answer their ideas to the class
on a paper leaf and or their current
placing it on the progress at the
Beanstalk leading to the teachers chair.
castle.
 to the story If You Plant a
Seed. After discussing
cause and effect within
the story, students will be
given the opportunity to
write a short note of
kindness to one of their
peers.
ASSESSMENTS Formative: Formative:
- Teacher observation - Teacher observation
during scavenger hunt throughout the
- Teacher observation anticipatory set activity
during instructional - Teacher observation
time throughout the
- Plant part mini-lesson
investigation (using - Observation and
plant logs) work-sheet usage
- Comparison of throughout the different
student work from the guided reading groups
beginning of the lesson - Cooperating teacher
to the end at the observation through the
conclusion of the lesson partner station, as well as
the watercolor worksheet
Summative: (partner station)
- Independent activity - The Cause and Effect
(plant creation Worksheet (independant
worksheet) station)
- The teacher will observe
how well the students
connect the concept of
cause and effect to the
last story
SAFETY - Teacher must have a - Teacher must have a
clear view of all clear view of all students,
students while they are especially students work
outside independently and with
- Students are not to partners during the
touch any of the plants stations
while outdoors, only - Teacher must be aware
look of any spills that may
- Students should wash occur during the
hands upon coming watercolor activity,
back inside ensuring that all messes
- Sunscreen depending be cleaned up in a timely
on the weather manner
- Ensure that plants are
not poisonous
- Make expectations
Formative:
- The teacher will
observe what the
students already know
during the anticipatory
set and initial instruction.
- The teacher will use the
worksheets during the
tracing of the foot
activity and the
measuring of beanstalks
activity to assess
students' understanding
of the concepts taught.
- At the end, the teacher
will formally assess the
students through their
letter to the Giant (exit
slip)
Summative:
- The Golden Egg Activity
- During all different
activities, the teacher
must make sure that all
students are visible
- Students must walk
while finding the
different footprints
during the anticipatory
set.
- Rulers must be used for
their intended purpose.
Formative: Formative:
- During the - During the
anticipatory set, the anticipatory set and
teacher will observe introduction, the
the student’s abilities teacher will observe
to think using others students current
perspectives understanding of
- During the ramps
mini-lesson, the - During the guided
teacher will observe investigation, the
the students teacher will observe
understanding of the the students progress
concept of voice as well as use the
- During the writing worksheet to assess
process, the teacher their understanding as
will observe student the investigation
progress both through progresses.
conferencing (using - During the
anecdotal records) and independent activity,
by general the teacher will both
observations observe the students
as well as assess their
understanding through
the Lego worksheet
- At the end, the
teacher will use a
variety of questions
regarding the lesson’s
objectives to assess
student learning,
especially as it
compares to the
beginning of the
lesson.
- While students are - Teacher must have a
writing, the teacher clear view of all
must make sure that students while they
all students are in work either in groups
sight, even during or individually,
individual conferences especially as they are
scattered around the
room.
- Teacher must clarify
that materials are only
to be used for their
intended purposes, and
if not, they will be
taken away.
clear to students on
how to handle the
plants