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Elizabeth Finlayson
Table of Contents
National or State Academic Content Standards: CA- ELA R 2.5: Restate facts and details in
the text to clarify and organize. CA- ELA R 2.8: Follow two-step written instructions. CA- ELA
S&L 1.1: Determine the purpose, or purposes, of listening (to obtain information, solve
problems, enjoyment, etc.) CA- ELA S&L 1.4: Give and follow three and four step oral
directions. CA- ELA S&L 1.5: Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus. CA- ELA S&L
1.6: Speak Clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication [ CITATION Bec10
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Learning Goal: Students will be able to read, follow, and give multi-step directions.
Measurable Objectives: Students will apply their knowledge to produce a set of multi-step
directions for a chosen activity in the correct order.
If you would like feedback on your pre-assessment for alignment prior to administering, copy it
in here.
Pre-Assessment - Copy and paste the pre-assessment you plan to use to assess the students’
knowledge of the topic prior to implementing the unit lessons. Include the scoring criteria used
to determine whether the student is Highly Proficient, Proficient, Partially Proficient, Minimally
Proficient when it comes to meeting the learning goal and measurable objectives.
2. Put your first name in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
4. Draw five small squares in the upper left-hand corner of this paper.
12. Loudly call out your first name when you get to this point.
13. If you think you have followed directions carefully to this point in the test, call out “I
have”.
17. Punch 3 small holes in the top of this paper with your pencil point.
18. If you are the first person to get this far, say, “I am first”.
21. Now that you have finished reading carefully, do only sentences 1 and 2 and sit
quietly and do your best not to laugh if your classmates didn’t get the joke.
Pre-Assessment Data: Whole Class - Once you have assessed your students’ knowledge on the topic,
collect and analyze the pre-assessment data to determine if you will need to modify the standards,
learning goal, or measurable objectives that will be addressed during instruction.
Number of Students
Partially Proficient
(70%-79%) 5
Minimally Proficient
(69% and below) 15
Post-Assessment – Copy and paste the post-assessment you plan to use to assess the students’ knowledge
of the topic after implementing the unit lessons. The post-assessment can be the same as the pre-
assessment, a modified version, or something comparable that measures the same concepts. Include the
scoring criteria used to determine whether students are Highly Proficient, Proficient, Partially Proficient,
Minimally Proficient when it comes to meeting the learning goal and measurable objectives.
Students will work independently to write out a detailed set of directions, including materials
needed, on index cards. At the end of the unit, students will pass their index cards to their
shoulder partner in the incorrect order, and their partner will put them in the correct order. This
ensures the correct use of academic language in giving directions.
Collaborate with your Cooperating Teacher/Mentor to design a unit of instruction that aligns to state content standards. Be sure to
include technology integration and demonstrate how you will differentiate your lessons to meet the needs of individual students.
Note: When implementing the unit of study, you will be choosing one of these activities to video record, review, and reflect on your teaching in
the STEP process.
Grade Level: 2
Depth of Knowledge Why did you Should you place What has been the Is there something Why are transition
Lesson Questions choose to add____ the paper plates easiest about the that you know words so important
What questions can be posed to your version? together before or game? how to make or do when giving
throughout the lesson to What information after stapling What has been the really well? directions?
assess all levels of student about this story do around the edges? most difficult How could you Why are the words
understanding?
you think is How do you know about the game? explain to another you choose
Level 1: Recall
important? the last step to What would make person how to important?
Level 2: Skill/Concepts
Are there any follow? you more make it?
Level 3: Strategic
Thinking parts you can successful in the
Level 4: Extended leave out of your game?
Thinking retelling?
Anticipatory Set I will draw a large star We will review what it I will explain the rules I will have all the I will ask 2 students to
How will students’ prior on the white board and means to follow of Simon Says to the materials to make a come to the front of the
knowledge be activated as write the 5 w’s on directions, I will call class, and play a short peanut butter and jelly class, one student will
well as gain student interest each tip of the star, on students to give me round, allowing sandwich. I will ask be giving directions and
in the upcoming content? and write “main idea” simple one step students to ask students to give me the other will be
in the middle. We will directions. questions about the directions on how to following. The student
choral read the w’s game. make the sandwich. giving directions will
and I will tell students have her back turned to
they will be choosing the white board, and the
a story and asking and student following
answering the 5 w’s directions will draw a
about the story. smiley face on the
board according to the
directions given.
Presentation of Content
Multiple Means of I will explain to I will write the steps to We will play another After I have made the Students will take out a
Representation students that when make a tambourine on round of Simon Says sandwich, students blank sheet of paper
Describe how content will be they ask or answer a the board. Then ask as a class and then I will retell their and a pencil and follow
presented in various ways to question about a story, students to read the will ask questions directions as I write my oral directions of a
meet the needs of different it helps them to steps aloud with me, listed above. them out on the board, very simple drawing of
learners. understand what they asking questions about including a list of a house, students will
are reading better. the order of the steps materials needed. not know what they are
Students will choose a along the way. making until the
story and read it aloud drawing is completed.
to a partner.
Multiple Means of For ELL and Students will be All students can I will ask struggling Students will work with
Representation struggling students, I provided with a participate in this students direct a partner for support.
Differentiation will repeat the handout of material game. questions about the
Explain how materials will be explanation of the 5 presented on the board steps reminding them
differentiated for each of the w’s and ask them each for reference. of the process we just
following groups: a question using one acted out.
English Language of the 5 w’s.
Learners (ELL)
Students with
special needs
Students with gifted
abilities
Early finishers (those who
finish early and may need
additional sources/support)
Application of Content
Multiple Means of After partners have Students will complete Students will Students will then turn Students will work as a
Engagement finished their reading, practice page “how to complete following and talk with a partner group to develop the
How will students explore, I will ask for a make lemonade,” directions worksheet about something they steps of putting a letter
practice, and apply the volunteer to model reading the directions where they will follow know how to make or into an envelope. Each
content? retelling a story while and answering the a series of directions do, to give directions group will write out a
I ask questions about questions that follow asking them to change for. set of steps for this task.
the story. Students will the wording in a given Students will write out
then practice asking sentence. a list of directions for
each other questions. something they know
how to make or do,
sing academic
vocabulary.
Multiple Means of Students will be able Students will be Students will be Students will orally
Engagement I will provide ELL and to work with a partner provided with a provided with a give directions on how
Differentiation struggling students different version, level simple activity to give to put a letter into an
Explain how materials will be with a printed star 2 of worksheet, which the directions for. envelope.
differentiated for each of the graphic organizer to ask simpler questions.
following groups: help them form their
English Language questions.
Learners (ELL)
Students with
special needs
Students with gifted
abilities
Early finishers (those who
finish early and may need
additional sources/support)
Assessment of Content
Multiple Means of Students will complete Students will read the Completed listening Students will give On a blank piece of
Expression text retell worksheet, directions on how to practice worksheet share their multistep paper, students will
Formative and summative which is a checklist make a tambourine directions with a write out the directions
assessments used to monitor assessing student’s and list the materials partner. of a chosen familiar
student progress and modify understanding of the needed to make it. task (from a provided
instruction. story. Students will then list)
write “clue” words in
order.
Multiple Means of Students will be able Students will Students will be able ELL students may Students will be
Expression to retell their story underline key to read listening give directions in provided with sentence
Differentiation orally. academic vocabulary practice worksheet native language with a frames for additional
Explain how materials will be on their tambourine aloud and complete partner. support.
differentiated for each of the directions handout. the steps orally with a
following groups: partner.
English Language
Learners (ELL)
Students with
special needs
Students with gifted
abilities
Early finishers (those who
finish early and may need
additional resources/support)
Extension Activity and/or Homework
Identify and describe any Students will be Students may take I will lead students in Students may Students will share
extension activities or encouraged to share turns acting out the a discussion, volunteer to share their directions with a
homework tasks as their retelling with the steps to making reminding them that their directions with partner.
appropriate. Explain how the class. lemonade with a the most important the class.
extension activity or
partner. part of following
homework assignment
supports the learning
directions is knowing
targets/objectives. As what needs to be done.
Use an online video platform such as Loom, YouTube, or Vimeo to upload your completed video.
Be sure that others can access and view your linked video prior to submitting.
Post-Test Data: Whole Class - Once you have assessed your students’ learning on the topic, collect and
analyze the post-test data to determine the effectiveness of your instruction and assessment.
Number of Students Number of Students
Pre-Test Post-Test
Highly Proficient 15
(90%-100%) 2
Proficient
0 5
(80%-89%)
Partially Proficient
5 2
(70%-79%)
Minimally
Proficient 15
(69% and below)
Post-Test Analysis: Whole Class
Based on my analysis of post-assessment data, my students increased their knowledge in the
subject matter for this unit, following directions. The pre-assessment showed that most students
did not read all of the directions before beginning the assignment, which were their instructions.
After reviewing post-assessment data, I would say most students have mastered the concept of
giving and following directions, while a small percentage of the class is proficient.
Throughout this unit, the most common form of assessment was informal, and mainly in the form
of feedback. At the end of every lesson, I provided a time of discussion, either as a whole class or
peer discussions. While I am circulating the room listening to discussions, students are engaging
in positive and productive social interactions and I am able to gauge how well the content is
understood. Of course, I also analyze student work to determine understanding, this data also
showed that most students have mastered the content, and the rest are proficient.
I chose the subgroup “gender,” because the school I work in has limited population of ELL and
students with IEP’s. Twelve of the students in this class are female.
Post-Assessment Data: Subgroup (Gender, ELL population, Gifted, students on IEPs or 504s, etc.)
Highly Proficient 1 10
(90%-100%)
Proficient
0 2
(80%-89%)
Partially Proficient
2
(70%-79%)
Minimally
Proficient 9
(69% and below)
Post-Assessment Analysis: Subgroup
The pretest was the biggest struggle for this subgroup. Activities were planned to generate student
engagement, and students were able to give and follow multistep directions by the end of the unit.
The effectiveness of student learning was clear in the post-assessment data for this sub-group, a
majority of this group showed highly proficient, while the remaining two students are proficient.
Post-Assessment Data: Remainder of Class
I am always reminding my male students to follow directions, this is something they have
struggled with since the beginning of the year, so I was looking forward to doing this unit with
them.
This unit proved very useful for my male students, especially for their future studies. I am proud
of how well they performed on the post-assessment data.
3. Collaborate with colleagues and glean I will build positive relationships with
Long-Term Goals: Teachers who are dedicated to their profession and to improving the lives of
students will continually look for ways to grow and learn. The best way to ensure that learning is
prioritized is to create a long-term goal. Create one long term goal that is specific and
measurable. Make sure to discuss the following:
Long-Term Goal: Move into school administration, Principal or Assistant Principal
Rationale: Why did you choose this goal? How I chose to move toward a career in school
do you expect it to improve the outcomes of your administration because while I very much
future students? enjoy working directly with students, I also
enjoy making sure things run smoothly,
organization, leading by example, and
working closely with staff members. Setting
this long-term goal will improve the outcomes
of my future students because in order to
secure a position in school administration I
must continue my education even further, to
include a degree in either educational
administration or educational leadership. In
my continued education I am sure to learn and
implement new teaching strategies to better
meet the needs of my students.
End Date: By when do you expect to accomplish I plan to continue teaching in the general
this goal? classroom for at least 10 more years, at that
point I will begin furthering my education,
and hope to become a Principal or Assistant
Principal by 2035.
Action Timeline: What steps will you take to June 2033: call GCU to enroll in educational
complete this goal, and by when will you take leadership degree program.
them? Example:
1/31/18: Join AACTE
Resources: What resources are available to assist Master of Education in Educational
you in accomplishing your goal? Leadership (Advanced Program for
Continuing Professional Education)
Advanced Program for Continuing
Professional Education
Offered By:
Grand Canyon University
College of Education
References
Beck, I., Farr, R., Strickland , D., Flor Alda , A., Hudson , R., McKeown, M., . . . Washington, J. (2010).