Natalie Fernandez

Education 220
17 October 2021
Direct Instruction Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Class Size:
Twenty-Two students, two English language learners (Spanish and Urdu) and one learning
disabled student.

Grade: Second

Subject: Compare and Contrast

Objectives:
Each student will receive one of the three compare and contrast tables at random to
fill out on their own. Students must fill out three differences/similarities in each circle,
they must make logical sense, and students should be able to complete it with a
minimum score of 77.78% accuracy (7 out of 9).

Procedures:

● The objective of this lesson is to teach students comprehension skills by highlighting

important details ranging from subtle to obvious in their own individual observations.
● The teacher will step up into the front of the class and address the class followed by
stating their objective:
Today, each of you will be able to learn and state differences and similarities between
two things
● Students should already know the terms “compare” and “contrast” and basic
comprehension of real world animals and objects.
● The teacher will then begin the lesson by giving examples of objects that compare and
contrast such as, apples to oranges, and cats to dogs. The teacher will be giving visual
examples on the overhead with a PowerPoint.
● During the teachers list of examples, they will ask and call on students so that they
may also give their own examples to ensure their comprehension of the
lesson/assignment at hand.
● After the visual lesson, the teacher will hand out one of three compare and contrast
tables out to each student at random to reduce cheating. These diagrams consist of
books to movies, giraffes to zebras, and police officers to firefighters. The handouts
 have 9 blank lines, three for each contrast, and three for comparison for students to fill
out. These handouts will have visual pictures to act as hints for students.
● Students will be given 10-15 minutes to fill out the tables.
● The teacher will walk around to ensure all students are performing the task at hand
and will check in with students for understanding.

Materials:
● Pencils with erasers
● Compare and Contrast handouts

Grouping Structures:
Students will be seated individually with no groups.

Modifications:
● For both students that are English language learners, the teacher will give the students
written instructions that are simplified, as well as going over the instructions verbally
again for them. The teacher will ensure that the students understand/remember the
terms “compare” and “contrast”. The teacher will answer any questions or
misunderstandings the students may have, and they will receive a modified handout
with one line filled in for each compare and contrast to use as reference. The students
will also receive a handout with visual examples for them to take home for
homework.
● This student has a mild learning disability with a short attention span. Reiteration and
check-ins will be sprinkled throughout the lesson to ensure the student is listening . At
the end of the lesson the teacher will privately go over the lesson and touch over
points the student may have not have understood. The student will receive simplified
notes about the lesson and what the student should be looking for when comparing
and contrasting. The student will also receive visual examples of objects and items
that compare and contrast to keep with them throughout the lesson and assignment.
The student will receive a modified handout with five out of the nine lines filled out,
and will receive frequent check-ins/help from the teacher.
Assessment:
● At the end of the activity, the teacher will use the whiteboard to draw and make a
Venn diagram over at least one of the handout topics given out previously.The teacher
will call on student volunteers and non-volunteers to share their answers, and the
teacher will write down at least 1 example for each circle. The teacher will ask
students how many students had a difficult time with the assignment and take note
over how many struggled to aid in determining their mastery. The teacher will fully
determine the students mastery during the grading of their assignment. Teachers will
take note of how many lines were filled out or left empty, and their general written
answers.
● Students will receive homework that expands on identifying differences and
similarities. The homework will have written instructions that will have students find
objects in their house that they may be able to compare/contrast, and students will
write down these findings on a pre-drawn table handout. They will write as many as
they can between the two objects, and they will share what they find to the class.