Intern Name: Kayla Rockhill

Lesson Title (Subject/Topic):

Grade: 2
Length of Lesson:
Date Taught: 3/29 & 3/31
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
In this lesson…
Overview we will talk about magnets to draw conclusions (make inferences using schema)
& discuss what functional text is.
Standards of ELA.2.6.6 Draw conclusions based on text.

Learning
What is the purpose of functional text?
Essential Questions How can I draw a conclusion from text?

Students will be able to…

Objectives identify functional texts and draw conclusions using the text
I can draw conclusions using text features in nonfiction texts.
Learning Target I can use functional texts to help solve everyday problems.
I can use functional texts to explain how to make things work!
Necessary Prior we have used the term “schema” multiple times before - they know how to use
background information
Knowledge
board (for PPT)
Materials small groups - flashcards/story paper/highlighters
The opening will be from the learning target.
*reminders before: use schema, both in nonfiction and fiction
Introduction/Hook
pose the question and discuss with groups “What do you already know about
magnets” before reading
GL: Tues. - “What Makes A Magnet” (the students will watch the video &
discuss in groups)
Instructional Thurs. - watch video on functional texts, discuss, look through pages in Magnets
book (use pictures, headings, etc. to draw conclusions/why do we need steps?
Activities & functional text examples)
Strategies
small group rotation: long i & short i words with the blue group (sort/highlight
patterns)
Key Vocabulary or draw conclusions, make inferences, text details, background knowledge
(schema)
Concepts
This specific lesson did not include an assessment. In the future, the students
will be tested on nonfiction texts and how to draw conclusions. Practice will be
Assessments in Seesaw first. The teacher can also see where students are at based on the
discussions in the classroom.
Closure Activity
Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRA—South Carolina © 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)
Accommodations
Resources from Mrs. Ennis —
GL: Tuesday March 29th, 2022
GL: Thursday March 31st, 2022
Resources plans document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhNqXpZsGvqhp3gGj8Q6BGO-FURUP
CrzMl7Jdyn6pK4/edit

Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRA—South Carolina © 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)
Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRA—South Carolina © 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)