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Guiding questions that will provide the framework for the lesson. (Respond to each question.)
Who will you be teaching? (Identify student grade level as well as academic functioning level and specific needs of individual students) Five learning support students in grades 6 through 8 enrolled in a remedial reading class who struggle with fluency and comprehension Who (if anybody) will assist with the presentation of this lesson, and what will their role be? The learning support teacher will be the sole facilitator.

What is the long range goal(s) that is tied to this lesson? The goal is for the students to demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary words from the chapters read aloud in the novel unit.

What is the specific learning objective(s) for this lesson? Using a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint, their novel, and notes, the students will demonstrate comprehension of five vocabulary words by creating slides that provide the term, correct definition, and appropriate picture with 100% accuracy on each of the 5 slides. What prerequisite skills/knowledge will students need to effectively access and participate in this lesson? Basic computer skills Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

When within the stages of learning will this lesson be presented? (Is it a learning acquisition lesson, learning fluency lesson, learning maintenance lesson, or learning generalization lesson?) Several chapters of the novel will have been read aloud in class and vocabulary will be introduced prior to this lesson being taught. This is a learning maintenance lesson.

When will this lesson be completed? (Will it be a one-day lesson or a multiple day lesson?) Students will have multiple days of class time to complete this lesson, depending on the needs of the students and computer issues that may arise. Where should this lesson be presented to ensure maximum student access and participation? (computer lab, classroom, science lab) AND what materials will be needed? This lesson will be presented in the regular reading classroom. Students will have access to their novels, notes, and computers here.

Why are you planning to teach this lesson? Why must this information/skill be presented to the students? This lesson will assess comprehension of key vocabulary from the chapters read in the novel. These learning support students often struggle with specialized vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. This activity will reinforce these concepts.

How does this lesson relate to the PA Academic Standards? This lesson is aligned to PA Common Core Standard CC.1.3.8.J.

How does this lesson relate to the previous lesson? How does this lesson relate to future lessons? This lesson will act as a review of key vocabulary from previous lessons/chapters. The students will continue to see many of these vocabulary words in future lessons/chapters.

How will you determine if students have met the lesson objective? (Think assessment) The students will have met the lesson objective if they are able to create a PowerPoint Presentation for five vocabulary words that includes the term, correct definition, and an appropriate picture on each of the five slides. How should this lesson be presented to ensure maximum student access and participation? (lecture, whole group activities, small group activities, cooperative learning groups) This lesson will first be presented as a whole group activity where the teacher will review the rubric and provide a sample PowerPoint presentation to further explain what is expected. After selecting their vocabulary words, students will then work independently on the computers to create their presentations as the teacher monitors the room and assists the students, as needed.

Lesson Planning Waynesburg University Writing the lesson plan: Translating thoughts into a plan of action _____________________________________________
Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson: (Provide Standard number and statement) PA Common Core Standard CC.1.3.8.J: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Lesson Objective(s) (Stated in observable and measurable terms) Using a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint, their novel, and notes, the students will demonstrate comprehension of five vocabulary words by creating slides that provide the term, correct definition, and appropriate picture with 100% accuracy on each of the 5 slides.

Assessment Plan (What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?) The students presentations will be scored using a rubric. Terms must match both definitions and pictures.

Materials: Computers with Microsoft PowerPoint Student copies of The Indian in the Cupboard novel Student folders with completed vocabulary sheets

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs: This class is a learning support reading class with instruction delivered solely by the special education teacher. Enrichment Techniques: Students will be given the option of utilizing clipart as graphics in their presentation or including their own, hand-drawn pictures. Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students have access to and are able to participate in the lesson): If a student struggles with using Microsoft PowerPoint, the teacher will work with them one-on-one to show them the basic functions. If a student struggles with the comprehension of the vocabulary, a dictionary will be made available.

Lesson Presentation
Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set: Allowing the students to use the completed vocabulary sheets in their folders, have the students take turns reviewing the terms and definitions aloud. Clarify any issues with definitions, parts of speech, page numbers in novel, etc.

Detailed Teaching Sequence: (Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted statements are preferred) Explain to the students that they are to select five of the vocabulary words and create a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate comprehension of their meanings. Explain the requirements to the students: o All work will be completed in class using the computers in the classroom

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One title slide and one slide per each of the 5 terms for a total of 6 slides Each slide will include the term, definition, and an image The image must portray the meaning of the term They can use clipart or they can draw the images by hand and upload them into their presentation They should be creative with fonts, colors, background, transitions, etc. All work should be saved to the flash drive in the MS Reading folder

Pass out the rubric and explain scoring criteria Show teacher PowerPoint example to further establish expectations

Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities Assign students to computers to begin independent work Monitor and assist as needed

Closure: Have the students show their presentations to their classmates using the teachers computer and projector.