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Analyzing the Theme of Freedom in Three Speeches
June 14th, 2013
Students define freedom based on three freedom-themed speeches and make an argument about a current political topic referencing their definition and citations from the speeches. Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.9: Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance, including how they address related themes …
Analyzing Style and Content, Purpose: Speeches of Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
June 14th, 2013
By creating a newscast or playing the role of friends discussing an upcoming election, students analyze speeches in order to identify the speaker’s purpose and explore how style and content advance that purpose. Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-CCR.6: Determine an author’s point of view or …
Analyzing Interaction of Multiple Themes: A “Power Line” of Characters in ‘The Bluest Eye’
June 14th, 2013
Note: This lesson plan structure may be used with any novel that has power or another facet of human relationships (compassion, jealousy, etc.) as a theme. Students examine the theme of power and powerlessness—and related themes–in Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye.” In …
Analyzing Word Choice, Meaning and Tone in Poetry: “The Center of the Fire”
June 14th, 2013
In small groups, students are given a small collection of words and phrases clipped from selected poems. They predict the meaning and tone they expect a poem containing those words and phrases to have. They then read and analyze their poem, modify …
High School Language Arts: Edgar Allen Poe on Trial
June 14th, 2013
Students role play a trial in which the narrator of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” is accused of murder, using perhaps the only defense available to him: not guilty by reason of insanity. Using specific passages from the text, students try …
Establishing a Summer Bucket List that transitions to Letter Writing
May 2nd, 2013
Title: Establishing a Summer Bucket List that transitions to Letter Writing Concept: 6 Traits- Organization Grade Level: First or Second Grade Common Core Standard: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.1 General Goal: Students will generate an idea to accomplish over the summer. Students will create a proposal …
Using mentor texts with students to help improve their writing, focusing on adding detail.
May 2nd, 2013
Lesson Plan Title: Prewriting Strategy to Add Detail in Writing Concept / Topic To Teach: Detail in writing 3B G3: Begin to establish a personal voice and style. Students who meet the standard can compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes …
Sequencing Lesson
May 2nd, 2013
Sequencing Lesson Lesson Objective: The students will sequence six events that occur in a fiction story with 100% accuracy. Technology objective: The students will use drag and drop to sequence images and words in the correct order. Behavioral Objective: The …
Analyzing Shakespeare’s Sonnet 12 and Woodworth’s We Are Seven.
May 2nd, 2013
TALK ABOUT THE POEMS AND WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT We are going to be looking at these two poems by two amazing poets. Sonnet 12 by Shakespeare and We Are Seven by William Woodsworth. Sonnet 12 explores time and life, how …
The meaning between the lines in ‘Sonnet 12′ and ‘We are Seven’.
May 2nd, 2013
1. In ‘Sonnet 12′, students will have chance to read the poem and answer the short questions first. 2. Explaination for the short questions 3. Students will do the short questions for the poem ‘We are Seven’ after having read it for several …
How do you make a stuffed cat?-A sequencing activity.
May 2nd, 2013
Can you help Ella Louise make her cat? A sequencing activity Grade range: K-1 Time to complete: 15-20 minutes Subjects/skills addressed: language arts, sequencing, cutting Objective: Students will place the steps to create a stuffed cat in the correct order. Students will …
Exploring Structure with Shakespeare and Wordsworth
May 2nd, 2013
Structure – Shakespeare and William Wordsworth In Sonnet 12 by Shakespeare, how does he show the passing of time in the poem? Shakespeare shows the passage of time through multiple examples of change. In the first two lines, the clock chimes to …
Rainbows to Snowflakes: A Thematic Unit to Accompany Sometimes Snow Falls in the Summer by Deb Troehler
May 2nd, 2013
Rainbows to Snowflakes: A Thematic Unit for Use in Grades K-3 The following activities were created to accompany Sometimes Snow Falls in the Summer, by Deb Troehler. Please see the attachment for photos and worksheets mentioned below. Table of Contents 1. Where …
“Nog-jectives”
April 15th, 2013
Subject Area: English/Language Arts Prep Time: 5 minutes Class Time: 50 minutes Grade Levels: 3 – 5 Whole class participation: 2 to 25 students JogNog for: …
While reading, good readers think and ask themselves, “What will Happen Next?” to make predictions.
April 15th, 2013
Connection- remind students of the bigger meaning for the unit – tell the story of a child in the class already moving onto the strategy for the day – think of an example that can be used as a metaphor Some …
Sequencing Lesson
April 15th, 2013
Sequencing Lesson Lesson Objective: The students will sequence six events that occur in a fiction story with 100% accuracy. Technology objective: The students will use drag and drop to sequence images and words in the correct order. Behavioral Objective: The students …
Narrative Writing & Reading Core Skills
April 15th, 2013
Narrative Writing & Reading Core Skills Lesson Plan Story Creation Magic: Character, Setting and Plot Narrative Writing & Reading Core Skills Lesson Plan, Level: Elementary Narrative Writing & Reading Core Skills Lesson Plan Materials Required:• Top hat• Magic wand• Narrative Writing & …
“Onomatopoeia Rita” is an active percussion poem for kinesthetic and auditory learners
March 13th, 2013
Title – “Onomatopoeia Rita” By – Mary Mills Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Music Introduction: This poem is a great way to have kinesthetic and auditory learners participate in active poetry which features onomatopoeia. Each segment of audience/class can …
Reading and Writing Workshop With Student Round-Robin Participation
March 13th, 2013
Title – Reading and Writing Workshop With Student Round-Robin Participation By – Mary A. Mills Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science, Social Studies, Art Duration – 2 Weeks Concept/Topic to Teach: “A Person I Admire – Revealing their Personality through …
Word Play Fun… Not Your Ordinary Literary Masterpiece!
March 13th, 2013
Title – Word Play Fun… Not Your Ordinary Literary Masterpiece! By – Mary Mills Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science, Art Duration – 3 weeks Concept/Topic to Teach: Students interactively explore the mystery genre in order to become …
Did Leonardo da Vinci’s Curiosity and Detailed Drawings Influence Communities Around the World?
March 13th, 2013
Title – Did Leonardo da Vinci’s Curiosity and Detailed Drawings Influence Communities Around the World? By – Mary Mills Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Science, Language Arts Duration – 1-2 weeks Note: For another multidisciplinary Leonardo da Vinci lesson …
Research Strategy For ELLs
January 23rd, 2013
Materials: Animal Track & Sign by Jinny Johnson and Forword by John A. Burton (pg. 100 – 101) Pocket Pets by Alvin Silverstein Internet articles about rabbits Students past notes from the previous research sessions “Teaching Booklet” (8” x “11 construction paper …
Phonemic Alliteration: Delightful Dragon’s Amazing Alliterations
January 16th, 2013
Phonemic Alliteration lesson plan materials required:- Phonemic Alliteration Lesson Plan flashcard pictures from the lesson plan handout (http://www.kenbakerbooks.com/alliterationlessonplanhandouts.pdf)- The children’s picture book, OLD MACDONALD HAD A DRAGON Preparation for Phonemic Alliteration lesson: Cut out the flashcard pictures from the Phonemic Alliteration Lesson …
Names and their meanings
November 19th, 2012
Subject: Names and their meanings. Purpose: to consider semantic communications of names from the historical and modern point of view. Tasks: 1 to acquaint with semantic value of a name; 2 to develop interest to studying of the historical past; 3 to …
Determining What’s Important When Writing Information
November 12th, 2012
Materials: Books, articles, magazines, etc. that relates to student’s topic of interest Students past notes from the previous research sessions “Teaching Booklet” (8” x “11 construction paper booklet containing about 12 pages folded and stapled) Pencil/Pen Crayon Focus (Aim): How do we …
Recognizing Patterns in Music and Children’s Literature
November 7th, 2012
Recognizing Patterns in Music and Children’s LiteratureMusic Education Lesson Plan Recognizing Patterns in Music and Children’s Literature Lesson Plan, Level: K-2 Lesson Plan Materials Required:• Whiteboard or chalkboard• Recognizing Patterns in Music and Children’s Literature Lesson Plan Pictures and Worksheet Handout (http://www.kenbakerbooks.com/lessonplanmusicpatternshandouts.pdf)• …
The Writing Process: Step by Step
November 7th, 2012
Consider this quotation of a British teacher and write a letter to the editor in which you say to what extent you agree with him. “I am fully in favor of selective education, not because I feel that only clever children should …
Common Core Reading Standards (ELA – 6th grade)Cite textual evidence to make inferences.
October 17th, 2012
Common Core ELA (6th grade, similar standards for 4th & 5th) Students cite textual evidence to make inferences. Hook: What if your parents or guardians lost their jobs … How would you react? What do you think they would do? Should children …
A Biography of ‘Myself’ Activity
October 17th, 2012
I- Topic: Myself II- Contents: Personal Information III- Indicators: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: A. ask YES/NO and WH/H questions; B. write words related to them; C. share in the class the inputs they got from …
Project 1: Re-writing stories.
September 27th, 2012
Steps to take in project Read small book to child. Introduce their task. Creating characters. Setting up additional events. Spelling List is used when writing story to help balance vocabulary. Write spelling word aside from project to become further recognized with the list. …
Alpha-Collage
September 10th, 2012
Supplies: -copy paper-crayons-glue-old magazines-scissors Preperation: -Take 2 pieces of copy paper and cut them in half (doesn’t really matter which orientation)-Stack the 4 pieces and fold them in half to creat a book. Staple twice in center to secure. Directions: Give child …
Crazy Cow Compares and Contrasts
September 10th, 2012
Compare and Contrast lesson plan materials required: - A granola bar and a candy bar; and/or a one dollar bill and a quarter - A chalkboard or whiteboard - Crazy Cow Compare & Contrast Lesson Plan Venn Diagrams and Pictures Handout (http://www.kenbakerbooks.com/lessonplancomparehandouts.pdf) …
Digging up Dictionaries
February 27th, 2012
Digging up the dictionary Learning outcome: The student will learn to use the hard copy of a dictionary as well as the online version of a dictionary. Students will have one partner assigned to them. This activity will be performed in …
Interesting Facts about St Valentine’s Day
February 12th, 2012
The topic of the lesson is St Valentine’s Day. This is an ESL/EFL worksheet. 1. PRE READING Teacher asks students, what the love is in their opinion. Students have to write down and translate to their own language 8 words that are …
Using FQR Think Sheets to Respond to Nonfiction
January 27th, 2012
Objective or WALT WALT determine importance, ask questions and respond to nonfiction texts. Materials/ Teacher note FQR Sheets, ELMO or Poster for modeling, text to model, article printouts for students, independent nonfiction books for students Motivation and Connection Motivation/ Anticipation …
Thanksgiving Poetry
November 21st, 2011
It’s Thanksgiving and the perfect time for your children to express their thankfulness creatively through poetry. One of my favorite forms of poetry for Thanksgiving is a sensory poem. Here’s how to write one: 1. Brainstorm what you see, hear, smell, taste, …
“All Eyes on the Pond”
November 20th, 2011
Title – Life in a Pond By – Karen Secules Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 3rd Grade Lesson Plan Title: Life in a Pond – a Web Enhanced Lesson Concept / Topic To Teach: Language …
The Beauty of Beethoven
November 7th, 2011
Aesthetic Response Lesson Plan Grade Level 9-12 Summary After reading excerpts from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, students will analyze and interpret aesthetic beauty. They will apply their knowledge by identifying, analyzing and interpreting beauty in excerpts from Beethoven’s Fifth symphony. …
TESOL Sample Lesson
October 25th, 2011
Lesson Plan Title: Cinderella Around the World Concept / Topic To Teach: Motifs, parts of speech, writing/listening/reading skills. Standards Addressed: ELL/TESL General Goal(s): To practice reading, writing, and reading skills, and to review previous vocabulary work. Specific Objectives: 1. To listen for …
Point of View
October 19th, 2011
Introduction: When students are seated, introduce the new unit: Point of View. Review what students know or think they know about the topic and have them give examples if they can. Transition into pre-assessment. Pre-Assessment: Have students take pre-assessment. I will explain …
Gentlehands Accordion Book
October 18th, 2011
Title – Gentlehands Accordion Book By – Laura Helfrich Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Art Grade Level – 8th The students will read and discuss the novel, Gentlehands, by M.E. Meaker. All pertinent vocabulary should also be acquired or …
Bee-Loved Words
October 18th, 2011
Title – Bee-Loved Words By – Brooke Porter Primary Subject – Language Arts Grade Level – 5th Texas Essential Knowledge Skills: L.A.2C – produce analogies with known antonyms and synonyms Student Learning Objectives: List 10 synonyms for a common word in 15 …
Phonics and Writing
October 18th, 2011
Title – Phonics and Writing By – Christopher A. Moore Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – Kindergarten Objectives- To help the students in sounding out words and writing. Materials- picture tiles or picture cut-outs (e.g. the pictures …
Language Arts – Compare and Contrast – Cinderella
October 17th, 2011
Title: A Lesson On Comparing & Contrasting Using Cinderella’s Rat by Elizabeth Cook Grades: 2-3 Objectives: 1. The student will be able to compare and contrast two different versions of Cinderella. 2. The student will be able to use a Venn diagram …
Language Arts – Valentine’s Day
October 13th, 2011
Title: St. Valentine’s Day by Olga Viniarskaya Grade Level: 6 The main aim of the lesson is to develop creative activity of the students: 1 Some spots of St. Valentine’s Day history. Students have a talk about it. 2 Adding to the …
Hunting Whales Lesson #4
October 12th, 2011
Title – Hunting Whales Lesson #4 By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – K-3rd Materials: books on whale hunting Any book on Eskimos computers internet access. Lesson #4 Whale Hunting Have the …
Alaskan Unit Lesson #3
October 12th, 2011
Title – Alaskan Unit Lesson #3 By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – K-3rd grade Discussion: Today’s lesson is about ice fishing which is very popular in Alaska. Have a list of …
Alaskan Unit Lesson #2
October 12th, 2011
Title – Alaskan Unit Lesson #2 By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – K-3rd grade Review the first lesson that you did with the students. Ask them if they remember what mukluks …
The Mouse and the Light
October 12th, 2011
Title – The Mouse and the Light By – Lisa Suhay Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 2-5 Introduction: I am a children’s book author, mother of three little boys and a freelance writer for the …
LuvNotes
October 12th, 2011
Title – LuvNotes By – Gail Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2-3 What a wonderful way to say… “You are special and I am special!” All names in the classroom are put in a hat. Each …
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