Lesson 1 - Learning To Whisper
Lesson 1 - Learning To Whisper
Lesson 1 - Learning To Whisper
Date: 3/31/2015
Content Area: Language Arts
Lesson #: 1 of 1
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Anticipatory Set
Procedures
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Differentiation
Assessment
I will let the students know about the implications their brainstorming has on the writing
process to come. They are not able to begin the writing process until I have approved the
subject and the student has signed that a paper stating they are writing on that subject.
That way they can't turn a paper in about a subject that we did not agree upon.
Some students do not have internet access for Nearpod so they are to follow along without
using their iPad. In periods 2 and 5 I have student who require modifications that include
simplified assignments and grading. For the purpose of this assignment the only
differentiation there was that rather than 3 ideas they could come up with 1 or 2 and I
frequently checked for understanding.
Edmodo Assessment - Formative - This is a pretest to see what the students know. I am
gathering information about student's knowledge of the concepts and vocabulary of
argumentative writing.
Nearpod Assessment - Summative - There are three questions throughout. The last two
could be considering summative because it is supposed to show what the students know
after we have covered material, but I am not going to close the door on that concept (fact
vs. opinion) so I am using the information to move forward.
Topic Brainstorm - Formative - Informal - I am using this as a very informal assessment.
From the students brainstorm I will get to see if they understand how to choose an
arguable topic, put it in proper format, and make a claim. I can adjust according to what I
see or don't see.
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2. What changes, omissions, or additions to the lesson would you make if you were to
teach again?
In my period 2 I wish I would have asked better questions in regards to the Nearpod
picture. As the day went on I found myself asking the students better higher level
questions. Unfortunately, I think that just comes with getting to teach the same material
over again; I can master it. I also wish I could have required all my students to turn in
their proposals on the iPad, but I like to give them the option for those who like to write.
In hindsight I don't think it would have been a big deal to have everyone do it that way,
and it would have made it easier for me to keep track of everything. I also would like to
find a smoother transition between the Shmoop video and the Nearpod, but I did feel as if
my transition improved from previous times.
3. What do you envision for the next lesson?
For my next lesson, which falls on the next day, I envision continued instruction. We are
going to look at the first step in writing argument papers, gathering evidence for both
sides. I would have liked for this to come later in the unit, but it works best as the next
lesson because of the schedule and Spring Break being at the end of the week.
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