EDUC 450: Professional Clinical Practice Reflective Lesson Plan Model Name: Robin Green PART I: PLANNING Date:

March 5, 2014

Title of Lesson

Weather (video Lesson)

Owl Curriculum & Original Ideas

Source Subject Area (s) Grade Level Science Pre-K

AL- 4K- 5.4 Demonstrate growing ability to predict possible outcomes based on prior experiences and knowledge. During this lesson, students will take a trip outside to observe the weather. Students will go over Concept Words. These words are used to enhance students vocabulary. Students will be read a book that relates to weather. Students will also participate in a listening activity that allows them to guess a word based on hearing the words phonemes. Students will then have to write about the current weather condition and their favorite type of weather. The student will be able to infer future weather conditions based on current weather conditions with 100% accuracy. The student will be able to write about different types of weather with 100%accuracy. For students that have mastered the content, they will be asked more complex questions and will be asked to spell weather terms that they use. For students that need additional help, they will be given more examples and personal connections of each form of weather. Ex. When you came to school this morning, what did you wear? (A jacket). When it is cold outside you have to wear a jacket. ELL students will be assisted by a native English speaking student.

Curriculum Standards

Description and Background Information

Lesson Objectives

Varying Objectives for Individuals Needs

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce the weather and weather terms to children. Also, to have students observe and infer the weather around them. Teacher Smart Board Chart paper Markers Writing paper Concept Words Student Pencil Crayons

Materials and Resources

Big Book Tiny Mouse, Roaring Lion

Anticipatory Set

The class will take a trip outside to view the weather. Students will be dressed appropriately before going outside. When outside student are asked to observe the weather. Also students will be asked to infer or predict what the weather may be like by the end of the day based on what they see and feel when outside.

Part II: IMPLEMENTATION

Students are asked to tell the weather based on the classroom weather chart. I will be able to see what students know by their response to the weather chart questions. I will tell students about weather and go over Concept Words. The concept words for this lesson only pertain to weather. We will go over the words to enhance students vocabulary. Students will be told that all of these words are used when talking about weather. Students will be given the definition of each word. Students will also be asked to reflect on a time they have experienced one of the Concept Words. Students will also be read a book related to weather. After reading the book we will participate in a listening activity. Students have to guess the animal after hearing the phonemes of the specific word. Together we will create a chart that says Yesterdays weather was and Todays weather is Students will have to give different w ords to describe the weather for both days. Students will also be asked to spell the word given. ( Various weather words are posted in the classroom, students must use their resources when asked to spell the word) What is todays weather? What was yesterdays weather like? What is your favorite type of weather? What sound does weather make? Is sunny weather hot or cold? Can I wear shorts in the snow? Why or Why not? What can I wear when it is hot outside? What sound does thunder make? What is one thing wind can do?

Pre-assessment

Teacher Modeling or Demonstration

Guided Practice

Checking for Understanding

Independent Practice

Students will have to complete a writing activity where they have to use a word to describe todays weather and their favorite type of weather. I will use the word or words that each student tells me and create a sentence to place on their worksheet. Students will have to copy the sentences then draw a picture to accommodate their picture. Each student will have to explain their pictures, to make sure students are not just drawing random pictures. The lesson will end with a review of the different types of weather. Students will be asked to reflect and share one thing that they remember from the lesson. Students will have to complete a writing activity where they have to use a word to describe today. Students are asked when at home to sit with parents to view the weather channel or the news to view the weather. Also a meteorologist can be asked to visit the classroom to explain their job to students, the different

Closure

Assessment (attach to lesson plan) Extension Activities

types of weather they encounter, and how weather is predicted.

Technology

During this lesson students begin with the use of the Smart Board to go over the letter of the week. Students will be able to take turns interacting with the interactive website on the smart board. The letter of the week (U) will lead to the discussion of weather. The Arts: Students have will draw pictures of their favorite type of weather. Students will also be able to sing Eentsy Weentsy Spider

Connection Across the Curriculum

Health: Students are encouraged to dress properly during certain weather situations for some may cause them to get sick

Physical Education: Everyday students get a chance to listen to a selected song and dance to the music.

PART III: REFLECTION

One of the strengths during the lesson would be the various forms of activities during the lesson. Students were able to go out into current weather conditions, write about weather conditions and even sing about the weather. One weakness is that during the lesson students got restless from sitting in one position for back to back activities. I have to incorporate more movement for students so that I can keep them interested in the material. If taught again I will have students move more often.
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Strengths

Weaknesses Suggestions for Improvement