Lesson Planning

Waynesburg University

Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
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Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:
(Provide Standard number and statement)
o 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
o 1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
o 1.5 Quality of Writing
o 3.7 Technological Devices

Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)

o Students will produce a document comparing/contrasting archetypical & traditional heroes

o Students will identify new concepts by writing on their flier
o Students will demonstrate acquisition of new technological skills by producing flier

Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)

o Students will compare/contrast at least 2 types of heroes in each category

o Students will use at least 3 different options in Open Word software

Materials:
o Computer, Paper, Pencil, Textbook

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

o Partner pairing
o Teacher assistance

Enrichment Techniques:

o Students may choose more than 2 heroes in each category

o Students may use more options in Open Word

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students have access to and are able
to participate in the lesson):
o Students will compare/contrast at 1 type of heroes in each category
o Students will use at least 2 options in Open Word Software
Lesson Presentation
Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:
o Show students sample flier and discuss characteristics of the different heroes displayed

Detailed Teaching Sequence:

(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted statements are preferred)

o Use projector and open Open Word document

o Demonstrate how sample flier was created by uploading pictures and writing text
o Ask student volunteer do demonstrate using projector

Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities

o Students will work with their partners to complete flier
o Assessment will be made on final project

Closure:
o Several students will share completed flier