KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Teacher Candidate:
Cooperating Teacher:
Group Size:

16

Jolene Pawlowski
Mrs. McGinley

Date:

2/2/2016

Coop. Initials

M.M.

Allotted Time 20-30 minutes Grade Level K

Subject or Topic: The Functions of Our Teeth (Lesson 2) Section

STANDARD:
CC.1.4.K.B
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to focus on one specific topic.
CC.1.4.K.F
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of Standard English
grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
-Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I.
-Recognize and use end punctuation.
-Spell simple words phonetically.
10.1-3.2 BODY AWARENESS
-Describe function of basic body parts and organs
-Relate how healthy practices support body development and function
I. Performance Objectives:
A. The kindergarten students will be able to identify and demonstrate the many
functions of our teeth by representing each function as a class and engaging in a
hands-on activity that includes creating their own mini books titled, My teeth
help me
II. Instructional Materials
Picture Cards of ways our teeth function
PowerPoint: Functions of Our Teeth
Construction Paper
Crayons
Stapler

III. Subject Matter/Content

A. Prerequisite skills
1. Understanding of the importance of teeth
2. Prior knowledge that our teeth help us perform different tasks
3. Knowledge of where your teeth are located
B. Key Vocabulary
1. Bite- when you use your teeth to cut into something in order to eat it.
2. Chew- bite and work (food) in your mouth with your teeth; making it
easier to swallow.
3. Eat- when you put (food) into your mouth and chew and swallow it.
4. Talk- the way you speak in order to give information or express ideas or
feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.
5. Smile- forms one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression;
typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth
exposed.
6. Function- work or operate in a particular or proper way.
C. Big Idea
1. The students will be able to distinguish the different ways our teeth can
help us by engaging in visual and hands-on learning.
D. Content
1. Our teeth functions in many ways in order for our teeth to perform
different tasks. Without our teeth, it would be hard/impossible to do
certain things.
IV. Implementation
A. Introduction
1. To start the lesson, the teacher will say, Yesterday, we learned about what
a dentist is and the importance of going to the dentist. Now, lets dig a
little deeper and discuss why our teeth are so important. What do they help
us do? What are some of the functions our teeth have?
a. Allow time for students to collaborate and volunteer.
2. The teacher will then display picture cards on the board of the many
functions our teeth have. Our teeth helps us to
a. Chew
b. Bite
c. Eat
d. Talk
e. Smile
3. The teacher will say, Today, we are going to demonstrate and figure out
why our teeth are a big part in performing these tasks.

B. Development
1. The teacher will have the students come up to the Smart Board to view
the PowerPoint on Functions of Our Teeth. Each slide will display a
function in which the students will demonstrate that function as well.
a. Bite: Can everyone show me how your teeth help you to bite.
Pretend you are biting into an apple. How do your teeth help you to
bite?
b. Chew: Can everyone show me how your teeth help you to chew.
Pretend you are chewing on a piece of gum or sticky candy. Would
you be able to chew without your teeth?
c. Eat: Can everyone show me how you eat. Pretend you are eating
super with your family. Can anyone tell me what kind of actions
you use while eating? (biting and chewing) Therefore, would you
be able to eat without your teeth?
d. Talk: Now, I want everyone to talk quietly to the person sitting
next to you. Can anyone tell me how your teeth help you to
pronounce some words? I want everyone to say the word thumb.
Tell me how your teeth make it possible to say thumb. Now, I
want everyone to say the word lucky. How did your teeth help
you to say lucky? (feel your tongue touching your teeth)
e. Smile: Everyone smile at the person next to you. How do your
teeth help the way you look? Think about the structure and shape
of your face that your teeth give you. Without your teeth, would
you be able to smile the way you are now?
2. After the PowerPoint is finished, the teacher will have the students return
back to their seats.
3. Each student will receive a mini book that displays a cover titled, My
teeth help me and two pages that display a line for the students to
write on. The students goal is to finish each sentence by writing two of
the five functions their teeth have, such as bite, chew, eat, talk, and smile.
After they write two ways their teeth can function, the students will draw
a picture that goes along with each.
a. The picture cards will still be displayed on the board for the
students to use as a resource.
b. The teacher/teachers aide will assist students when it comes to
spelling if needed.
4. After the students finish the inside of their books, have the students
decorate the cover of the book by drawing how their teeth look.
5. If students finish early, they may go on their IPads or draw quietly.
C. Closure
1. Once students are finished with their mini books, the teacher will call on
volunteers to come up to the front of the classroom and share.
a. Call on 4-5 volunteers.

2. The teacher will then wrap-up the lesson with a closing discussion on what
the students learned throughout the lesson.
3. The books will then be collected as a formative assessment.
D. Accommodations/Differentiation
1. For students who fall easily behind, provide a buddy for extra
assistance.
2. Move students to the back of the room that become easily distracted by
other students around them.
3. Provide extra time for students to complete assignments/activities if
needed.
E. Assessment/Evaluation Plan
1. Formative
a. The students will be assessed on their mini books titled, My teeth
help me... The students will be assessed by using a rubric split into
two parts: content and grammar.
2. Summative
a. There is no summative assessment at this time.
V. Reflective Response
A. Report of Student Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives
In this lesson, I assessed the students on their content and grammar when
it came to creating their own mini-books titled, My teeth help me
Throughout the lesson, the students learned five particular functions their
teeth perform. While creating their mini-books, their goal was to include two
of those five functions along with drawing a picture to go along with the
function they chose. After each student was completed, I had them come up to
the front of the classroom and read their books aloud. I had them explain what
they were doing in each picture which helped me to better assess the students.
I had 14 students present for the lesson. Within my 14 students, all received
full credit. The highest number of points the students were able to receive on
each section on the rubric was 3 points. Therefore, each student received a
6/6.
B. Remediation Plan
Since my students all performed up to their expectations, no remediation
plan was necessary. However, the functions of our teeth will be brought up
throughout the rest of the unit as we dig deeper into dental health. Therefore,
the students will be able to review and/or be reminded of their functions and
how their teeth wont be able to perform those functions if they dont take
good care of them.

C. Personal Reflection
1. How was my time-management throughout the lesson?
Throughout the lesson, my time-management wasnt an issue. I
was able to get through all the material planned to be taught. In addition, I
was able to have each student present their mini-books without being
rushed and/or cut back. Therefore, I was able to better assess the students
and ask questions when necessary.
2. Was enough questioning given in order to help students better
comprehend the material being taught?
Throughout the lesson, I incorporated questioning and opendiscussion to check for understanding when necessary. This also
helped me to realize or notice if the students were struggling on the
concept or didnt fully comprehend the material being taught. If I did
notice any students struggling on remembering a certain function or
what that function does, I put more emphasis on that concept as the
lesson went on. For instance, I had a student who kept forgetting
smiling was a function. So I kept saying, Would it be possible to
show youre happy without a smile? Therefore, we need out teeth to
help us do so. In addition, I showed how our teeth help us shape our
smile and without teeth, it would look a lot differently.
3. What were some of the strengths and weaknesses throughout the
lesson?
Throughout the lesson, I noticed some of my weaknesses I had in
my past lessons became more of strengths in this lesson. Every chance
I got, I reinforced a positive attitude and feedback. I used specific
names to express how well the students were doing rather than saying,
Good job everyone! I also incorporated the learning position more
when I felt the students were becoming off task and/or not listening. In
addition, I got the students to stay focused by adding
questioning/discussion throughout.
When it comes to my weaknesses, I caught myself explaining the
directions for the mini-books in a way that was hard for the students
to understand the first time around. Therefore, I had to go back and
explain the directions more thoroughly. When it comes to teaching
younger grades, especially kindergarten, it is very important to make
sure that the directions are read in a way that the students will really
comprehend. Therefore, it wont become a problem when it is time to
assess the students and so on.

VI. Resources
Dental Health Unit Theme - All About Teeth! Lessons, Activity Sheets, poems, and
more!!! (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2016, from
http://www.teachingheart.net/teeth.html
Education, Culture and Employment. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2016, from
https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/
Google Images
(n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2016, from http://dictionary.reference.com/