Lesson Plan Guide

Teacher Candidate:

Khyah Edwards

Grade and Topic:

Grade 3, Language Arts

Date: February 7, 2016

Length of Lesson:

60 minutes for

3 days
Mentor Teacher:
Annette Sargent Cornelius
University of Memphis- IDT 3600

School:

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:

This lesson plan is part of a unit plan on spelling and grammar.
LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Given a list of words, the student will be able to place the words in alphabetical order and search the Internet to
find a picture to match each word with 100% accuracy.
Note any goals or expectations related to student participation in the lesson.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, sole problems, and
make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to
support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

MATERIALS:
Computer
Vocabulary Terms Sheet
2 sheets of paper
Pencil
Internet Access to Google Images
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:
Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of each word and its correct alphabetical placing within a group
of words.
This lesson will be a continuation of spelling and grammar to be learned in this course
We will also use this lesson and the content as a n outline for a unit on creative writing.
I do understand that there will be students who do not master the objectives for this lesson and I will have to
differentiate the lesson for them. However, modifications are not covered in this course and arent part of the
lesson.

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:

Introduction: Begin by displaying the vocabulary words on a whiteboard and going over them with students
aloud.
I will use each word in a sentence and announce the pronunciation as well.
Give students a few minutes to silently read the words to themselves, then have the class recite each word
orally.

Procedures:
Prior to Computer (15 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
Distribute sheet of vocabulary terms to each student and allow them to look over the words to form a
possible connection in their mind.
Student Procedures:
Students will go over each vocabulary term and form a connection in their head in order to complete the
next task of this lesson
At the Computer (25 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
Have students open the Internet and go to Google Search Images
Monitor and assist as needed
Student Procedures:
Each student will use the computer and search Google Images for an image that relates to each
vocabulary word.
After the Computer (20 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
Place students in groups of 3 to 4Ask students to share their pictures to the person to the right of them,
Students are to use their inside voices to compare their findings on the Internet.
Student Procedures:
While in a group, students will review each others work and discuss the similarities and differences
between their findings.
Closure
Students will now go back to their seats and individually review their vocabulary words for 5 to 10
minutes.

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
MODIFICATIONS:
I am aware modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectivesand for those ready for
enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular lesson.