JOB INTERVIEW:

PARAPROFESSIONAL
Shianne Wichtman
 Table of Contents
1. FCCLA Planning Process Summary Page 16. Example of Communication in Written

2. Evidence of Online Project Summary Submission 17. Education Enhancement Opportunities

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18. Job Shadow
3. Job Specification
19. Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down
4. Job Description
20. My Chinese Experience
5. Business Communications
21. Examples of Skills
6. FCCLA Employment Application
22. Skill 1: : Leadership
7. Cover Letter
23. Cadet Teacher Academy Observation
8. Resume
24. Skill 2: Creativity
9. Letter of Recommendation #1
25. Utopia Lesson Plan
10. Letter of Recommendation #2
26. Skill 3: Responsibility
11. Career-Related Education
27. Mentor Evaluation Sheet/CTA Certificate of Completion/ Career Readiness
12. Career-Related Education Part 1 and Part 2 Certificate

13. Career-Related Education Part 3 28. Skill 4: Determination

14. Career-Related Education Part 3 (Continued) 29. Chinese New Year Lesson Plan

15. Example of Communication in Written 30. Skill 5: Communication

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31. Letter of Recommendation from Professor
 FCCLA Planning Process

Summary Page
IDENTIFY CONCERNS
Statewide employment needs for dedicated and passionate teachers who specialize in English as a Second
Language. Government policy can create a safe environment for children and their parents.

SET A GOAL
To further my knowledge of teaching ESL and to research what it takes to become certified through job
shadowing as well as other opportunities such as immersing myself in an ESL classrooms and forming
connections with ESL students.

FORM A PLAN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, COST, RESOURCES, AND EVALUATION)

Who: Children in various age groups throughout Van Buren County.

What: Interview and observe teachers, and work individually with children in a general education setting.
Where: Various classrooms in Van Buren County from ages 6-8.
When: December - March 2018-2017
Why: To acquire a more in depth understanding of children and to make a decision on which career path within
education to focus on.
How: Create interviews in the field of ESL and schedule job shadows, intern with general education teachers, and
coordinate research related to the field.

ACT
- Accepted into the Cadet Teacher Academy.
- Work with students in a general education setting.
- Observing general education teachers including mentors Matthew Baleja and Heather VanderMolen.
- Provided childcare for children from birth to eleven from 2010-2013.
- Interview Theresa Gleason (Migrant Teacher) with the focus on the career of ESL in an education setting at Bloomingdale
Elementary in Van Buren County.
- Pursue a degree in the field of education/ESL during my first and second semester of the Cadet Teacher Academy, 2016-2017.
- Coordinate research on the education field and learn the qualifications needed to become a teacher.

FOLLOW UP

The knowledge that I have gained during my job shadows and interviews, I have immersed in my classroom at Paw Paw
Middle School. I gear my concentration on learning thing that cant be taught by simply sitting in a college classroom. For
example, like having excellent communication as well as social skills with the students and motivating them to reach their full
potential. I conduct full lesson plans and work with students in groups and one-on-one. To further my education, I have been
accepted to Northern Michigan University. My declared major at Northern is Secondary Education. I will begin that journey in 1
the fall of 2017. Upon high school graduation, I will be recognized through the state of Michigan as a Paraprofessional.
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JOB SPECIFICATION

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Employer: Jerry McDaniel, Paw Paw Middle School Principal

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Job Description: The job as a Paraprofessional might not get the same show of respect and
recognition by others as a teaching job does. What most people dont understand is that
Paraprofessionals do as much work as teachers do and they should get some credit for that.
Paraprofessionals have two roles. They supervise during student lunches, oversee discipline
processes, and help out teachers in their classrooms. Specifically, they work with small groups
of children that need help in math and/or reading. Typically, they support children at the medium
or high level, leaving the neediest children for the certified teachers since they have the most
training. Some Paraprofessionals take direction right from the teachers. Others work
collaboratively with the teachers, helping to plan the interventions that will be used.

Required Hours: Paraprofessionals can work up to eight hours in day depending on the required
lunch and other breaks they may get in between. Some, however, choose to put in extra hours
beyond that, depending on their jobs and their own work ethic.

Typical Wages: $10.20 to start with, then theyll get a raise after a 90 day probationary period.
Following that it follows contract rates which all depends on the school district. 4
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

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286567 42nd Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079

February 1, 2017

Jerry McDaniel
Principal
Paw Paw Middle School
313 West Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Re: Application for Paraprofessional

Dear Principal McDaniel:

Please accept this letter of application for the position of Paraprofessional at Paw Paw Middle
School during the year of 2017. I am an energetic, fun and caring individual with experience in
educating children between the ages of 2-14. My creativity and passion for teaching earned me student
of the month in the Van Buren Technology Center Cadet Teachers Academy in November during the
course of the 2016-2017 school year. I am excited about the opportunity to apply what I have learned
to Paw Paw Middle School setting. I am confident that I would become a valued addition to the PPMS
team.

During the 2016-2017 school year I excelled at assisting my mentor teachers plan activities and
develop curricula for science, reading, social studies, and English. I regularly assisted with lesson plan
implementation and organized daily activities. Often I would dedicate time after school to helping my
mentor teachers with anything they needed. I am an excellent communicator, have a keen sense for
detail and pride myself in spotting issues and constructively recommending areas of improvement. I am
organized, dependable, and like to be busy. I know that I would be an excellent addition to your staff.

Through my experiences in childcare and working closely with Middle School students I have
developed many personal benefits such as excellent leadership and phenomenal communication skills.
Furthermore, I was certified as a babysitter at age of 13, and regularly babysit my younger cousins and
children of family and friends. Babysitting has taught me lessons in both responsibility and the
importance of good role modeling. Babysitting also provided experiences in problem solving, safety,
appropriate behavior management, all of which are easily transferable to a day camp environment.

Please find my enclosed resume which provides a more detailed description of my education,
experience and qualifications. I look forwarding to hearing from you at your earliest convenience so that
we may discuss how I might become a valuable member of the Paw Paw Middle School team in the
position Paraprofessional. I can be reached at 269-716-8894.

Sincerely,

Shianne Wichtman

Swichtman87@Gmail.com

269-716-8894 7
Enclosure
 Shianne Kathleen Wichtman Shianne Kathleen Wichtman
28567 42nd Avenue 28567 42nd Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269)716-8894
(269)716-8894
swichtman87@Gmail.com
swichtman87@Gmail.com

Work Experience______________________________________________________________l
Cadet Teacher Intern, Paw Paw Later Elementary and Paw Paw Middle School Education____________________________________________________________________l
September. 2015-Present Paw Paw High School
-Assist mentor teachers in 4th and 7th grade classrooms to give guidance and satisfy every students
Sep. 2012-May 2017
needs.
-Assemble bulletin boards to display achievements of the students Graduation Date: May 2017, General course of study
-Lead centers (small groups) to help students understand newly taught concepts Van Buren Technology Center
-Grade assignments and assessments of individual students Sep. 2015-June 2017
-Conduct MAZE testing and communicate with each student on how they can improve - Cadet Teacher Academy
-Manage classroom by monitoring and giving students warnings of inappropriate behavior
Lake Michigan College
-Teach new ideals and objectives in Language Arts, science, and mathematics
Introduction to Psychology - January, 2016- June 2016
Child Care Provider, Biron/Holtz, Gobles, MI, Harrison, Paw Paw, MI Communications 101 - September, 2016 - December 2016
Sept. 2010-2013
-Assisted two families by tending to their childrens needs Achievements_________________________________________________________________l
- FCCLA, Member (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Fall 2015-Present
-DECA, Member (as association of Marketing Students) Fall 2012-2016
Volunteer Experience__________________________________________________________l
Paw Paw Later Elementary, 512 W North Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 -FCCLA National Gold Medalist Chapter Service Project Spring 2016
Child Care Provider, Fall 2013-Summer 2014 -Key Club, Member Fall 2013-2014
-Assisted in entertaining and tending to the needs of children ages 4-6
Paw Paw High School References____________________________________________________________________l
Fundraising Sales Associate, Fall 2013-Summer 2014
Mrs. Sheryl Johnsen
- Assisted in raising funds for school activities and events
Cadet Teacher Academy Instructor
Training_____________________________________________________________________l (269) 806-3531
CPR Certified sjohnsen@vbtc.net
Fall, 2016-2018
-Adult, child, infant
Mrs. Heather Vandermolen
Completed Training Modules
7th Grade Language Arts Mentor
August, 2016- September 2016-Received online training in Bloodborne Pathogens, Cyber Bullying, Hazard
Communications, State and Federal Laws K-12, PPT: Internet Usage Policy (269) 447 7206
Technology Skills hrvandermolen@ppps.org
-Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Prezi, Google Docs, Drive, and Classroom, Smart Board usage and
Xerox office printer. Miss Spring Holtz
Child Care Employer
(269) 993 1306 8
Springholtz84@yahoo.com
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To any and all whom might have the privilege to work with Shianne Wichtman, I would like to submit my
recommendation for her to be a part of your team, class, or any other group in which one might seek
well-mannered, intelligent and caring individuals. Shianne was a member of one of my Tenth-grade
English classes, and over the last year and a half, I have gotten to know Shianne as a student and a
person, as well as, a good-hearted soul.

Shi was one of the top students in my roster of well over 160 students. In my room, Ms.
Wichtman consistently showed esteem for those in positions of authority. On any given day I might rely
on Shianne to model the proper classroom etiquette for those around her; she was always an illustration
of the way to interact socially in an educational arena.

To her credit, Shianne was also one of the most intellectual thinkers in my class as well. Ms.
Wichtman used her mind to facilitate critical thinking of various situations (both abstract and concrete)
which we discussed in literature, and while having discussions covering the myriad of topics which arose
from our looks at the real world in which we live. Her comments were insightful and sharp on a level
that is often not seen in the sophomore year of High School.

Finally, Ms. Wichtman is at the top of the class in respect to caring for her fellow students. Many
times, I found that Shianne not only considers others and their needs before acting/saying, she followed
through on this standard. Shianne is a young lady who possesses outstanding moral character, and
allows her kind and gentle ways to be seen by all around her; she is a representation of this in her
actions and treatment of others. The way that Shi conducts and motivates herself is very evident in her
passion for pursuing a career in teaching; she consistently discusses lessons, outcomes, and methods
with me as she discovers her new found passion.

Richard A. Miller

English Teacher

Paw Paw High School

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CAREER-RELATED EDUCATION

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 Career-Related Education Part 1 Career-Related Part 2

I was apart of Key club during my freshman and sophomore year of my high school
I have been in the Cadet Teacher Academy program for two years now and they have
career and they were the most eye-opening two years of my life. Being apart of this club brought

been the most life-changing two years of my life. I was very excited to participate in the program me much joy and understanding of myself and my love to assist others. Through Key club I got

when I first heard about it. Through this program I got to have a taste of what being a teacher is to experience what it was like to dedicate my time willingly in order to help others. I volunteered

at numerous places doing various tasks. Such as running the Paw Paw high school bake sale and
like. I was in classrooms in my local school district and got to play the role of a team-teaching
watching children from 6-8 P.M. in my local community at the elementary school. While I was
situation. While I was expecting to work hard, I quickly learned that the job of a teacher is more
expecting to work hard, I quickly learned that being a Key club member is about more than

than a job - it is lifestyle. Teachers eat, sleep and breathe lesson plans, student development, and volunteer work. - it is about bringing my local community together and helping each other out.

Additionally, I had to spend many hours outside of school - preparing, pondering, and
curriculum delivery.
perplexing about what I can do to bring my fellow residents of Paw Paw together. Through Key
Additionally, teachers spend many hours outside of the classroom - preparing, pondering,
club I learned volunteering with people to helping brighten our community brings out the best in

and perplexing. Through the Cadet Teacher Academy, I learned that middle school aged children
them. I learned that procrastination had no room in my life if I wanted to keep up with school as

are my preferred students. I learned that procrastination has no place in the life of a teacher. I well as be a member. I learned that big ideas require big commitment. I learned that over-

committing my time and myself can be stressful. Most importantly, I learned that while I this is
learned that big ideas require big commitment. I learned that over-committing my time and
just a club that I can put on my resume, it has transcended to be even more than that and I have
myself can be stressful. I learned that student achievement, however small, is very rewarding.
become a better person for it, and I will be forever grateful.

Most importantly, I learned that while I have long way to go, I want to be a teacher.

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 Career-Related Education Part 3: Career Cruising: Exploration Job Description

Name of the first career you explored: English as a Second Language ESL teachers may have to work particularly hard to help shy or self-conscious students

Suitable for you? feel comfortable and participate in class. Like all teachers, they have to come up with

An interest in helping people: In regards to helping people I dont only just have an interesting and varied lesson plans, activities, and assignments, so that students stay

interest, I have a passion. You can help people on various ways but for me I want to assist motivated. And, like all teachers, they spend many hours outside of class planning and

people by teaching. Specifically I want to help people raise their self-esteem by grading.

successfully communicating in a language that isnt their native tongue. One of the things that stick out to me the most is acclimating students especially ones that

Good with people: No matter what age I can get along with anyone. I am very people- are very shy. This is because moving to a country when you dont know one ounce of the

oriented person, I can start a conversation with a complete stranger with ease. Especially language can be very difficult and intimidating. I love helping students becoming

when someone seems to be having an off day, to be able to put a smile on their face after confident in themselves and this is another way to do it.

were done talking gives me joy that I cant put into words. Working Conditions

At a Glance The working conditions of an ESL teacher can range from community organizations,

Teach numerous aspects of the English language such as grammar, reading, writing, and elementary, all the way up to college. I appreciate that this career has such a wide variety

pronunciation. of options. You can literally work with anyone. The average hours for this type of career

Teach students common phrases and words that are used in daily life or conversation. is anywhere between 50 and 60.

Prepare, conduct, and grade tests and assignments.

Taking classes on field trips that teach them about American culture, history and other

things of that nature.

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Earnings (Michigan Wages) Related Careers

Annual Entry Level Wage: $37,800 Translator

Annual Intermediate Level Wage: $53,000 Interpreter

Annual Experienced Level Wage: $68,880 Foreign Language Instructor

Education Community Worker

I have currently taken all the suggested classes I needed take in order to be one right path Instructional Coordinator

towards being an ESL teacher. Some of these classes are Cadet Teacher Academy, Career Counselor

Psychology, International Languages, and English. Other Resources

Sample Career Path http://www.tesol.org

It is obviously shown that the last step of the journey will be the most rewarding because http://www.cal.org

youre at the top of your career. However I also think the first step is rewarding as well

because thats how you gain experience and begin your journey. Its where you decide

where you want to go and what kind of person you want to become.

Places that are in need of ESL teachers include: International schools, K-10 schools.

Colleges, and Community Organizations.

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 The Effects of Self-Esteem on Children who are Learning Second Languages

Self-Esteem is one of the most controversial and researched topics when it comes to

children, adolescents, and even adulthood. However, there is actually little research when it

comes to students of various degrees learning a second language, and how that influences their

sense of self-worth. Shockingly, learning a language that is not your native tongue is an anxiety-

driven experience that leaves most students perturbed. I believe that students should not have to

undergo this type of event; fearing for the destruction of their self-respect and ability to love

themselves.

By the same token, English as a Second Language teachers need to reignite their passion

for education and take the time to learn even just the basics of a students first language. If they

can do this it will result in their students self esteem rising, this is because ESL teachers will be

more viable when it comes to assisting their students. Most of the time ESL students struggle

with the content because obviously they cannot understand it and if their teacher only speaks

English there is no convenient way for them to ask questions.

Therefore, students competence and worthiness suffer because they think that they lack

the ability to comprehend the material and consequently think it is their fault. So, I feel if ESL

teachers want their students to reach their full potential they have to be willing to learn about

their students, through their culture or more exclusively their language. This ideal will not

necessarily solve the situation but, by acknowledging this issue and taking the steps needed in

order unravel this dilemma, it will slowly yet surely start to mend.
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 Test of English as a Foreign Language

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) is a standardized test that measures the

ability of non-native speakers wishing to learn the English language and enroll in English-

speaking universities. This test is widely known and accepted by English-speaking academic and

professional institutions. No matter where one desires to study, the TOFEL test is the step

needed to make it to that destination. There is huge flexibility when it comes to performing the

TOEFL test, as you can take it whenever you want to and as many times as you want. For this

test, there are practice tools offered, feedback, and more alternatives to study abroad than any

other English-language test in the whole world.

This exams allows you access to various resources, such as listening to lectures, viewing

films, attending seminars, reading textbooks, assistance in performing online research, speaking

with professors as well as students, writing academic papers and reports, and much much more.

Foreigners who want to pursue a higher education in the United States know that this test is the

gateway to success.

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EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT
OPPORTUNITES

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 Once I finally met Mrs. Gleason she brought in two girl from kindergarten and got started
Cadet Teacher Academy: Job Shadow 3
right away. She had the students read a few sentences by themselves and then as a group, the
CADET TEACHER INTERNS NAME: Shianne Wichtman
girls were very attentive and seeing them work so hard was adorable. While they were busy
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Bloomingdale
working on a writing assignment I got a chance to conduct an interview with Mrs. Gleason. She
DATE OF JOB SHADOW: February 22nd, 2017
proceeded to tell me the difference between a migrant teacher and migrant and ESL teacher. For
TIME: 8:00-10:00
her job she does Language Arts, however she teaches other subjects like math and social
GRADE LEVEL(S): Kindergarten, 1st, 4th
studies. Whereas a migrant and ESL teacher do a Language program such as Language Learning.
SCHOOL BUILDING: Bloomingdale Elementary School
She then told me of her background and how she graduated from Western Michigan University

NAME OF TEACHER YOU ARE SHADOWING: Theresa Gleason

and taught elementary Spanish for 5 years then transitioned to a Second Grade teacher for a few

years. She then moved to Mexico to help out her mother rebuild her house for two years, after

For my third job shadow I wanted to look at a career opportunities that were similar to
that she moved back to the States and was a substitute teacher. After a year of being a substitute

my future aspiration which is an English as a Second Language Teacher. With this in mind, I met she got a position as a migrant teacher at the Van Buren Intermediate School District and has

up with Theresa Gleason; a migrant teacher at Bloomingdale Elementary School. currently been here for 11 years.

When I first arrived at the school I could feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere We proceeded to talk about various other topics concerning her career and one thing that

I thought was the most heartfelt was her dedication and passion for this position. Even though it
envelope me. I recalled that sense of childish giddiness of going to school all on my own that I
is not required, Mrs. Gleason does home-visits for her students and translates for her students
thought was once long forgotten. Right then, I knew that this school was extraordinary and I was
parents. She also goes as far as making packets or finding packets of information that inform the

not disappointed. All of the staff was cheery and sincere when I greeted them and asked where
parents of their rights as an immigrant in the United States and what to do if government policy

Mrs. Gleason was residing. Multiple teachers guided me to her classroom, I was handed off from tries to deport them. When I learned about this I was shocked and also touched that she would do

these sorts of things for these families. These actions speak volumes of her character and I hope
one teacher to the next because even though it was just an elementary school it was very large,
that one day when I am in the same field as she, that I can live up to be a woman as well as a
because of this I feel that it displayed excellent dynamics of the relationships here.
teacher of her caliber.

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 Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down
Alexandra Paladi, Staysha Johnson, and I were approached by Deb Alburtus, the wellness

coordinator of the Van Buren Intermediate School District, to help with the childrens holiday

dance, which had been taking place for the last 9 years. For the 10th year anniversary they

wanted to make it an extra special event, but they couldnt do it alone. Our goal for this project

was to increase the number of families that come to this annual dance each year which we more

than exceed by 100%.

The weeks leading up to the FCCLA State Conference were exciting yet nerve-wracking.

Early on , given the success of our event, my FCCLA team and I made a commitment to do our

very best to go as far in the competition as possible. We spent hours preparing our board,

drafting and practicing our speeches, and overall presentation delivery. During the competition

all of our hard work payed off. In addition to learning valuable skills and meeting many cool

students, we made it to the National Competition. We competed in San Diego, California in the

summer of 2016 and received gold medals.

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 My Chinese Experience
In the year of 2015 I had a Foreign Exchange student stay with me and it changed my

life. His English name is Peter and his real name is (Xu Jingyuan) he is one year older

than me and I am proud to call him my brother. Before he came I was already interested in

Chinese culture, I wanted to have a career where I could teach and still be immersed in my

interests. Peter was the one who really drove me to want to pursue becoming an English as a

Second Language Teacher. Having him talk about his culture and teaching him English really

opened my eyes to the ESL world.

When he was here I learned so much about China that I am actually teaching myself how to

speak it. My plan is to become an ESL teacher and hopefully teach in China or Taiwan. Once

Peter heard of my ambitions he invited me to come meet his family in the summer of that

following year. I was ecstatic and humbled, so I take the 14-hour flight there and that was a feat

in itself. When I arrived, I was loved and hugged by Peters mother who is the sweetest woman I

have ever met. It was an interesting time because the only person who could speak fluent English

was Peter. I tried my best to listen and speak Chinese myself but it was way over my head.

Later that night that we arrived, Peters family took us out to eat at his familys restaurant

which has its very own culture. In China family dinners arent just Mother, Father, Siblings,

Grandpa, Grandma, its Mother, Father, Siblings, Grandparents from both sides, Cousins from

both sides, and Aunt and Uncles from both sides. As you can see I was very overwhelmed my

very first night in China but I absolutely loved the value of family and being together that is very

important in China. Overall, during the trip I got a good taste of what life in China is like and

what it is all about and I am happy to say that I cant wait to have more.

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EXAMPLES OF SKILLS

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Skill 1: Leadership

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Skill 2: Creativity

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 Utopia Lesson Plan CLOSURE:
This lesson was to give students an idea of how they would set up their utopia. The
homework would be start their Utopia project and we will be working on their
COMMON CORE STANDARD:
Utopia until the end of class
CCSS.ELA Literacy.RL 7.1 Key Ideas and Details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2.A Text Types and Purposes CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SUPPORT LEARNING:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2.B Text Types and Purposes Students will be able to use the restroom during this time if absolutely necessary
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge I will gain and hold their attention during the presentation with how important the
LEARNING GOAL: project will be to their grade and have them be thinking of how they would run their
Students will understand the structure of an Utopian society and formulate their
own Utopian society
own.
OBJECTIVE(s):
How would you explain the significance of an Utopian society? BACK UP PLAN:
Devise a way to show knowledge of how an Utopia operates If my powerpoint wont work then I will make copies of the powerpoint and hand
Determine the value of rules, regulations, and other concepts in regards to what them out to the students. Then as a class we will have a more in depth discussion
makes an Utopia. about an Utopian society than what was originally intended
MATERIALS:
LEARNING STYLES:
Google Powerpoint
Google Documents
Computer Visual - Students will be able to look at the powerpoint and make connections
Google Chrome with the slides
PROCEDURES:
Auditory - Students will be allowed to explain the significance of a Utopia and
1. Introduction: I do
a. Gain student attention explain in general what their Utopia would be like
How does creating your own utopian society make you better understand the ideal Kinesthetic - Students will be able to move around and work in partners if they
of it? wish to bounce off ideas each other when it is time to start their Utopia project
Show an example of my Utopian society on Powerpoint and answer any questions
Tactile - Students will be able to write their ideas of their Utopia down
they may have
Discuss the importance of this project because it will highly affect their grade
Review
Compared my Utopia to that of The Giver so they can relate to how to make their
own Utopia
Showed a picture of Vermont so they could understand that their society does not
have to be in a totally different universe
c. Define new concepts:
I will be teaching them about how to make their own Utopian society and make
them ponder if a Utopia is even achievable
Guided practice: We do
Think, Pair, Share about their ideas of their Utopia
At the end show Powerpoint of my example of an Utopia
Have discussion on the structure of an Utopian society
Independent practice: You do
Create your own Utopia
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 Chinese New Year Lesson Plan CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SUPPORT LEARNING:
Students will be able to use the restroom during this time if absolutely necessary
COMMON CORE STANDARD: I will gain and hold their attention during the presentation with snack time and
1-8.W3 Classical Traditions, World Religions, and Major Empires showing them the Chinese treats and have them Think, Pair, Share during that
Gl.1.3 Geographical Understanding time
LEARNING GOAL: BACK UP PLAN:
Students will understand other traditions outside of America in order to become If my powerpoint wont work then I will make copies of the powerpoint and
more cultured hand them out to the students. Then I will have them match the correct slide to
OBJECTIVE(s): statements that I make about Chinese New Year
How would you explain the significance of writing wishes on Chinese Lanterns? LEARNING STYLES:
Devise a way to show prior knowledge of Chinese New Year Visual - Students will be able to look at the powerpoint and make connections
Determine the value of concepts in regards to the Chinese New Year with the slides
MATERIALS: Auditory - Students will be allowed to explain the significance of Chinese New
Sky Lanterns Year and explain what each slide means
Sharpie
Kinesthetic - Students will be able to work with a partner in a Think, Pair,
Powerpoint
Chinese Treats Share activity and get up and show the class where China is on the World Map
PROCEDURES: Tactile - Students will be able to write their wishes on the Chinese lanterns
1. Introduction: I do
a. Gain student attention
How does culture/traditions provide better understanding of the world?
Show pictures on Powerpoint and ask them what they think
Show them the Chinese Treats and materials to gain their attention also my kimono
b. Review
Compared Chinese traditions to Christmas so they can relate to Chinese New Year
Showed Tangled picture so they can relate to Sky Lanterns
c. Define new concepts:
I will be teaching them about Chinese New Year and their traditions during that
time. I want to teach them about Chinese New Year because it will expand their
horizons and I want to share my passion with them
1. Guided practice: We do
Think, Pair, Share about prior knowledge about Chinese New Year
At the end show Powerpoint of Chinese New Year
Have discussion on traditions of Chinese New Year
Write wishes on Sky Lanterns and eat treats
1. Independent practice: You do
Write wishes on Sky Lanterns
CLOSURE:
This was a fun lesson to share my passion with my kids. So there will be no follow-
up or homework. Plus to end it theyll be writing wishes on the Sky Lanterns and we 29
will hang them up.
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