Learning Activity Plan for PreK-Grade 2

Teacher Candidate Lynette Lewis

Date/Time of
Scheduled Visit
Name/Address of Precious Little Ones
School
Age/Grade level 4 to 5 Year olds
Cooperating Teacher Classroom Number

Name of Lesson Read-Aloud (Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do SeeBy Bill Martin JR)
Content What concepts or developmental skills will this lesson address?
area(s)/developmental Cognitive Development: Language and Literacy
domain(s) addressed
Brief description of the This is an introductory lesson on the sense of sight, whereby the teacher
lesson reads aloud the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see and
discusses the story to teaches about color recognition. The children in
return will identify the different colors the see
This lesson is: A new
concept/activity
Why is there a need for this lesson?
Rationale This lesson is done to help children explore, investigate and understand
the world around us through their sense of sight.
20 minutes
Timeframe
Objective(s) of the What will children know, or demonstrate as a result of this learning experience?
activity Children will be able to describe what color they see from the book using
much descriptive language from the teacher.
Connections to Which NYS Early Learning, or Common Core Standards are addressed? Are there
standards other standards used?
This lesson has addressed the following NYS Learning Standards:

Language Objectives
Resources/materials
needed:
(Include any worksheets
or sources of evidence for
childrens learning you will
use during the activity)
Technology inclusion (if
applicable)
Learning Activity Plan for PreK-Grade 2
Domain III Approaches to Learning referring to the childs intrinsic
qualities and how those affect his learning and acquisition of knowledge
Domain IV Cognition and General Knowledge referring to the childs
ability to acquire knowledge by thinking about, understanding, and
interacting with the world
Domain V Language, Communication, and Literacy referring to the
childs ability to convey feeling or thought by speaking, gesturing, or
writing so that the child is clearly understood and also able to interpret
what others are communicating verbally, with gestures, or in writing
What language/vocabulary, communication, or literacy skill(s) do I want my
students to develop in this lesson? For edTPA consider this: Which academic
language demands am I targeting? Choose one, including language functions,
vocabulary, syntax, or discourse that is central to this learning segment. How is
this activity using the specific language demand?
-literacy skills, listening to the book, making connections to their lives
-communication skills, saying their ideas and listening to their friends
ideas.
-vocabulary- family, similar and different
-colors- red, blue, yellow
One copy of book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see by Bill
Martin JR
Observational note book
Pen to take note
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Procedures (step by Anticipatory Set (Connection/Motivation) What will you do to get childrens
step) attention, or to introduce children to this learning activity? Describe the process
in getting them interested and engaged.
The teacher will capture childrens attention for large group read-a-loud
by singing a song Zoom, Zoom Zoom

Instruction/Mini Lesson (Outline the procedures or sequence activities that will

make up this learning experience; for instance, you might follow a routine wherein
you model (I try); and ask for active involvement (we try) during a whole group
session.
The teacher will gather the children on the floor mat in a semi-circular
position, and after gaining their attention, teacher will start reading
aloud, and have whole group discussion on what colors they see and
know.
Independent Practice (small group activity, working with partners, or
independently)
Teacher will have individual question and answer segment on the
different colors they see.
Closure (sharing/reflection, next steps)
Teacher will give the children their favorite color shapes of the different
animals mention in the book

Method of assessing Pre-assessment. Assessment of Student Assessment of

childrens Learning Childrens Language
understanding of Asking children about Learning
lesson/activity/objectiv the different colors Teacher will play a game
e(s) they see in the class. in the form of a song Teacher will listen
(Be sure to include any and have each child say carefully to children
tools, rubrics/checklists what color they see when they respond
and/or worksheets you to questions and
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will use for assessment(s) take note.

Plans for differentiated Supporting children Supporting English Language Learners

instruction/instructiona with identified delays What modifications should I make to the activity to
l modifications or disabilities ensure all students are included and engaged in all
What considerations steps required to meet the lessons objectives?
should I keep in mind Depending on the English Language learners
regarding cultural level, have separate discussion on lesson after.
relevance, age Making sure that they participate and grasp
appropriateness, and concept of lesson.
ability levels for all
learners?
Taking in to
consideration the
different learning levels
of each child. And
keeping in mind the
diverse cultures
represented in the class
and making sure the
activities are age
appropriate and
relevant to the class
population.
Follow up/Extension How can I provide an opportunity to remediate, reinforce, or expand on students
activities learning today in class?
This is an introductory lesson for the topic, so extension lessons will
follow. The teacher will also keep book in the library for children to read
during center times.
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information that would
be helpful for the
observer to know

Observer feedback on the lesson plan, including commendations and recommendations for improving aspects
of the learning activity