Children’s Informational Text Mini-Unit And Assessment Plan

For this benchmark, you will complete a mini-unit of three informational text-based lesson plans and a corresponding assessment plan. You should utilize the lesson plan and other materials that you have created throughout this course.

Complete three informational text-based lesson plans that will be taught as a unit for a grade level that you specify based on the “Class Profile.” Complete Parts I, II, and III of the “COE Lesson Plan Template” for three lessons. You will elaborate on Part III of the “COE Lesson Plan Template,” which includes examples of summative assessment, within your assessment pla

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LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

 

Teacher Candidate: Grade Level: Date: Unit/Subject: Instructional Plan Title
I. Planning
Lesson summary and focus:
Classroom and student factors:
National / State Learning Standards:
Specific learning target(s) / objectives:	Teaching notes:
Agenda:	Formative assessment:
Academic Language:	Key vocabulary:	Function:	Form:
D Instructional Materials, Equipment and Technology:
Grouping:

 

 

II. Instruction
A. Opening
Prior knowledge connection:
Anticipatory set:
B. Learning and Teaching Activities (Teaching and Guided Practice):
I Do	Students Do	Differentiation
Your “I Do” instructional procedures should include: The teaching strategy you will use to teach each step that includes modeling and formative assessment; transition statements you will make throughout your lesson and essential questions you will ask; and academic language of vocabulary, function, and form. Script detailed, step-by-step instructions on how you will implement the instructional plan. Use a numbered list of each step; bold every example of modeling; italicize every formative assessment.	Your “Students Do” procedures should describe exactly what students will do during the lesson that corresponds to each step of the “I Do.”   Please use a corresponding numbered list.	Describe methods of differentiation, including accommodation or differentiation strategies for academically, behaviorally and motivationally challenged students.   Please use a corresponding numbered list.   Also include extension activities: What will students who finish early do?

 

 

III. ASSESSMENT
Summative Assessment:	Include details of any summative assessment as applicable and attach a copy with an answer key. Explain how the summative assessment measures the learning target(s)/objectives. If you do not include a summative assessment, identify how you will measure students’ mastery of the learning target(s)/objectives.	Differentiation: Describe methods of differentiation for your summative assessment, including accommodation or differentiation strategies for academically, behaviorally and motivationally challenged students.
Closure:	Explain how students will share what they have learned in the lesson. Identify questions that you can ask students to begin the closure conversation. Identify how students will confirm transfer of the learning target(s)/ objectives to application outside the classroom.
Homework:	Clearly identify any homework tasks as appropriate. Elaborate whether the homework is drill- or skill-practice-based and explain how the homework assignment supports the learning targets / objectives. Attach any copies of homework.

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Each lesson plan should share a theme around your previously chosen informational text. Be sure to mention the materials and technology utilized within each lesson.

Utilize research-based strategies and technology that facilitate critical thinking and problem solving. Provide opportunities for questioning, collaboration, and supportive interaction among your students within your lessons. Include at least two of the following strategies within each of your three lessons:

• Direct instruction
• Indirect instruction
• Collaborative learning
• Experiential learning
• Independent study
• Interactive instruction

Describe how your activities would be differentiated for your students in the “Class Profile.”

Create an assessment plan for your mini-unit that includes demonstrating alignment between formal and informal assessment strategies and techniques. Your assessment plan will consist of the following two parts:

Part I – Introduction

In a 100-250 word introduction, include the following:

• A brief summary of your mini-unit for context.
• A description that demonstrates alignment between the standards, learning targets/objectives, learning activities, and formative and summative assessments.
• Identify other content areas in which your theme could be utilized. Provide examples.

Part II – Summative Assessment

Three summative assessments (one for each lesson) with answer keys or rubrics.

GCU format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.