CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5 Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.4.B Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.5 Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Problem Centered
What real-world, relevant problem or task will the learner be able to perform when we finish this lesson or unit?
Students will be able to work together to reach a goal. Together, they will brainstorm, plan and write an alternative ending to the book that the class has just finished reading. Book: Charlotte's Web
Activation
How will you activate the learner’s prior knowledge about this subject and prepare them to learn? How will your students preview what they will learn?
To activate the learner’s prior knowledge about this subject, I will ask the class if they liked the ending of the book. I will then ask the class if they wish they could make a new ending for the book. I will use a Padlet for students to post their ideas for a new ending to the book. Once everyone who would like to post, have posted, I will read the suggestions out loud.
Demonstration
How will you show the learner how to perform the real-world problem or task? What various examples of the problem or task will you give your students?
I will pick out a detail from the end of the book that I want to change. I will use a Smart Board so the class can see that I am making notes of details I want to change. I will fill out the graphic organizer (on the Smart Board) created using bubbl.us with the detail that I want to change.
Application
How will your learner practice solving the problem or task? How will you give them feedback on their performance?
I will be walking around the room while the groups are working on their new endings, checking in with each group. When I check in with each group I will redirect if they are headed in the wrong direction. I will be sure to give specific complements rather than general ones. Specific: I am interested in the main characters argument; I am excited to read more! General: Great Job!
After the groups complete their new ending to Charlotte's Web, they will be directed to the Vocaroo recording below. That recording will instruct the students to upload a Vocaroo recording of their groups new ending and post it to the class moodle. Once the endings are posted to the class moodle, the students will be able to listen to the other groups new endings and comment on them.
Integration
How will you encourage your learner to integrate this new knowledge and skill into their life? How will they reflect on, discuss or debate this new knowledge?
I will explain that it isn’t easy working in groups and that in the future, many jobs they may want may require them to work with others. I will tell them that leadership and cooperation are very important qualities to have. I will also congratulate the class for their collaborative creativity. I will ask them to reflect in their writing journals. I will ask them these questions: Do you think you could write a whole book in a group? Why or why not? Do you enjoy working in groups? Why or why not? Do you want to rewrite endings of other books you have read? If so, which ones?
3rd Grade
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5 Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.4.B Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.5 Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
What real-world, relevant problem or task will the learner be able to perform when we finish this lesson or unit?
Book: Charlotte's Web
How will you activate the learner’s prior knowledge about this subject and prepare them to learn? How will your students preview what they will learn?
How will you show the learner how to perform the real-world problem or task?
What various examples of the problem or task will you give your students?
How will your learner practice solving the problem or task? How will you give them feedback on their performance?
Specific: I am interested in the main characters argument; I am excited to read more!
General: Great Job!
After the groups complete their new ending to Charlotte's Web, they will be directed to the Vocaroo recording below. That recording will instruct the students to upload a Vocaroo recording of their groups new ending and post it to the class moodle. Once the endings are posted to the class moodle, the students will be able to listen to the other groups new endings and comment on them.
How will you encourage your learner to integrate this new knowledge and skill into their life? How will they reflect on, discuss or debate this new knowledge?
Padlet for Acivation
Graphic organizer made using bubbl.us
Fill out on smart-board in front of class and print this out for students to fill out independently
Vocaroo used to give directions
Audio recording and upload >>