Instructor: Miss Lavender Grade Level/Cooperating Teacher: 3rd
Lesson Title: Land of the Free! Date: April 15, 2014 Curriculum Area: Reading Estimated Time: 2 hours Standards Connection: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language [RL.3.4] Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea. [Rl.3.2] Learning Objective(s): When given a reading passage, students will be able to correctly identify the main idea. Learning Objective(s) stated in kid-friendly language: Today class, we will be learning reading The Story of the Statue of Liberty. We will be focusing on learning about main ideas of a text and reviewing our vocabulary words. Evaluation of Learning Objective(s): Students will be given a short passage to read. They will do this independently. They will be asked to write the main idea of the passage. Engagement: The teacher will play a short game of where in the world is the Statue of Liberty? Ok, we are going to be reading a new story today. We learned some of the new vocabulary yesterday and today are going to be reading the story. But first, we are going to do something fun! Our story is about the Statue of Liberty. So, I have a question for you. Where have you seen the Statue of Liberty? (wait for appropriate response) I can think of two. The first in on money. The teacher will show fake money. The Statue of Liberty is located on the one dollar coin. The second think I can think of is replicas all over the world. I can think of one that you all may know of. Has anyone heard of Liberty Park in Birmingham, AL? (wait for appropriate response) Here is a picture...and look there is a replica of the Statue of Liberty! So be looking all around you, you never know where you will see it! Learning Design: I. Teaching: The teacher will read the story to begin the teaching time. So, I need everyone to pull out their books and turn to page 288. I am going to read. I need everyone to be listening and following along. Be listening closely to key details and main ideas of the story. I may call on you to read. The teacher will begin reading the story. The teacher will stop throughout to ask questions to make sure students are on task. Did you all like that story? (wait for appropriate response) This story is narrative nonfiction, which means it gives information about real people and events in the form of a story. So everything we just read is true! How cool is that?! Lets talk about main ideas of a text. What is a main idea of a text? (wait for appropriate response) The main idea of the passage is what the text is mainly about. It is the BIG IDEA! Details are the part of the text that supports that big idea, or main idea. These details are what makes the text interesting to read! Details also help you find the main idea. So, lets talk about the story we just read. Can someone tell me what they think the main idea of the story is? (wait for appropriate response) The main idea of this story is to tell about the building of the Statue of Liberty and what the statue symbolizes. How do know this? What are some supporting details from the story that help us know this? (wait for appropriate response) The teacher will fill in the graphic organizer on the Promethean Board. Great job! Now, lets review our vocabulary words. The first one is unveiled, which means uncovered. Say it! Unveiled. Next, unforgettable, means not to be forgotten. For me, my birthday parties are unforgettable! What about you? Next, torch, a fiery light. Look, on this coin. Here is a picture of a torch. Next, a tablet. A tablet is a surface for writing. Here is an example of a tablet. Crown, I have a great example of a crown! Here it is! The teacher will wear a patriotic crown. The Statue of Liberty is wearing a crown. Do you see in this picture? Next word. Models, which are small copies, or a small version of a real thing. Can someone think of an example? (wait for appropriate response) Good! I think of model cars! Liberty is our next word which means freedom. On coins, the word liberty is written like this one here. And our last word, symbol. Symbol means an object that stands for something else. The United States of Americas flag is a symbol of our country. After reviewing the words, the teacher will use the powerpoint as an interactive activity to review the vocabulary words further. II. Opportunity for Practice: For opportunity for practice, the teacher will use stations. The first station will be a vocabulary matching station. The second will be a main idea station. And the third will be a writing station. Alright, you are doing fabulous so far! We are now going to do some fun stations. I am going to put you into groups. When I tell you to switch you will move to the next station. The first station is a main idea station. You will read some passages and as a group and decide what the main idea of the passage is. Then you will record your information in the graphic organizer. Does anyone have any questions? (wait for appropriate response) Good! Ok, the second station is a writing station. You will get a post card template. I want you to pretend that you just visited the Statue of Liberty. Write to your family or friends about what you learned and saw. Then you will draw a picture once you are finished writing. Here is an example for you! Any questions? (wait for appropriate response) Ok, the last station is a vocabulary practice station. I have some star cards in this box. The vocabulary words are on some cards and the definitions are on the others. You will as a group, find the correct match! Questions? (wait for appropriate response) Got it, get it, good?! Alright, I need ______ to go to station one. _________ to go to station two. And ________ to go to station three. When I say switch, move to the next station. Students will rotate stations every 15 minutes. III. Assessment: For the assessment, the teacher will give students a quick check. Students will read a short passage and write the main idea of the passage. I have one last funsie for you all! I have a short passage. I want you to read the passage on your own. Then in the blanks provided, write what you think the main idea of the passage is. When you are finished, bring it up to the front table. Got it, get it, good?! IV. Closure: Do I have everyones paper? (wait for appropriate response) Awesome! You all did a great job. Now, what I need for you to do is wait for Mrs. Moultries instructions. We will be heading to PE next. Materials and Resources: SmartBoard Powerpoint Reading Street Books Fake Money Main Idea Graphic Organizer Post Card Template Center Boxes Star Vocabulary Cards Ribbon Markers Glue Pencils Crown Quick Check Assessment Extra Main Idea worksheets for early finishers Graphic Organizers Differentiation Strategies (including plans for individual learners): High: Paragraph Main Idea Practice Worksheet; Create a story and have friends figure out the main idea Low: Main Idea Game on the Promethean Board Data Analysis: I did not have time to assess the students on this lesson. Reflection: I enjoyed this lesson a lot! I was very nervous about doing stations when my teacher asked me to. It was a great learning experience. Students were engaged and enjoyed the stations. It was definitely a reminder to keep working on classroom management though! RESOURCES ATTACHED IN A PDF.