Dakota State University

College of Education
LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Name: Jaime Sichmeller

Grade Level: 4th Grade
School: Fred Assam Elementary
Date: 4/10/18
Time: 12:45
Reflection from prior lesson: The students in this reading group are at the lower end of their
class when it comes to reading skills. These students are split up into 5 different sub groups
based on their reading skills and comprehension. There are some English Language Learners in
this class section. These students are very good at reading but struggle with comprehension and
retell. There are constant reminders needed to direct students back to their work. Most of the
students will begin to get off task if they are not understanding the directions or the material.
Providing them with the proper support and directions is key in their educational success.

Lesson Goal(s) / Standards:

Lesson Objectives: After a discussion, students will be able to list the necessary steps it takes to
build an obstacle course, in the correct order.

Materials Needed: Fact and Opinion cards

Contextual Factors/ Learner Characteristics: Students in this classroom struggle with reading
comprehension and fluency. The fourth grade is split up into four groups based upon their
reading levels and skills. This class focuses on the students who need support in these areas.
Most of the students are below their grade reading level. The students struggle to maintain focus
when they do not understand the material. It is important to offer them that support so that they
can succeed in their reading education.

A. The Lesson

1. Introduction (3-5 minutes)

● Getting attention: “4th grade is the best grade.” Fact or Opinion?
● Relating to past experience and/or knowledge: Who remembers what fact and opinion
mean?
● Creating a need to know: Fact is something that can be proven with research. Opinion
is something that cannot be proved.
● Sharing objective, in general terms: Today I am going to read a statement. If you
think this statement is a fact go to the left of the classroom. If you think the statement
is an opinion go to the right of the classroom.

2. Content Delivery (include time allotment & instructional methodologies)

 a. An opinion is something that someone feels is right. They can really feel it deep in
their heart and sometimes might actually believe that what they are saying is a fact.
i. Sloths are the best animals.
b. A fact is something that can be researched. A fact can be proven and is 100% real.
i. Zebras have stripes.
ii. The order of how things happen.
c. Examples:
i. Who can give me an example of a fact?
1. ex. Snow is white.
a. Why is this a fact?
ii. Who can give me an example an opinion?
1. ex. Snow is ugly.
2. Why is this an opinion?
d. So now that we know the difference between a fact and an opinion, we are going to
test your brain.
e. I will put a statement up on the SMART board and it is up to you to decide if this is a
fact or opinion.
i. If you think opinion go to the left side of the room and if you think it is a fact
go to the right side of the room.
1. We will then talk about why it is a fact or an opinion depending on the
statement.

B. Assessments Used-
Right or Left game
Explain why you chose this.

C. Differentiated Instruction-
If a student is struggling with this I will assign partners. The students will then talk to their
partners about the statement and decide together if it is a fact or an opinion.

If the students cannot handle this they will be asked to sit down and we will do this by raising
our hands or write it on paper.

D. Resources
Pinterest
Teachers Pay Teachers