Teacher: Adrian Vega Subject/Grade: ELA, Technology/ 4h

Standard:
Writing
4.W.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the
internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to complete a writing
task.
Technology
S3C2 PO 4. Use appropriate digital tools to synthesize research information and to
develop new ideas.

Objective (Explicit):
Students will conduct online research to find the definition of a complimentary word
provided by the teacher.
Students will write a complimentary letter with a checklist rating of 5/7 to show mastery.

Student Friendly Version:

“I can correctly write a complimentary letter.”

Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):

N/A

Evidence of Mastery (Measurable assessment):

Students will write a complimentary letter with a checklist rating of 5/7 to show mastery.

Key vocabulary: Materials:

-Compliment -Definition -Paper -​List of sentence starters
-Letter -Pencil -​Websites
-Worksheet - Letter template
-Computer

Opening/Anticipatory Set: (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real
life)
1. Share a story about an employee going above and beyond for me, and me responding
by leaving a nice letter.
2. Ask students to think of words used when complimenting others.
3. Write down some of the words students come up with on the whiteboard.
 4. Ask students to do a quick table talk and use as many of the words on the board as
possible with their peers.
Diagnostic Assessment​ (day before the lesson)-

Instructional Teacher Will: Student Will:

Input 1. Ask students to select a word 1. Open web browser and go
off the worksheet vocabulary to dictionary.com.
and open their web browser to 2. Research words and take
go to the website notes.
www.dictionary.com​. a. Write down
2. Inform students that they will definition
have 5 minutes to conduct b. Write down
research and take notes to definition in t their
define their word and learn own words.
how to use it correctly in a c. Give 2 examples of
sentence. words that mean
3. On their paper they should the same thing
write:
a. Listed definition from
dictionary.com
b. A definition of the
word in their own
words.

Formative Assessment:
In order to assess students I will be
checking for their ability to access
websites, and navigate their research.

Differentiation:

Guided Teacher Will: Student Will:

Practice
1. Ask students what they know 1. Answer questions about the
about letters. purpose of a letter.
2. Have students define the 5 2. Answer questions about the
parts of a letter. points of their letter.
3. Fill out the parts of their
3. Share the letter that I wrote to
letter, minus the body.
thank the employee.
 Formative Assessment:
I will be checking for the accuracy of the
student responses in order to adjust
instruction.

Differentiation

Independent Teacher Will: Student Will:

Practice
Instruct students to log into their google 1. Write letter to someone of
classroom. their choice.
a. Use letter template
Instruct students to type a final copy of for directions.
their letter and save it in writing
b. Letter must be
asignment.
complementary and
I will monitor the room, assisting where use the word, or
necessary. words, that were
researched.
Formative Assessment: 2. Peer edit each others
In order to assess students, I will letters.
grade the letters with a checklist. I
will be checking that the student
modeled their letter after the template
by including the date, a greeting, the
body, a closing, and a signature line.
Within the body paragraph, a
minimum of 3 sentences must be
included and a minimum of 5 spelling
or punctuation errors will be allowed.
In addition we will be checking for
proper use of the compliment word.
 Differentiation:
● Cognitive delay- These students will be supplied a list of sentence
starters to assist in their completion of the letter. Students will be
able to ask for adult assistance in any computer functions or
procedures.
● Gifted- These students will be able to use an additional or
substitute words to use in their letters.
● ELL- These students will be supplied a list of sentence starters to
assist in their completion of the letter. Students will be able to ask
for adult assistance in any computer functions or procedures. They
may also use www.spanishdict.com to translate any language
confusions. Also, Students will be able to ask for clarification from
their desk/ tablemates.

Closure/Lesson Summary:
Students will t​ ype a final copy of letter and save it in google classroom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name:__________ Date:______ Number:___ 
 
Who am I writing too: 
 
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Vocabulary 
 
Positive  Intelligent  Humorous  Creative  Persistent 
Dependable  Encouraging  Selfless  Observant  Witty 
Diplomatic  Exemplary  Commendable  Serene  Manared 
 
Definitions 
1. ___________ 
 
According to dictionary: 
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In my own words: 
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 2. ___________ 
 
According to dictionary: 
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ 
 
In my own words: 
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ 
 
3. ___________ 
 
According to dictionary: 
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ 
 
In my own words: 
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ 
 
 
 
  
 
 
10/9/18

Hello (​Recipients name here​),

This is where you will use the vocab word, which you researched the definition online, and use it
to compliment your recipient. Remember to check your spelling and punctuation. Don’t forget to
make your body paragraph at least 3 sentences long.

Thank you,

Your Teacher
  
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_________________________________________
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 Sentence Starters
Dear (​Recipients name here​),
Greetings Hello (​Recipients name here​),
Hi (​Recipients name here​),
You are (insert comment here).
Giving your
You have (insert comment here).
compliment You always seem to be (insert comment
here).

I appreciate that you are (insert comment

here).

You have an ability to be so (insert comment

here).
It makes me happy because (why you
Explaining appreciate the person and gave them that
compliment).
your I admire when (why you appreciate the
compliment person and gave them that compliment).

I am motivated by your (why you appreciate

the person and gave them that compliment).

Sincerely,
Closings Yours truly,
Best regards,
Best wishes,
Always,
Take care,