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Adrienne Ducato

Professor Kathleen Ferrando

Intro to Teaching

1 November 2017

K.1.1 Lesson Plan

Academic Content Standards

(K.1.1) K.1 Students understand that being a good citizen involves acting in certain ways.

1. Follow rules, such as sharing and taking turns, and know the consequences of breaking

them.

Plan on a 30 minute lesson.

1. First few minutes of class start with asking questions and having students share examples of

ways positive behavior can be demonstrated. Then follow up by providing them with more

examples of positive social interactions. (examples: sharing toys during playtime and taking

turns talking)

2. Read the children’s book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister to the students. This book if

best known for its moral value about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness

when he learns to share.

3. For the rest of the class have each student draw a picture of positive social interactions being

displayed.

Prior Learning
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Students will be called upon to discuss out loud why it is good to share and take turns. They may

have learned this information from peers, adults, (guardians, etc.), and/or prior educational

experiences (preschool) to attending kindergarten.

Unit of Study

The BIG idea that this lesson will address is students receiving a better understanding of what it

means to be a good citizen of a community. Specifically, a person who is capable of partaking in

positive social interactions.

Academic Learning Outcomes

1. The students will learn what it means to display positivity inside and outside of the

classroom. At the end of the lesson students will have learned how to properly use their

words kindly, such as: please and thank you.

2. TSW learn new ways on how to share and take turns in and out of school. They will learn

that when they share and take turns they will be positively rewarded, along with

understanding the consequences of what will happen when they act selfishly. This lesson

will teach them to display generosity, follow the rules, and treat others as they would

want to be treated.

Implementation

1. Introduction to Lesson

Start by asking questions (examples: Do you remember a time when you took turns

and shared with a partner? As a class when should we share and take turns with one
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another?) and having students quietly raise their hand to become engaged in the lesson.

In particular, talk about what positive social interactions look like.

2. Sequence of Activities

1. The teacher will start by providing a brief, verbal explanation to the students of what they

will be learning for the day. This way the students can feel prepared for what will take

place and not be caught off guard. Hopefully, this will create a safe space so that they feel

comfortable and included in the lesson.

2. TTW provide ways to display positive interactions with others and will ask for examples

from the students. These examples will be written on the whiteboard by the teacher and

some of the examples may be acted out to incorporate all learning styles. This will allow

the students the opportunity to think for themselves.

3. TTW read The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister to the class as part of another example.

Yet this time the positive behavior is being demonstrated by a fictional character.

4. TTW walk around when the students are working on their drawings to make sure they are

staying on task and watching to see if anyone needs guidance/help on their assignment.

3. Closure

• TSW share their drawings with a partner.

• TTW wrap up what was taught in just a couple of sentences, so that the students will be

reminded of the importance of this lesson. (example: The purpose of this lesson was to

teach the importance of sharing and taking turns. In order to be a good citizen, you must

practice positive social interaction skills. Particularly, these two rules will be carried out
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through the rest of our lives, this is why it is necessary to begin practicing them at a

young age. All of you will develop a stronger moral character when you follow these

rules, versus when you break them. From now on, “When will you share and take turns

with others?”)

Assessment

1. TTW assess the students on what they drew to see how well it displays words and acts of

kindness/polite gestures.

2. Also, they will be assessed on the scene being depicted in the drawing and whether or not

it is demonstrating the positive rewards that come along with sharing and taking turns.

Materials

• The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

• Drawing paper for students

• Markers and crayons

• Internet to show some pictures of ordinary citizens promoting these good deeds