Multicultural Lesson Plan

English Language Arts

Grade Four

BIANCA YEGUTKIN
EDU 280 – 1004
 Observable Objective
 Students will be able to illustrate
human achievement on a global
scale by reading research
materials. (application)
(Christensen, Connie. 2018)

Standards
Multicultural Goal
 Students will be able to show
human accomplishment on a
global scale.
(Christensen, Connie. 2018).
Standards  Auditory: Students will discuss
Continued and explain research material
with their group, they will also
present oral presentations in
class.
Learning  Visual: Students will have a
written instruction guide/outline
Styles for assignment. They will be
(Christensen, Connie. 2018). receive a list of approved
websites.
 Kinesthetic: Students will use
roleplay, imagination, and
creativity to accomplish their
assignment. We will also explore
and discover examples of
achievement on a global scale.
Standards
 Interpersonal Intelligence:
Continued Students will enhance and
demonstrate knowledge,
appreciation, and respect for other
cultures and their achievements
Gardner’s through their research and
presentations.
Intelligence  Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence:
Students will have the opportunity
(Christensen, Connie. 2018).
to create one part of a speech in
this roleplay activity, which they will
read in class.
Materials
*Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Lite (each student),
internet access,
projector, paper, pencil.
*PowerPoint presentation
with questions.
*Assignment Instruction
Sheet
01
• Will be provided by the instructor
and reviewed together in class
for understanding, allowing for
questions.

02

*Assigned Country and

Topics Card
• Students will group into teams
03
* Please see additional
and assigned specific countries materials.
with a topic card to complete
the assignment.

*(Spreeuwenberg) 2015
Materials Continued

* List of approved
* Please see
websites teams will
additional
use to complete
materials
assignments.
Instruction Learning
Process-Warm-up
This lesson plan will build upon previous lessons in class.
Previous lessons have focused on literature being a
medium and tool for expanding our knowledge and
appreciation for other cultures. The roleplay scenario
given to the students will be:
Aliens have landed on Earth, and they just happened
to land at the school! They have come from far away in
search of other life forms, to help and share their
advanced technology. Their knowledge could
potentially help advance the human civilization in
every way. But they are not sure if Earth is the best
choice, they only want to share their technology with
an exceptional planet.
Instruction Learning Process-
Introduction Continued

Students' mission will be to research, using the provided

materials, and create a speech they will present to the
aliens. To persuade the aliens, they should help the
people of planet Earth; their statement should provide
examples of achievements by humans on Earth.
To represent the unique diversity of the human race
students will use different geographical areas of Earth.
Students will be instructed to be mindful and efficient
with their time because the aliens have only given a
limited amount of time for the speech deadline.
Instruction Learning
Process Mini-Lesson
 After the introduction  Class room questions and
students will watch the discussion material.
short PowerPoint titled
 How can reading be used
Literary Lessons for Life.
to broaden our
 During the PowerPoint worldview?
students will watch the
 How can literature
video The Power of
expand my knowledge
Reading - Why is it
and respect for others?
important to read?
 How can literature teach
(The Ubermensch.2017).
me about the past?
 After the video, there will
 Why are good reading
be a brief discussion and
skills essential?
question period about
concepts and lessons
from the video.
Instruction Learning
Process Mini-Lesson
Continued  The assignment is not a
contest; instead, it is a
 Pass out instructions, go collaboration of each
over together as a class. team.
 Teams will be assigned by  The students will be able
the teacher to maximize to display their speeches
peer learning and student on the “Reading
strengths. Adventures and
Assignment Board.”
 The teacher will discuss
the importance of
teamwork to meet the
deadline.
 Students will be able to
discuss ideas and receive
help from other team
members.
Instruction Learning
Process: Guided Lesson
 After classroom
discussion, students will
answer questions from
the PowerPoint.
 Students will be allowed
to discuss or seek help
from their classmates.
 The teacher will walk
around the room to
check for participation,
comprehension, and
assist as needed.
Instruction Learning Process:
Exit Slip/Assessment
 The student can demonstrate an understanding of the
importance of reading to learn about other cultures.
 The student can reflect comprehension of fundamental
concepts of the lesson through attitude, questions, and
answers.
 The student can show they can effectively collaborate with
their team to complete the task.
 The student can use time efficiently to complete the task at
hand in the allotted time.
 The student can adequately illustrate the importance of
the lesson and connection to their own lives.
 Student is able to provide concrete examples to questions.
 References
Baruth, G. L., Lee. L. G., & Manning, L. M. (2017, July 11). Multicultural
Education of Children and Adolescents. Routledge, Taylor & Francis
Group. New York, NY
CCSD Elementary Curriculum (CEF) - Grade 4. (2006). Retrieved from
http://sites.csn.edu/education/education_department_CSN/Resources_f
iles/grade4.pdf
Christensen, C. (2018). Bloom’s taxonomy action verbs. PDF. Retrieved from
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/oie/documents/assesments/Blo
oms%20Level.pdf
Christensen, C. (2018). Howard Gardner’s eight intelligences. Retrieved from
https://csn.instructure.com/courses/1300302/modules/items/12840621
Christensen, C. (2018). The three most common learning styles: Auditory-
Visual-Kinesthetic. Retrieved from
https://csn.instructure.com/courses/1300302/modules/items/12840622
College of Southern Nevada. (2017, January). APA Style Quick Guide.
Retrieved from http://sites.csn.edu/library/docs/APA.pdf
 References Continued
Spreeuwenberg, R. (2015, March 29).Top 3 budget tablets for educators to
use in school and child care classrooms. Retrieved from
https://elearningindustry.com/top-3-budget-tablets-for-educators-use-
school-child-care-classrooms
The Ubermensch. (2017, February 27) The Power of Reading - Why is it
important to read? Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ns4CQ7DxsnU.
Reflection
 Students were able to think about the importance of
reading in their lives by reflecting, questioning, and
gathering information. As fourth graders, they have
strengthened the idea of how reading/literature can
expand their world.
 Students have viewed concrete examples of
achievement and history on a global scale.
 Students were excited to have a “roleplay” activity. At
times students were a little noisy, but overall students
were excited to work together and research. Students
also appreciated the opportunity to use digital
technology in the classroom.
Reflection Continued

 Students worked as a team and strengthened the class

community.
 Peer learning.
Weaknesses
 A lot of work in a short amount of time.
 Possibly difficult for students who have less experience
with computers/media technology
 Students may become loud or unruly.
 Some students may not be comfortable with a
nontraditional assignment.