Lesson Plan

(Please complete and attach to the Lesson Implementation Form)

 

Teacher Name:  Brenda Spain

Lesson Title: Family Crest

Subject(s) and Grade Level:  10th Grade AP English

 

Standards:

MTT Domain-Competencies

1-01             Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology-related   terminology and concepts, hardware, software, data-input strategies, and  ethical practices, and

             knows how to acquire, analyze, and evaluate digital information from the

             Internet and other sources.

2-05              Demonstrates knowledge of how to use task appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results to support the work of individuals and groups in problem solving situations.

2-06              Demonstrates knowledge o how to communicate in different formats for diverse audiences.

2-07              Demonstrates knowledge of instructional design, development, and assessment in a technology-enhanced environment.

2-08              Knows how to implement and assess technology-enhanced instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students.

 

Content TEKS English II AP

(13)  Reading/inquiry/research. The student reads in order to research self-selected and assigned topics. The student is expected to:

(A)  generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions;

(B)  locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet;

(D)  produce reports and research projects in varying forms for audiences; and

(E)  draw conclusions from information gathered.

(16)  Listening/speaking/purposes. The student speaks clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. The student is expected to:

(A)  use the conventions of oral language effectively;

(B)  use informal, standard, and technical language effectively to meet the needs of purpose, audience, occasion, and task;

 (D)  use effective verbal and nonverbal strategies in presenting oral messages;

(E)  ask clear questions for a variety of purposes and respond appropriately to the questions of others; and

(F)  make relevant contributions in conversations and discussions.

 

Content and Cognitive Goals:

Student

·         Use keyword searches

·         Determine history of surname

·         Analytical skills

·         Design and create family crest based on finding.

Teacher

·         Design lesson that encourages creativity and sparks interest

·         Integrate technology to create a student-centered learning activity

·         Address needs of diverse learners

Professional

·         As appropriate questions to help mentee focus on lesson and desired outcomes

·         Discuss appropriate management techniques

·         Gain comfort with mentoring process

 

Learning Connections: - Activating Prior Knowledge

·         Basic knowledge of Internet and conducting keyword searches

·         Basic computer skills

·         Curriculum connections include history and art

·         Knowledge of what a family crest is

·         Class size of 21 may impact learning process

·         Since this is an AP class, there should be no confusion about the assignment; however, the creation of a family crest could be potentially confusing to some students

 

 

Procedures for Learning Activities/Tasks: (Please number each procedure.)

1.       Students use wireless laptops to research Internet

2.       Students collect information regarding origin of name

3.       Create design for original family crest

4.       Using student-supplied materials (paper, colored pencils, fabrics, etc.), create a final version of the family crest

5.       Using teacher-provided rubric, assess and evaluate the final product

6.       Discuss and elaborate the meaning of the crest

 

 

 

 

Address Bloom’s Taxonomy

Student Goals:

1.       Comprehension:  Students will be able to locate and identify origin of their last name

2.       Application:  Students will apply, illustrate, and interpret the meaning

3.       Synthesis:  Students will design & create a family crest

4.       Evaluation:  Students will assess & evaluate their final product using a rubric

 

Teacher Goals:

 

1.       Synthesis: Questioning (Objectives and assessment tools)

2.       Analysis: How will students be managed when checking in/out laptops?

 

Professional Goals:

 

1.       Synthesis:  Focus on desired outcomes of the lesson

2.       Synthesis:  Gain comfort with mentoring/coaching process.

 

Assistive and Diverse Learners

 

Modifications:   Extra time to complete assignment, peer/aide assistance

 

Collaboration:   Meet with Special Education Coordinator and discuss strategies that may be

                        needed to ensure the success of students with disabilities

Teaching/Instructional Strategy:

·         Teacher will facilitate the project by providing objectives for the lesson and providing students with a rubric for assessment

·         Active learning

·         Independent work at student desk while researching with laptop and during the design process

·         Provide peer assistance to address needs of diverse learners

 

Student Work Samples:

Each student will design and create an original family crest to display in the class.  Digital photos of student work will be placed on teacher’s website.

Technology Connection:

·         Internet Explorer (search engines, such as Google) Sites will vary

·        Students may use Word to take notes and print to a network printer

Technology Management Strategy:

·         Students will work in their regular classroom with wireless lab

·         Laptops will be checked out to each student at his/her assigned seat

·         Students with diverse needs will be provided the assistance of an aide

·         Modifications to address individual learning needs can be accomplished through peer tutoring or teacher assistance

Materials:

·         Wireless laptop cart with Internet access

·         Internet Explorer

·         Word for note taking

·         Student furnished materials based on the type of crest they choose to make

·         Network printer

·         Teacher-created rubric

·         There will be no need for any assistive devices for this lesson

Assessment:

Informal:

Teacher observation will be an ongoing process through the two days of in class activities.  Continual monitoring and feedback will provide teacher with the opportunity to make modifications or adjustments as warranted.  This will also allow the teacher the opportunity to keep students actively engaged.

Formal:

Formal assessment will be done with a rubric.  Students will be provided the rubric at the beginning of the activity so that they will have knowledge of what the teacher will be looking for during her assessment.  Students will present their final project to the class and discuss the meaning of their surname and their crest.

 Reflection:

 

Please rate the following indicators using a scale of 1-5.

(1=Poor, 5= Excellent, NA if not applicable)

 

5   Technology instruction was effective and students/educators achieved curricular goals.

5   Technology instruction was effective and students/educators or I achieved targeted goals.

5   Technology instruction was effective and I achieved my professional goals.

5   Students/educators were motivated by the use of technology.

5   Technology was critical to the success of this lesson.

5   Varying abilities of students/educators was supported through the use of the technology.

5   Equipment was sufficient for the number of students/educators completing the activity.

5   Equipment and software functioned properly.

5   Overall rating of lesson.

 

Reflection Time: Use the following questions to reflect on your lesson.

 

Questions to Ponder: Was this lesson worth doing? In what ways was the lesson effective? What evidence do you have for your conclusion? How would you change this lesson for teaching it again? Did your students/educators find the lesson meaningful? Did the lesson motivate your students/educators to “go beyond” what was required? Did you achieve your goals met/in progress in the required criteria?

 

I would most definitely agree that this was a worthwhile lesson.  The students were successful in researching the history of their names and seemed to find it very interesting.  Everyone experienced success with the research.  This is a VERY competitive group of AP students and it was quite interesting to watch them tackle the assignment.  Their eagerness to find the needed information and create a design that was “better” than anyone else’s was very rewarding.  I think that if I taught this lesson again, I would provide students with more background on family crests and the different ways they were used.  The students found this assignment to be very meaningful.  They are going to Medieval Times the first week of November, where they will be immersed in the period of history they are studying.  Most students chose to go beyond the basic assignment of creating a crest on paper and designed banners and shields.  I did achieve my goals.