Name: Samantha Mathers
Date: April 11, 2014
Lesson Title: Monthly Book Report
Date: April 11, 2014
Lesson Title: Monthly Book Report
Subject: English/Language Arts
Grade: 4
Rationale: This lesson is meant to encourage reading on a
regular basis and to improve each student’s reading level. Furthermore,
students will be encouraged to explore different types of texts and genres.
Adaptations: This lesson is adapted for one student with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Prescribed Learning Outcomes:
1.1.3 Experiment with language and form (explore a variety
of forms of expression for particular personal purposes)
1.1.4 Express preferences
2.2 Respond to texts
2.3 Understand form and techniques (forms, genre,
techniques, elements, vocabulary)
4.2 Enhance and improve (content, legibility, artistry,
presentation)
4.3 Attend to conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization)
Instructional Objectives: Students will be able to explore a variety of forms to complete their book report. They will be able to choose their own text, allowing them to express their preferences. They will learn to write an effective summary and be able to independently identify main characters, setting, plot, etc. and respond to the text through their report. Students will also improve their skills in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Prerequisite Concepts and Skills:
· - Students should know how to choose a book that
is appropriate for them. When choosing a book, the teacher can ask them to open
it to a random page and if there are more than five words they do not know,
they should choose something else.
· - They should be taught in advance what a summary
is and how to write one effectively, as well as what the setting, characters
and plot are and how to identify them.
Materials and Resources:
Teacher:
· - A wide collection of books for students to
choose from
· - Handouts detailing each type of report and what
it entails as well as a rubric
· - White paper for drawing on
· - Materials to make puppets (popsicle sticks,
felt, googly eyes, scissors, glue, etc.)
· - Musical instruments (tambourines, shakers, etc.)
· - Pencil crayons, loose leaf, and duo tangs if students
are unable to bring their own
Student:
· - Pencil
· - Loose leaf
· - Pencil crayons
· - Duo tang
Lesson Activities:
Teacher:
· - In September the class will read one book
together, and the teacher will show students how to identify the main
characters, setting, and plot as well as how to write a summary.
· - The class will do a report of their choosing on
this book. When explaining each choice, the teacher can show examples from
previous years.
Choices include:
Choices include:
o
Write a letter to one of the characters or from
one character to another character
o
Write an alternative ending to the book
o
Write a short story containing one or more of
the main characters of the book
o
Draw the setting and major characters
o
Draw a major scene from the book
o
Design a book cover
o
Write a song about the book
o
Act out a scene from the book
o
Create a puppet show based on the book
* Each report should be accompanied by a summary of the book
· - Give students a handout detailing the report
choices as well as a rubric. Ask students to keep these in a duotang.
· - For the rest of the year, students will choose
their own book. At the beginning of each month, the teacher should spend 15-20
minutes getting students to choose a book appropriate for their reading level
· - Give silent reading time 3 times per week for 30
minutes and encourage reading at home
· - Remind the class of their options for the report
(ask students to refer to their handout)
· - Go over the rubric (ask students to refer to
their handout)
· - Give students time to work on their report for 3
classes (30 minutes)
· - Remind students that if they do not finish in
the given time their report will be homework
Student:
· - Choose an appropriate book
· - Finish reading the book before the last week of
the month
· - Choose the type of report they would like to do
· - Work on it during the given class time
· - Present to the class if applicable (song, scene,
puppet show)
UDL and DI: Allowing students to choose their own books accommodates all levels of reading, but also gives students the opportunity to choose a book that interests them. Similarly, giving a choice in report allows students to remain interested in what they are doing and allows them to express themselves creatively. Both of these offerings in choice will benefit the exceptional student by allowing him to read about something that interests him and doing an activity he enjoys for his report. This will promote focus for a longer period of time.
Organizational Strategies:
· - Have students decide how they are doing their
book report in advance so they can go to the corresponding table/work area
quickly and spend more time working
· - Ensure students know what is expected of them
during the work period
· - Have all materials set out before the work
period begins
· - Let the EA know what will be needed from them
· - Set time for clean up at the end of the period
Behavioural Management Strategies:
· - Allow 3-4 students to choose books at one time with
3 minutes to do so to limit crowding and talking around the bookshelves
· - Students working on similar activities should
sit in groups during the work period to minimize distraction (all students that
are working on a drawing should sit and one table, all the students that are
writing should sit at one table, students making puppets should sit at one
table, and students that are acting can work quietly on a carpet area or in the
hall with the supervision of an EA)
· - Encourage a quiet environment to allow students
to focus
· - If the environment becomes too overwhelming for
the exceptional student, allow him to work in the resource room with an EA
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will be marked on:
· - Use of class time
· - Effectiveness of summary
· - Identification of main characters, setting, plot
· - Grammar, spelling, punctuation
· - Creativity
* Students will be given back their report along with a copy of the rubric with their grade to put in their duo tang
Extensions: This project should be done every month to improve reading level, encourage/foster a love for reading, and develop the skills necessary for higher level English classes. Students should put each completed book report and the corresponding grade in their duo tang and reflect on their improvement at the end of the year.
Reflections: If students do the same type of report every month, make a rule for the next report that everybody has to try something new. This will allow them to explore other areas and types of creativity.
Sources:
* Students will be given back their report along with a copy of the rubric with their grade to put in their duo tang
Extensions: This project should be done every month to improve reading level, encourage/foster a love for reading, and develop the skills necessary for higher level English classes. Students should put each completed book report and the corresponding grade in their duo tang and reflect on their improvement at the end of the year.
Reflections: If students do the same type of report every month, make a rule for the next report that everybody has to try something new. This will allow them to explore other areas and types of creativity.
Sources:
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