Yeager 1

Sharon Yeager
Professor Saladino
Education 201
November 17, 2015
Lesson Plan
Name of Lesson Plan: The Whole Story
Grade 3 Individual Assignment
Subject: English Language Arts
Standards:

6.0 Students write with a clear focus and logical development, evaluating, revising, and
editing for organization, style, tone, and word choice.
8.0 Students listen to and evaluate oral communications for content, style, speakers
purpose, and audience appropriateness.
(3)2.5 determine importance in stories
a. recall essential points in the text while reading (listening) [NS/PS 2.3.3]
b. recall sequence of events
c. identify purpose
d. recall the main idea of text while reading

Objective: Students will be able to listen to the story to find key meanings and message. The
answers to the questions will demonstrate proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The
evaluation will demonstrate development of literary criticism.
Materials: 20 Copies of The Whole Story, Computer, Projector and White Screen
Procedures:
Hand out 1 copy of The Whole Story to each student.
Go over the sections of the paper. The first section is to be completed during the story;
the two subsequent sections are to be completed after the video.
Show the video Thank You, Mr. Falker. http://www.storylineonline.net/thank

you-mr-falker/

Instruct the class to use the next 45 minutes to answer the remaining questions.
Collect the papers.
15 minutes of oral discussion of the story. Explore responses to the storys themes of
disability, family traditions, bullying, self-esteem, and fitting-in.

Grading:
50 Points Possible

Yeager 2
45-50 Answers in first section are correct. Answers in the second section demonstrate
comprehension of storys content and themes. Answers use proper grammar, spelling, and
punctuation. Answers have depth and are thoughtfully composed and coherent.
35-44 Two or more answers in the first section are correct. In the second section, basic
understanding of the story and themes are demonstrated. Answers are complete and thoughtful. A
few errors were made in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
30-34 One or more answers in the first section are correct. Answers in second section
demonstrate basic knowledge of content with no exploration of theme. A few errors were made
in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
0-29 Multiple errors were made in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Answers are incomplete
or missing. No demonstrated knowledge of themes.

Yeager 3
Name: ______________________ Student Number: ______ Date: _____________________

The Whole Story

Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
While we listen to the story, answer these questions:
1. What did Trishas grandfather put on the cover of the book?
________________________________
2. To which state did Trishas family move?
________________________________
3. Who is Mr. Falker?
________________________________

After the story, write a paragraph answering each of these three questions:

How did you feel when Trisha cried because Eric teased her?

Yeager 4

How did you feel when Trisha finally found out she could read?

What do you think the author wanted you to learn from her story?

Evaluate the story:

How interesting was it?
How entertaining was it?
How clear was the
authors message?

Circle
One star for NOT AT ALL
Two for SOMEWHAT
Three for VERY
Four for IT COULDNT HAVE BEEN BETTER!