Diamond Spencer

Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment (MoPTA)

Lesson Plan Format

For the MoPTA, this Lesson Plan Format is designed to help a teacher candidate develop
well-planned and structured lessons. This format also can help a teacher candidate better
understand and design meaningful daily lessons that can positively enhance his or her
instructional practice and students learning. This Lesson Plan Format is intended for use
in conjunction with Tasks 2, 3, and 4.
Standards/Quality Indicators/Skills
Missouri and national standards, quality indicators, and skills addressed by the lesson.
W. 9-10.A: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and
audience; self- selected and blend (when appropriate) previously learned narrative,
expository, and argumentative writing techniques.
W.9-10.3A: Review, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and
audience. A. Organization and Content: Introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus
throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows from the text. Achieve the
writer's purpose and demonstrate an awareness of audience by making choices
regarding organization and content.
W. 9-10.3C: Review, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose,
and audience. Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of
the conventions of standard English grammar and usage including spelling and
punctuation.
Learning Objectives/Goals
The lessons objectives and intended learning outcomes appropriate for meeting
curricular and student needs
The Writing Process
Students will be able to:
a. Revise and edit introduction and body paragraphs for their Of Mice and Men
essays.
b. Determine the effectiveness of introduction and body paragraphs.

Assessment (the type[s] of assessment used throughout the lesson)

Assessment(s) before, during, and after the lesson.

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Students will be informally assessed throughout their

collaborative group assignment. I will monitor their
effort and participation throughout the lesson
and their on-task time during the class
discussion. Students will also be assessed

based on their completion of their second draft of their theme essay for Of Mice and Men
that was assigned as homework the week of August 29, 2016.

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Lesson Structure and Procedures

Sequence of events of the lesson elements. (The
before, during, and after the lesson, e.g.,
Engagement/Opening, Procedures, Guided Practice, Conclusion)
1. Upon entering the

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classroom, students will see the agenda and the lesson objectives on the
interactive SMART Board.
I will read the agenda aloud to the class and outline the expectations for the day.
(5 minutes)
We will review a PowerPoint presentation on the thesis statement and its purpose
in writing. (10 minutes)
After the PowerPoint presentation, we will discuss the characteristics of effective
introduction paragraphs. I will use the white board to create a bulleted list of
things the students identify as the traits of effective introduction paragraphs. (5
minutes)
Next, I will announce to the class that they will be given a worksheet individual
worksheet that has examples of both effective and ineffective introduction
paragraphs. On each worksheet, there are lines provided where students will be
required to write the good and bad about each introduction paragraph. Using
cold-call, I will ask students to explain their choices. (15 minutes)
Using cold-call, I will ask students to explain their choices. (5 minutes)
Students will draft their introduction and paragraphs. I will remind them to
remember to include a hook, key details to be discussed in their essay and an
effective thesis statement. (30 minutes)
While students are drafting their introduction paragraph, I will walk around the
classroom assisting students and monitoring behavior.

Instructional Strategies
Teacher approach to helping students achieve the learning objectives and meet their
needs.
Modeling: As a class, we will edit one introduction and one body paragraph.
Independent practice: Students will edit their Of Mice and Men theme essays
(introduction and body paragraphs). I will emphasize the importance of a logical
sequence, descriptive writing, attention to detail, and inclusion of key elements.

Monitor Progress: I will walk around the classroom monitoring the progress of
editing and assisting whenever necessary.

Learning Activities
Opportunities provided for students to develop knowledge and skills of the learning
objectives.

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Modeling: As a class, we will edit one

introduction and one body paragraph.
Independent practice: Students will
edit their Of Mice and Men theme
essays (introduction and

body paragraphs). I will emphasize the importance of a logical sequence,

descriptive writing, attention to detail, and inclusion of key elements

Resources and Materials

List of tools, personnel, and materials used in the planning of and during the instruction
of the lesson.
Assistance of my cooperating teacher
SMART interactive board
Microsoft Power Point Presentation
Revision checklist
Laptop
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Technology
Instructional and/or assistive technology incorporated into the lesson to enhance
instruction and student learning.
During this lesson, I will be using the SMART interactive board and a laptop to display
reminders on the editing step of essay writing.

Differentiation/Accommodations/Modifications/Increases in Rigor
To help meet the needs of all learners, learning differences, cultural and language
differences, etc.
Throughout the lesson, I will walk around the classroom to assist students, as necessary.
My cooperating teacher will be sitting near the back of the classroom also assisting
student who may need additional assistance. The heterogeneous grouping will benefit
students who require activities where they are able to interact with their peers.

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Classroom Management
Strategies consistent with the learning needs of
the lesson that also meet student behavior
needs to help keep the students on task and actively engaged.
Students will be monitored

throughout the lesson. If behavior issues arise, I will place students into groups where
they may be more productive. If accommodations cannot be made to redirect the student
behavior, I will send the student to a buddy classroom and document the behavior in Tyler
SIS. Students will not be able to use their cell phones Or Chromebooks today because all
assignments will be printed and given to each student.
Extensions
Activities for early finishers that extend the students understanding of and thinking about
the learning objectives by applying their new knowledge in a different way.
Students who complete the assignment early will be asked to begin editing the conclusion
paragraph for Of Mice and Men theme essay.

Follow-Up to Todays Lesson

Quick activity for review or building on todays learning that will deepen student
understanding and interconnect concepts (may be incorporated tomorrow or throughout
the unit).
The lesson immediately following this lesson will be on the editing of conclusion
paragraphs. Semicolon and colon rules will be reviewed following the completion of the
theme Of Mice and Men essays. After the completion of the lesson, the students will be
able to: identify an authors purpose for using a colon and semicolon and edit their own
write using the rules of semicolons and colons. The essays will be used as a summative
assessment for the Of Mice and Men unit.

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Additional Information
Any area or lesson component that may not
have been covered by this format that you
think is vital to include in this lesson.

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Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment Lesson Plan Format