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2. Learner Outcome(s)/Objective(s): (What will students learn from this lesson? How will
you measure mastery of the outcome?)
Rationale:
Students will understand:
That California can be divided into regions This lesson will help students gain the
The capital of California is Sacramento required knowledge to fulfill the state
The physical environment of a place affects the standard.
people who live, work, and visit there
Different regional resources support different Informal observations throughout the
industries lesson will allow the teacher to modify
Students will complete work sheets to help demonstrate information or presentation of the
knowledge. information if needed.
Teacher will circulate the classroom while students
complete worksheets; informally observing student A quiz is a formal assessment that will
work. allow students to demonstrate their
After the entire lesson (all 3 parts) is completed, knowledge.
students will have a quiz.
There are two students whom are GATE identified. There are no known health or physical
impairments that could prevent a
Students are well behaved and can follow directions, student from successfully completing
and understand how to work independently. this assignment.
Rationale:
The lesson will be introduced using the GLAD strategy The Big Book strategy directly focuses
of a Teacher-Made BIG Book. on content standards of the unit and
imbeds important concepts and
Modifications for ELL students would include pictures, vocabulary. Students are exposed to
making connections and bridges of new words and comprehensible expository text.
concepts to thing they already know. Patterned text gives access to all
students
Modifications for gifted students will be assigned
supplemental questions if they finish their work early, Pictures and charts will help ELL make
and to pair them with a lower achieving student. connections and succeed in the
comprehension
5. Resources: (Identify materials needed for this lesson accounting for varying degrees of
skill level)
Rationale:
Teacher-Made Big Book on California regions The Big Book is a tool to help all
White board and markers students see and hear the information
Ladybug projector and screen presented. The whiteboard and
California map handout projector will be used to help reinforce
Colored pencils presented information. The map
worksheet is a great way to allow
students to practice their new skills and
knowledge.
All materials will be used to help
complete the lesson.
Rationale:
Students will return to their desks and teacher will hand
out the maps of California. Using the Ladybug Guided direction of steps to fill in the
projector, teacher will guide and explain how to label, map will make sure all students stay on
and fill in their maps. Students will independently task. Allows teacher to have control of
follow along. the students’ pace.
Rationale:
Students will finish coloring and filling in their maps
after all directions have been provided on the projector Independent work allows students to
and teacher feels all students are clear on the practice and reinforce the information
assignment. Students may work with their assigned learned. Drawing and coloring the map
seat partners if need be. allows students to express their
knowledge and allows the students to
Check for Understanding: see the information in a visual
Teacher will circulate the classroom and informally perspective.
observe student work. Stopping to help students when
needed. Informal assessment allows the teacher
flexibility in providing more
instruction if needed.
9. Assessment and Evaluation: (Describe how you will assess and/or evaluate the students’
learning. Describe differentiating assessment strategies you will use for ELL, special needs
students, highly achieving students and low achieving students.)
Rationale:
Comprehension of the lesson will be assessed through
informal observations and classroom discussions. Both formal and informal assessments
Students will demonstrate their knowledge through will allow students to demonstrate their
classwork and quiz. understanding and knowledge of the
information.
10. Closure: (Describe how students will reflect on what they have learned.)
At the end of the allotted time for Part 1, teacher and Rationale:
students will share and review the maps they filled in.
This is part 1 of 3. Students may or may not finish The entire lesson will take place over 3
coloring their maps. Any maps not finished will be days, and reviewing previously learned
completed later. During part 2, there will be a review of information will reinforce ideas and be
the information learned during Part 1. a great introduction the next day’s
lesson.
11. Lesson Reflection/Assessment: (Collect student learning data to determine: What went
well? What needs to be changed? Were learning outcomes met? What activities will you
add, change, modify in the future? What can be done to follow up on the learning from this
lesson? Who needs additional help? Who needs enrichment or higher level work?)
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