Background Modeling Whole group Advanced Knowledge Independent Pair groups EL Links to past Practice Other learning -The KWL chart was -Through demonstration -Students in -Adaptations were used to obtain an idea and a teacher sample of whole group during made for students that of the student’s the student product, the the direct instruction needed them. background teacher will model the portion of the knowledge. Also, the work that is expected lesson. The students motivational strategy from the students. The worked in pairs dealing with a short independent practice while they discussion on pizza will give students the completed their helped linked freedom to use their individual work. student’s creativity while understanding of past expanding their learning to fractions. knowledge. Integration of Application Assessment Objective Processes Hands on Checklist Linked to Meaningful Standard Vocabulary -Students had the -A checklist was -The objective and -The comprehension used to formally the activities in this opportunity to of vocabulary was lesson are linked to demonstrate their assess each student’s emphasized assignment. the math standard. understanding of throughout the fractions through a lesson. meaningful hands-on assignment. Notes for next lesson: Strengths/Weaknesses of Lesson on your data from students and the assignment results etc. The strength of this lesson was that is incorporated a hands-on activity which benefited many of the kinesthetic learners in the class. One of the weakness in this lesson is the motivation strategy for learning. Although a discussion on pizza does caught the interest
Background Knowledge Links to past learning -The KWL chart was used to obtain an idea of the student’s background knowledge. Also, the motivational strategy dealing with a short discussion on pizza helped linked student’s understanding of past learning to fractions. Modeling Independent Practice -Through demonstration and a teacher sample of the student product, the teacher will model the work that is expected from the students. The independent practice will give students the freedom to use their creativity while expanding their knowledge. Whole group Pair groups -Students in whole group during the direct instruction portion of the lesson. The students worked in pairs while they completed their individual work. Advanced EL Other -Adaptations were made for students that needed them. Integration of Processes Vocabulary -The comprehension of vocabulary was emphasized throughout the lesson. Application Hands on Meaningful -Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of fractions through a meaningful hands-on assignment. Assessment Checklist -A checklist was used to formally assess each student’s assignment. Objective Linked to Standard -The objective and the activities in this lesson are linked to the math standard. Notes for next lesson: Strengths/Weaknesses of Lesson on your data from students and the assignment results etc. The strength of this lesson was that is incorporated a hands-on activity which benefited many of the kinesthetic learners in the class. One of the weakness in this lesson is the motivation strategy for learning. Although a discussion on pizza does caught the interest
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