Homophone Song

Grade Level: 2nd

Objective:   Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.  Define homophones. Students will be able to work in small groups.

Learner Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the student will recognize the specific homophones we discussed.  The Student will be able to recognize 50 words that are homophones in 2nd grade appropriate text.  The student will be able to identify measurable objectives from a list of 30 words for 2nd grade level vocabulary.  The student will complete the complete lesson in 5 days having full knowledge and understanding of homophones.  Upon conclusion of the lesson the student will be able to answer questions on a teacher made test of the identification of the homophones.

Homophone Song 

1. Introduce the word homophone to the students.  Explain what it means and give examples of homophones.  Play the song, “Between the Lions” homophone song several times to the students.  Ask the students by a raise of hands what homophones do they hear, record them on the chalkboard.  After identifying the homophones in the song, discuss the meaning and spelling of these words.
2. Divide the students in groups of 4, have each group think of two sentences for each of their homophones assigned on an index card. Example: MEAT and MEET.  
3. Each group then shares with the class their unique sentences.

ELL/LEP population: will be able to comprehend/understand the meaning of homophones and recognize them and use the words properly in a sentence.

Readers'Theatre

Readers' Theatre

Topic: Readers’ Theatre

Grade Level: 4-5

Objective: to obtain a grade level appropriate fluency of reading

Learner Outcome: The student demonstrates fluent reading. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.  Read grade-level plays and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.  Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.  The student will be able to identify measurable objectives from a list which includes 20 broad goals and 20 measurable objectives.  the student will complete the task with no errors.  Upon conclusion of the lesson the student will be able to conprehend the context of the plays by a teacher made test of the plot, main idea and vocabulary.

READERS’ THEATRE  Reader's Theater: A Reason to Read Aloud

Reader’s Theater helps students become fluent readers. The repeated readings necessary to prepare for play, both silent and oral, help students gain confidence with the selected play text. Choral readings, rehearsals, and readings at home with family members all create great reading opportunities. (Carson-Dellosa’s “Act It Out with Reader’s Theater” Series are great because the speaking parts in each play can be acted with students at different reading levels).

ELL/LEP Population:  limit the students to small roles or roles with limited text unless the student is comfortable with more difficult text.

Math Game/Lesson

The instructional strategies that are fitting for the lesson activity I would like to perform with the students are reinforcing effort and providing recognition in a cooperative learning environment.

These strategies will influence the students in a positive manner because it is fun and when the students are rewarded and praised for correct answers amongst the team their level of achievement can be high. For those children that got the answer wrong, it will be a goal for them to try to get it correct on the second round.

Learners Outcome: to know how to subtract three-digit numbers with regrouping more than once.

Lesson Activity:

1. 20 students have prearranged the desks in three teams (Group 1 has 6 students, Group 2 and 3 have 7 students).
2.  One member of each group goes up to the chalkboard for a timed drill to complete the same subtraction problem of  three digit numbers.              

 First student completed and correct answer gets 3 points.

 Second student completed and correct answer gets 2 points

 Last student completed and correct answer gets 1 point

*if incorrect the student gets no points, but gets another chance up at the board.

3. Continue until all children have gone up to perform a problem

I have seen this game take place in my observation fieldwork, and the students really got into it and really were focused to try and get the correct answer.

ELL and ESE children participated in the game as well.

Science: Seasons

The objective of this lesson is to acclimate the students with the characteristics of the four seasons.

Materials needed for a class of 20 are:
4 large white poster boards.
4 large crayons or washable markers.
label on each group's assembled table of desks indicating: Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer.
 and finally the desks are arranged in groups of 4 such as this picture for 4 students in each group.

Each group will have a time limit to come up with facts about each season. Then once the time is up the group rotates to the next season.  This will be an appropriate level of learning for Kindergarteners/1st graders.

At the end of this lesson, the students and I will discuss the different facts about the seasons.

This is a cooperative learning strategy.  This strategy promotes an interpersonal method of learning the subject.  The students will give each other ideas and trigger more ideas for the seasons.  Rules will be clearly defined beforehand to ensure low noise level or whisper voices.  I do suspect however, there will be excitement and warnings will be given to settle down.  I feel this method is engaging, exciting and promotes a positive learning experience.