Lesson Plan: Every Picture Tells A Story

Objectives: Students will be able to…

• Brainstorm a topic for a narrative by looking at pictures
• Independently start writing a narrative based on a picture they selected
• Orally outline a story by looking at a picture

Standards:

• PA.R.1.4 – Types of Writing
• PA.R.1.5 – Quality of Writing

Anticipatory Set: There will be a brief discussion. Ask the students, “What is a writer’s block?” Have students raise their hands and give the definition of a writer’s block. Ask the students if they ever had a writer’s block and how they felt during that time.  Follow this up by asking the students how they got out of the “writer’s block.” Share a personal experience or examples of a writer’s block so that the students feel comfortable sharing their own experiences.

This activity allows students to discuss a topic that they can relate to, but also connect to brainstorming. Explain that we will use one strategy that will help resolve the issue of a writer’s block.

Educational Apps #2: Math Apps

Below is a presentation on educational elementary-level mathematics applications.  The apps are great for home and school practice. Each slide provides an in-depth analysis on the app. All of these applications are available on iTunes or in the Google Play Store.

iPads are an excellent tool to use in education. 21st century learners would greatly benefit by the use of iPads. Not only is it a great tool for note-taking, but there are thousands of apps that can be used for education. iPads provide interactive activity that helps students learn. It is a digital manipulative that can be used for differentiation and help students succeed.

Also included is a handout for parents.  The handout is intended to be a resource for parents, especially to avoid the "summer slide."  The handout provides many math websites with games and practice programs.

In the comment section, please suggest some of your favorite educational apps or websites!

For  more app suggestions, visit the link for Educational Apps #1.

Math Game: Standard, Word, Expanded Form Matching

Download this Standard, Word, and Expanded Form Game on our Teacher's Pay Teachers page.  Use the anchor chart above to help students!

Here is how to play:

As a Whole Class:

• Pair It Up: Give each student a card. Students will find their partners who have the cards that represent the same numbers in each form (expanded, standard, and word form)

As  Math Center:

• Memory Style: Flip over 3 cards at a time until you find the three cards that represent the same number.
• Matching Game: Match the cards, sorting through expanded, standard, and word form.

Have another way to play this game? Share in the comments below!

Lesson Plan: Colon Minilesson

Subject/Grade: Grammar, 6th Grade (can be adapted for other grade levels)

Objectives:

• Students will be able to determine when it is appropriate to use a colon.

• Students will be able to write three sentences properly using colons for each way that a colon is used.

Standards:

• CC.1.4.6.F: Demonstrate a grade appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and spelling.

• E07.D.1.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

• E07.D.1.2.4: Use punctuation to separate items in a series. 

Assessment: Create Your Own

Finishing up a unit or chapter in science or social studies? Check out this "Create Your Own Final Assessment" project on our Teachers Pay Teachers site!

Students have the option to create their own final project. Students will choose any topic from the studied chapter. The project options include:

• Comic Strip
• Magazine 
• Children's Book
• Power Point 
• Song 
• Tri-fold/Poster 
• Essay 

Rubrics are included in the package! Students can even present to the class, or you could have a gallery walk!

This assessment portion is different than the traditional test. Students are able to pick a project that they will enjoy, while also showing what they learned throughout the whole unit. Students will enjoy this form of an assessment much more than a test.

Lesson Plan & Scavenger Hunt: Landforms

This lesson was originally used with lesson 1.4 of "Social Studies Alive!" but can be used with any Social Studies program.  Scavenger Hunt materials can be located on our Teachers Pay Teachers Page!

Subject: Social Studies

Grade: 5^th

Title: Landforms Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Integration of Learning Outcomes

· Students will be able to define geographic terms for water and landforms by completing a graphic organizer.

· Students will be able to notice the differences between certain landforms and bodies of water by using an interactive Power Point.

· Students will be able to act out or draw geographic terms relating to water and landforms with a partner.

Standards

· 7.1.5.B: Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.

· 7.2.5.A: Describe the characteristics of places and regions.

· E05.B-V.4: Vocabulary acquisition and use

· R5.A.1.1.1: Identify and/or interpret meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text.

Lesson Plan: TAG Peer Editing

Subject: Writing

Grade: 5th, can be adapted to other grade levels

Integration of Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to peer edit their writing pieces with a partner.

Standards

• 1.5.5.E: Revise writing to improve organization and word choice: check the logic, order of ideas, and precision of vocabulary.
• 1.6.5.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations.
• Respond with grade level appropriate questions, ideas, information, or opinions.