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Grade Level
1st
ESL students:
Angel WIDA level one
Allyson WIDA level one
Maria WIDA level one
Sixto WIDA level one
Reyes WIDA level one
Adien WIDA level one
Behavior Problems:
Harmony- She will often talk out and distract others.
Kylee- She will often talk out and distract others.
Struggling students:
Adien- He missed the first month of school and has fallen very far behind. He receives
extra help in math and reading.
Natalia- She has a hard time focusing and paying attention. She receives extra help in
reading.
Maria, Sixto, Nephi and Reyes all struggle with reading.
Classroom environment:
Children sit at tables of four. There is a rug in the front of the room for whole group
discussion. There is an Elmo, smart board, and four chrome books.
WALK-AWAY (As a result of this lesson, what do I want the students to know, understand, and be able to do?)
State Standard/Objective:
Objective 3 Name school, neighborhood, Utah state, and national symbols, landmarks,
and documents.
Content Walk-Away
I can write what the Statue of Liberty represents.
Language Walk-Away
I can write what the Statue of Liberty represents.
Vocabulary: Freedom, Liberty
1-Content objectives, 2-Language objectives, 3-Content appropriate
Time
Activate/Building Background Knowledge
This last week we have been learning about different symbols. Can anyone give me an example of what a
symbol is? Good job! Now I want you to turn to your buddy and give tell them an example of a symbol.
Today we are going to be learning about the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of our
country. We are going to find out the meaning behind the Statue of Liberty.
Formative assessment:
Learning Goal
Students can tell me what a
symbol is.
Success Criteria
Students will give an example of a
symbol to their buddy.
Assessment Strategy
Listen to them as they interact.
I am going to review the walk aways and vocabulary with the class.
I will then read them a picture book about the Statue of Liberty.
Formative Assessment:
Learning Goal
Success Criteria
Assessment Strategy
Modification/accommodations:
Create a phrase to go with the vocabulary word.
Freedom- Students say I choose!
Guided Instruction (We do it)
I will stop when we get to the part in the book how the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom. I will discuss
how we are very lucky to live in a country whey we have freedom. I will have the students discuss whit their
partner why they are glad to live in a country where we are free to make our own choices.
16-Opportunity for interaction
Formative Assessment:
Learning Goal
Success Criteria
Assessment Strategy
Listen to the students as they
interact.
Modification/accommodations:
Ask Kayden, Jordan, and Dylan why he is glad to live in a country where we are free to make our own choices.
21-Activities to apply content/language knowledge, 22-Language skills
After the book is over have the students share with their partner what the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of.
Formative Assessment:
Learning Goal
Students understand that the
Statue of Liberty is a symbol of
freedom.
Modification/accommodations:
Success Criteria
Students share with their buddy
what the Statue of Liberty is a
symbol of.
Assessment Strategy
Listen to students as they
interact.
Modification/accommodations:
I will have Adien tell me what the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of , I will then
write it for him.
Closure/Review of walk-aways, vocabulary, and essential questions
Review the walk-aways and vocabulary. Have the students share their writing with each other.
27-Review vocabulary, 28-Review concepts, 29-Feedback
SIOP Indicators (Add SIOP number and description within the lesson plan)
Preparation: 1-Content objectives, 2-Language objectives, 3-Content appropriate, 4-Supplementary
materials, 5-Adaptation of content, 6-Meaningful activities
Building Background: 7-Linked to background, 8-Linked to past learning, 9-Key vocabulary
Comprehensive Input: 10-Appropriate speech, 11-Clear explanation, 12-Variety of techniques
Interaction: 16-Opportunity for interaction, 17-Grouping supports objectives, 18-Wait time, 19Opportunity for L1 students
Practice/Application: 20-Hands-on materials, 21-Activities to apply content/language knowledge, 22Language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
Lesson Delivery: 23-Content objective supported, 24-Language objective supported, 25-Students
engaged, 26-Pacing
Review/Assessment: 27-Review vocabulary, 28-Review concepts, 29-Feedback, 30-Assessment
TEACHING NOTES
What do I need to remember to do? What materials do I need to have ready? What is the approximate time needed for
this lesson?