Lesson Planning

Waynesburg University

Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
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Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:
(Provide Standard number and statement)
o 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
o 1.6 Speaking & Listening
o 1.5 Quality of Writing
o 3.6 Technology Education
o 3.7 Technological Devices

Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)

o Students will demonstrate that they understand technology enough to create a photostory about a hobby
o Student will utilize knowledge of research to find information

Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)

o Students will have uploaded 18 -20 pictures related to hobby

o Students will have included music
o Students will write 1 or 2 paragraphs at least 5 sentences in length explaining their hobby
o Sentences should have correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

Materials:
o Computer, Pencil, Paper

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

o Students will special needs will work with partner

o Teacher will assist when needed

Enrichment Techniques:

o Students may add an additional paragraph explaining their hobby

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students have access to and are able
to participate in the lesson):
o 12-15 photos
o at least 1 paragraph 3-5 sentences in length
o sentences should have correct spelling and punctuation
Lesson Presentation
Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:
o Discuss favorite hobbies
o Show example of photostory

Detailed Teaching Sequence:

(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted statements are preferred)
o Students will work with a partner
o Get laptop from cart
o Open Photostory 3 for windows
o Search internet for photos that reflect their hobby & save on hard drive
o Upload in Photostory
o Select music from internet or Photostory
o Write paragraphs explaining hobby

Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities

o Teacher will circulate around the room to assist where needed

Closure:
o Students will read their paragraphs
o Students will share their photostories