SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Lesson Plan Template Abridged

(May be adapted based on instructors needs)

Pre-Planning
TOPIC
Name
Subject
Grade Level
Date/Duration
Standards/
anchors/
competencies
PA/Common
Core/Standards
(Plus any others
as may be
required)
Formative
AND/OR
Summative
Assessment
Evidence

DETAILS
Amanda Sibik
Literacy
Pre-K
4/9/15 15-20 minutes
PA Keys:
1.5.6 Convention: Create letter forms using various
materials and print letters in name using letter-like
forms or conventional print
1.3.3 Literary Elements: Respond to questions about
main characters, setting and events during a read
aloud
Informal Evaluation
Determine whether the student can trace their name
with tape
The teacher will ask questions during the read aloud,
and scaffold depending on the childs answers

Objective
A-B-C-D

Bloom's Taxonomy

Webb's Depth of
Knowledge (DOK)

CK

During a painting activity, the Pre-K student will be able

to independently trace the letters in her name with
tape before painting over it.
After listening to a familiar short story, the Pre-K
student will be able to correctly identify the main
characters, setting, and events.

Step-by-Step Procedures
RATIONALE for the
Learning Plan
DETAILS
Introduction
Activating Prior Knowledge
The teacher will ask, How do you spell your name?
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
The teacher will ask, Who lives in Arendalle? The
student will answer. The teacher will say, Perfect! Elsa
needs our help to write your name! Can you help her?
Explicit
Big Idea Statement
Instructions
There are different ways to make letters other than with
Big Ideas
a pencil.
Essential Questions
Essential
How can I practice writing symbols and words?
Questions
Key Vocabulary
Main character, setting, events
Lesson Procedure Modeling of the Concept
Must include
Show student the outline of her name, in dots, on the

CK

adaptations &
accommodations
for students with
special needs
Accommodations,
Modifications

Materials
(reading,
technology,
equipment,
supplies, etc.)

Closure

Other(This area
is to be
determined by
instructor OR
student as
needed)
Supervising
teacher
comments and
signature
Teacher
Self-reflection
What
worked?
What would
you

cardstock. Explain to the student that she will use tape

to make her name. Then, explain that she will paint over
it with Elsas special magic paint. Then, the tape can
come off and her name will appear! The teacher will
explain that its important only use a little bit of Elsas
magic paint so that other boys and girls can use it.
Guiding the Practice
Assist the student when putting on the tape.
Providing the Independent Practice
Allow the student to paint over her name by herself.
Transition
Ask the student if shes ever read a story about Anna
and Elsa. Let her know that she will today!
Guiding the Practice
Ask the student what a main character, the setting, and
an event are in a story.
Providing the Independent Practice
Allow student to go through the Frozen book by herself
using the read-aloud.
Adaptations/Accommodations for Students with Special Needs
For fine motor issues, use a hand-over-hand technique
when putting the tape down on the cardstock.
iPad with Disney app
Cardstock with name outlined on it
Frozen paint: cornstarch, glitter, and food coloring (preprepared)
Paintbrush
Scissors
Washi tape
Summary & Review of the Learning
Have the student identify a main character, the setting,
and an event in Frozen.

change?