West Virginia State University

College of Professional Studies: Department of Education LESSON PLAN

FORMAT GUIDE (Updated 1/13)
Teacher Candidate Haley Byrd Date 11/20/15___ School GW High School_
Grade/Subject 11/ English Lesson Topic __________________________
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES/ STUDENT OUTCOMES
1. Students will identify primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
2. Students will chose several research topics to explore.
WV CSOs
ELA.11.W.C11.
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ELA.11.W.C11.
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conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a

question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow
or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the
subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital
sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and
limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose and audience;
integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas,
avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a
standard format for citation.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
7. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by
posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print
and non-print texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their
purpose and audience.

MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Overall Time - 50 minute lesson
Time Frame
15 min. Intro and discussion of source types (primary, secondary, tertiary)
30 min. Concept map- Instagrok.com, generate/explore research topics
5 min. Closure

STRATEGIES
Teacher led discussion, independent practice, guided instruction, teacher demonstration
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION/ ADAPTATIONS/ INTERVENTIONS
Allow ESL students to work collaboratively, allow extended time for students who need
it, provide textual instruction to website and assignment (post to Engrade)
PROCEDURES
Introduction/ Lesson Set
What are three types of sources? introduce primary, secondary, tertiary sources (provide
examples)
Discuss possible research topics
Body & Transitions
Direct students to instagrok.com
Students will create an account to save work
Search topics and explore concept map
Choose 5 topics and find sources pertaining to topics
Closure
Review source types, discuss topics that students have chosen, dismiss- Happy
Thanksgiving!
ASSESSMENT
Diagnostic:
Introduction of types of sources (objective 1)
Formative:
Instagrok (objective 2)
Summative:
Review of types of sources and topic discussion (objective 1, 2)

MATERIALS
iPads, Smartboard
EXTENTED ACTIVITIES
If Student Finishes Early
Search sources for research topics
If Lesson Finishes Early
Search sources for research topics (label primary, secondary, tertiary)
If Technology Fails
Class discussion, brainstorm with groups
POST-TEACHING
Reflections
The students were a little rambunctious today, but it was the last day before
Thanksgiving break. They stayed on task and did reach the requirements that I had laid
out. Also, attendance was low. The lesson went well, there was some confusion on how to
sign up on Instagrok, I think it would have been better if I would have provided printed
instructions instead of showing the students and guiding them through. Overall, the
students did not create any disruptions or issues. They showed interest in the concept
maps and the extent they could go with their research papers.