Lesson Plan Template

Student: Ashley Bolin

Observation Date: 2/8/17

Site/Center: Colene Hoose

Grade: 2nd grade

Objective (s) State Standard (s)

Students will be able to identify foreshadowing in a 2.RL.5: Describe the overall structure of a story,
given text. including describing how the beginning introduces
the story and the ending concludes the action.

Materials

SMART Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TISp0swKhkk)
https://ohmy.disney.com/music/2014/12/19/frozens-opening-song-predicts-the-whole-movie/
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt
Where the Wild Things Are by Maruice Sendak
Rosies Walk by Pat Hutchins
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Pathman
Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say
The Hat by Jan Brett
Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco
Index Cards
Pencil

Introduction

State the learning objective
State the rational for the
objective
Build Background
Connect to Prior Knowledge
Grab students attention
I will ask the students to raise their hand if they have seen the
movie Frozen. If needed, I will ask for one or two students to
summarize the movie.
Students will listen to the song Frozen Heart from Frozen
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TISp0swKhkk) twice. The
first time I will ask the students to simply listen to the song.
The second time I will ask the students to focus on what the
song is saying.
I will explain to the students that the creators of Frozen were
using foreshadowing in the song Frozen Heart. I will explain
that we will be learning about foreshadowing today, more
specifically how to identify foreshadowing in the books we
read and the movies we watch.
I will explain to the students that being able to identify
foreshadowing in books will help us become better readers
because it will help us with comprehension.

Modeling/Direct Instruction

1
 Explain concept,
information, or vocabulary
directly and in detail
Demonstrate skill
Students work in pairs or
cooperative groups to
practice, solve, or apply
skill, concept, or vocabulary
through active learning
strategies
I will explain to the students that foreshadowing is when an
author gives the reader a clue or hint about what will happen
later in the book.
I will also explain the reason why authors use foreshadowing.
Authors use foreshadowing to make the story more
suspenseful, create a feeling that something is going to
happen- and make you want to read on.
As a class we will discuss how foreshadowing was used in the
song Frozen Heart. We will use the following website as a
resource (https://ohmy.disney.com/music/2014/12/19/frozens-
opening-song-predicts-the-whole-movie/).
The first lyric we will analyze is so cut through the heart,
cold, and clear strike for love and strike for fear. We will focus
on strike for love and strike for fear.
o I will ask the students to explain how Elsa accidently
hurt Anna when they were kids. I will allow one or two
students to share. If needed, I will explain that Elsa
was trying to save her sister from falling when they
were playing in the snow. I will emphasize that she
saved her sister because she loved her.
o I will ask the students to explain how Elsa accidently
hurt Anna in Elsas ice castle. I will allow one or two
students to share. If needed, I will explain that Elsa
was afraid to go back to Arendelle, and she accidently
struck Anna with her powers because she was afraid.
The second lyric we will analyze is Hyup! Ho! Watch your
step! Let it go! I will ask the students to explain why this is
an example of foreshadowing. I will allow one or two students
to share. If needed, I will explain that Elsa sings Let it go
after running away from Arendelle.
The third lyric we will analyze is ice has a magic, cant be
controlled. I will ask the students to explain if one of the
characters has no control over something. I will allow one or
two students to share. If needed, I will explain that Elsa
believes she has no control over her powers.
The fourth lyric we will analyze is stronger than one, stronger
than ten, stronger than a hundred men! I will ask the
students if Elsa ever had to fight someone. I will allow one or
two students to share. If needed, I will explain that Elsa had to
fight Hans and all his men.
Shared Practice
I will explain to the students that foreshadowing can be used
in movies and in books. Students will now practice finding
examples of foreshadowing in books with a small group.
Students (in groups of three) will read a book that contains
foreshadowing. The students will take turns reading the book.
Students will then discuss examples of foreshadowing in the
book.
o I will explain to the students that it may be helpful to
read the book first, then go back to find examples of
foreshadowing.
As the students are reading/discussing I will be walking
around supporting students when necessary.
The books that will be available for the students to read will
be:
2

Students work individually
to practice, solve, or apply
skill, concept or vocabulary.
Summarize the concept,
skill, or vocabulary learned
Use assessment tool to
evaluate student learning
o Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
o The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt
o Where the Wild Things Are by Maruice Sendak
o Rosies Walk by Pat Hutchins
o The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
o Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Pathman
o Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say
o The Hat by Jan Brett
o Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco
Independent Practice
Students will read a book from their book bin they have
previously read.
Students will be asked to begin re-reading the book and
attempt to find examples of foreshadowing in their book.
On an index card students will write an example of
foreshadowing they found. Students will place their index card
on the board with a magnet. On their index cards, students
will include
o Their name
o Book title
o The example
Closing
I will ask one or two students to explain the concept of
foreshadowing. If needed, I will explain that foreshadowing is
when an author gives the reader a clue or hint about what will
happen later in the book.
I will ask for one or two students to explain why authors use
foreshadowing. If needed, I will explain that authors use
foreshadowing to create suspense- to make the reader want
to keep reading.
Evaluation
To check for understanding I will use the following assessment
strategies
o Formative assessment throughout direct instruction
Students will provide reasoning/explanations for
examples of foreshadowing provided
Thumbs up/thumbs down
o I will observe/monitor group discussions. I will ask
questions to support/guide group discussion.
o I will review the students index card they will complete
during independent reading.