Lesson Plan 3

I. RATIONALE:

Provide a reason for teaching the lesson. (i.e. Grade level curriculum, meets the common core standards/Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards)

Students should learn this information, because it not only supports literacy comprehension, but it also has students exploring different cultures and broadening their global understanding.

II. OVERVIEW

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Subject(s): Language Arts

Topic of Study: Diversity

Time Allotment: 30 min

Standards: Kindergarten : Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas : 4. Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Objectives: After independant research, students will create a Venn Diagram comparing their culture, to that of another culture giving at least three examples of differences of each culture, and three examples of similarities between the two.

Reflection: Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instruction What do the students need to know prior to the lesson? Students will need to know how to research and hopefully be able to find keywords. How will prior knowledge and experience be assessed? This could be a really good lesson to teach at the beginning of the school year. It would be a good way to assess whether or not students know how to research, and also how well they are able to work with technology. Also since it is a lesson on diversity and cultural acceptance it would be a good thing to present to your young kids early in the year. How will you use this information in the planning process? This information will help me to determine the rest of the school year and how much technology instruction students will need in the future. Why should the content of this lesson be taught at this grade level? Cultural tolerance should be taught as early as possible to avoid prejudice. Also comprehension is the most vital part of literacy because if you can’t actually understand what you are reading… why read at all? How do the objectives that you have for the lesson align with the standards? The objective asks that students research to create a diagram comparing their culture to that of their own. The standard asks that students, “Describe familiar people, places, things, and events,” during this lesson students have to describe their own culture, in order to compare it to another.

III. IMPLEMENTATION

Procedure:

Launch: To begin the lesson I will show the youtube video of a read aloud of the story, “Sandwich Swap” by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah.

After we hear the story we will have a discussion about diversity and how quickly hatred can spread if we are not careful.

Then we will talk about what our culture looks like, then other peoples culture.

I will then turn students to their desks and they will log on to Kidspiration where they will enter the English portal and select the Venn Diagram. I will tell students that on this Venn Diagram I want them to compare their culture to the culture of someone else. They must have three similarities and three differences at a minimum. I will tell them that they are allowed to use the internet as a tool for finding information on different cultures.

Students will take a screenshot of their Venn Diagrams for grading.

Technology Integration:

We will all watch a read aloud on youtube together, then the kids will use Kidspiration to create a Venn Diagram as well as the internet for research.

Differentiated Instruction: Describe how you will differentiate the instruction for each of the following:

• Cognitive delay: Students will have a lot of independent time to delve into different cultures. I will be able to walk around and help each student. After I help them find a resource they would like to use then the Venn Diagram becomes a little simpler for them.
• Gifted: I will ask that these students find really interesting facts, and not simplify their comparisons.
• ELL: Suggest that the ELL students compare their culture to the other cultures that they have seen. This should make research easier since they probably will have seen at least one other culture in their lifetime. I will also have a copy of the “Sandwich Swap” in their native language.

Reflection: Designing Instruction (InTask Standards 7 and 8): Why are you using the instructional methods you have described? I really like that I am having kids compare cultures. It begins the process of developing an open mind within kids, realizing that sometimes our differences come from the different things that we like. The book will engage the kids, then being able to talk about themselves and their own culture will make the Venn Diagram be more fun for them. How do the instructional methods align with what you know about best practices (think about your methods classes)? We know that the best way that kids learn is by having responsibility and engagement in their lessons. I think that this lesson will definitely keep them focused on the very important material. How are you engaging students in creative and higher order thinking? Not only are students using the internet to delve into a new culture, but they are participating in the act of global awareness. They are finding new information and dissecting their own culture to become more aware of others.

IV. ASSESSMENT

Procedure: Read Assessing Student Learning (Include a description of how you will determine the students' success in meeting the standards and objectives of the lesson (You must include what artifacts and activities will be assessed as well as a description of the assessment process))

My assessment will be the screenshot of their Venn Diagram.

Instruments: (Include [or link to] any tools that you will be using to assess your students (i.e.. rubric, checklist, worksheet, test)

Rubric:

4	3	2	1
Student gave 3 similarities between the two cultures.	Student gave 2 similarities between the two cultures.	Students gave 1 similarity between the two cultures.	Student gave no similarities between the two cultures.
Student gave 3 examples of differences in their culture.	Student gave 2 examples of differences in their culture.	Student gave 1 examples of differences in their culture.	Student gave no examples of differences in their culture.
Student gave 3 examples of differences in their chosen culture.	Student gave 2 examples of differences in their chosen culture.	Student gave 1 examples of differences in their chosen culture.	Student gave no examples of differences in their chosen culture.

Reflection: Planning Assessment (InTask Standard 6): How does the assessment align with the standards and objectives of this lesson? Standards: Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail. Students will be assessed on whether or not they were able to provide details about their own culture, compared to others Objectives: After independant research, students will create a Venn Diagram comparing their culture, to that of another culture giving at least three examples of differences of each culture, and three examples of similarities between the two. Students are being assessed on whether or not they are able to find three similarities, and three differences of both cultures. How does the assessment demonstrate student engagement in higher order thinking? The assessment shows whether or not students were able to find keywords in order to make similarities and differences, which also means that they had to dissect the research that they have done. They are using higher order thinking and becoming more culturally aware.

IIV. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

In this section include any examples you have created for the students, resources (software, web links, books, crafting items, etc.) and other necessary items

Kidspiration

Book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvEr6FsVoBI

Reflection: How does your lesson meet each of the ISTE NETs Standards? How does your lesson meet Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity ? Students are creating, researching and gaining cultural awareness in context of their own lives. How does your lesson meet Standard 2: Provide Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments? Students are researching, reading an online book, and using Kidspiration to create a Venn Diagram. How does your lesson meet Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work & Learning? I am showing students how to use these tools (Kidspiration, research and youtube) to find out more about other cultures and thus gain a more open mind. How does your lesson Meet all four elements of Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility by: advocating, modeling, and teaching safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. addressing the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. promoting and modeling digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. developing and modeling cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools. This is exactly what my lesson is doing ……...