Lesson Plan--Writing in Place-Based Curriculum

Teaching Demonstrations:  Writing in a Place based Curriculum

Name:  Doreen Kaleiwahea

Length of Time: 90 min

Grade: 4th grade

Common Core Standards:

Writing Grade 4:

W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly:

·        Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Production and Distribution of Writing in Social Studies Grade 4:

W.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Content  Concepts:  Use Place-Based information to motivate students to

Write, draw, provide clarity of understanding, participate in cultural

experiences.

GLO’S:

·        Self Directed Learner- students can work on their own, managing their time to complete the assignment.

·        Community contributor-students can share in the whole group/small group discussions at the beginning and end of the lessons.

·        Effective Communicator-students can share individually about their

Experience using clarity and sequence

Objectives: Student will provide writing using information, explain with clarity and share feedback.

Assessment(s) and or Evaluation:

Students writing piece will contain information, clarity and appreciation for

Culture and place-based information.

Student Rubric:

3-students are able to write 2 to 3 paragraphs on one subject

Name on your paper, date and Assignment name

2-students are able to write more than one paragraph using picture details and writing with clarity.

1-students are able to write one paragraph on one topic

0-students are not able to put anything on the paper.

Resources:

Vocabulary list

Visual Chart

Place-based craft, “ Ohe Kapala”, story stamp writing

Stamping paper

Writing paper

Procedures:

(Lesson Introduction/Anticipatory Set/Connection to Prior Knowledge)

1)    Prior knowledge:  identify Cultural elements, Vocabulary list

2)    Read Story about area of Kona, “Ohe Kapala”

3)    Introduce cultural elements for making “Ohe Kapala”

4)    Students will produce their interpretation of “Ohe Kapala”

5)    Students will write about their place based experience

6)    Students will share with elbow group

Closing Procedures

·        Discuss other cultures and elements from the culture that can motivate

Students to write

·        Students may give suggestions for teacher to plan future presentations.

·        Modifications for Diverse Learners:

Expose students to a video story about culture appreciation.  Modify lesson for all student participation; i.e. larger print, handles, peer and adult assistance, chunk work, simplified language.

Teacher’s Reflection on Lesson:  (will enter after lesson presentation)