Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Education - S.L. Thayer 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Education - S.L. Thayer
Grade Levels 1st
Subject Social Studies
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

slthayer 
Lesson Submission Date 12/29/2006 9:38:42 AM
Lesson Approval Date 2/12/2007 9:49:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		(K.17) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to: (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		N/A

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
Overview n/a

 

Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		What does it mean to keep a secret? What does it mean to be caring? How do you think a person will feel when he receives caring acts? How do you feel when you offer caring acts?

 

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

Activities n/a
Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)
Bloom's Taxonomy

Knowledge , Analysis , Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  
Description 1. Students will discuss what it means to keep a secret. 2. Students will discuss what it means to be caring. 3. Students will write their name on a stip of paper and place it in a jar. 4. Students will draw a "secret" slip out of the jar. The name of the person that they draw will be assigned to them to secretly show caring acts to throughout the day. 5. At the end of the day, students will try to guess and reveal their secret pal. 6. Students will draw a picture of a caring act they received and write a sentence describing how they felt when their "secret pal" showed a caring act towards them. 7. Students will present picture and sentence to the class. 8. Students will write an acrostic poem for caring and post in the hallway.

 

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities Anchor Activities , Adjusted Questions , Graphic Organizers ,
Description Graphic organizers will use words and pictures for readers and non-readers. Questions will be adjusted for different levels of students. Group work will be used for students working at different levels.

 

Technology Applications

Technology (computers, handhelds, software applications, Internet) is used in a seamless fashion to promote student learning.

Technology Applications kidspiration graphic organizer word/journal writer paint
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Assessment
Assessments

Rubistar ID # 1349156 
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Concepts/TopicsStudents will be discussing and practicing the character trait of caring.

EBAMCharacter Education - Caring 1. Students will discuss what is means to keep a secret. 2. Students will review ways people show they care for one another. 3. Students will write their name on a slip of paper and put in a jar. 4. Students will pick a "secret" name from the jar. 5. Students will be assigned that person for the day to demonstrate caring. 6. At the end of the day, students will select the person that they think was their secret pal and students will reveal their secret pal. 7. Students will explain how it felt to offer caring acts. 8. Students will discuss how it felt to receive caring acts. 9. Students will draw a picture of a caring act they received and write a sentence describing how they felt. Students will present their drawing and sentence to the class. 10. Students will make a group acrostic poem out of the word caring and post their pictures with the poem in the hallway. 11. Students will take the caring poem home with a letter describing the activity.

Performance TaskStudents will make a class acrostic poem using the word caring. Students will draw a picture of a caring act that they had done for them during the day and write a sentence describing how they felt. Students will present their drawing and sentence to the class.

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