Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Ed--Valerie Steele 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Ed--Valerie Steele
Grade Levels 7th, 8th
Subject Other
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
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vsteele 
Lesson Submission Date 12/1/2006 2:49:38 PM
Lesson Approval Date 2/2/2007 11:16:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		ยง110.62. Journalism (2) The student reports and writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and researches self-selected topics to write journalistic texts. The student is expected to: (A) locate information sources such as persons, databases, reports, and past interviews; gathers background information; and researches to prepare for an interview or investigate a topic; (G) demonstrate an understanding of the elements of news through writing;
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Support Language Arts curriculum

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
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Engaging Questions

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

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		Rules, Rules, Rules. How easy is it to follow rules? What are the consequences of not having rules at school? in society? The campus has decided to get student input on rules for different areas of the campus. The main purpose of these rules is to protect the rights of school citizens who use that area.

 

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

Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  
Description Application-List rules designed to protect students; Report/present rules to class; Comprehension-defend choices of rules Evaluation-establish standards in the rules Synthesis-develop a set of rules, principals, standards

 

Differentiated Instruction

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

Differentiation Activities Flexible Grouping ,
Description Sp. Ed--students in group will assist with jobs ESL--paired with Spanish speaker GT--Present to School Board;Do a "live shot" interview in specific area.

 

Technology Applications

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

Technology Applications PowerPoint--for presentation to administration. Video camera--analyze problem area Word Processing--for poster
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

Assessment is a rubric covering the poster 
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Concepts/TopicsStudents will work is small groups and choose areas of the middle school campus where rules are needed or students are choosing to ignore the current rules. Students will assess the area and make changes to rules to provide a safe area for our students and staff.

EBAMThe pillar is Citizenship. As student/adults find a dangerous area, they need to not just complain about the problem but come up with useable solutions to solve the problem. 1. Students will analyze the problems posed by the area 2. Students will create rules 3. Students will create punishments for breaking the rules 4. Students will create a poster of the new rules and expected behaviors. 5. Students will present to administration and defend choices.

Performance TaskThe students will determine an area of the campus where there is danger and create solutions to make the campus safe in that area. Students will present ideas to administration so that campus policies can be changed.

ResourcesTeacher Video Graphic's teacher Computer Lab