Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Quotes with Character--Character Ed Lesson 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Quotes with Character--Character Ed Lesson
Grade Levels 7th, 8th
Subject Other
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

vsteele 
Lesson Submission Date 4/9/2007 4:29:31 PM
Lesson Approval Date 4/10/2007 8:54:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		110.62 (b) (2)(D) incorporate direct and indirect quotes and other research to write in copy; (3)(B) design elements into an acceptable presentation; (C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped, to communicate and emphasize a topic;
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Reinforce Language Arts skills

 

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 		How long has the trait of character been around? Did people from the past "push" character? How do you learn and use character in your life? Give examples. Is character important to you? others? Do you hear/read quotes that have a underlying meaning?

 

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 Knowledge-Students will locate quotes on the Internet that relate to Character. Comprehension-Students will find a graphic that will relate and/or go along with the quote/character trait. Application-Students will create flyers of the different traits with the quotes. Analysis-Students will need to analyze the quote to make sure that it fits with the character trait that is associated with it. Synthesis-Students will have to interupt a quote as to its meaning. Evaluation-Students will critique each flyer to make sure the quote fits with the character trait.

 

Differentiated Instruction

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

Differentiation Activities Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping ,
Description Students will be working in partners. One student may create flyer while other finds the quote. GT students will need to take actual photos of that character being "performed" on campus.

 

Technology Applications

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

Technology Applications Computers w/Internet MS Publisher (Desktop publishing software) digital cameras Use of teacher drop-box if necessary: Library-online catalog for book of quotes
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

Publication with Character Rubric New rubric would not load--here is the location on the web. http://www.fisd.us/middle/teachers/vsteele/Pub%20Rubric%20with%20character.pdf  
File Attachments

 

Other Resources

Other Resources

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Concepts/TopicsSW use the Internet to find quotes that are related to the six pillars of character. Students will then create letter size posters that reflect that character. Class discussions may be used to discuss the concept of quotes (meanings).

EBAM1. Students will use the Interent or Library to find quotes that infer a character trait represented by the Six Pillars. 2. Students will use MS Publisher and create a flyer using the quote. Students may use clipart or photographs to dipict trait. 3. Students will repeat these activities until they have found a quote for all six traits and created flyers for them. 4. Students will deposit completed work in my dropbox.

Performance TaskStudents will research quotes and connect quotes to the six pillars of character (one for each). They will then create a flyer using each quote and pillar and add graphics to enhance flyer. These will be on display around the school(s) and businesses in the community.

ResourcesTeacher Internet-explaination of six pillars