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2. ELD and State Content Standard Addressed (History/Social Science, Science, Physical Education, Visual
and Performing Arts):
Visual Arts Standard: K.VA.2.6 : Use geometric shapes/forms (circle, triangle, square) in a work of art.
3. Learning Objective: (What will students know & be able to do as a result of this
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lesson?)
TRANSLATION
Students in groups will construct a model of a house using provided geometric
I will work with my classmates
shapes (circle, triangle, square).
to create a house using
geometric shapes.
4. Language Objective(s): (What is the type of language that EL's will need to learn and use in order to accomplish
the goals of the lesson? Ex) Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Academic vocabulary, Language functions, Language
Learning Strategies)
5. Relevance/Rationale: (Why are the outcomes of this lesson important in the
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real world? Why are these outcomes essential for future learning?)
TRANSLATION
a. Total number - 27
b. EL/Special Needs 1 student does speak some English, but gets some translation from English to Spanish.
I do not know her level.
c. Academic background in content area they have learned their shapes and have examples of shapes
hanging in the classroom.
d. Linguistic Almost all of the students speak English. One student is not as fluent, so the teacher
sometimes verbally translates instructions and questions into Spanish for her.
e. Cultural/Health White, Hispanic, and Asian cultures are represented in the class. One student is not
fluent in English, so the teacher sometimes verbally translates for her.
f. Physical They are a very active group, but want to please you. One student has a hard time sitting still
and facing the front while sitting on the rug. This has resulted in him being asked to stand off to the side of
the rug on multiple occasions.
g. Social The class is very verbal and loves to talk with each other. The teacher has, on multiple occasions,
had to ask the students to quiet down.
h. Emotional The students seem to be very emotionally healthy. They play well together and have a good
sense of camaraderie. They share well most of the time and love to give the teacher hugs.
Interests/Aspirations they love animals and holidays. They have a daily share time where a group of
students share a favorite object.
8. Anticipated Difficulties (Based on the information above, what difficulties do you think students may have with the
content?):
10.
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Describe how the 21st century skill(s) you have circled will be observed during the lesson: As I walk
around, I will assess how each group is using these 21st century skills.
11.
Technology - How will you incorporate technology into your lesson?
Digital camera
12.
outcomes? What specific criteria will be met in a successful product/process? What does success on this lessons
outcomes look like?)
a. Formative:
I will walk around the room to ensure that learning is taking place by formatively assessing students
collaboration while creating a house.
I would have made the groups smaller so the students could be more engaged.
Classroom Lessons ONLY: After presenting your lesson in your BST classroom, please review and reflect on student
work related to this lesson. Make copies of student work for levels of high, middle, and low, and write your comments
on the copies.