Samantha+Schaefer+Week+6

Lesson #2


 * Grade Level/Subject Area:** 8th Grade Language Arts


 * Unit:** Expository/Historical Text


 * Lesson Topic:** Anne Frank


 * Content Standards:**


 * Strand** **2:** Historical and Cultural Text

//**R08-S2C2-01:**// Describe the historical and cultural aspects found in cross-cultural works of literature.


 * Strand** **3:** Expository Text

//**R08-S3C1-03:**// Distinguish fact from opinion in expository text, providing supporting evidence from text.


 * Objectives:**
 * SWBAT present information, using a classroom wiki, on the life of Anne Frank.
 * SWBAT distinguish between fact and opinion when viewing classmate’s research.
 * SWBAT synthesize student information in a 5 paragraph response to include a concept map.


 * Technology:**
 * Internet
 * Computers (Mobile Lab)
 * Microsoft PowerPoint
 * Wikispaces


 * Lesson Overview:**

Using problem-based learning, students will review classmates’ research findings and synthesis the information using the classroom wiki page.


 * Procedures:**
 * 1) Students will be placed heterogeneous small groups will draw a group from the class to evaluate.
 * 2) Teacher will explain assignment expectations and model the creation of a concept map using information presented in the previous lesson.
 * 3) Each group will review the information presented and discuss the findings regarding the question presented.
 * 4) Students will use the facts presented by the group to create a 5 paragraph analysis using the classroom wiki to include a concept map synthesizing the information.


 * Accommodations for Diverse Learners:**

To accommodate diverse learners, while students are placed in teacher created groups, each student will perform a role to ensure the group is on task, working effectively and meeting classroom expectations. An example of the teacher created concept map will also be distributed as a graphic organizer.


 * Assessment:**


 * Informal:** In the mobile lab, as students are working in groups, the teacher will use informal assessment to check for student understanding and progress. Students will be given daily deadlines to ensure they complete the project on time.


 * Formal:** Students will be assessed formally with a rubric covering content knowledge, voice, conventions and concept map completion. Feedback will also be left for each groups’ wiki entry.