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Benchmark - Designing and Differentiating Instructional Activities
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Benchmark
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Assessment Description
Being able to differentiate instruction for students at various developmental levels, according to their strengths, needs, and interests is an important part of being an educator.
Part 1
Using the "Grade 1 English Language Arts Lesson Plan", complete the lesson plan by developing instructional activities that align with the given objective and differentiate each activity for students of all developmental levels (below grade level, at grade level, and above grade level).
Part 2
Write a 500-750 word rationale and reflection on developing instruction.
Include the following:
Explain how your instructional choices in the lesson plan meet the needs of all students, and reflect on students’ levels of readiness for learning, based on the pre-assessment data.
Describe the purpose and benefits of having specialized experts (e.g., special education teachers, instructional coaches) collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans specific to the students in their classes.
Explain how you will use this information and experience in your future professional practice.
Cite 3-5 peer-reviewed articles as research that support your choices.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
BS in Early Childhood Education
3.6 Collaborate with other professionals, including those with specialized expertise, to evaluate the outcomes of teaching and learning and to adapt planning and practice. [NAEYC 4a; InTASC 7(e), 7(o), 9(c); MC2]
Essay Sample Content Preview:
Grade 1 English Language Arts Lesson Plan
Teacher Candidate Name:
Grade Level:
Grade 1
Date:
Tuesday – 10/5
Unit/Subject:
ELA
Instructional Plan Title:
Describe the Major Events of a Story
Lesson Summary and Focus:
This lesson teaches students to accurately identify the major events of a story.
National/State Learning Standards:
Arizona ELA Standards for Grade 1
1.RL.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
Specific Learning Targets/Objectives:
Given a grade-level storybook, students will accurately identify the major events of the story that are pivotal to its plot.
Pre-Assessment
Students were given a pre-assessment that included a picture only story and asked to identify major events. The results are as follows:
* 4 students were unable to describe more than one event from the story
* 10 students accurately identified one major event from the beginning, middle, and end of the story
* 3 students accurately identified all major events in detail
Lesson Activity
(for at grade level students)
[In a bulleted list, describe the lesson activity. Bold any materials you will need to prepare for the lesson.
Example:
* I will use a Venn diagram graphic organizer to teach students how to compare and contrast the two main characters in the read-aloud story.
* I will model one example on the white board before allowing students to work on the Venn diagram graphic organizer with their elbow partner.
Explain how you will differentiate lesson activity and materials for each of the following groups based on pre-assessment data:
Students who are working below grade level:
It is essential to provide additional assistance to students who are working below grade level. The teacher can use visual aids to assist the students in understanding the plot. The use of visual aids will allow for better comprehension. Moreover, the teacher can break down the story into shorter parts. The shorter texts will allow the students to focus more. Ultimately, the teacher can guide the students in the entire task. I will provide step-by-step guidance to help them in identifying the major events of the story. Furthermore, if the students can finally do the task by themselves, I will give them the authority.
Students who are working above grade level:
As for students who are working above grade level, it is essential to provide activities that will allow deeper analysis and critical thinking. Aside from identifying the major events, the teacher can task theses students to analyze the characters and the theme of the story. In addition, the teacher can ask the students to make conne...
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