Samantha Weisberg

Second Grade

1.1 Integration of learning outcomes: -Students will be able to express the difference between fiction and non-fiction after listening to two different St. Patricks Day texts as well as participating in a fiction vs. non-fiction sort. 1.2 Standards: -R.L.2.4.Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. -R.L.2.5.Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently. 1.3 Anticipatory Set: -Students background knowledge and experience will be activated by first asking students if they remember the difference between fiction and non fiction? Boys and girls, today we will be reading two different texts about St. Patricks Day! But before we can do so, I need help figuring out which one is fiction and which is non-fiction. Who can help me come up with some examples of each? -We will then define both fiction and non-fiction as a small group -Fiction: short stories and novels that describe imaginary events and people. -Non-fiction: based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history. -We will then make predictions about the two texts based on the title and what the text looks like, which is fiction and which is non-fiction. -Boys and girls, you were clearly paying attention last week when we discussed fiction and non fiction. Lets read these two texts and find out if our predictions are correct about which one is which! 1.4 Procedures: -The teacher will read The Night Before St. Patricks Day to the students along with the Did You Know article. Each student will listen to the texts and then as a small group, we will discuss if our predictions were correct and why teach text fits in either the fiction or non-fiction category. -The teacher will then explain to students that they are now going to cut out different pictures of books from the scholastic ordering magazine. -After cutting out these pictures of books, students will judge whether that book belongs in either a fiction or non-fiction section. -This will be based off of a list and definitions that students created for the fiction and non-fiction chart.( Fiction: not real, tells a story, has a conflict or problem, imaginary characters) (Non fiction: charts, maps, graphs, table of contents, index, glossary) -We will have a fiction and non-fiction chart made for students to glue/tape these books to on chart paper. -After students have each had the opportunity to cut out 4-5 pictures of books, and placed them on the chart, we will use the ipad for a closure. -Flash cards will be made on the quizlet app on the ipad for students to practice fiction and non-fiction facts. Flash cards include: Fiction: not real, tells a story, has a conflict or problem, imaginary characters, Non fiction: charts, maps, graphs, table of contents, index, glossary 1.5 Differentiation: -For students who are learning disabled, they will be given books to cut out that have areas highlighted that will help them decide whether the book should be in fiction or non-fiction. -Academically talented students will have the option of also creating a list of facts that make up fiction or non fiction. They may make this list after they are finished cutting and pasting their pictures, they can then share their list with the group and write the list on the chart. 1.6 Closure: -To sum up this lesson, the teacher will have the students review different facts about fiction and nonfiction using the quizlet app on the ipad. There will be flashcards defining fiction and non-fiction which will allow students to practice their meanings. This will be a fun and interactive way for students to review.

Samantha Weisberg

Second Grade

-The teacher will then ask students if they can describe fiction and non-fiction to a partner and why the texts that we read today fit into two different categories. (if time allows) -As a fun review, for homework, students can make a list of books that they have at home and write whether they are fiction or non-fiction. 1.7 Formative and Summative Assessment: - I would use a formative assessment for this lesson. While students are cutting out pictures of books and placing on the chart, I will be able to tell which students have gained the understanding of this concept. I will also be able to tell by listening to the students when they turn and talk to their partner whether they understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Lastly, a summative assessment would be their homework assignment. These students will be listing books and if they are fiction or non fiction which will allow the teacher to see if the students understand and remember what they learned that day. 1.8 Materials: -Wing, Natasha. The Night Before St. Patricks Day. Print -(n.d.). Did You Know. -Chart Paper -Markers -Scholastic Magazine -Scissors -Tape or glue 2.0 Reflection on Planning: -Rationale: students will be able to express the difference between fiction and non-fiction after listening to two different St. Patricks Day texts as well as participating in a fiction vs. non-fiction sort. I based this activity on a fiction vs. non-fiction review. I want students to be able to learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction in a fun and interactive way. I feel that I did a good job planning for this lesson because students will not only see and listen to two different examples of text but they will also have the opportunity to separate different titles of books on a chart and work with the ipad as well!