EDU 2800 Computer Utilization

Terrell Mcmillar

Spring

Lesson Plan Assignment

1. Develop a lesson plan in your content area and grade level that includes the use of at
least one of the following technology tools (Word Processing, Spread Sheet, Database
and/or instructional software reviewed). Include the use of Internet resources in your
lesson plan.
Content of the Lesson Plan
Title: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Grade: K,1,2
Curriculum Areas Addressed: Understanding of the compare and contrast strategy
Curriculum Competency Objectives :
o CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine and
convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the
effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2a Introduce a topic; organize complex

ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on
that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when
useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2b Develop the topic thoroughly by
selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
appropriate to the audiences knowledge of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions
and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and
clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2f Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from and supports the information or explanation
presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the
topic).

EDU 2800 Computer Utilization

Terrell Mcmillar

Spring

Materials Needed :
o Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
o Markers
o Pencils
o Crayons
o Watch out for bad weather bulletin board pattern sheets
o Umbrella coloring sheets
o Umbrella cut out/real umbrella
Time: 45 minutes
Prerequisite content Knowledge and Skills:
o Students will gather together for the instruction and reading of Cloudy with a
Chance of Meatballs.
o Student will know the four seasons and should be familiar with the concepts
of weather that includes clouds, rain, snow, wind, storms, and tornadoes.
o Students must also be able to recognize the foods referred to in the story and
reviewed if necessary.
o Students brainstorm ideas to compare and contrast Chewandswallow and a
real town.
Teacher presentation :
o As the teacher, I will introduced the lesson with the reading of Cloudy with a
Chance of Meatballs, by Judi Barrett. After reading the story, I will ask the
students to look at the cover and make a prediction of what to think the story
is about. Also, I will show visuals of umbrellas and ask the students which one

EDU 2800 Computer Utilization

Terrell Mcmillar

Spring

might be used in the town of Chewandswallow and which one might be used
in real life.