Final Lesson Plan

Brooke Kofflin

Sue Mierzwa

Baker College of Jackson

 Fifth Grade
OBJECTIVES Students will understand the complete writing process and be

able to use a checklist to edit

o Brainstorming, Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising,

Editing, and Publishing

Students will be able to analyze how characters traits and

setting define plot, climax, the role of dialogue, and how

problems are resolved.

MATERIALS Colored pencils/Crayons/Markers
Julius the Baby of the World
Blank or Lined Paper
Piece of Technology (iPad or Computer)
STANDARDS MET R.NT.05.03 Analyze how characters traits and setting define

plot, climax, the role of dialogue, and how problems are

resolved.
W.PR.05.05 Proofread and edit writing using grade-level

checklists and other appropriate resources both individually

and in groups.
INTRODUCTION Today, were going to begin the process of reading the book Julius,

the Baby of the World. Before we read, we are going to make

predictions on what we think is going to happen throughout the store

based on the pictures we see. -Writes predictions- Now that you

have your predictions, lets talk about how you felt when your

parents brought home your baby brother or sister? PAUSE- After

we finish the story, we are going to talk about the characters in this

story and how the setting defines the plot and climax of this story.

Can anyone tell me what the plot of the story is? What about the

climax? Lastly, we are going to talk about how problems are solved
 in this story. What is another would for problems that we have

talked about in previous classes?

Tomorrow, we are going to begin writing a story about your siblings.

This will be a lengthy process spread throughout the week. You will

edit with two other people, then edit again individually.

Are you guys ready to jump into Julius, the Baby of the World?!
TECHNIQUES Text Walk
PHONICS/READIN Before reading, go through the pictures of Julius, the Baby

G SKILL/ of the World and have students write down their predictions

STRAGEGY based on the pictures.

Throughout reading, ask questions relating relating to the

setting and plot of the story. (Where is Julius? Where is the

sister? Home?) *Make suggestions if needed

After reading, they will do a story map in groups of 3 or 4 to

determine if they understand how characters traits and

setting define plot, climax, the role of dialogue, and how

problems are resolved.

Discuss the story map.

WRITING Begin writing ideas about your views on your younger

ACTIVITY siblings. If you are the baby in the family, write about your

views on your older sibling. If you are an only child, write

about what you think it would be like to be the oldest sibling

and having a younger sibling come along.

 With a partner, discuss your ideas.
Write a paper or a book with your own illustrations.
Begin writing your thoughts on a lined sheet of paper.
Meet with the teachers and discuss your ideas/sentences.
Begin editing in your group of three.
Revisit and edit your own book/paper.
Once this is finalized, begin typing your book/paper.
o If you write a book, make sure you cut and glue your

sentences to the book and color your illustrations.

ASSESSMENT Story Map
Paper/Book
ADAPTATIONS FOR Longer time to complete
Paper vs Book
DIVERSE Option to hand write if they are unable to use a computer
Meeting with each student individually
LEARNERS
Group writing
FOLLOW-UP IDEAS Present your book/paper to the class
Make a short video based on your book/paper
Name:____________________________________

Date:_____________________

CHECKLIST: IDEAS

I dont know what I want to say yet

I dont have a main idea
ONE I dont have details
I have a topic that is too big or one I dont know much about
I think I have a main idea, but Im not sure
TWO I only have a few details.
I stick to the topic most of the time. IT might be better if the

THREE topic was smaller

I think you can figure out my main idea
I understand the topic but could narrow it a little more
I can tell what the main idea is all about
FOUR I have some good details to explain the main idea
I know a lot about my topic
Its easy to tell the main idea
FIVE I have great details to explain the main idea
I am expert on my topic
The main idea is crystal clear
SIX I have details that are unusual and not everyone already knows