UNLV/Department of Teaching & Learning

Elementary Lesson Plan Template

UNLV Student: Stephanie Blair PSMT Name: Ms. Bennett

Lesson Plan Title: The Valentine Bears Lesson Plan Topic: Valentines Day
Date: 2/14/18 Estimated Time: 25 minutes
Grade Level: 1 School Site: Wynn Elementary

1. State Standard(s):
a. RL.1.1 – Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
b. RL.1.3 – Describe characters, setting, major events in a story, using key details
c. SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade
1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
d. L.1.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
e. L.1.2 – Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.

2. Teaching Model(s):
a. Think pair share
b. Group discussion
c. Filling in the blanks
d. Fine Motor Skills

3. Objective(s):
a. SWBT answer questions about key details in the text
b. SWBT describe characters, setting, major events in a story
c. SWBT collaborate in discussions about the text
d. SWBT demonstrate command of Standard English grammar and writing skills

4. Materials and Technology Resources

a. The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting
b. Valentine heart poem
c. Construction Paper
d. Glue
e. Coloring items (markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc)

5. Instructional Procedures:
 Motivation/Engagement
o TW review the story The Valentine Bears
o SW think pair share the characters in the story
 o SW think pair share the settings in the story
 Developmental Activities or Learning Experiences
o TW share the poem Mrs. Bear gave to Mr. Bear
o TW introduce fill in the blank Valentine Poem
o TW demonstrate how to fill in the blanks
o SW brainstorm ideas of what could go in the blanks
o TW write appropriate ideas down on the board
o SW fill out their poem with either their own words or those that were brain
stormed
o SW cut out the heart poem & glue it to a piece of construction paper
o SW decorate the valentine card to take home to their family members
 Closure
o SW read their valentine to a partner
 Extension
o SW write their own valentines poem from scratch on the back of the card

6. Accommodations, Modifications and Differentiations for Diverse Learners:

a. For students that are not participating – Pull a small group of students to discuss the
story in a small group setting rather than with the whole class
b. For students that are struggling with writing – provide assistance with spelling and
have a partner help them with their words

7. Assessments and Evaluation of Learning:

 Formative
o Teacher observation
o Participation
o Think Pair Share
 Summative
o None

8. Homework Assignment:
a. SW give their valentine to someone
b. SW write 1 sentence about who they gave their valentine to

9. Reflection
 Strengths
 Concerns
 Insights