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SPED 775 Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Template

PLANNING
Unit Title Social Skill
Subject Area Respect
Lesson Title Showing Respect
Length of Lesson 30 minutes
Audience Description Number of students:
Race: Black and Hispanic
English Language Proficiency: English
Gender: Male
Exceptionalities: Behavioral/Social Challenges –Engages in inappropriate language, physical
and verbal confrontation.
Cultural Considerations: Students have experienced trauma in their environment, some family
members are gang related, and absent parents.
Other information: Students prefer males over females. Two of the Hispanic students use
English as a second language.
IEP Goals (where Students will demonstrate appropriate language and actions when interacting with others 70%
available) of the time 3 of 4 days.
Objectives Student will practice using kind word and actions.

Standards

Assessment (formative Frequency and Duration

and/or summative)
Resources (texts, Point sheet will be used to assess students demonstrating appropriate behavior and
technology, materials, language. We will use choice card activity.
etc.)

Incorporation of other
subject areas
LESSON DELIVERY
Introduction Teacher will explain to the student the purpose of the activity: # of minutes: 5
(anticipatory set, Today I will explain why it is important to be respectful to others and we will practice using kind
thinking device, advance words with each other. For example, if Sal and Ken were reading and I had a question for Sal, I
would say, “Pardon me” Sal. I need to ask you a question.
organizer, lesson
“hook”)

Lesson activities
(content, methods,
procedures, formative
assessment)
Description Rationale
UDL Engagement:
The student will be given to express other The purpose of the activity is to increase the
ways to use kind words and actions. time the student is engaging in appropriate
language and actions.
# of minute 15
Teacher will ask students to demonstrate the use of kind words and actions.
Teacher will demonstrate and ask student to demonstrate with the teacher’s assistance. When
student demonstrates the proper action, general praise will be given.
Student will be placed in pairs. Each student will demonstrate using kind words and actions
with each other. After each student practices, they will receive supportive and corrective
feedback.
Students will practice independently using activity cards and use the point sheet will be used
to document when the student is able to use appropriate language and actions with each
other.
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SPED 775 Lesson Plan Template

Teacher will monitor student working independently and provide supportive feedback.
Teacher will share some great examples seen during the time students worked independently.

Description: Rationale:

UDL representation:
Students will receive multiple prompts to
assess and master the desired behaviors.
Students will learn how to demonstrate
appropriate use of language and kind
behavior. This will reduce the number of
outbursts between students.
 UDL engagement: Students will use the activity cards to
Students will engage with adult teachers in practice appropriate language and actions.
demonstrating the appropriate actions and
kind words. Teacher will use multiple
prompts as needed.

UDL action & expression: Student will be allowed to engage with each
Student will engage with peers and teacher other during class time and free time when
using desired language and behavior. the school appropriate behavior is
Student will follow the prompts given by the displayed.
teacher to follow school appropriate
behaviors.
Closure Teacher will acknowledge the student’s actions and close with the expectations; “Moving forward
I will expect you to use appropriate language and be kind to others.”

Students will demonstrate in pairs, specific examples of kind words and actions.

UDL principle & description (at least 1):

3. Engagement: Increases value and relevance