LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

Name: Sarah Klaiber Date: 9/27/11 Grade Level/Subject: Third Grade Literacy/Vocabulary (RTI) Prerequisite Knowledge: Students will have previously read the story "The Haunted Tree." Students will have basic knowledge of a dictionary Approximate Time: 30 Student Objectives/Student Outcomes: Students will summarize previously read text. Students will learn the organization of a dictionary. Students will use a dictionary to lookup unknown words from text words in the dictionary. Content Standards: 1.C.1d Summarize content of reading material using text organization (e.g., story, sequence) 5.A.1a Identify questions and gather information. 1.A.1b Comprehend unfamiliar words using context clues and prior knowledge; verify meanings with resource materials. Materials/Resources/Technology: SMART Board 12 Copies of "The Haunted Tree" 6 Dictionaries Implementation:

Time
3 min

Opening of lesson: (Objectives, hook, behavior expectations) Review the story read the previous day. Ask students to summarize what happened in "The Haunted Tree." Review the characters and plot.

20 min

Procedures: Include critical thinking questions and accommodations for individual needs Reread the story as a choral reading. The text will be on the board, and students will have a copy as well. Tell students to keep and eye out for words they don't understand.

After reading, ask students about words that they think are hard or don't understand in the story. Ask how they might figure out the meaning of words they don't know. Explain how a lot of times we can ask someone or use context clues, but a dictionary can give a clear definition of the word. Ask students: Who has used a dictionary to find an unknown word? Who knows how a dictionary is organized? Discuss how a dictionary is in ABC order. Assign students partners and go over the Vocabulary worksheet. Explain how they will use a dictionary to look up the definition or meaning of the words. Model to students how to use the dictionary using an example word from the story. Give students time to complete worksheet with their partner. After 10 minutes bring students back together to share their answers.

5 min

Summary/Closing: Discuss what students thought about using the dictionaries. What did you find hard about using a dictionary? What are the benefits of using a dictionary? What do you like about using a dictionary? Do you feel like you understand the story better now that you know the meaning of these words?

Student Assessment: Students will be informally assessed through discussion. Students will also be assessed on completion of worksheet.