Question
Imagine you teach in a regular education classroom of 25 students. Among them are 1 student who has a learning disability, 2 students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 1 English language learner (ELL) student, and 1 gifted student.
Choose your preferred grade level for this class.
Identify a content area (e.g., math, science, social studies, reading/language arts) for a 45-minute lesson plan.
Develop a 45-minute lesson plan for this class according to the format below.
1. Central Focus of Lesson
Identify state standard(s) for your selected grade level and content area. Based on the state standard(s), describe the focus of the content in this lesson plan and how the content meets the needs of identified students in the scenario.
2. Learning Objectives
Develop learning objectives that:
Are specific, measurable, and observable
State what students will know and be able to do
Align to state standards
Are grade-level and content-area appropriate
3. Materials
Identify and provide as appropriate the materials and instructional resources needed for the teacher and students. Resources may include technology, handouts, guest speakers, etc.
Describe how the materials support and enhance the lesson.
4. Classroom Arrangement and Grouping
Describe the classroom arrangement and grouping strategies you will use during this lesson. Include the following:
A descriiption of how the classroom arrangement influences a positive learning environment and supports the identified students in the scenario
A descriiption of how the grouping strategies support the instructional approach defined in your lesson plan
5. Instructional Approach
Provide a detailed outline of the lesson that includes the following:
Introduction that sets the stage for learning
Lesson delivery and guided practice
Accommodations and modifications for students described in the scenario
Closure
Independent practice
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