Unit and Lesson Plan of English Language Lesson Plan

Highly Effective Unit PlanAuthorFirst and Last Name: Bria GayleSchool Name: N/ASchool District: New York City Public SchoolsSchool City, State: The Bronx, New YorkClassroom InformationSubject AreaSocial StudiesGrade Level(s)KindergartenUnit OverviewUnit TitleSelf and OthersUnit SummaryIn this Unit, four topics will be covered: 1) self-identity, 2) diversity, 3) American symbols, and 4) the United States flag (American flag). Students will draw and label body parts, learn a new song about diversity, listen to stories, color the bald Eagle and the American flag, and make the United States flag. Overall, students will learn the following: To draw and label ears, nose, mouth, eyes, and hair. To describe their interests and unique talents. To identify and explain the meaning, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the liberty bell, and the Bald Eagle.Building the FoundationHabits of Learning Taxonomy Citizenship skills Coloring skills Drawing skills Listening skillsUnit Common Core Standards [Reading, Writing, Listening, Oral]Reading Standards:Key Ideas and Details 1. With support and prompts, ask and respond to critical details in a textCraft and structure 5. Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.Writing Standards:Text Types and Purposes 2. Use a combination of dictating, drawing, as well as, writing to compose informative/explanatory content wherein they name the topic and supply information on itResearch to Build and Present Knowledge 7. With support and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or collect data from provided sources to answer a question.Listening Standards:Comprehension and Collaboration 2. Confirm knowledge of a text that is read out loud or information presented verbally or via other media by asking and responding to questions about critical details and requesting clarity in case something is not understoodPresentation of Knowledge and Ideas 5. Add drawings and other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 6. Speak clearly and express feelings, thoughts, and ideas openly.Unit History StandardsK.1a A sense of selfworth is acquired through cultural and physical characteristics and thorough the growth of personal dislikes, likes, talents, as well as, skills.K.2a Each individual is unique but also has identical attributes with other family members, schools, as well as community members. Students will distinguish their characteristics that are identical with their classmates and those that are different, making use of specific descriptors and terms such as race, gender, or ethnicity.K.3b The American symbols study, together with holidays, and celebrations, help to grow awareness of history, community, as well as culture. Students are going to identify American symbols, including the Liberty Bell, as well as the Bald Eagle. Also, students will learn parts of the American flag (stars and stripes) and how to show respect towards the flag.Learning ObjectivesStudents will be able to: Explain the meaning of identity Identify their parts of the body and describe their favorite part about themselves. Explain the meaning of diversity. Discuss ways they can celebrate diversity inside and outside school. Identify and explain the meaning of the U.S flag, the Bald Eagle, the Statue of Liberty, and the Liberty Bell Recognize and describe the U.S flag.Curriculum-Framing QuestionsEssential QuestionHow can you learn a new song about diversity help students to develop a sense of self and celebrate diversity?What do national symbols tell us about American culture and traditions?How do coloring help students identify vital American symbols?Unit QuestionsWhat will songs about diversity help students celebrate diversity?Students will color which American symbols?How do students develop a healthy sense of self?Content QuestionsLesson 1\"What did the girl like about herself?\" Each student must give one example after reading \"I Like Myself!\" by Karen Beaumont.Lesson 2What will you do to make someone different from you feel welcomed? Describe how…

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…and be able to do as a result of this lesson? Outcomes should be written in the form of student learning and suggest viable methods of assessment. For teachers of English language learners: What language objectives will be addressed?(1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes)Students will be able to recognize and describe the American flag.Content Standard(s) and/or Common Core Learning Standard(s): For example (CCSS) 4.NBT.3 Use place value understanding to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place. Content area teachers should include appropriate English Language Arts Common Core Standards for Content Areas, if appropriate, in addition to content standards.(1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes)K.3b The study of American symbols, holidays, and celebrations helps to develop a shared sense of history, community, and culture. Students will learn parts of the American flag (stars and stripes) and how to show respect towards the flag.Use of Formative Assessment to Inform Planning: Describe your student\'s current levels of understanding of the content related to the outcome for this lesson. What are some of the indicators that let you know that these outcomes and the lesson activities represent the appropriate amount of cognitive challenge for all students?(1f: Designing Student Assessments)Class Information: Describe any unique characteristics of the class (considerations may include: special needs, language levels, learning styles, etc.). Describe how other adults (paraprofessionals, volunteers, co-teachers, resource teachers, etc.) will support student learning, if applicable. Also, include any other circumstances an observer should know about.(1b: Knowledge of Students)Overview: Provide a brief overview of the lesson. The overview should provide the observer with a description of the lesson\'s content and how it relates to the larger unit. Include pre-requisite knowledge required to meet lesson outcomes and relationship to future learning.(1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy)Technologies and Other Materials /Resources: List all materials, handouts, resources, and technology tools that are needed by the…