- Name/Title of the resource:
- Hopping the Number Line
- URL:
- How you found it:
- Using the NTCM Illuminations link posted on Professor Siko's blog (http://edt370spring16.blogspot.com), I was able to navigate to this lesson.
- How you might use it in your final project:
- I may incorporate this lesson in the final project by including it as a math lesson, then having student fill out engagement levels like they did for Plot Organizers. This will give me feedback for future lessons on how to enhance learning from math lessons in the classroom. I like the idea of crossing curriculum in order to grab the attention of more students, and cover more material in a shorter time period.
- What standards does the resource address:
- CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.
PLN
- Name/Title of the resource:
- Effective Guided Reading
- URL:
- How you found it:
- I did a Twitter search for "4th Grade Language Arts Lesson" and this link showed up!
- How you might use it in your final project:
- This is an engaging visual for identifying with students what IS and what IS NOT guided reading. This lesson could be used before the Plot Organizer in order for students to understand what I am looking for in their reading books before they select them.
- What standards does the resource address:
- CCSS.Fluency.4.4.A. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
Google Search
- Name/Title of the resource:
- Deep Diving for Synonyms and Antonyms
- URL:
- How you found it:
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com is a great website that offers lessons for teachers, made by teachers. They are effective and I have heard about usage from this website for the last three years. I have used a lesson from this website in the past as reference for a different lesson used in the classroom.
- How you might use it in your final project:
- I might use this lesson in my final project as topic to keep in mind while reading for the Plot Organizer. Different questions in the Plot Organizer may include synonym/antonym vocabulary so learners can continue to practice as they work on their Plot Organizers.
- What standards does the resource address:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.C
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
I really like the lesson plan idea as a teacher. The use of the frog to understand the number line hopping is great, a lot of kids really like frogs. From a technological aspect there isn't any, I wonder if this could be the lesson and then to continue practice if there is an app or website that has a good game for the students to practice. From a students aspect, not all students like to do math in partners. This activity could go both ways I think, you can do it with a partner or you could do it by yourself when it came to the questions.
ReplyDeleteThe guided reading lesson I feel is more for the teacher to know what is considered guided reading and what is not. As a teacher I could see this going on a bulletin board after it being taught. From a student perspective I think there might be some confusion in the beginning but if it is something that is talked about and done everyday, I think it will become second nature to the classroom.
I think the synonyms and antonyms ppt was very useful, the wording being highlighted and the colors of the ppt itself were very appealing. I think the language was just right for a 4th grader. As a teacher I like how many different examples the PowerPoint gives as well as how it breaks it into two different colors for the two different topics that are being covered. As a student I like the PowerPoint and how it has a theme. If you know your students like ocean life then this would definitely be a great resource!
I thought the frog number line was a great idea. I work in a 1st grade class and I know they would love it so I bet 2nd graders will too. I would also agree with Megan on the technological part of the lesson. Even if you could find an app or website, you could create a fun interactive PowerPoint. This PowerPoint could give the students more practice with number lines.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about doing a twitter search to help find lessons and ideas for the classroom, thanks for sharing that! With Megan’s comment I would agree that it seems more teacher base than student but you could add your own twist to it and this lesson could cover the standard nicely.
I love Teachers Pay Teachers, especially the free stuff! I loved this PowerPoint and thought it would be very cool to use in the classroom. The PowerPoint layout is super easy to follow and it is interesting so it would keep the student’s attention.
Good reviews here. Yes, some people share lesson ideas on Twitter. There's probably a hashtag for lesson plans as well. Again, they may not have the vetting or reviews that resource portals and TPT have, but if Twitter is your go-to social media outlet, you can find lots of resources.
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