Instructional Goal and
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Lesson Plan
- Introduction to note-taking:
The multimedia presentation is a teacher read visual aid that provided a brief overview of the topic. After viewing the video, the teacher can engage the students in a discussion about note taking and note taking tools (graphic organizers). Some possible questions are:
- why are notes important to student success?
- What does note taking mean to you?
- How many students know how to take notes but do not? Why ?
- Teacher can transition by offering a different perspective such as: It's just a snapshot of something bigger that is happening. Think of a trip to Disney world- a picture of everyone smiling and laughing tells the whole story in just a glance. Notes are the same- it's just a snapshot or reminder of a bigger lesson.
Step 2: Activate Prior KnowledgeThe objective in this step is to connect the students to content. We also want to link students to prior knowledge- On a sheet of paper students are asked “how do you like to remember things?” A survey is a useful tool for an informal formative assessment. Kahoot offers a variety of options to complete a tech enhanced survey. Data analysis for each class is synthesized automatically and can be saved as an excel spreadsheet. Essentially, the survey acts as a pre-test of student understanding.
Step 3: Analysis: Using the data gathered in the poll/survey, the teacher should be able to gauge the depth of student ability in note taking or use of graphic organizers. This data is also important to develop a positive culture within the classroom. In other words, students should not be “lost” moving in to the instructional activities. The teacher can use this transitional time to answer questions or correct common misconceptions about note taking or graphic organizers. It is most important that students see the skill as potentially useful and something they already use on a daily basis. Prepare students for instructional activities. Students will need a computer, a pencil, and one handout of a Venn Diagram.
Instructional Activities
Step 1: Practice with a traditional graphic organizer.
Students, as a whole group, listen to a popular story being read aloud. They are asked to write details of two different characters on a Venn diagram as practice. This task also serves as data for the teacher on varied degrees of ability within the classroom. The book titled “The adventures of Captain Underpants” is wildly popular with the age group and will most certainly engage the students. The book takes approximately 9 minutes, but the teacher may want to take time to pause between pages to give students a chance to write on their organizer. Students Compare and Contrast the two main characters, George and Harold. Students are asked to write down two unique things about each as well as two things they have in common. After completion of the book and activity, students pair up to share what they came up with and to see what others wrote down.
Students, as a whole group, listen to a popular story being read aloud. They are asked to write details of two different characters on a Venn diagram as practice. This task also serves as data for the teacher on varied degrees of ability within the classroom. The book titled “The adventures of Captain Underpants” is wildly popular with the age group and will most certainly engage the students. The book takes approximately 9 minutes, but the teacher may want to take time to pause between pages to give students a chance to write on their organizer. Students Compare and Contrast the two main characters, George and Harold. Students are asked to write down two unique things about each as well as two things they have in common. After completion of the book and activity, students pair up to share what they came up with and to see what others wrote down.
Step 2: Practice with a more technically enhanced program such as Padlet.
Padlet for Note taking/ organizing content: Students practice journaling using Padlet. Padlet allows for students to leave digital short notes/texts in a social media like environment that can only be seen by teacher and student. Students can be creative as they like in theme and design of their unique “wall” of information they deem important. The assignment should be unique to each student as a way to differentiate. For example, questions could be “what is your favorite thing to do,” “your best vacation ever,” or “a day in the life of me and my friends.” Whatever the question it should allow for summarization of content. The teacher should expect at least 10 minutes for a short tutorial of padlet, though in my experience students recognize the features very quickly as it is a natural progression from smart phone and tablet use. If the student has any social media experience, padlet is a very easy transition. Students should leave notes in words, picture, or media form. At least 6 posts are necessary for proper assessment.
Padlet for Note taking/ organizing content: Students practice journaling using Padlet. Padlet allows for students to leave digital short notes/texts in a social media like environment that can only be seen by teacher and student. Students can be creative as they like in theme and design of their unique “wall” of information they deem important. The assignment should be unique to each student as a way to differentiate. For example, questions could be “what is your favorite thing to do,” “your best vacation ever,” or “a day in the life of me and my friends.” Whatever the question it should allow for summarization of content. The teacher should expect at least 10 minutes for a short tutorial of padlet, though in my experience students recognize the features very quickly as it is a natural progression from smart phone and tablet use. If the student has any social media experience, padlet is a very easy transition. Students should leave notes in words, picture, or media form. At least 6 posts are necessary for proper assessment.
Assessment:
The first activity, in which students listen to a book and complete a Venn Diagram, will be assessed informally. After students “think, pair, share” with their individual graphic organizers, they are turned in for teacher assessment and for feedback.
The second activity in which student’s use padlet to create a unique “wall” of notes, the teacher assesses the activity using a rubric and leaves feedback directly on each student padlet. The assessment is formative and can be modified for a more challenging or less complicated activity based on student ability. The teacher can also use these two activities as baseline data to form small groups in future activities or student centered projects.
Assessment Criteria
50-69 Needs Work, 70-85 Good, 86-100 Very Good
Content
Used Padlet, but only had 1-2 posts of notes on wall- Needs Work
Used Padlet, but only had 3-4 posts of notes on wall- Good
Used Padlet and completed 5+ posts of notes- Very Good
Creativity
Posts did not include any visuals of any kind. There was no theme or wallpaper.- Needs Work
Posts included some visual aids such as picture, memes, color, or graphics.- Good
Posts are visually appealing and very creative. Student used themes, pictures, and other media.-Very Good
Completion
Posts were incomplete in terms of information pertaining to chosen topic. There was not enough description to understand the story.-Needs Work
Posts were somewhat complete. There was some information summarized that gave a glimpse into the story chosen. - Good
Posts were completed using adequate notes that summarized the larger story being told. The story was clear through chosen words.- Very Good
The second activity in which student’s use padlet to create a unique “wall” of notes, the teacher assesses the activity using a rubric and leaves feedback directly on each student padlet. The assessment is formative and can be modified for a more challenging or less complicated activity based on student ability. The teacher can also use these two activities as baseline data to form small groups in future activities or student centered projects.
Assessment Criteria
50-69 Needs Work, 70-85 Good, 86-100 Very Good
Content
Used Padlet, but only had 1-2 posts of notes on wall- Needs Work
Used Padlet, but only had 3-4 posts of notes on wall- Good
Used Padlet and completed 5+ posts of notes- Very Good
Creativity
Posts did not include any visuals of any kind. There was no theme or wallpaper.- Needs Work
Posts included some visual aids such as picture, memes, color, or graphics.- Good
Posts are visually appealing and very creative. Student used themes, pictures, and other media.-Very Good
Completion
Posts were incomplete in terms of information pertaining to chosen topic. There was not enough description to understand the story.-Needs Work
Posts were somewhat complete. There was some information summarized that gave a glimpse into the story chosen. - Good
Posts were completed using adequate notes that summarized the larger story being told. The story was clear through chosen words.- Very Good
