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| Subject: Reading and Vocabulary |
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Title-
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| ABC booklet will be created to expand reading and vocabulary |
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Background-
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Students are engaged and motivated to build content area vocabulary
through the creation of ABC books. A small-group activity introduces
a variety of ABC books, including books for older readers that use
the letters of the alphabet as a starting point to present information
about a featured subject. Students then decide on a style and structure
for their own alphabet books and choose a word for each letter from
content area textbooks, encyclopedias, reference books, or suggested
websites. Students' final ABC books are created using an Alphabet
Organizer.
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Expected Outcome Of This Lesson Plan-
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1. Knowledge of word meanings and the ability to access that knowledge
efficiently are recognized as important factors in reading and listening
comprehension.
2. Every discussion of effective vocabulary instruction emphasizes
the importance of providing students with multiple, meaningful encounters
with word meanings.
3. Students need opportunities to use a set of isolated words in a
variety of contexts and to receive feedback about their success doing
so.
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Teacher Objectives-
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1. Take an active role in their learning by identifying the content
area vocabulary they want to research
2. Develop their research skills as they seek to define their chosen
vocabulary through the use of content area material, reference books,
and the Internet
3. Demonstrate their new vocabulary knowledge through appropriate
use of the words in context and with accompanying illustrations in
an ABC book
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Resources-
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Alphabet Organizer
Computers with Internet access
Art materials for book creation
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Reference books
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Teaching Methods-
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1. Lesson Introduction-
1. Before reading the two sample ABC books aloud, students will
need to be aware of differences in the structure of the texts, including:
Word choice
Context
Illustrations
2. Read the two books aloud and discuss with students the differences
they noticed. Are they surprised by the variations in the two styles?
Can they see how they and even adults can learn something new from
ABC books, depending on what information is presented and how?
3. Tell the students that different ABC books have different purposes. |
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2. Lesson Progression-
1. Place students in small groups of three to four students each.
Give them time to explore other ABC books as examples.
2. Have each group discuss among themselves the characteristics of
the texts and complete the ABC Book Characteristics Sheet for one
specific book.
3. Have each group report back to the class its findings for one of
the six items from the ABC Book Characteristics Sheet. As each group
reports back, write the answers on the chalkboard or chart paper for
future reference. Proceed likewise through the other items on the
list.
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3. Guided Practice-
1. Have students select words, key terms, or phrases that are relevant
to the unit of study. The words can be found in content area textbooks,
encyclopedias, reference books, or on the Internet.
2. Have students share their books in the classroom. This can be done
in either small groups or as a read-aloud activity for the whole class.
Also, books might be left at each students desk, with students free
to roam from desk to desk and browse their classmates creations.
3. Allow students freedom of creativity. |
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4. Student Practice-
1. Have students select words, key terms, or phrases that are relevant
to the unit of study.
2. Have students to learn words that are found.
3. Have students to disseminate there knowledge amongst one another. |
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5. Learner Accommodations-
1.Extra computers, if needed
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6. Assessment-
1. Check the words that students have selected and give approval
before they begin the next phase of the project.
2. As students continue to work independently on their ABC book pages,
spend a few minutes with each student and be sure that they are on
track. |
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7. Lesson Closure-
1. When students have completed their pages, they can bind their
books using the hole punches and ribbon or string. Students may come
up with other ideas for binding
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Measuring Student Progress-
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1. Observe participation in small-group activity and whole-class
discussion about ABC Book Characteristics.
2.Check for productive use of available research materials |
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