1. Topic-
Procedural Writing- How to make a English Muffin Pizza
 
2. Content-
- The teacher reviews and models what procedural writing is
- The teacher gives the example of making a pizza that we can use in our writing
- Students receive their own template and must illustrate procedural writing
-students must record the following key words on their template: first, then, next, finally
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Demonstrate an awareness that writing can convey ideas or messages
2.Experiment with a variety of writing forms for different purposes and in a variety of contexts
 
4. Objectives-
1.Students will practice taking turns
2.Students will practice organizing and prioritizing their thoughts
3.Students will practice using procedural writing terminology.
4. Students will practice making English muffin pizzas.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
-pizza making template
-chart
-markers
-pencils
English muffins
-pizza sauce
-pepperoni
-cheese
-baking trays
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Ask students if they have ever followed a instruction to do something
2. Introduce and read the pizza book that provides step by step instruction on how to make a pizza.
 

B. Development-

1. I will model on the chart how to make an English muffin pizza procedure.
2. We will review the key words: first, then, next and finally.
3. I will model how to draw the illustrations for the procedure.
 

C. Practice-

1. we will read over the procedure several times before doing the individual assignment.
2. We will practice saying the key words.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1. Students will be given their own templates on how to make an English muffin pizza.
2. They will add illustrations to the template.
3. They will also add the key words: first, then, next and finally to their templates.
4. After they have completed the template the students will have a chance to create their own English muffin pizza.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

no accommodations
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. I will be circulating around in order to assess students capacity for comprehension on an on-going basis.
2. I will be specifically looking for students' ability to grasp this new writing concept.
 

G. Closure-

1. Show case some of the students work.
2. Pizza Song
 
7. Evaluation-
1. Observation
2. Procedural writing rubric
 

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