English Language Learner Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was created for the fifth grade class at the Academy of Smyrna. The class who will be benefiting from this lesson plan has 3 English language learner (ELL) students ranging from beginner to advanced. This lesson plan was created to teach students what the water cycle is and why it is important. The lesson was created using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model, which includes detailed lesson planning, and a thorough delivery system. It is the SIOP model standard that teachers thoroughly explain what is expected of the student, what they need to know and what information they need to obtain knowledge in both language and content. Teachers who use the SIOP model understand that you cannot teach a child a certain subject until they understand all key factors; they need to start from the beginning and gradually work their way to further understanding (Vogt, Echevarria, & Short, 2008). During this lesson plan, students will be asked to work together to create collaborative learning however, each individual student will be accountable for their own portion. Once this lesson plan is completed, students will be able to explain what the water cycle is, the key phases and understand all the vocabulary words.
SIOP Lesson Plan
Standards:
1. Georgia State Performance Standard: S5P2. Students will explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change. o Performance Indicator: Recognize that the changes in state of water (water vapor/steam, liquid, ice) are due to temperature differences and are examples of physical change. o Performance Indicator: Investigate the properties of a substance before, during, and after a chemical reaction to find evidenc...
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Conclusion
This assignment was based on a fifth grade level Science class; more specifically based on the entire water cycle. This particular assignment was created to finish up the module and wrap up all the other days work. Students were asked to create a portion of the water cycle that was relevant to them and in their own words. Students learn the best when they are able to understand how something works in words that make sense to them. Students were able to work together during this assignment to reflect on each other’s views, similarities and difference. This will help students work together in the future and be understanding of each other differences of opinion. At the end of this assignment students should be able to, in detail, explain what the water cycle is and all its key phases, as well as understand all key vocabulary words.
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stages of the water cycle. Water is the symbol of life, but i can also
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...ng formed, a temperature change, bubbles, fizzing, etc. In the experiment where you put baking soda and vinegar together, it is obvious there has been a change, because there are bubble being formed along with a temperature change and a gas that is made.
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