I am thinking that for my final product I would like to focus on fourth grade writing. I would like the focus of the lesson to be on expository writing. I want my lesson to be on expository writing because fourth grade students this year will be tested on expository writing on the STAAR test.
The learning goals for this lesson will begin by analyzing the prompt and identifying the purpose for writing. The analyzation of the prompt will help students know whether they will be writing an expository versus a narrative composition. Students tend to get confused on the determination of the purpose of responding to the prompt. My lesson will help them to narrow in on certain words that will help them to determine whether they will be writing an expository or narrative prompt. The students will be provided with graphic organizers that will help them to write a well-organized composition.
I plan on using Google Docs and Edmodo throughout the lesson. Google Docs will allow the students to work on their composition while sharing it with me, and perhaps some of their classmates. I am not completely sure about that yet. I will provide certain resources for the students on Edmodo that I feel are critical for them to have to facilitate the writing process. I can also use Edmodo to help me check the students’ understanding of the lesson as we progress. Since writing is a process, my lesson will take more than one day. Using Edmodo to create quizzes on something I have taught will help me know what I need to reteach before I go on to another part of my lesson. I also like the fact that the quizzes will allow me to be collecting grades during the course of the writing process.
Hello Susana,
ReplyDeleteYour ideas for the final lesson are very much in target for writing purposes. I personally struggled in the writing area and even now at times I still do. I think that it is important as educators to set a strong foundation in writing skills. As you mentioned this is a component of STAAR test and your ideas in facilitating this lesson will allow your students to grow as writers. The fact that you are integrating technology will facilitate student's engagement in the writing process. Thank you for sharing
Hello Susana,
ReplyDeleteI think your final lesson will be very amazing. I think that helping them prepare for the staars test will be essential in order for them to be able to become successful. I will be using edmodo as well and I think thats the tools it has for assessments will make your assignment alot of fun.
Hey Susana,
ReplyDeleteI like your application of web tools in your lesson plan. I think that the tools you selected fit appropriately with your lesson. I understand the weight the the STAAR test carries and using Google Docs and Edmodo will allow for your to keep up to date and on track with monitoring their work and assessing their abilities in preparation for the test.
I liked your ideas for your expository writing lesson. Those are really good ideas that I am sure the students are going to enjoy and I know it is going to be helpful. Using Google Docs will be a fantastic way to keep track with the writing progress of your students.
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