Week 9 - Science Lesson 5 - Whale writing prompts

Candidate’s Name: Malka Wallerstein

Grade Level: 3-4

Title of the lesson: whale writing prompt

Length of the lesson:

Central focus Short writings about whales using prompts.

Knowledge of students to inform teaching Students can write fiction stories and know the rules of writing. Students are familiar with many facts about whales.

Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

Support literacy development through language (academic language) Students will practice their writing skills using appropriate words and language. They will be expected to spell correctly.

Learning objectives Sample: Students will write a short story using a choice of prompts that the teacher gives out. Students will type up their stories using word processor. Students will add graphics to to their work using word art or Google images.

Formal and informal assessment (including type[s] of assessment and what is being assessed) Formal Assessment - Students will be assessed on their writings. They will be graded according to a rubric assigned by the teacher.

Instructional procedure: The teacher will begin with a mini lesson on writing prompts. The teacher will then hand out a list of writing prompts the students can use. Examples: If i were a whale… When I was Whale watching I saw a whale… The students will have quiet writing time. After they write up their rough draft they will type it up using a word processor and inserting pictures using clipart and Google images. The teacher will print out their work and students will have the opportunity to share it with the class and hang it on the whales bulletin board.

Instructional resources and materials used to engage students in learning. Computers Papers pens/ pencils

Reflection Students have the opportunity to use their imagination and creativity in writing. They also have the chance to use technology by using word processor and word art. Gifted students can have the chance to create more than one writing.