Observation #2 - Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Template for SED 406 and 407 part 1 = planning
Teacher Candidate: Mrs. Social Studies	Subject: Modern World History	Grade(s): 11
Name of Lesson: Review the Causes and Effects of WWII
Learning Objective(s), including Bloom's taxonomic level: (label A, B, C, *D) *optional Bloom’s taxonomic level – Knowledge/Analysis The students will review together in groups the causes and effects of WWII worldwide to complete the study guide before the test.
Student Standards (GSE or/GLE or Common Core-in draft for math/science- list which): GSE: HP 1 (9-12) –2a Students interpret history as a series of connected events with multiple cause-effect relationships, by explaining cause and effect relationships in order to sequence and summarize events, make connections between a series of events, or compare/contrast events
Teacher Standards (professional society and/or NETS  and RIPTS-list which): RIPTS – 3.1 Teachers understand how student’s use their prior knowledge to construct knowledge, acquire skills, develop habits of mind and acquire positive dispositions of learning.
Rationale: Why this lesson? How does it fit into the curriculum and context? Is this the introduction, conclusion, or somewhere in the middle of the unit of instruction? This lesson is at the conclusion, when the students need to review all they have went over for the past two weeks in order to apply it logically in an assessment.
Materials/Resources needed, including technology: Textbooks, previously graded hand-outs/homework
Accommodations and Modifications (special needs and learning styles) Students who work best alone may do so. Quieter groups on one side of room, louder groups on other.
What content resources support this knowledge base? (list at least 2)
How confident are you in this topic as you start this lesson? Mrs. SS seems very confident that this lesson will be of good use to her students.

(Boxes expand as you type)   Lesson Plan Template part 2 = action
Bell-ringer: How will you get students seated, and ready for academic work? (without your voice) Mrs. SS shuts the door as a “last call” type of gesture.
Anticipatory Set: How will you introduce the material, interest the students, show relevance of topic?
Phase (change as needed)/Time	Teacher action	Student action	Questions/Assessments
e.g. Intro/2 min.	Greetings/ Do Now: take out homework from the last 2 weeks	Get out past homework assignments
3 min.	Asks students to get into previously assigned groups based on learning style/ Pass out review sheet (35 questions)	Students grab work, textbooks and assemble in groups, take review worksheet
50 min.	Go around to groups, make sure they are on task, answer questions	Review with peers, ask for help if necessary
15 mins	Have students get back to seats to talk as a classroom	Listen, respond, answer questions
8 mins	Current World Events discussion	Ask questions, or give answers if they know about the events.
HW/Application/	Ask students to study for test in two days	Study review sheet
Review and Reflection: How will you review for students who are still having trouble? Available for after school help to discuss review sheet
Extension: What will you offer to students who have mastered this? The students may start reading the next section.

	Lesson Plan Template pt. 3 = reflection
WHAT?	What went well?   Students were very involved in review, groups worked nicely, not too many distractions
	What area of weakness needs addressing? Remind students to keep their homework assignments with them or remind them to bring them to class as some students forgot.
	Which objectives were met? What is the evidence? The students reviewed the material and were able to piece the story of the era together cohesively
	Which students did not meet objectives? All met the objectives with help from peers/teacher
	Was time managed appropriately? Yes, most time spent on review
	Did any teacher mannerisms or actions detract from the lesson? No
	*What were the strengths and weaknesses of classroom management? All students were on task as they wanted a good test grade and liked their groups.
SO WHAT?	Was the lesson engaging? Yes, students wanted to finish the review before class was over, worked together to accomplish
	*What did I learn from my peer observation (address at least one aspect)   Group work is good for some classrooms, and this is one of those.
NOW WHAT?	How will this experience influence your professional identity?  This gives me a model to look to. Every class is different and you must find what works for them. Students in this room find that review is necessary and helpful and appreciate getting time in class. (See it as a privilege).
	How will it influence how you plan/teach/assess in the future? Will take the time to know what my class needs so that I can give them effective lessons and use classroom time to their advantage so they receive as much as possible.