Appendix C: “Book of Us” Project Lesson Plan
- This was an extension of the “Book of Me” assignment, allowing students to share information
from personal autobiographies, and then create a second “book” that celebrated their similarities and differences.
- The work here demonstrated elements of reciprocal teaching, differentiated instruction, and use of educational
technology as a method to personalize and expand a lesson.
- It reflects my understanding and use of the following standards by category:
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CCCT
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CTTC |
ISTE/NETS |
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I-1a,b; 2b; 4b,d; 5a,c;6a,b;
II-1c; 2a,b,c; 3c,f; 6b; 7a,b;
III-5b |
I-A,B,C,D,E;
II-B,C,D,E; III-D;
IV-A,B,C |
1a1-1a7; 1a12; 1a13;
2a;2b;2c;
3a; 3b; 3c; 3d;
4c;
5a, 5b |
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COURSE: English CODE:
UNIT:
Book of Us
CONTACT:
Mr. Adams GRADE: 8
TIME FRAME: 3 days
MAP NUMBER:
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING
WITH OTHERS
23.3.1.0.3
Students will listen to or read a variety of genres to use as models for writing
23.3.1.4.3
Students will identify and write from multiple points of view on the same topic
23.3.1.0.2
Students will use language with clarity and voice to communicate meaning
23.3.1.7.2
Students will write to delight in the imagination
23.3.1.7.5 23.3.2.0.8
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FOCUS QUESTIONS
How does understanding our similarities
and differences make us better people?
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CONTENT
Autobiographies, interviewing exercises,
reciprocal teaching.
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STUDENT LRNG OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate the ability to
interview classmates and highlight cultural and ethnic differences.
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Teacher will model interview techniques.
2. Students will have classmates’
"Book of Me" projects.
3. Students will be paired, and will interview
each other on items of interest in "Book of Me" autobiographies.
4. Students will pair/share what they have
learned, combining work to create a “Book of Us.”
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DIFFERENTIATION
Differentiation will be applied through
assessment rubrics.
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ASSESSMENTS
By rubric.
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MATERIALS/RESOURCES
"Book of Me” autobiographies and
writing/construction materials. Computer access.
