Date: 01/13/15
Core Components
Subject, Content Area, or Topic
Shared Reading, Theme
Student Population
17
Learning Objectives
Process Components
*Anticipatory Set
Do Disney song exercise with Under the Sea from the Little Mermaid (Students will use
highlighters and look for clues in their lyric packets that show them what the theme of the
song is)
Summarize the movie first
McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
5-10
min
5 min
5-7 min
*Guided Practice
Students will team up with their diagonal desk mate will each get a few cards with either
a summary or an example of a theme. They will conference and decide whether or not
their card belongs under the theme or summary heading.
McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
See
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7-10
min
2 min
*Independent Practice
The students are really grasping the concept and showing growth by being able to now definitively
explain their choices. Cooperating teacher feedback was positive. I need to work on being able to
adjust instruction based on remaining time for the lesson. I need to work on being more aware of
time constraints.
*Denotes Madeline Hunter lesson plan elements.
Intern Signature
McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
Date