Lesson Plan

Inquiry:

Lets Write a Story as a Class

Group Size:

Date: Nov. 5, 2015

Time: 10:35 11:35 AM
Duration: One hour

Cycle Level:
Cycle 1, Year 2

By the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:

Experience story writing step by step.
Contribute ideas to the story.
Understand the process of story writing.

Materials:

22 students (whole class)

Smart board
White board
Dry erase markers

Subject Competency:

C3: To represent his/her literacy in different media.

o Students are working on this competency by following the story writing process discussed in
class.
C4: To use language to communicate and learn.
o Students are improving on this competency by expressing their opinions and contributing ide
to the class story that we are collectively writing.

Cross Curricular Competencies:

Communicates appropriately
o Students will be working on this competency by using correct grammar to answer questions o
voice their opinions.
Works well in a team
o Students will be working on this competency by learning to respect other peoples opinions a
learning how to wait their turn.

Time

15 minutes

Lesson

Introduction:
1. I will start the class by giving the students a couple of minutes to relax, sin
they will be coming in from recess. I will ask them to put their heads down
and listen to the music that is playing on the Smart board.
2. I will then say Good morning boys and girls which will prompt the stude
to put all of their belongings away in their school bags or in their desks.
3. I will explain to the students that we will be writing a story together today.
4. I will refresh the students memories about the different components of a g
story.
5. I will write all of the components on the board in order for the students to h
a point of reference if they get lost.
Development:

5-10 minutes

35 minutes

1. I will ask some of the students what the rules of circle time are. I will ask t
students who tend to break the rules of circle time. Then, I will restate wha
the circle time rules are.
2. I will ask the students to quietly walk up to the Smart board and take a sea
will advise them to not sit next to their friends so that they are not tempted
speak to them.
3. I will explain to the students that we are going to be writing a story as a cla
This means that we will be making decisions as a class and that if they do
agree with some of the things we are writing, it is okay. They will have the
chance to write their own stories another day.

Tasks:
1. I will start by asking students who our character should be.
2. I will ask the students what the setting should be, in other words, where an
when the story is taking place.
3. I will ask the students what our take off (Suddenly) should be. I will rem
them that our story has to make sense as well and that it is not just a jumbl
events put together.
4. We are going to write the other parts of the story as well (plan, action,
complication, plan again, action, landing, wrap up).
5. Once we finish writing the story, I will ask the students if they have any
questions about the story or if they need any clarification. This will also be
wrap up.

Plan B: (if
students are too
rowdy and
distracted?)

If the students are distracted and misbehaving, I will send them back to the
seats. I will ask them if they know why I sent them back to their seats. I wi
ask them what they would change for the next time we do circle time. Then
will call them back to give them one more chance. If they repeat the same
behavior, I will ask them to go back to their seats and take out their writing
books. I will ask them to write their own stories in their writing books.

Behavior
considerations:

I will be using Class Dojo for both positive and negative reinforcement. I w
ask students to go back to their seats if they are disruptive during circle tim
will also take off Dojo points. If they disrupt again, I will ask them to give
their agenda. If they disrupt one more time I will write a not home to the
parents.

Differentiation:

Assessment:

Since the students do no have to produce work for this class, I will be
differentiating the way I teach by keeping the students who tend to go off
task, near me.
Assessment will be done diagnostically. I will be asking several students to
answer several questions. I will ask them what they think the next event
should be in our story and use eliciting to get the student to understand, if n
be. Since I am modelling how to write a story, students will be collaboratin
my story.

Preparation before
the day of lesson:

No preparation required

PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCIE
S ADDRESSED:

C1: To act as a professional inheritor, critic and interpreter of knowledge o

culture when teaching student.
o I am targeting this competency by researching different ways to
explore adjectives with my students.
C2: To communicate clearly in the language of instruction both orally and
writing, using correct grammar, in various contexts related to teaching.
o I am targeting this competency by using correct grammar and
vocabulary while teaching my lesson.
C3: To develop teaching/learning situations that are appropriate to student
concerned and the subject content with a view to developing the competen
targeted in the programs of study.
o I am targeting this competency by planning learning situations that
of interest to my students so they could learn by having fun.
C4: To pilot teaching/learning situations that are appropriate to students
concerned and to the subject content with a view to developing the
competencies targeted in the programs of study.
o I am targeting this competency by using the Progressions of Learni
and the Quebec Education Program to plan activities which will
improve on the students specific competencies.
C5: To evaluate student progress in learning the subject content and maste
related competencies.
o I am targeting this competency by providing feedback to my studen
in order for them to improve on the necessary aspects.
C6: To plan, organize and supervise a class in such a way as to promote
students learning and social development.
o I am targeting this competency applying a respectful and effective
classroom management technique with Class Dojo.
C7: To adapt his or her teaching to the needs and characteristics of studen
with learning disabilities, social maladjustments or handicaps.
o I am targeting this competency by adapting my teaching style to the
needs of my students.
C8: To integrate information and communications technologies (ICT) in t
preparation and delivery of teaching/learning activities and for instructiona
management and professional development purposes.
o I am targeting this competency by creating lessons which integrate
use of the SMART board.
C10: To cooperate with members of the teaching team in carrying out task
involving the development and evaluation of the competencies targeted in
programs of study, taking into account the students concerned.
o I am targeting this competency by discussing my lesson plan with m
CT and getting feedback.
C11: To engage in professional development individually and with others.
o I am targeting this competency by working on the skills needed in t
field of education with my CT.
C12: To demonstrate ethical and responsible, professional behavior in the
performance of his or her duties.
o I am targeting this competency by working and treating my CT and

students with respect.