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Lesson Plan Template

TOPIC DETAILS CK
Name Ms. Patterson
Subject Social Studies
Grade Level Kindergarten
Date/Duration 45 minutes
Big Ideas Good friends and community members have similar
characteristics, to be a good friend and community
member we must be respectful of others and rules.
Essential What are our classroom rules?
Questions Why should we follow the rules in our classroom and
school?

PA/Common 5.1.K.A: Explain the purpose of rules.

Core/Standards 5.1.K.B: Explain the need for rules.
Objective Kindergarten students will draw five rules in a thinking
map 5 out of 5 times.
Bloom's
Taxonomy

Webb's Depth of
Knowledge
(DOK)
Formative & Students will work with teacher to complete a KWL
Summative chart.
Assessment Students will discuss rules as the lesson progresses.
Evidence Students will complete mind map as the end of lesson.

ISTE Standards Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity.

for Students Students will watch The Rules Rap and listen to basic
classroom rules in a fun, inspiring way.
Framework for
21st Century
Learning
Accommodation A Token Economy will be in place. Students will receive
s, Modifications stars for good behavior and after so many stars
students will be able to choose from a treasure box.
Group work and seating arrangement will be controlled
to ensure Eric is not near people who poke fun or upset
him often.
Cool down area in the classroom will be used for
students who are having a bad day or are upset.
SUPERVISING
TEACHERS
SIGNATURE
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Procedures
RATIONALE for CK
the Learning
Plan
Introduction Activating Prior Knowledge
Does your family have rules at home? What are some
rules that you know of?
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
Read story: Know and Follow Rules by Cheri J. Meiners,
illustrated by Meredith Johnson
Explicit Big Idea Statement
Instructions Good friends and community members respect and
follow rules.
Essential Questions Statement
What are our classroom rules and why should we follow
them?
Objective Statement
We will learn, discuss, and draw pictures of 5 classroom
rules.
Transition
Practice using walking feet to transition from circle time
back to their desks.
Key Vocabulary
Friends
Community members
Rules
Laws
Respect
Lesson PreAssessment of Students
Procedure Students will raise hand to list classroom rules.
Modeling of the Concept
Students will watch teacher begin a thinking map with
classroom rules.
Guiding the Practice
Students will work with the teacher to brainstorm ideas
for rules of the classroom.
Providing the Independent Practice
Students will draw and complete a thinking map with
pictures or words of the classroom rules.
Transition
Stand up, listen, and dance to The Rules Rap: Great Way
to Learn and Review Classroom Rules- The Rules Rap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z60vA7vVYUY
Reading Know and Follow Rules by Cheri J. Meiners, illustrated by
Materials Meredith Johnson
Technology The Rules Rap: Great Way to Learn and Review
Equipment Classroom Rules- The Rules Rap
Supplies
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z60vA7vVYUY

Evaluation of Formal Evaluation

the Students will turn in their thinking maps with 5 rules
Learning/Master drawn out.
y of the Informal Evaluation
Concept Students will discuss the rules and why they are
important during circle time. Teacher will take note of
student responses.
Closure Summary & Review of the Learning
Students will review the rules and their importance
during circle time.
Homework/Assignments
Students will take home a copy of the classroom rules to
keep for reference.
Teacher Ensure all classroom rules are taught and explained
Self-reflection when school starts and are revisited during the lesson.