Lesson Plan 2

Teacher: Jillian Williams Date:10-28-03
Grade: 3 Subject: History, Language Arts Drama

1. Learning Goal/Objectives
The students will use the knowledge they have gained through the author study to accurately portray their favorite historical figure.

2. Student Grouping
individual

3. Methods
student directed

4. Activities:
Opening: The students will begin by reading Don Brown's books and choosing their favorite historical figure. After choosing their figure, the students will use Don Brown's book along with other books about their figure to better bring their historical figure to life.

Main Activity or Activities:
One day will be set aside for the students to either come dressed as their favorite historical figure or bring the puppets they have created to reenact their favorite scene.

Questions to Ask: What should your character be wearing? What should be present in your setting to portray the time in which it is taking place? What type of personality will you take on?

Closing: The entire class will discuss the presentations and their accuracy.

5. Materials: Don Brown books and other biographical resources.

6. Evaluation: The students understanding will be observed through their presentation and the discussions afterwards.

7. Accommodations for Ability Levels:

8. Accommodations for Diverse Experiences:

9. Post-Lesson Reflection:


Adapted from Pathwise Instruction and Reflection Form by Vicki Wilson for Wilmington College

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