Common Core Standard: ELA CCR Anchor: Text types and purposes (W.CCR) Strand: Writing (W) Grade: 3 Standard 2. Instructional Task Learning Objectives Student Work Assessment Tool Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. With limited assistance from adults and peers, write an expository paragraph to give facts and present ideas clearly. a concept map, write ideas and information learned about Brazil. Complete a Venn Diagram to convey ideas and information clearly. Students will be able to write an expository paragraph about the country of Brazil containing sentence fluency and all parts of a paragraph. Students will be able to complete a concept map (graphic organizer) to convey ideas and information about Brazil. Students will be able to complete a Venn Diagram comparing Brazil and the United States to convey information clearly. A paragraph detailing ideas and information about Brazil. (Appendix 3, pg. 30) A concept map explaining previous knowledge Brazil and writing facts after instruction. (Appendix 3) A Venn Diagram displaying informative information. (Appendix 3) A four point rubric will be used to assess: ideas and expository information about Brazil and structure of a paragraph. (pg.8) “Expository Writing” rubric assessing the amount of information learned about Brazil (expository ideas) and the clarity of the information. A formative assessment called the “Brazil vs. United States” Venn Diagram is used to display informative information. clearly.
Rubric for Paragraphs: 4 3 2 1 Brazil facts Provides 3 or more accurate about the Yanomami Tribe. All sentences are expository. Provides three facts about the Yanomami tribe Provides 1 fact about the Yanomami tribe Student provides 0 facts Or Facts are not accurate Structure of a paragraph Includes sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to topic sentence. Includes sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to topic sentence. One part of the paragraph is not included. Two are not included Or Details do not relate to topic sentence Spelling and grammar No spelling or grammar mistakes (including capitals) 1-2 spelling or grammar mistakes 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes 5 or more spelling or grammar mistakes Comments: The Brazil Paragraph Rubric ensures the students use expository sentences, as corresponding with the New York State Learning Standards. The students are familiar with this type of rubric, and have used (with slight modifications to accommodate other assignments) it with assignments similar to this one given, and have scored themselves on previous assignments. Although the students were given the rubric ahead of time, it is not necessary for the students to provide a score on this particular assignment. Student Work
Modification Table Modification Type Specific Modification Rationale Benefits Environmental Preferential seating for special education students. Students will sit close to the aide so she can spend equal time among the three students. Students are able to have modifications and help in a timely manner. Students stay on task. Instructional Extra time to complete the assignments. (Time and a half) Students need extra time to complete assignments for multiple reasons, as indicated on their IEP. Students have more proficient work when extra time to think about and write answers. Material Enlarging the paper. Students with visual impairments need the paper enlarged to read the words. Students are better able to read the words on the paper, therefore better completing the task. Tasks Break assignment into segments of shorter tasks. Provide an overview of the lesson before beginning. As per the cooperating teacher’s suggestion, students eight years of age should have lessons broken up into about eight minute segments. Students know the role of the students and the teacher during the lesson. Students are more apt to stay on task when the task/situation changes repeatedly. Students are better prepared for the lesson because they know the of the expectations. Time Required Planning: Preperation for this learning experience takes between three to four hours. The teacher makes the PowerPoint presentations for the students to view and creates the worksheets the students use. The teacher must also ensure the lesson aligns to the curriculum.
Brazil is also known for its minerals. The Yanomami Tribe lives there. It’s known for its carnivals. Developing Cultural Extinction: Cultural Extinction: Developing 4 3 2 1 Brazil facts Provides 3 or more accurate about the Yanomami Tribe. All sentences are expository. Provides three facts about the Yanomami tribe Provides 1 fact the Yanomami tribe Student provides 0 facts Or Facts are not accurate Structure of a paragraph Includes topic sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to topic sentence. Includes topic sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to sentence. One part of the paragraph is not included. Two are not included Or Details do not relate to sentence Spelling and grammar No spelling or grammar mistakes (including capitals) 1-2 spelling or grammar mistakes 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes 5 or more spelling or grammar mistakes
Cultural extinction: Distinguished 4 3 2 1 Brazil facts Provides 3 or more accurate facts about the Yanomami Tribe. All sentences are expository. Provides facts about the Yanomami tribe Provides 1 fact about the Yanomami tribe Student provides 0 facts Or are not accurate Structure of a paragraph Includes sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to topic sentence. Includes topic sentence, at least 3 details, and a concluding sentence. Details relate to topic sentence. One part of the paragraph is not included. Two are not included Or Details do not relate to topic sentence Spelling and grammar No spelling or grammar mistakes (including capitals) 1-2 spelling or grammar mistakes 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes 5 or more spelling or grammar mistakes Comments: Great job, Grant! You did a great job using complete sentences. Remember to indent your first sentence! Score: 4/4