MATERIALS and SETTING

What materials do you need for this lesson? What is the setting? Are students in pairs, groups, stations, floors, library, or science lab?

The setting is the classroom.

Materials needed include a Paper handout containing questions, a pencil, and paper.

The first portion of the lesson will consist of the instructor providing direct teaching, followed by students reading their independently chosen texts, working in pairs, and then working alone to write their reflections.

KEY VOCABULARY and ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

What vocabulary terms must students know to understand the concept being taught?

Vocabulary –notetaking, audience

Academic language: Guided conversation starters:

· What book did you choose?

· Which text made you decide to use it?

· What does the bulk of the book cover?

· Just who is the kind of reader who would like the book?

FOCUS ACTIVITY

What activity will students engage in that will pique their interest in the upcoming lesson? Think of this like a preview for an upcoming movie – something that ignites curiosity

After presenting a brief, humorous sequence from a cartoon movie in which two characters are nasty to one other, I will lead a class discussion about how the characters may have spoken more politely. One of you will be chosen to respectfully summarize the cartoon character's message (García, 2019).

CONNECTION TO PRIOR LEARNING

This is what you say to students about what they have already learned and how it prepares them for what they are about to learn; review what they have learned to prepare them for the upcoming lesson.

Teachers and administrators should treat their students with the courtesy they deserve. Learn the signs of polite conversation to make sure that happens. What you have to say is important, and it should be taken seriously. You can only accomplish it successfully by participating in and shaping respectful dialogue with any audience. This is a lifelong ability, not just one you'll need for the remainder of the school year.

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT (be sure to include the performance measure)

This is what you say to students about what students will learn today and how they will show they have learned the content (that is the performance measure)

Students, our goal for today is to practice using our language abilities in constructive and courteous ways. To do this, we will use the discussion questions to have a meaningful conversation about a section of our chosen literature with a partner. You'll spend some time chatting with your companion, then switch seats and write about what you learned. This written answer will demonstrate that you understand and can engage in civil conversation regardless of your audience.

PURPOSE OF LEARNING

Why do students need to learn this today? This should be written in what you will say to students and should include both why it is important to the content and why it is relevant in their lives.

Your ability to retain the material we cover in class for the state tests depends on your developing habit of constantly engaging in meaningful dialogue. Outside the classroom, you'll often use these linguistic abilities. With their proper use, you will find more social acceptance, achieve more professional success, and build a more admirable reputation.

What students need to do in order to improve their listening and communication skills is to pay attention to what is being said. They must also be able to process and understand the information that they are being given. All of these steps can be achieved by using different listening techniques. For example, students can ask questions to clarify what they do not understand. It is important for students to learn how to listen and communicate effectively. Listening is the first step, and it is important that students understand what the other person is saying (Djabborova, 2020). Communication is also important, and students need to be able to understand what others are trying to say. A student's ability to listen and communicate effectively will help them succeed in life.

INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS

Include:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Key Points

Directions to give

There are many instructional steps that I can take in order to teach students listening and communication skills. First, it is important to create an environment that is conducive to listening and communication. This can be done by ensuring minimal noise and distractions and providing clear and concise instructions.

Secondly, it is important to model the desired behavior. This will be done by providing examples of listening and communicating effectively. For example, you could provide your students with a set of questions to ask, or you could provide them with a conversation you had with a friend.

Thirdly I will introduce the various skill that is needed and their purpose. For example, when teaching active listening, the teacher might say, Active listening is when we pay close attention to the speaker and try to understand and remember what they are saying. It is important to do this so that we can be good communicators.

The student will be arranged in groups of a few individuals where they will be presented with different tasks that they are required to discuss and complete the tasks (Ginaya et al., 2018). This will allow the students to apply what they have learned about listening and communicating with each other. To assess if the students listening and communication skills have improved, I will assess how the students are conducting the group discussion. This will help determine if the students have acquired the needed skills and the areas where they need help to improve their listening and communication skills.

LITERACY STRATEGIES USED

Be sure you include activities that support literacy; vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Activities like reading aloud, discussing questions, reviewing vocabulary, collaborating with a partner, reading alone, and writing are all encouraged.

STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Even if you do not have enough technology devices for your students, you must include student use of technology as if you did have all the technology you need.

If they still haven't decided on a text, students will use technology to access the warmup journal rubric or do research.

MODIFICATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

Create at least one modification/accommodation for a student with special needs, and one modification/accommodation for English language learners

Two examples of accommodations are extra time on exams or the option to use a computer. It's preferable if the modifications used for homework and tests are consistent.

RETEACH/EXTENSION

Include different activities for struggling students and for students who already understand the material

We will have our kids having trouble coming up with ideas to fill out a brainstorming page in their notebooks. If students have trouble recalling dramatic norms we have covered in class, they will be directed to look at the textbook for examples we have used. If students have trouble recalling a story's literary elements—essential when crafting a play—they can use a mountain illustration depicting the story's beginning, rising action, climax, and falling action on the whiteboard (Montiel, 2021).

If students have finished their group brainstorming and idea gathering, they can proceed directly to the next stage of the writing process. They must prepare for the role if the play is written.

CLOSURE:

Review: How will you cement the learning that has taken place in this lesson?

Connect to future learning: How will what students learned today help them in upcoming lessons?

The lesson will wrap up with a round of questions and answers, at which point I can listen in and assess everyone's progress. Students can ask me critical thinking questions, and I will provide comments and guidance if needed. The deadline for finishing this task should be pushed back. Please remember that today is not the assignment's due date, and any forward motion at this level of planning and visualizing is to be commended. I'll repeat that as our lesson's main focus. We'll go through what's expected of them tomorrow so that when they get to school, they can get to work without much explanation since they'll be back at the same station with the same task.

Connect to future learning: As we continue to review for the State tests in the following weeks, students can use the ideas presented in this lesson.