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NTeQ lesson plan

**NTeQ Lesson Plan** //Lesson Title:// **Compare/Contrasting -Research, Reading, Writing** //Subject Area:// **English Language Arts** //Grade Level:// **5th (research & reading of lesson will take 85 minutes, but the entire process will take up to a week) This should be considered as a unit plan with the lesson focus being on research.** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to… 1. Research information using the internet 2. Analyze information read during research and reading of texts 3. Determine good vs. bad eating/sleeping habits. 4. I can write an essay comparing two texts and use evidence to support it. 5. I can develop specific vocab for various purposes. 6. I can use the conventions of English grammar and usage when writing.
 * Learning Objectives:**
 * Big Picture Objectives: Future**

( 5.4, RI 5.3, RI 5.8, W5.5, W5.4,W5.2, W5.10, L5.2, L5.3)
 * Standards:**
 * Common core:

Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. Use models and simulations to explore complex Research and Information Fluency : Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific task
 * NETS:
 * Co****mputer Functions**


 * Word will be used to publish final drafts
 * PowerPoint will be used to for higher ability students to produce a presentation: comparing two texts and the process they went through
 * SMARTBOARD will be used to model lessons for lower ability students (flexible grouping strategies will be used to reinforce skills for those that need support)
 * Graphic organizer will be used to compare and contrast texts information-those who have ability will use word processing using diagrams and charts to create
 * Research on computer about healthy eating and sleeping habits
 * Specify Problem: After reading research & reading the 2 texts explain (using evidence from both texts) ways to improve your health. Compare the information in the article and poem to your own life. What health habits will you keep or change based on the information in the texts.**


 * 1) //What sleeping habits are beneficial to good health?//
 * 2) //What eating habits are beneficial for a healthy body?//
 * 3) //Are your sleeping habits healthy? How do you know?//
 * 4) //Are your eating habits healthy? How do you know?//
 * 5) //What habits will you change based on research and reading?//
 * 6) //Why will you keep some of your current sleep and eating habits?//
 * 7) //What challenges might you face when trying to change some of your habits?//
 * Research and Analysis**


 * Students will use word processing software to enter and organize their information after researching and reading about health related issues: sleep and eating habits
 * Students will use a graphic organizer to enter data information they discovered during research on computer and reading two texts. (t-chart, double bubble diagram, chart)
 * Students will create a PowerPoint presentation incorporating pictures – higher bility students to communicate their findings.
 * Results Presentation**
 * (Higher ability students)**The final product will be a PowerPoint presentation displaying information collected during research and readings of healthy sleeping and eating habits. (high students) multimedia presentation that demonstrates their ability to synthesize information and compare to own lives along with an essay written in Word.
 * (Average ability students**)-The final product will be an essay published in word that demonstrates their ability to research, read, and synthesize information and compare it to own lives. Students will also use Clipart or Google images to final document.
 * (Lower ability students)** The final product will be a Venn diagram that demonstrates their ability to synthesize research and writing by comparing information. Students will have the opportunity to type in word if time allows. Some of my students with special needs have this accommodation so their results will be displayed in that form.
 * (Lower ability students)** The final product will be a Venn diagram that demonstrates their ability to synthesize research and writing by comparing information. Students will have the opportunity to type in word if time allows. Some of my students with special needs have this accommodation so their results will be displayed in that form.

Small groups of students complete the following activities: observe teacher using SMARTBOARD to model research and creation of graphic organizer & word documents, research healthy eating/sleeping habits (teacher assistance if needed), rotation stations for computer use (word processing)
 * Planning Computer Activities**

The following computer tasks are divided among group members/partners:
 * During Computer Use**


 * Search for information by partners: eating habits & sleeping habits
 * Enter and organize information using double bubble diagram or chart in Word
 * Write an essay using Word and adding pictures when applicable
 * Create a PowerPoint presentation with pictures of health related (eating/sleeping habits)from Microsoft clip art or other free sources (e.g. [|www.pics4learning.com], etc.)
 * Create and save PowerPoint presentation (high ability)
 * Create and save documents in Word.


 * Before Computer Use**


 * Read 2 texts
 * Enter known information into double bubble diagram (three circles)
 * List information needed from Internet search (highlight important words in guiding questions)
 * Observe teacher researching health related concepts using internet
 * Plan your PowerPoint presentation / Plan your Venn diagram / Plan the outline of your essay, etc.
 * After Computer Use**


 * Organize all information and determine if any information is missing.
 * Reread texts or refine research on internet
 * Review final product and check it for errors.
 * Supporting Activities**


 * Proofread and edit word documents using spell check and grammar check on computer
 * Display PowerPoint presentations
 * Heterogeneous groups- share/display essays
 * Assessment**


 * Rubric: Essay that supports explaining the problem (healthy habits vs. personal habits)
 * Rubric: PowerPoint / video / Diagram / Survey / Essay production.
 * Student presentation (oral presentation)
 * Self-evaluation checklist-determine own progress of research, analytical reading, and writing
 * Students will self -valuate and create a plan for improvement in deficit areas based on check self-evaluation checklist