CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY LESSON PLAN (Long Form)
Student Teacher: Maggie Weber Grade Level: 2nd Date: December 19, 2014
State Standard: LA 2.4, LA 2.4.1, LA 2.4.1.d Subject: Literacy – Christmas Cultures and Customs
Name of Lesson: Christmas Lights in The 12 Days of Christmas Period / Time: 45 minutes
I. Goal:Students will understand that cultures celebrate Christmas differently. / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
II. Objectives:
Students will be able to count to twelve in Spanish.
Students will be able to state a difference between American and Hispanic traditions during Christmas time.
Students will be able to state a tradition of how their family celebrates Christmas. / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
III: Faith / Values Integration:
Integration of values will be that we can celebrate with joy and acceptance the traditions of other cultures as well as our own culture’s traditions. / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
IV. Integrated Technology: / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
V. Materials:
12 Days of Christmas book
Envelopes
Paper cut to size
Crayons, Markers
Glue, Glue sticks
Extra Christmas books at back table
My book example / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
VI: Procedure:
A. Set / Hook:
I will begin with having the class come to the front. Today is the last day of our lesson, and therefore, I want to give the students plenty of time to finish up so that we can share our stories with our friends. However, I still want to help guide the students towards ideas of what to write about it their books.
“Well, boys and girls! Today is your very last day of school before Christmas break! Is there anything fun that you are doing during your break? What is something you are looking forward to?” <Pause for answers> “Wowzers! You all sure have some fun days ahead of you! My plan for break is to spend time with my family. In fact, we are planning on going on a tour of the Christmas lights in Omaha! How cool is that? Does your family put up Christmas lights? What kind of Christmas lights?“ <Pause for answers and for kids to talk about their lights.>
“In our book, Christmas lights are a part of the twelve days. They’re called luminarias. Can you say that with me? Luminarias. Our book also talks about “stars skipping” which are called estrellitas saltando. Did you know that other cultures put up Christmas lights besides here in America? How fascinating, how cool, is that? Christmas lights aren’t just a part of our culture!
Well, since it’s our last day before break, let’s celebrate by reading our book one last time! While we read, I want you to all listen carefully and see if you can pick out when I read about the luminarias and the estrellitas saltando. Okay? Everyone ready with their listening ears on?” <Time to read the book>
[8 minutes]
B. Transition:
After the book is read, I will ask the class to quietly stand up, and walk back to their seats.
[2 minutes]
C. Main Lesson:
Once everyone is back in their seats and quiet, I will say, “Today, we have two goals. First, we want to finish our books.” I will walk to the board and write Finish book. “Next, we want to share our books with our friends!” I will then write Share with friends.
“When we share with our friends, we are going to hear about their family’s culture and traditions. Let’s say one of our friends have a tradition that is really different from what we are used to. How should we respond?” <Pause for answer.> “Right, boys and girls, we have learned so much about cultures these last few days. Other cultures aren’t wrong; they’re simply different from what we are used to. So, when a classmate has a different tradition, we respond with kindness. Let’s all brainstorm some words that we can use when we respond to our friends. Instead of words like weird or wrong, what could we say instead? What are kind words that show acceptance?” I will move to the board, and write down our brainstorm words that the class comes up with. If they are struggling, I will help out by writing a few prompting words down for them.
“Alright class, our plan now is to finish our books and then share them! I’ll give you the rest of our time to work on your books. Whenever you finish, you may find a partner to share with. You can go throughout the classroom. Just find a comfy place to read. If you don’t have time to share, because you’re still working on your book, that’s okay! And, if you have time to share with three or four people, that’s okay, too! Our goal is to just relax, finish our books, and take joy in sharing with our friends. If you are struggling with thinking of four last things that your family does for a tradition, I’ll put the book on the back table so that you may look at it and get ideas. We talked about lights today, so maybe think about what your family does with Christmas lights. Or think about ways in which you celebrate…when you open presents, who you see on Christmas and so on. Ready? Let’s pass back out our books and get to work!”
[33 minutes]
D. Transition:
When there is 3 minutes left for work and share time, I will announce to the class to begin wrapping up.
E. Conclusion:
With the last few minutes of class, I will wrap up the day’s lesson. “Great job working hard and doing your best, today, boys and girls! I think all of your books are wonderful and your parents will cherish the time they get to spend with you reading your books.” We will then clean up our desk areas and get ready for the next class period.
[2 minutes] / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
There are no needed modifications for students. Additional help will be given to the struggling students, but no material or instructional modifications are needed.
VII. Assessment:
The formal assessment will be the Twelve Days of Christmas books that they write. The informal assessment will be how much time they need, their confidence levels, and so on. / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
VIII. Assignment:
There will be no assignment. / Required Adaptations/Modifications:
IX. Self-Evaluation:
Were my questions specific and important, or generic and “can anyone tell me…?” types of questions?
Did I give an appropriate amount of time for each part of the lesson? / X. Coop’s Comments: