Planning effective English language arts lessons involves focusing on multiple literacy skills, aligned to state or national standards while incorporating interesting, student-centered activities. When focusing on grammar and writing, it is essential to set high expectations while presenting real-world connections, encouraging creativity, and keeping student interest in mind. Furthermore, focusing on using proper grammar and writing conventions in the ELA classroom is essential due to the interconnectivity of the two skill areas. For this assignment, use the “COE Lesson Plan Template” to create a standards-based grammar and writing lesson based on the selected literature. Include in your lesson: Objectives aligned to state or national grade-appropriate grammar and writing standards. Content-specific vocabulary development. Technology or multimedia that supports developmentally appropriate, engaging instruction. Engaging instructional strategies and activities in grammar and writing. Assessments aligned with learning objectives that are engaging for students and provide meaningful feedback. Differentiation for exceptional students, culturally diverse students, and English language learners. In a 250-500 word rationale, discuss how the grammar and writing strategies and activities are chosen to build upon the previously taught reading and vocabulary skills. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Good Morning, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We grilled on Saturday and spent time together watching movies all day yesterday. The weather is heating up here in the desert! This week you do have a practicum assignment and you have one lesson plan due. The video I created describes the expectations as I have made a few adjustments you will be happy about! The video is only 10 minutes long but rich in content. For the reflection on the practicum I would like you to answer the thought starters on the video page, see below. I am going to attach the lesson plan template for you again, please use this template only. Remember you are creating a unit of study, please build off of the lesson plan you created last week. Use the same book you chose and have fun with it! Take time to read through the assignments on the path and ask me any questions you have. Do not forget to complete the practicum verification form and send it to me this week for me to fill out and sign. The information needed is below as well. I look forward to another week filled with learning! Thank you all for your participation and continued commitment to this course. If there is anything I can do to help support you please reach out! I am also open to creating a Google meets for any questions you have. I am always willing to do whatever it takes! Week 4 -Expectations video.

This homework goes with the videos Collaborating with peers provides opportunities to gain multiple perspectives in order to enhance instructional plans. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience. Observe your mentor teacher implementing an ELA lesson that includes literature. Take note of the multiple ELA strands that are included in the lesson (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Following your observation, review you’re “Book Walk Lesson Plan” with your mentor. Discuss how your mentor would revise the lesson plan to be more effective, and what your mentor would add to the lesson to address other ELA strands. Discuss with your mentor how he or she incorporates multiple ELA strands, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, into instruction. Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to the class. In 250-500 words, summarize your observation and discussion with your mentor: What ELA strands were included in your mentor’s lesson? How effective was the inclusion? What feedback did you receive from your mentor? How will you use this to enhance your lesson plan? APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form. Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to the LMS in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.