Veronica's+Instructional+Plan

The instructional plan gives precise details so that any teacher could incorporate it into his or her lesson plans. It is designed to ease teachers into the process with the right resources so that they will be able to put it into practice.
 * Instructional Plan **
 * Is the instructional plan sufficiently detailed so that a new teacher could implement the module?**


 * Additional resources related to the subject matter or learning activities**

Students are able to find information about the subject from over 20 internet sites. Students are also able to use their textbook since it is a part of the fourth grade curriculum. In addition, templates and examples of plays and letters are provided to aid students in the writing process.


 * Methods built in for linking new knowledge/skills to prior experiences**

Writing and editing letters, participating in plays, using the internet, working in groups, and making decisions are some of the skills that students would have prior experience in from previous grades or in their personal life. The activity has students using these skills to research information, create plays, and write letters on the topic of the American Revolution.


 * Estimate of time to complete the Web Quest**

The estimated time to complete the Web Quest is six weeks. The first two weeks should be spent on research and the creation of a play. The next two weeks should be spent on practicing the play, writing the letter, and gather pictures. The last two weeks should be spent on presenting the letter and play and on creating the time capsule.


 * Suggestions for breaking up time if learning activities take longer than a typical school period**

Time may vary depending on how much class time is devoted to the activity. The period should be at least 45 minutes to an hour, but no longer. Should more time be needed, allow up to one more week. Otherwise students will grow weary of the activity. If you see that students still need more time, then have students do some of the work at home such as editing on the group Wiki or creating their time capsule.


 * Grouping of learners**

Each team consists of three members. The members will be predetermined by the teacher. The three members should be diverse. The group should consist of approaching, on level, and beyond level learners. In addition, learners should be grouped according to their abilities. Make sure each group contains students who are creative, who have strong writing skills, and who possess good leadership skills. Grouping students this way gives students the opportunity to learn from each other and appreciate each others’ skills.


 * Links to relevant web pages, worksheets, rubric, resources, or external web sites**

Links are provided for all resources. This includes web pages, worksheets, rubric, and external web sites that are relevant to the task.


 * Strategies for extending the learning activities to provide enrichment for interested learners**

If a student is interested in enrichment then he or she can choose from one of the following activities

· Create a power point presentation on the important event your group researched · Create a power point presentation on an important person who was a key player in the American Revolution. The presentation should give background knowledge of the person and a timeline of events that led up to his or her role in the American Revolution. · Create an animated video showing one of the battles of the American Revolution. · Write a poem or song about an important event of the American Revolution. Make sure the poem or song describes the event with details. · Draw a picture of a scene of an important event of the American Revolution. · Write a letter to the King or to a colonists’ paper from the point of view of the colonists. The letter should state your opinion about one of the following topics: Taxation without Representation, Boston Tea party, Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts, or Townshend Acts

Hi Veronica

Your instructional plan is great and follows your learner activity. The amount of resources the students are provided with are immense. They will definitely be able to get the information they require to successfully complete the activity. And your method for choosing the group members is great. Students should have the opportunity to learn from their classmates and you have allowed this during this activity.

Your enrichment activities are also great. There is a great variety among them. Students have a selection should they choose to do more after the initial activity in complete. If you don't mind, would it okay to use one of them and tailor it for my instructional plan?

Great Job!!

Kathy

Hey Kathy,

Of course! I tried to suggest some to you as well.

Veronica

Hi Veronica,

Your Plan works well with your learning activity and six weeks should give your students plenty of time to complete it, and your right allowing a lot more time may allow your students to start driffting away. I too like the way you have grouped the students, that way each group has a diverse set, each one with their own strong abilities to complete the task. Allowing the students to have over 20 sites to research on is great, giving them as much inforamtion needed as possible. Lastly, as far as extending the learning activity you have done a great job in that, because you have given them mutiple activities to chose from if they would like to further thier knowledge with this task. GREAT JOB

Rachele