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[7th Grade] [7th Grade Assignment Sheets] Geography] Language Arts] Math] Physical Science] Language Arts Unit Plan] Day 1] [2] 3] 4] 5] 6] 7] 8] 9] 10]

**Lesson Title:** Discovery of Books
 * Duration of Lesson:** 45 mins
 * Teacher:** Ms. Wozniak

Upon completion of this lesson, students should be able to… ü Show they have read various books over the years with their classmates ü Listen to class lecture about communism and China ü Recall what they already know about communism and China ü Summarize what they learned from the Power Point
 * Objectives of Lesson: **

§ Computer § Projector § Paper § Literature book § K-W-L Chart § Journal: 5mins o //What do you think technology will be like in the future? Where will it goes from here? Is the future of technology already happening? Please provide examples in your answers.// This ties in with science… § Discovery of Books: 15-20mins o After students have completed their journals, they will present their whole made passports to the class. Each student will explain what book they picked, give a little background, and how they found out about the book. Each student will have roughly 1-3 minutes, so if they have numerous books they need to just pick their favorites. § Introduction to story: 15-25mins o Before reading the story, //Two Kinds// by Amy Tan, the teacher will give some background on the communist party, China, and why people fled to America. Students will be given a K-W-L chart before the power point. In the first box, the students should write what they know about the topics. In the second box, the students should fill in what they want to know. The last box, what you learned will be their exit card. o After the power point, there will be a class discussion and students will share their K-W-L. This way, if the students have questions or did not learn something they hoped to learn, it can be clarified. o The students will collect their literature books and open up to the story //Two Kind.// As a class they will briefly look over characters, structure, and the title.
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 * Instructional Procedure: **

§ Before exiting class, the students will finish their K-W-L chart with what they learned today. They need at least 5 different items. These can include predictions about the text as well as information learned from the power point.
 * Closure:** 5-10 mins

§ None
 * Homework: **

§ Students will be informally assessed through the discussion of their K-W-L chart and thoughts after the power point. § Students will be formally assessed through their reflection on what they learned and predictions about the story.
 * Assessment: **

§ Students who are visual learners are guided by the power point lecture. Also, they will be given an outline page of the power point to look back on and take notes. § Students who are more verbal or linguistic learners will be able to share their thoughts and opinions during class discussion. This will also give students a chance to ask any questions they may have.
 * Accommodations: **