Benchmark Assignment

For this assignment, choose three of the lessons from the “Unit Plan Vision Template” or the lesson plan you created in Topic 3 with any changes your instructor may have suggested. Create three lesson plans using the “COE Lesson Plan Template."

The three lesson plans need to include the following:

· Objectives aligned to state English language arts content standards. Objectives must align with the reading, writing, listening, and speaking standards.

· At least one lesson integrating creative arts.

· At least one lesson integrating math, science, or social studies.

Part 2: Rationale

Along with the three lesson plans, submit a 250-500 word rationale that addresses:

· The reasoning behind your instructional strategies and choices, including how they are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate to achieve individual learning outcomes.

· Explanation of how the lessons are developmentally meaningful and challenging learning opportunities for the children.

· How you applied in-depth content knowledge and learning resources in the academic disciplines to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master content.

· Reflect upon and evaluate personal practice related to designing and implementing developmentally appropriate literacy instruction, including questioning strategies and assessments.

This is the standard that will be used to create the lesson plans

STANDARD: K.RI.CS.4 With prompting and support, determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a Kindergarten topic or subject area.