Elementary Methods - Reading/language Arts-Week 5
Cambinder
WEEK5TEMPLATE.docxRDG/420 v8
Integrated Reading Unit Template
RDG/420 v8
Page 2 of 2
![]()
Integrated Reading Unit Template
Part 1: Unit Introduction
Complete the Unit Introduction Elements Table by providing a response in the Response column to the prompts from the Unit Introduction Elements column. Ensure you address all questions and information presented.
Unit Introduction Elements Table
|
Unit Introduction Elements |
Response |
|
Unit Title What is the title of the unit? Ensure the unit title captures the reader’s attention. |
|
|
Subject Area What subject area, in addition to reading, will be covered in the unit? Choose a subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, or health education) and explain how it will be integrated into at least 1 lesson. |
|
|
Grade Level (K–6) What grade level is this unit designed for? Justify how and/or why this unit is grade-level appropriate. |
|
|
Book/Author Focus Which children’s book or author are you using as the focal point of your unit? Explain the rationale for your selection. Note: If you choose a book, you may include it as 1 of the 5 selected resources in Part 2: Resources Toolkit. |
|
|
Central Focus What are the important understandings and core concepts that you want students to develop within the integrated unit? How will this unit integrate reading and writing strategies and literary elements that are grade-level appropriate? |
|
|
Standards/Objectives What state and/or national standards are covered in this unit? What are your goals/objectives for this unit? Be sure they are measurable, observable, and align with your selected standards. |
|
Part 2: Resources Toolkit
Select 5 books or resources that support your unit and follow these guidelines with your selections:
· Ensure 2 of the books or resources are targeted for teacher use and 3 are targeted for student and parent/caregiver use.
· Ensure at least 3 of your resources are multimedia materials, including web-based resources.
· When selecting your resources, be mindful of the diversity of the students, including varied learning and developmental levels.
Complete the Resources Toolkit Table by:
· Providing the reference for the book or resource in APA format in the Book/Resource Reference in APA format column
· Providing your rationale for choosing the book or resource in the Rationale for Choosing the Book/Resource column
· Explaining how the book or resource will be used to support the unit in the How the Book/Resource Will be Used to Support the Unit column
Resources Toolkit Table
|
Book/Resource Reference in APA Format |
Rationale for Choosing the Book/Resource |
How the Book/Resource Will be Used to Support the Unit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Part 3: Lesson Plans
Develop 3 lesson plans for your unit by following the prompts to complete the Lesson Plan 1, 2, and 3 templates. Ensure you complete the following in your lesson plans:
· Incorporate the 5 books or resources from Part 2: Resources Toolkit into your lesson plans.
· At least 1 of your 3 lesson plans must integrate a major subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, or health education), including an objective and standard for that subject area.
· At least 1 of your 3 lesson plans must include a pre-reading and post-reading activity.
Lesson Plan 1
Complete Lesson Plan 1 Table by providing responses in the Plan column to the questions in the Lesson Plan Elements column to develop your lesson plan.
Lesson Plan 1 Table
|
Lesson Plan Elements |
Plan |
|
Lesson Title What is the title of the lesson? |
|
|
Subject Area If applicable, identify the major subject area integrated in the reading lesson. Note: At least 1 of your 3 lessons must integrate a major subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, or health education), including an objective and standard for that subject area. |
|
|
Language/Literacy Area What language/literacy area is the lesson addressing? Some examples include phonemic awareness, phonics, structural analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. |
|
|
Content Standard(s) What state or national standards are being addressed? Include coding and wording of standards. |
|
|
Learning Objectives What are the learning objectives that are aligned with the standards for the lesson? What will students know and be able to do? |
|
|
Academic Language What essential vocabulary is used in the lesson? |
|
|
Materials What materials and instructional resources are needed for the teacher and students? How will they support and enhance the lesson? |
|
|
Technology How will you integrate technology to support your activity and student learning (e.g., research, instruction, practice, and/or assessment; and/or any adaptive or interactive devices)? |
|
|
Instruction (I do) What are the step-by-step procedures that you will model in the instructional portion of this lesson? Note: At least 1 lesson plan must include a pre-reading and post-reading activity. |
|
|
Guided Practice (We do) What learning activity will the students do in a group setting that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Independent Practice (You do) What learning activity will the students do individually that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Supports or Accommodations What supports and accommodations will you provide to support your students’ needs, including students who have reading struggles (learners with dyslexia, decoding difficulties, and poor comprehension)? |
|
|
Closing How will you end the lesson (e.g., culminating activity or task)? How will you involve students in summarizing and applying the major concepts of learning? |
|
|
Assessment What formative/informal assessment will you use to check for understanding throughout the lesson? What summative assessment will you implement to evaluate students? Note: Include 1 formative/informal assessment for each lesson and 1 summative assessment for the entire unit. The assessments should align with the lesson’s learning objectives. Integrate technology in at least 1 of these assessments. |
|
Lesson Plan 2
Complete Lesson Plan 2 Table by providing responses in the Plan column to the questions in the Lesson Plan Elements column to develop your lesson plan.
Lesson Plan 2 Table
|
Lesson Plan Elements |
Plan |
|
Lesson Title What is the title of the lesson? |
|
|
Subject Area If applicable, identify the major subject area integrated in the reading lesson. Note: At least 1 of your 3 lessons must integrate a major subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, or health education), including an objective and standard for that subject area. |
|
|
Language/Literacy Area What language/literacy area is the lesson addressing? Some examples include phonemic awareness, phonics, structural analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. |
|
|
Content Standard(s) What state or national standards are being addressed? Include coding and wording of standards. |
|
|
Learning Objectives What are the learning objectives that are aligned with the standards for the lesson? What will students know and be able to do? |
|
|
Academic Language What essential vocabulary is used in the lesson? |
|
|
Materials What materials and instructional resources are needed for the teacher and students? How will they support and enhance the lesson? |
|
|
Technology How will you integrate technology to support your activity and student learning (e.g., research, instruction, practice, and/or assessment; and/or any adaptive or interactive devices)? |
|
|
Instruction (I do) What are the step-by-step procedures that you will model in the instructional portion of this lesson? Note: At least 1 lesson plan must include a pre-reading and post-reading activity. |
|
|
Guided Practice (We do) What learning activity will the students do in a group setting that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Independent Practice (You do) What learning activity will the students do individually that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Supports or Accommodations What supports and accommodations will you provide to support your students’ needs, including students who have reading struggles (learners with dyslexia, decoding difficulties, and poor comprehension)? |
|
|
Closing How will you end the lesson (e.g., culminating activity or task)? How will you involve students in summarizing and applying the major concepts of learning? |
|
|
Assessment What formative/informal assessment will you use to check for understanding throughout the lesson? What summative assessment will you implement to evaluate students? Note: Include 1 formative/informal assessment for each lesson and 1 summative assessment for the entire unit. The assessments should align with the lesson’s learning objectives. Integrate technology in at least 1 of these assessments. |
|
Lesson Plan 3
Complete Lesson Plan 1 Table by providing responses in the Plan column to the questions in the Lesson Plan Elements column to develop your lesson plan.
Lesson Plan 3 Table
|
Lesson Plan Elements |
Plan |
|
Lesson Title What is the title of the lesson? |
|
|
Subject Area If applicable, identify the major subject area integrated in the reading lesson. Note: At least 1 of your 3 lessons must integrate a major subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, or health education), including an objective and standard for that subject area. |
|
|
Language/Literacy Area What language/literacy area is the lesson addressing? Some examples include phonemic awareness, phonics, structural analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. |
|
|
Content Standard(s) What state or national standards are being addressed? Include coding and wording of standards. |
|
|
Learning Objectives What are the learning objectives that are aligned with the standards for the lesson? What will students know and be able to do? |
|
|
Academic Language What essential vocabulary is used in the lesson? |
|
|
Materials What materials and instructional resources are needed for the teacher and students? How will they support and enhance the lesson? |
|
|
Technology How will you integrate technology to support your activity and student learning (e.g., research, instruction, practice, and/or assessment; and/or any adaptive or interactive devices)? |
|
|
Instruction (I do) What are the step-by-step procedures that you will model in the instructional portion of this lesson? Note: At least 1 lesson plan must include a pre-reading and post-reading activity. |
|
|
Guided Practice (We do) What learning activity will the students do in a group setting that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Independent Practice (You do) What learning activity will the students do individually that allows them to practice and apply what they have learned? |
|
|
Supports or Accommodations What supports and accommodations will you provide to support your students’ needs, including students who have reading struggles (learners with dyslexia, decoding difficulties, and poor comprehension)? |
|
|
Closing How will you end the lesson (e.g., culminating activity or task)? How will you involve students in summarizing and applying the major concepts of learning? |
|
|
Assessment What formative/informal assessment will you use to check for understanding throughout the lesson? What summative assessment will you implement to evaluate students? Note: Include 1 formative/informal assessment for each lesson and 1 summative assessment for the entire unit. The assessments should align with the lesson’s learning objectives. Integrate technology in at least 1 of these assessments. |
|
Copyright 2023 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2023 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
