Week 5

 This assignment contains three parts so please make sure all three are done indiviually please understand before you asked to be assigned for the assignment

Assignment Content

1. Create a developmentally appropriate 1-week instructional math unit for a concept area of your choice, focusing on one age/grade level from pre-K to Grade 3. 
   
   Include the following components in your instructional unit: 
   
   Part 1: Unit Plan 
   Provide the following information for your unit plan: 
   
   • Title 
   • Focus (i.e., content area and grade level) 
   • Objectives 
   • Describe the development of the unit by answering the following:
     
   • How is the content of the unit appropriate for the age/grade level chosen?
   • How will specific learning needs be addressed throughout the unit?
   • Which current learning theories influenced instructional decisions in the unit?
   • Which strategies for children’s motivation and engagement will be utilized in the unit?
   • How will formative and summative assessment be used in the unit to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction and to promote continuous learning?
   • How could children’s families be involved in the unit?
   • Consider the “family connection” in each lesson. 
   • Be sure to reflect families’ language differences and cultural and/or ethnic diversity. 
   • Part 2: Resources Toolkit  
     Create an annotated bibliography of 5 books and resources that support your unit. 
     Follow the guidelines below: 
     
   • Books and resources should: 
   • Include 2 targeted for teacher use and 3 targeted for student and family use 
   • Comprise of at least 3 multimedia materials, including web-based resources 
   • Be aligned with and support unit objectives 
   • Account for the diversity of your learners, including English learners, varying math proficiency levels, and students with exceptional needs 
   • Each annotation should be block indented and begin with the reference. All annotations should be in alphabetical order. 
   • Explicitly connect the selected book or resource to the unit in 3 to 4 sentences.
   • Part 3:  Lesson Plans  
     Create 3 developmentally appropriate lesson plans for your unit. 
     Do the following in each lesson plan: 
     
   • Create objectives that: 
   • Reflect various levels of thinking, including Bloom’s taxonomy or depth of knowledge 
   • Are specific, measurable, and observable 
   • State what children should know and be able to do 
   • Align to content standards  
   • Are age/grade-level and content-area appropriate 
   • List materials used in the lesson, including any necessary handouts, resources, and learning tools.
   • Identify materials that can be used to develop children’s critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
   • Detail an instructional sequence that is based on accurate math content and concepts that sets the stage for learning through lesson delivery and guided practice. In the sequence, ensure:
   • Activities are appropriate for the needs of young children who are culturally diverse and differentiated for those with exceptional learning needs (e.g., English learners, learning disabilities, gifted/talented). 
   • Activities are meaningful for young children by connecting learning to prior knowledge, to the community, and to real-world experiences. 
   • Activities foster young children’s appreciation and engagement in subject matter content and align to objectives and core concepts.
   • Activities incorporate both children’s and teacher’s use of technology. 
   • A closure is provided 
   • Teacher wrap-up 
   • Final check for understanding 
   • Time for independent practice (independently or small groups) 
   • Include assessments:
   • One formative assessment (check for understanding) for each lesson that aligns to the lesson objective(s)  
   • One summative assessment for the unit (assesses all unit objectives) 
   • Analysis of assessment data and expected next steps for instruction and student support
   • Submit your assignment.