Lesson Plan Presentations for 11-1-17

     In class tonight we heard lesson plan presentations from Amanda Stander, Doug Krieger, and Christina Massman. On Amanda's first presentation she covered content standards well within the basis of the lesson. Although, I was originally wandering how a whole unit could be based on one book. Then, I found out that she was using a different story for the next lesson. I also liked that the lesson of the book "The Lorax"; teaches morals and values about treating the environment well.  Amanda's next lesson was based on the book "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon". I felt this lesson covered content standards well also. I liked that the lesson worked with the students on analyzing personality traits and feelings. I liked that "Flip grid" was introduced; I didn't know anything about it until this presentation. The lesson also did well at comparing and contrasting. This is a video I liked, that explains how to use flipgrid.

The next presenter was Doug Krieger. The first lesson plan he presented he used Kahoot as a assessment tool. I thought this was a good idea; so that the students aren't necessarily stressed by taking a traditional initial assessment test. I did, however, feel as if the Kahoots presentation or test went too fast for me to have enough time to answer all the questions. In a regular classroom environment it would have probably been a little different. I really thought it was an interesting use of pop music in the youtube video; to relate to the students and display an example. The only other opinion I have about Doug's first presentation; was I wished that there were varied slides, pictures, or something a little more engaging. In Doug's second presentation, I thought he was good at explaining the "Model" of similes. But, I thought he should have had Kahoot loaded up. If it was a real classroom you would have to have everything loaded ahead of time. I did think he had a good closure and reminders of what the class will go over for the next day. I also thought the exit ticket strategy was interesting; of writing one simile that the student came up with.

Christina Massman was the last to present. In her first presentation she did a good job comparing and contrasting taste. In our district, the tasting items would have to be healthy foods per our lovely, newly implemented district policy. So, they couldn't have candy or you wouldn't want to have them manipulating candy if it was in another activity; as they would want to eat it. The "Five Senses" song that we listened to was very silly, fun, and refreshing. This presentation was not boring and I had a thought that you could also have the students point to different parts of their bodies during the song. This lesson surprised me by including writing; which I was pleased about. Overall, I liked her lesson a lot. Christina's second lesson was also equally engaging. However, I don't know if I would use the same books and videos for my next lesson; as I would be nervous that they would be bored. I personally would maybe use the same video but different book or vice versa. One of the last concerns I had was regarding the length of the lesson at one and a half hours. This seemed like a lot of time spent on one lesson. I really liked the handout of "hearing" the things you hear. There were also good differentiation strategies planned especially for a student who may have certain impairments.

Thank you for everyone who shared their lesson plan presentations this week. They were very educational.