1. English 3690
Shelley L. Esman

2. Wondrous Words Lessons
Teach a 30 minute lesson on a chapter of Wondrous Words
20 Describe the learning target of the lesson
Implement a structure to allow students to read/reread the text
20 Implement a structure for students to talk together
20 Includes a writing activity
20 Includes a form of formative assessment to measure your target
* Lesson plan self-evaluation
*Lesson plan turned in

3. Wondrous Words Lesson Plan
Learning Targets
Materials
Warming up/ Activating and Engaging
Expectations of reading and talking activities
Describe formative assessment

4. Lesson Plans Mine Real World Samples of templates
Teaching and Planning Expectations
CHAMPS
Love andLogic

5. Assigning the Lessons in groups of two
October 8
Chapter one
Chapter two
Chapter three
October 15
Chapter four
Chapter five
Chapter six
October 22
Chapter seven
October 29
Chapter eight
November 5
Chapters nine and ten
November 12
Chapter eleven
Chapter twelve
November 19
Chapter thirteen
Chapters fourteen and fifteen

6. Mentor Text Work October 8 Ideas October 15 Organization
October 22 Word Choice
October 29 Sentence Fluency
November 5 Voice
November 12 Presentation
November 19 Mentor Text Document is due

7. Mentor Text Document due November 19
Share a mentor text for 5 or less minutes on each date (20 points x3) …Choose a card to determine which trait you’ll share.
Create a format that stores information for a minimum of mentor texts (90)
Includes
Title
Author
Genre
Gist summary statement
Trait and teaching points (why is it a good model?)

8. Book Groups- 20-30 minutes Present in an engaging way (40)
Provides a handout (20)
Every member shares in the work (40)
Bonus: Reflect on the process and what was learned (10)

9. Book Groups October 29 Group 1Notebook Know-How
Lexie, Elizabeth, Kelsey, Sarah
November 5 Group 2 Notebook Know-How
Bethany, Sandra, Shelley, Skylar
November 12 Group 3 A Place for Wonder
Celeste, Tori, Emily, Sally, Allison, Adam
December 3 Group 4 Hidden Gems 1
Montiana, Amelia, Megan, Taylor, Caelan
December 10 Group 5 Hidden Gems 2
Lottie, Emily, Jessica, Riley, Loisia

10. Research Presentation
Effectively use three outside sources (50 pts)
Creates a handout or visual media (50 pts)
Presents information in an engaging way (50pts)
Turns in a reflection of the process and personal learning to be part of the portfolio!

11. Research Presentations 4 people each night 15-20 minutes
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
December 10

12. Portfolio Two pieces of your choice
Piece from an activity found in the chapters of Write Like This (choice)
Informative Piece that describe, informs, evaluates, reflects, analyzes, interprets, etc. your thoughts on Write Like This (2 pages double spaced)
Research Demonstration Reflection (2-3 pages double spaced)
More???

13. Participation
100 points
100% attendance +20

14. Weekly Writing
100 Points

15. Adjustments and Totals
Participation 100
WW Lesson 100 points
Blog 180 points
Mentor Text Document 150 points
Research Demonstration 150 points
Final Reflection points
Book Club Presentation 100 points
Weekly Writing 100 points
Portfolio 100 points
Write Like This paper 50