Week 2 - Assignment 3

The sample lesson I reviewed is well organized and thought-out. On the preview page the overview gives a great summary of what the lesson is about and which goals students will achieve through the implementation of this lesson. The section “From Theory to Practice” gives an in depth look at the benefits of children working with words to help them become better readers and writers. The standards page states the NCTE/IRA national standards for the English Language Arts in great detail, which addresses many learning objectives. The resource materials used in this lesson are very helpful and supplement the lesson that enhances it greatly. The resources and preparation page list what materials needs to be gathered and prepared ahead of time. The lesson rubric and planning page are great addition for the teacher. Similarly, the instructional plan is organized in a way that will allow the sessions to be completed in a period of five to six days. Each day the students build on the previous days work. The process helps students understand how to compose a piece of writing over a period of time. In addition, the assessment and student reflections are also listed for the instructor’s convenience. Overall, the lesson plan is structured in a way that anyone can use it easily with minimal challenges.