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Design a 1-week reading unit for an identified elementary grade level that:
Concentrates on a core book or an author
Incorporates appropriate technology
Engages students in speaking and listening skills
The reading unit will comprise 4 sections: unit introduction, resources toolkit, lesson planning, and reflection. You will develop three lesson plans for this unit.
1.Unit Introduction
a.Include:
1)Subject
2)Lesson Segment Title
3)Grade Level
4)Central Focus
5)Language Function
b.Write a 1- to a 2-paragraph narrative that summarizes:
1)How the content of the unit is appropriate for the grade level chosen
2)An introduction to the core book or author and a summary of how this unit integrates reading and writing strategies and literary elements into one of the following major subject areas: mathematics, science, social studies, the arts (visual or performing)
3)How specific learning needs will be addressed throughout the unit
4)Current learning theories that influenced instructional decisions in your unit
5)Strategies for student motivation and engagement that will be used in the unit
6)How formative and summative assessment will be used to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction and promote continuous learning
2.Resources Toolkit:
a.Compile a 5-source annotated bibliography that comprises books and resources that support your unit
b.Books and resources should:
1)Include 2 targeted for teacher use and 3 targeted for student and family use
2)Be aligned with and support unit objectives
3)Comprise at least 3 multimedia materials, including web-based resources
4)Account for the diversity of your learners, including varied reading levels, English language learners and students with exceptional needs
c.Annotated bibliography should:
1)Begin with the resource reference
2)Appear in alphabetical order
3)Be block-indented and explicitly connect the selected book or resource to the unit in 3 to 5 sentences
4)Follow APA formatting guidelines
3.Lesson Planning
a.Develop 3 lesson plans using the edTPA® Lesson Segment Template, each integrating reading with one content area.
b.Ensure that state standards are covered in the unit
c.Lesson plans must include:
1)Reading and writing components (phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, speaking, listening, and writing)
2)Literary elements (setting, plot, characters, conflict, theme).
d.All lesson plans must show evidence of differentiation for English language learners, struggling readers, and gifted learners.
e.Incorporate 1 formative assessment for each lesson and 1 summative assessment for the entire unit.
4.Reflection
a.Solicit feedback from a practicing teacher concerning the following areas of your unit (Option: Seek feedback during the required clinical experience for this course.):
3)Appropriateness of the unit and book/author for the grade level
4)Appropriateness of the lesson procedures (content and instructional strategies) for the grade level
5)Effectiveness of the use of digital tools and resources
6)Potential for the students to achieve the objectives and meet the content standards
7)Advice for designing and delivering integrated units
Write a 300- to 350-word reflection based on your feedback session that describes implications for professional development design a 1-week reading unit for an identified elementary grade level that:
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