Listening Lesson Plan

LESSON PLAN TOPIC TITLE: Listening, Vocabulary, and Creative Writing Exercise

GRADE: 4-8

NE STANDARDS:

Reading/writing Standards

	8.1.2 By the end of the eighth grade, students will identify, locate, and use multiple resources to access information on an assigned or self-selected topic. Example indicators: Use of general reference materials (dictionary, electronic resources)
	8.2.2 By the end of the eighth grade, students will write compositions with focus, related ideas, and supporting details.
	8.2.4 By the end of the eighth grade, students will demonstrate the use of multiple forms to write for different audiences and purposes.
	8.4.1 By the end of the eighth grade, students will identify information gained and complete tasks through listening.

OBJECTIVES:

Students will practice their writing skills by composing a one-page story which incorporates an assigned vocabulary word.

Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of their assigned vocabulary word by its creative use within their writing.

Students will expand upon their listening skills by attempting to interpret the meaning of new vocabulary words during the reading of other students’ stories.

ASSESSMENT (formative and summative)

Quiz of vocabulary words; rubric for assessment of listening skills; observation of writing process.

MATERIALS:

dictionary or other online resources

list of vocabulary words to be assigned

student worksheets

pencils

paper

overhead projector

overhead sheet

PROCEDURES:

Anticipatory Set: Explain to students that this activity will involve two parts: Each students will first be assigned a vocabulary word. They will find the definition of this word, and then create a short story which creatively incorporates the use of this word. The class will then practice our listening skills and use of context cues to decipher the meaning of new vocabulary words

Vocabulary: Vocabulary words will be assigned based upon the unit/topic currently being studied in class.
Activities:

1. Each student is assigned a vocabulary word related to the lesson. Students look up the meaning of the word using dictionaries or other online resources. Students write a one page story including the appropriate use of the word. Students are encouraged to write the story in a way which makes the meaning of the word obvious through context clues.

2. A vocabulary word is printed on the overhead. Students write this word on their worksheets, and fill in their guessed meaning.

3. The teacher reads a student’s story containing the word to the class. Students are instructed to listen carefully for the use of the word.

4. After listening to the story, students are instructed to write their interpretation of the context meaning. Several students share their interpretation of the meaning of the words.

5. The correct meaning of the word is shared, and students are instructed to write the dictionary meaning of the word on their paper.

Provision for special needs:

Make accommodations for any students who may be hearing impaired and have difficulty with the listening aspect of this lesson. Provide guidance and direction for students who may have difficulty in finding a topic for the writing of their story. Word Maps may be used to stimulate thinking related to the use of the new vocabulary word.

CLOSURE:

Process with students the importance of listening in this exercise, and what strategies they used in arriving at their definition of each word.

References:

http://askeric.org/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Vocabulary/VOC0004.html

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