Mary+Cartier+Unit+Plan

This is my unit thus far, most days activities are planned, along with homework and when things are due.

For an easier way to see when things are due when, download the file below.

Assignment Page: All the major assignments in one document.

The oral presentatation rubric

The writing rubric

The internet based lesson plan:



The powerpoint used on first day:]]

My rationale: This power point has been adapted from Anny, I am planning on using it as an introduction to the story in Spanish, and will continue to develop it as my own with different aspects of our lessons. The students will first read the book in English, and on the first day I assign it, I will begin scaffolding their understanding it in Spanish through the use of the this powerpoint. It is a pre reading activity that will help build their prior knowledge. Although they will be reading it first in English, it is good to start them off thinking in the target language. I am considering using it again once we begin the story in Spanish, simply to reinforce vocabulary that will be unknown to them. To me, the rationale of a powerpoint a fancy technological way to lecture. I enjoy and feel that discussions are much more conducive to student learning. That being said, the students will be asked questions orally, and also will be asked to write a small passage at the end of the powerpoint. The visuals in the text give students the ability to tolerate more ambiguity of vocabulary and structures that are unknown to them.

Sub Plans:

I need advice here! I like the idea I have for the students in this sub plan, but I am afraid that it may be too difficult or that it would be better to do in class when I can help the students and explain the idea of morphology more. But it is generic and can be used at any point of the lesson, it teaches strategies for understanding and helps the students to understand the complex morphology of Spanish, and how it differs from English.

Extensive Day lesson plan: here is my lesson plan for day 5:









Throughout the creation of this unit, the César Chávez foundation's website was particularly helpful. The adaption of their timeline and some of their supporting materials for units on Chávez were used in this unit, although they are not posted here for copyright reasons. To see the materials I mention, I encourage you to check out:[| www.cesarchavezfoundation.org]