Week Three Lesson Plan

CAST’s UDL LESSON BUILDER

Lesson Overview

Title:	Compare and Contrast Multiple Versions
Author:	Merideth Seiler
Subject:	English Language Arts
Grade Level(s):	Third Grade
Duration:	One-Two Days
Subject Area:	Reading Literature
Unit Description:	Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story.
Lesson Description for Day:	Student will read two versions of the same story, The Three Little Pigs and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka. In small groups, students will discuss how these stories are similar and how they are different. Students will use a venn diagram graphic organizer to organize their notes. Students will then create a venn diagram using the Kidspiration/Inspiration software. Students will then create a group venn diagram by combining their individual venn diagrams. Students will share group venn diagrams. Students will post a summary of what they have learned on the class blog.
State Standards:	RL 2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. W. 3.1a Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. W.3.1b Provide reasons that support the opinion NETS Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4) Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. (3)

Goals

Unit Goals:

The student will compare and contrast multiple versions of a genre by different authors. The students will be asked to identify similarities  and differences between the two texts.

Methods

Anticipatory Set:	-Read aloud the original version of Three Little Pigs. (The book will be placed on document camera for view. The students will read along. If possible, the hearing impaired student will have own copy for better viewing.) -Have volunteers retell the story with puppets. -Explain to students that they will read another version of the story called The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. -Give students a copy of the new book. -Allow students to preview the book and make predictions.
Introduce and Model New Knowledge:	-Read aloud The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.  (The book will be placed on the document camera for view. The students will read along.) -Model how to use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two versions of the story. (Post vocabulary on the board for students to view.) -Using a visual Venn Diagram pocket chart explain that a Venn diagram is used to show similarities and differences.  -Using a Venn diagram pocket chart and sentence strips, write down students’ responses for differences and similarities.  Place the cards in the correct place on the chart.
Provide Guided Practice:	Place students with a partner or in larger groups. Venn Diagram Pocket Chart  Students finish the Venn diagram pocket chart started by the teacher. Each student gets a set of cards with prewritten similarities. Students take turns reading their cards and placing them in the appropriate place on the chart. Printed Version Students will use their venn diagram created with the Kidspiration/Inspiration software to create a group venn diagram on a poster. Have students compare and contrast the endings of the two tales, starting with what they have in common. Then, have students contrast the endings.  Students will create a poster of the Venn Diagram.
Provide Independent Practice:	Computer:  Venn Diagram All students can compare and contrast the two versions of the tale using the Kidspiration/Inspiration software.  Students must use words and can add pictures as well. Student may add new thoughts to their diagrams as they work. Print created venn diagrams for use during Group Work. Blogging Students will write a short summary about comparing and contrasting the two stories and post it on the class blog.

 

Assessment

Formative/Ongoing Assessment:	Venn diagrams graphic organizers ·      Electronic version with use of Kidspiration/Inspiration ·      Group posters of venn diagrams (2)
Summative/End Of Lesson Assessment:	Online Blog

Materials

Text version of The Three Little Pigs (original version) Audio version of The Three Little Pigs (original version)

Text version of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka Audio Version of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka

Graphic Organizers:  Venn Diagram

Cards with prewritten characteristics of both stories Venn Diagram Pocket Chart

Journals

Technology: Kidspiration/Inspiration Document Camera Online Venn Diagrams https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/examples/venn_diagram_maker Website:  AudioFarm:  Audio Version of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka http://audiofarm.org/audiofiles/9012 Website: CandleLight Stories:  Audio version of The Three Little Pigs (original version) http://www.candlelightstories.com/2009/03/26/audio-story-the-three-little-pigs/ Edublogger:  http://edublogs.org/

Before this course I had never heard of UDL, now I think I may use it a lot more! This week was challenging for me because I had to adapt a lesson for a hearing impaired student. This was completely new to me because I do not have much experience with special education. I learned quite a bit this week about how you can adapt a "normal" classroom for a hearing impaired student. To my surprise, your classroom wouldn't be much different. A lot of teachers are frightened by the thought of a special education student being included in your class. But most of the time you do not have to completely rework the way you teach. Mainly you just have to put more emphasis on things that you already do! I think that is very important for teachers to know so that the stigma that comes along with special education can disappear.