EconomyLp2

Lesson Plan #2

 * Date**: Thursday, March 26, 2009
 * Housekeeping Stuff:** //How far did you get in your readings?.//
 * Student/Classroom Description**: 8th grade, three boys and two girls, Language Arts classroom

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss and gain knowledge of the student’s comprehension of the biography they are to read. This lesson will also provide, as we review the Venn Diagram that the students were to complete while reading during this past week, an understanding of how they relate what has in the past economically to what is happening in today’s time. During the lesson, the students will be completing Skimming and Scanning. The intention of this worksheet is to give the student a chance to express their impression of the book, give facts of what they have learn, and what they thought of the first half of their book. Stephanie - Skimming and Scanning worksheet (5 copies) Jana - Bingo Cards Words on pieces of paper Bag Treat for winner Question and comments to discuss with student Michelle- REAP worksheet(5 copies), discussion questions with possible answers for both Harry Truman and Andrew Carnegie, vocabulary sheet for difficult words As a result of this lesson the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrated their knowledge "Demonstration of knowledge is NOT observable" Use the word "discuss" as the main verb here, or "compare and contrast" you just need to re-arrange the objective a bit! of economy by discussing with individual teachers a compare and contrast between the current economy and the economy during their decade. 2. Express their feelings toward the book by writing their initial impression, quick facts, and afterthoughts they had about the book so far. 3. Identify what they believe are the main ideas and important points in their books. 4. Summarize the book into their own words and identify what they believe the author hopes the reader will gain from the text.
 * Lesson Description/Rationale**
 * Materials & Equipment:**
 * Lesson Objectives:**

and coherence.
 * ISBE Standards:**
 * 1.A.3a ** Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).
 * 1.B.3a ** Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.
 * 1.C.3a ** Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.
 * 1.C.3d ** Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.
 * 3.B.3a ** Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration
 * 4.A.3a ** Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.
 * 4.A.3c ** Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.
 * 5.A.3a ** Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

Set Induction
Ms. Olson starts to by pulling out the first word when the students are finished writing. Bingo words: __Lee Iacocca__ (Stephanie) __Andrew Carnegie__ __Harry S. Truman__ (Michelle) __Lyndon B. Johnson__ (Ashley) __Bill Gates__ (Jana)
 * Ms. Olson** is constructing the Bingo Game. On the card there will be 25 (5x5) spaces with one "Free Space." Each teacher with give five words in relation to their biography they are reading with their student. Also, each teacher will give one word for Andrew Carnegie for the floating student in our group.These words will be written on pieces of paper and put in a bag to be drawn during the game. On the card, the words will be put in a word bank at the top of the page for the students to use. The students will be given a moment or two to write these words in a box of their choosing on the card. After they are finished we will start the game. Ms. Olson will pull out a word at a time until there is a winner. The winner will be given a treat. 
 * Miss Larson**- //We are going to play a fun BINGO game using the words that are associated with our biographies. You have a word bank at the top of the Bingo card. You have a minute or so to put these words in the boxes. One word in one box. Ms. Olson in going to read the words as she pulls them from her bag. When you hear the word just put an X in the box. Do not scribble the word out because we need to see it to verify you are a winner.// //Yell out "ECONOMICS" when you have a line filled. Now you may fill in your boxes"//
 * Auto Bailout
 * Mustang
 * Chrysler
 * Ford
 * "56 for 56"
 * Empire of Steel (Stephanie)
 * //Gospel of Wealth// (Ashley)
 * Philanthropist (Jana)
 * Pennsylvania Railroad (Michelle)
 * 33rd President
 * Fair Deal
 * Anti-Communism
 * Korean War
 * Atom bomb
 * 36th President
 * Civil Rights Act
 * Medicare Act
 * Great Society
 * "Lady Bird" (wife's name)
 * Microsoft
 * Windows
 * Lakeside
 * Hard-Core
 * Rich

Content & Activities:
SKIMMING AND SCANNING: (15 minutes) (appendix in Tools book)
 * Ms. Kempke**: //"Well now that we have gotten a little warmed up with our game I am going to give you a worksheet that you will all be responsible for filling out in class. The worksheet has three columns in it. The first column is a spot for you to put your first impressions about the book that you were to read. The second column is a spot for facts that you have learned after reading the first half of the book, you can use the post-its that you were given in our last lesson to help you fill out that section. And finally, the third column is for your final thoughts about the first half of the book. Please answer these columns to the best of your abilities and try to fill in as much of the columns as you possibly can. Please feel free to use the back of the sheet as well if you need more room. After we are done with the worksheet we will discuss our answers as a group"// 
 * Ms. Chon**: //"Now that we are done filling out the Skimming and Scanning worksheets, I am going to be passing out a worksheet for you to fill out as you finish reading your book. Your homework assignment is to finish reading your book and to fill out this worksheet. This worksheet is titled REAP which is an acronym for the stages of reading. They are Read, Encode, Annotate, and Ponder. The R is for reading your book, the E is for encoding the text by summarizing what you read, the A is for annotating the text by writing down the main ideas and what message the author is trying to convey, and P is when you ponder about what you read and make personal connections or possible connections to other books you have read. Does anyone have any questions about the worksheet? Okay, now we will be breaking up into our groups to discuss any questions or concerns you may have had after reading the first half of your books."//

While we are in our individual groups, we will go over the Venn Diagram that the students were to complete while reading. We will discuss their questions and comments they kept with their Post-its while reading. We will also come up with our own question on the book we feel are important. PA- It is just there to make you read the book so you can get rich fast. //In the first couple of chapters the author give his opinion that where you live, the time you where born, who your family is, and the people in you life is what make you who you are. It's all about fate. Is he right on his theory or does it have to do with more?// PA No, it does not have to do with fate but it includes the type of person you are like if you are hardworking, have right type of personality, or the desire to succeed. //In the book, Gates talks about being "hard-cor." Do you think that this was a good characteristic to have or should have someone stepped in and brought him back down to earth?"// PA-Yes, it is not normal for someone to behave the way he did. "//What do you think about Iaccoca's success as such a young person?//" A: It's pretty impressive, I don't know if I would be able to do that.
 * Individual Groups:**
 * Jana -** //"Every chapter title starts the same way, "Principle For Getting Rich Quick." Do you that this is a attention getter or does every chapter tell you how to get rich quick like Gates?//
 * Stephanie -**

"//Do you think that you would be able to be such a prime person at a company at such a young age?// A: It seems like a lot of work, i don't know if i like that idea.

//What do you think of all of that responsibility?"// A:Too much for me I think, but it would be cool to be that high up in the company. //"Do you think that LBJ's struggles when he first ran for Senator changed him and how he did campaigning the next time he ran?"// A: More publicity, helicopter, "5 gallon trips"-his wife made //"Being a farmer or rural man himself, do you think this helped LBJ get into office when he ran for Senator?"// A: Yes, because Texas at the time was very rural and he publicized to small towns and farmers //"The book was very specific when the author talked about LBJ and "Johnson County," do you think that every family has to be rich or really into politics to be elected for a spot in congress?"// A: Maybe, his dad was very into politics and his father in-law was wealthy (he lent him $ for campaigning) //"What do you believe Truman is known best for during his presidency?"// A. Use of the atomic bomb, racially integrating armed services, Fair deal, first televised inauguration //"Many consider Truman to be one of the greatest U.S. Presidents. After reading his biography, do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?"// A. Use of atomic bomb, decision-making seemed wishy-washy in the beginning, controversy about if members of the Soviet Communist party had infiltrated into government jobs, strong supporter of NATO //"Would you ever want to become President of the United States?"// A. Yes, I have many ideas on how we can improve our economic state and improve the quality of life for U.S. citizens, No, I wouldn't want the pressure and burden to fall into my hands. //"What do feel is Andrew Carnegie's greatest contribution to society?"// A. Established public libraries, donated $ to schools, built Carnegie Hall, established pension fund for former employees and college professors //"If you were as wealthy as Andrew Carnegie, would you become a philanthropist as well? If so, what causes would you feel are worthy of your time and money?"// A. Feeding the homeless, establishing hospitals in poor, underdeveloped countries, set up college scholarships for students from low-income families, etc.
 * Ashley-**
 * Michelle-**

Closure:

 * Jana** - I will ask my student, //"What have you like most about this book?"// I will assign the rest of the book which are pages 92 to 166, chapter 7 to 11. I'll reminder to also do the REAP worksheet.
 * Stephanie**: I will ask my student "//What have you learned so far from the book?//" and "What have you found most surprising about Lee Iacocca's life?" I will assign the rest of the book to him (chapters 8-14). I will also remind him to fill out the REAP worksheet and bring that to class the next time we meet.
 * Ashley-**I will ask my student, //"What was the best part you liked about the book so far?"// With this I will assign him to read the rest of the book for the next time we meet. I will also ask him to keep doing the post-it note assignment as well as the foldable. For when we return he should also have the REAP assignment, so I will remind him that he needs to do this.
 * Michelle**- I will ask both students: //"What are your likes and/or dislikes about your book? Did you find anything particularly interesting so far?"// We will have a brief discussion about their answers and then I will assign their homework: //"Please finish reading the rest of your books and fill out the REAP worksheet. Don't forget to bring it with you when we meet next on April 7th."//

Literacy Techniques Used:
Skimming and Scanning REAP