Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
Week 5 9/24-9/28/2012
Today’s Big Idea(s):
Date: 9/24-9/28/2012
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
ESL 0-3 years
Ms. Black
Agenda & Time Estimates:
Topic
Objective: Monday
TSW- 74.4. English Language
Proficiency Standards. (4) Reading
(A) Beginning. (i) read and understand
the very limited recently practiced,
memorized, or highly familiar English
they have learned (II) some very highfrequency words (6) Writing
(A) Beginning (II) high-frequency
words/phrases and short, simple
sentences
 Review color/number 1-10
vocabulary
 Assess students ability to write
complete sentences
Objective: Tuesday
TTW- 74.4. English Language
Proficiency Standards. (c) Crosscurricular second language acquisition
essential knowledge and skills.
(1) Cross-curricular second language
acquisition/learning strategies. (C) use
strategic learning techniques such as
concept mapping, drawing, memorizing,
comparing, contrasting, and reviewing to
acquire basic and grade-level vocabulary;
 Support student success in content
classes through translation/study
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Objective: Wednesday
TSW- 74.4. English Language
Proficiency Standards. (4) Reading
(A) Beginning. (i) read and understand
the very limited recently practiced,
memorized, or highly familiar English
they have learned (II) some very highfrequency words (6) Writing
(A) Beginning (II) high-frequency
words/phrases and short, simple
sentences
 review color number vocabulary
 students will be able to identify and
name nouns
 student will be able to identify the
subject in simple sentences
Objective: Thursday
TTW- 74.4. English Language
Proficiency Standards. (c) Crosscurricular second language acquisition
essential knowledge and skills.
(1) Cross-curricular second language
acquisition/learning strategies. (C) use
strategic learning techniques such as
concept mapping, drawing, memorizing,
comparing, contrasting, and reviewing to
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Vocabulary match - 5 min
New procedures (mirror) - 10 min
Describe image on screen - 15 min
Write six sentences - 15 min
Sentence share - 8 min
(52 min.)
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review of yesterday's vocabulary - 5
min
homework share/discussions 5 min
make content vocabulary cards 15
minutes
practice vocabulary - 10 minutes
partner quiz - 5 minutes
complete content assignments 15 min
(52 min.)
MATCHING RACE
Cue Cards 1 and 2
Identify nouns
Identify subjects
Exit ticket
(52 min.)
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homework share/discussions 8
minutes
review of yesterday's vocabulary - 5
min
Resources 10 min
make vocabulary cards 15 minutes
practice vocabulary - 10 minutes
partner quiz - 5 minutes
(52 min.)
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
Week 5 9/24-9/28/2012
ESL 0-3 years
Ms. Black
acquire basic and grade-level vocabulary;
 Support student success in content
classes through translation/study
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Objective: Friday
TSW- 74.4. English Language
Proficiency Standards. (4) Reading
(A) Beginning. (i) read and understand
the very limited recently practiced,
memorized, or highly familiar English
they have learned (II) some very highfrequency words (6) Writing
(A) Beginning (II) high-frequency
words/phrases and short, simple
sentences
 Students will demonstrate their
understanding of number/color
vocabulary
 Students will be able to identify
and name verbs
 Students will be able to identify
verbs in simple sentences
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Matching race
Quiz
Cue card 3
Identify verbs
TEKS Connections/Indicate
whether
Readiness/Supporting/Process:
Mon.
Materials, Texts
& Reminders:
 Color/#
vocab list
 Journals
 Power point
image
 Computers
 Vocabulary
cards
 dictionaries
Fri.
 Color/# vocab
list
 Journals
 Quiz
Wed
 Matching game; speaking; questioning
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Mon
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
 Color/#
vocab list
 Journals
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Thurs.
Tues
Tues
Checks for Understanding:
 Computers
 Vocabulary
cards
 dictionaries
Wed.
 SWBAT match color and number vocabulary to colors and numbers; write 6
simple sentences using stems
 SWBAT match color and number vocabulary to colors and numbers with
increased speed; vocabulary cards; assignment completion
 SWBAT match color and number vocabulary to colors and numbers with
increased speed; name and/or recognize nouns; identify subjects in a simple
sentence
 SWBAT match color and number vocabulary to colors and numbers with
increased speed; vocabulary cards; assignment completion
 SWBAT match color and number vocabulary to colors and numbers with
increased speed; understand, speak, read and write color and number
vocabulary words on quiz
 Matching game; vocabulary use in simple sentences
 Matching game; partner quiz
Mon
Assessment/Evidence Of
Learning :
Tues.
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
Week 5 9/24-9/28/2012
ESL 0-3 years
Ms. Black
Thurs
 Matching game; partner quiz
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 Matching game; written quiz; listening quiz; speaking quiz;
Fri.
Mon
Tues
Higher-Order Thinking
Questions:
Wed
Thurs
Fri
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What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Introduce new procedure of
mirroring
Intro to New Material:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Monday
 Students will practice mirroring
 Instruct students on Matching game
Guided Practice:
Guided Practice:
 Show image and demonstrate how to
describe what is seen
 Encourage students give sentence
stems
Closing:
 Read students writing
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Motivation/Hook:
Intro to New Material:
 Matching vocabulary to
colors/numbers
Independent Practice:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
 Students will attempt short sentences
Independent Practice:
 Have student write six short sentences
based on image on screen.
Closing:
 Students will read their own writing to the
class
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
Week 5 9/24-9/28/2012
Tuesday
ESL 0-3 years
Ms. Black
Motivation/Hook:
Listen and check for understanding
(5 min.)
Intro to New Material:
 review the importance of best effort
in content classes
Guided Practice:
 remind students how to use
computer and make vocab cards
Independent Practice:
 check to understanding
Closing:
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Timing students; check correctness
Intro to New Material:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Wednesday
Giving information on cue
cards
Guided Practice:
 Have students make a list for each
category of nouns (person, place,
thing)
Independent Practice:
 Guidance or help as needed
Closing:
 Share nouns with partners
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Thursday
Motivation/Hook:
Listen and check for understanding
(5 min.)
Intro to New Material:
 review the importance of best effort
in content classes
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
 quick review of vocabulary with
partner/homework share
Intro to New Material:
 have students add to bulletin board
Guided Practice:
 sign on to computer
 make vocab cards
Independent Practice:
 students will work to prepare for content
classes
 study new cards
Closing:
 check to understanding
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Motivation/Hook:
 Partner’s Quiz each other
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Matching race
Intro to New Material:
 Writing cue cards in journal
Guided Practice:
 Naming nouns
 Looking for nouns in simple sentences
Independent Practice:
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Look up nouns in Sp./Eng. dictionary
Write list of nouns in journal
Closing:
 Share nouns with partners
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 quick review of vocabulary with
partner/homework share
Intro to New Material:
 have students add to bulletin board
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
Week 5 9/24-9/28/2012
ESL 0-3 years
Ms. Black
Guided Practice:
 remind students how to use
computer and make vocab cards
Independent Practice:
 check to understanding
Closing:
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Timing students; check correctness
Intro to New Material:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Friday
Giving information on cue
cards
Guided Practice:
 Have students make a list of action
verbs
Independent Practice:
 Guidance or help as needed
Closing:
 Check for understanding
Homework:
Modifications/
Accommodations/
Differentiated Instruction:
 sign on to computer
 make vocab cards
Independent Practice:
 students will work to prepare for content
classes
 study new cards
Closing:
 check to understanding
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Guided Practice:
 Partner’s Quiz each other
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Matching race
Intro to New Material:
 Writing cue cards in journal
Guided Practice:
 Naming action verbs
 Looking for verbs in simple sentences
Independent Practice:
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Look up verbs in Sp./Eng. dictionary
Write list of verbs in journal
Closing:
 Share verbs with partners
 Watch TV or listen to radio in English for 30 minutes per night write reflection in
journal; read 15 minutes in Spanish and 15 minutes in English each night, write
reflection in journal
ESL/LEP/ELL:
1.  Extended time on Assignment
2.  Cooperative grouping
3.  Daily agenda on board/Teacher review
4.  Use pictorial directions
5.  Use positive reinforcement
6.  Give directions in small distinct forms
7.  Use written backup or oral directions
8.  Establish routines in classroom
9.  Simplify instructional language, NOT content
10.  Pre-teach vocabulary, modeling, hands-on, pictures and visual aids
Teacher Reflection: What worked/what didn’t work? Why?
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin