WICOR Lesson Plan
Course: Living Environment
Date: December 1st 2015
Instructor: Ms. Katwaru
Aim/Instructional Outcome: (The student will be able to): How can we use a writing task to evaluate our understanding of at
least one of the body systems?
Common Core Learning Standards: RI.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4
Vocabulary (for active Word Wall):
Instructional Materials/Resources: Cornell Notes, pens, pencils, Notes on body systems
Do Now:
Write a short essay (2-3 paragraphs) on the following:
Describe two or more body systems that we have
discussed. Include the names of the systems you are
discussing along with a brief description of their
functions, the organs they consist of, how those two
systems work together to help the body maintain
homeostasis, and what would happen to the body if
something were to go wrong with that particular body
system.
Mini-Lesson with Modeling: (“I do)
Time
Instructional
Grouping:
Differentiation
Strategies:
5 mins
Time
10 mins
Students must complete this written assignment by the
end of class and will be collected by the substitute
teacher! It counts as an exam grade.
Student Work Period/Learning Activity: Guided Practice (“We
Time
do) and Independent Practice (“You do”), Include THINK, PAIR, SHARE
Higher Order Thinking Questions HOT-Q:
(Use Costa’s Levels of Thinking)
20 mins
Students Share
Summary (Include EXIT SLIP)
Students should now be confident in their
understanding of AT LEAST two of the body systems we
have reviewed.
Assessment (How are you checking for student understanding during
this lesson?)
The essay is their assessment.
Homework
5 mins
Time
5 mins
Reflection on Lesson
How will you change this lesson in the future?
How will your evaluation of today’s assessment inform
future instruction?
WICOR Lesson Plan
W
AVID Method
Writing
How will students use writing
as a tool of learning?
I
Inquiry
What questions will I ask? How
will I facilitate students asking
questions and encourage higher
level thinking?
C
Collaboration
How will I facilitate student
collaboration?
O
Organization
How is organization part of the
lesson? What tools will students
use to ensure organization?
R
Reading
What will students read? What
strategies will I use to facilitate
critical reading?
Strategies
Students will Produce…