Dr.+Seuss+Lesson+Plan



__Sunshine State Standards__

1) LACC.K.L.3.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. 2) LACC.K.RF.4.4: Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. 3) LACC.K.L.3.6: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

__NET-S Standards__ 1- Creativity and Innovation- Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 1a) Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 1b) Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues

2- Technology Operations and Concepts- Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. 2a) Understand and use technology systems

The learners this lesson is intended is a classroom of kindergarten students. In order to complete this lesson, I will need to know how many of the students have the ability to read and if so, at what level.

-The kindergarten students will effectively select reading material independently and evaluate their own understanding of texts with 80% accuracy by visiting the reading center.

-The kindergarten students will listen attentively to audio versions of stories and, in turn, respond to the text with 100% accuracy by visiting the listening center.

- The kindergarten students will be able to use technology independently to further their understanding of specific reading skills by visiting the computer center with 90% accuracy.

Required materials include: <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- The Cat in the Hat Book (5 copies) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- The Cat in the Hat Audio CD (1 copy) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Computers (5) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- The Cat in the Hat DVD (5 copies) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Notebooks (Dr. Seuss themed) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Pencils (Dr. Seuss themed) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Headphones (5) <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Kid Pix Software <span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-Voice Recorder

<span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The books are used to teach the lessons. The students will be able to use these books in the reading center and read independently. The audio books have the same use as the regular books only they will be used with the headphones in the listening center of the classroom. The computers, headphones, and Cat in the Hat DVD will be used in the computer center of the classroom. The students will be able to watch the story. At the end of each lesson the students will use their designated notebooks and pencils to write about the story they heard, read, or watched. The voice recorder will be used to record the voices of each student to put into the presentation.The Kid Pix software will be used to create the remade story of the Cat in the hat.

<span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">For each day when the students come into class, they will be assigned to a center: Computer, reading, or listening. They will be instructed that each student is allowed 50 minutes in each center then they switch places with another student. Emphasis on taking turns is important in this lesson. The students who are at the computer center will use the computers to watch Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. Students in the reading center will read the same book manually. They will read it silently and then read it out loud to themselves. Students in the listening center will listen to the same book being read to them on an audio disc. After every student has participated in a center, they will write down in their notebooks a summary of the story they either heard, read, or watched. The next couple days will be used to prepare for the presentation. Students will rewrite the story in their own words. They will then use the Kid Pix software to create their presentations after they have been recorded.

<span style="color: #00803a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I will grade the summaries each of the students write and the pictures that they draw. By changing their centers each day I will be able to observe which medium is best for each student, when it comes to them retaining the information.