Procedure:

1.) All week we will have been discussing different points of views and what key words we can search for to figure out what point of view a story is written in. As a class we will briefly review this by me asking questions and students answering. We will also re-introduce a venn diagram.

2.) We will use a class topic like "cats & dogs" to complete a class venn diagram so they are refreshed and understand the gist of what they will be asked to do. 

3.) I will read aloud the 2 books (The 3 little wolves and the big bad pig & The true story of the 3 little pigs) on the SmartBoard so that they can read along.

4.) While the students are following along they will each have their iPads on and available to write down key words they hear from each story on the points of view, and important information that may be useful during completing their venn diagram. 

5.) After the story, we will together discuss thoughts from the students, just enough to get them started. Then I will release them for independent work. The students are allowed to discuss with one another, but each needs to individually complete their work and stay on task.

6.) The students will submit their notes, charts, venn diagrams, whatever else they used in the process to a student drop box to be graded.

Technology Integration: We will be using the SmartBoard to read stories and complete our classroom venn diagram. We will be using iPads to take notes and create a venn diagram through applications and submit them online to be graded.

Differentiated Instruction: Describe how you will differentiate the instruction for each of the following:

• Cognitive delay ADHD student - if they have trouble sitting and paying attention I might let them stand up as long as they are not in anyones way or causing a distraction, or switch their seat to an exercise ball so that they are able to move but still stay focused.
• Gifted If a student is already proficient in this area, I will ask them to find the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How in the stories and compare that information.
• ELL I may want to give them a list of key words that will be in our story with a definition and a visual picture so that they may follow along better. They will be given extra time if needed and may want to have a copy of the books for themselves to read again to themselves to better comprehend the story.

Reflect on:

Designing Instruction (InTask Standards 7 and 8):

• Why are you using the instructional methods you have described?

  I chose to present my lesson in that way because I am able to traditionally teach (introduce, model, guided practice, independent, closure) but make the whole more engaging by using technology that students can relate to.

• How do the instructional methods align with what you know about best practices (think about your methods classes)?

  Reviewing information and checking for understanding is important because if the students do not understand, then they cannot move on and complete the lesson successfully. If my students struggle, then I will need to take a step back and remediate rather than move on and make them feel frustrated.

• How are you engaging students in creative and higher order thinking?

  The students are having to listen and read carefully for important information that they will want to use to compare and contrast the two stories. They are also required to figure out the POV of each story and how those differ.

• How does your integration of technology support what you know about best practices for technology integration in the classroom? (Use the research that you and your classmates did as a resource)

  Using hands-on technology gets students more engaged just within the fact that it's technology. It is relevant to the students lives, so they are going to be more excited to participate.