Impact Unit

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Leaf Man Lesson Plan I

Rationale:

Context:  I developed this unit of study during student teaching at Blue Ridge Elementary with 1st grade.  This lesson was approved by my cooperating teach Martha Anne Wright and also my supervisor Dr. Calvin Miller at Appalachian State University. 

Impact:  This lesson and unit of study will provide students with various ways of using graphs and patterns.  The lesson also helps students to understand how to use description words while developing their writing skills. 

Alignment:  This unit of study and lesson satisfies the requirements for North Carolina Elementary School Teachers by the following:

Standard 1:  Elementary teachers have a broad knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in English Language Arts and Literacy. 

Indicator 5:  I met this indicator by planning an appropriate unit specific to first graders.

Indicator 6:  I met this indicator by developing a lesson that helps students understand the importance of description words while using language personally, as well as socially. 

Indicator 8:  I met this indicator by explaining to students the importance of using grammar correctly and correcting those who have trouble with their grammar. 

Standard 2:  Elementary teachers have a broad knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in mathematics. 

Indicator 3:  I met this standard by developing a lesson that shows students how to make and use patterns.  Students were responsible also for describing their patterns and sequences.  Students also developed graphs to record their data.