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KEY POINTS
What three to five key points will you emphasize?
-Tier 2 vocabulary words helps use to better comprehend what we are learning
-We can use context clues to help use understand the meaning of a word
-Amusing means something that is entertaining or funny
OPENING (5 min.) MATERIALS
LESSON
What toys do you think Zeus was talking about?(Student response: the animals he
created- provide support as needed)
If something is amusing it is funny or entertaining. Say the word amusing with me!
Listen as I use amusing in a sentence: The puppies were amusing to watch as they
wrestled with each other.
GUIDED PRACTICE (7 min.)
How will you clearly state and model behavioral expectations?
How will you ensure that all students have multiple opportunities to practice?
How will you scaffold practice exercises from easy to hard?
How will you monitor and correct student performance?
Why will students be engaged/interested?
After turn and talk is complete have each student share their sentence. If needed
correct the sentence with the correct grammar and syntax, and then have the
students say the sentence again.
Students, now it is time for you to show what you know! You will complete you
vocabulary log for the word amusing! Remember, this is your time to show what you
know so please work individually at a level zero.
***Model for students where they will write the word, definition, sentence and where
they will draw their picture. Teacher should circulate as students are completing the
vocabulary log. Take note of who may need re-teaching in a small group.
CLOSING (5 min.)
How will students summarize what they learned?
How will students be asked to state the significance of what they learned?
How will you provide all students with opportunities to demonstrate mastery of (or
progress toward) the objective?
Why will students be engaged/interested?
Wow! You all worked so hard to complete your vocabulary log! Who can tell me the
definition of amusing? (illicit student response) Great! Now you will share with your
class what you wrote!
At this time have students share their completed vocabulary log with the class. If
needed review the definition and usage. Be sure to strategically use the word
amusing throughout the rest of the unit. After finishing todays lesson, place a
notecard with the word amusing on the word wall.