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Snowleopard
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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 Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:31 am Post subject: Lesson Plan Help |
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| Okay, so this semester, I have a new batch of co-teachers. The 6th grade co-teacher wants me to do the whole lesson plan on my own (i.e. She wants to be lazy). Anyways, she wants me to limit my use of the book; however, she does want me to follow the main idea of the chapter. I'm on chapter two right now (Is This York Street?). Basically, the lesson is about giving directions when someone is lost (i.e go right, go left, turn at the corner, go straight, go backwards, etc.) Does have any good ideas or know of a internet resource that could help me with this lesson plan? I've been searching around but I could really use some advice. Impute would be greatly appreciated. |
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ddeubel
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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icnelly
Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Location: Bucheon
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a link to the 5th grade songs, and a link to the 6th grade songs.
Download karafun, and then just click and play. These songs are specific for the chapters of the national elementary text. Here's the link to them for a web based version. There is not a song for every chapter.
Also, bookmark my elementary youtube site. There are 82 songs specifically geared for young learners: easily enough for an entire year. SO you've got choices: youtube, or karafun, but either way these songs are a great addition, and some are specifically made for the national textbook.
Also visit my Esnip�s resource page. Most of the files are geared to the national elementary program, but there are other resources: projects, lesson planning ideas, etc.
Bookmark clipart sights for flashcards here
**I strongly suggest looking into the formals of lesson planning**
For elementary lessons take a look at the co-teaching lessons plans located here
Here are some ideas on how to run a language class. Check this site, and this one.
These links are Dave's ESL threads on lesson planning:
1. Newbies: An example of a lesson for a big class
2. PPP
3. Lesson Plans
4. Lesson Plans on Paper |
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Snowleopard
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks so much for all the feedback. You've all given really helpful ideas and resources. Last semester they treated me like an assistant, now they are treating me more like a teacher, which is great. I like the idea of getting more hands on experience teaching. At the same time, it's a little overwhelming when they know you don't have your degree in education, yet the school magically expects you to know how do everything that comes along with being a teacher. Does anyone else feel this way? |
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Draz
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks so much for all the feedback. You've all given really helpful ideas and resources. Last semester they treated me like an assistant, now they are treating me more like a teacher, which is great. I like the idea of getting more hands on experience teaching. At the same time, it's a little overwhelming when they know you don't have your degree in education, yet the school magically expects you to know how do everything that comes along with being a teacher. Does anyone else feel this way? |
Lots of people start out teaching in public schools with no six month grace period of being an assistant.  |
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Snowleopard
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:16 am Post subject: |
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| For one, I didn't start at the beginning of the semester. I started mid-semester. For two, being an assistant (or tape recorder) and actually being the teacher are two different things. Drop the sarcasm Draz, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation. |
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Cerriowen
Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Location: Pocheon
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Small addition I might add, specifically for the directions game... Take one kid, blindfold him... and set up an obstical course of chairs. Have the rest of the class shout directions (go left, turn right, go straight).
Blindfold another kid, and change the chairs around...
Do it two or three times. The kids will love it. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Lesson Plan Help |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
Okay, so this semester, I have a new batch of co-teachers. The 6th grade co-teacher wants me to do the whole lesson plan on my own (i.e. She wants to be lazy).
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Anyways, she wants me to limit my use of the book; however, she does want me to follow the main idea of the chapter. |
These two statements are in conflict. If your co-teacher wants you to write the lesson plans alone, tell her to take her "input" and cram it. |
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RufusW
Joined: 14 Jun 2008
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| For one, I didn't start at the beginning of the semester. I started mid-semester. For two, being an assistant (or tape recorder) and actually being the teacher are two different things. Drop the sarcasm Draz, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation. |
Well don't teach them what sarcasm is.... |
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cubanlord
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:07 am Post subject: |
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DD,
Great job on that link (MAP). Still, you don't cease to amaze me with your site. Great stuff! Keep up the good work! |
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Snowleopard
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:36 am Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
Okay, so this semester, I have a new batch of co-teachers. The 6th grade co-teacher wants me to do the whole lesson plan on my own (i.e. She wants to be lazy).
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Anyways, she wants me to limit my use of the book; however, she does want me to follow the main idea of the chapter. |
These two statements are in conflict. If your co-teacher wants you to write the lesson plans alone, tell her to take her "input" and cram it. |
The two statements are not contradictory. She doesn't want to do any of the actual lesson planning but she does want to give me "guidelines" for the presentation of the lesson (i.e. She wants to make things difficult for me.). Anyways, I wish I could tell her take her "guidelines" and shove it but I don't want any problems. It really annoys me, especially when she is not contributing anything to the planning process. I thought the whole idea of co-teaching was that the KT and NT should teach together.
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| For one, I didn't start at the beginning of the semester. I started mid-semester. For two, being an assistant (or tape recorder) and actually being the teacher are two different things. Drop the sarcasm Draz, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation. |
Well don't teach them what sarcasm is.... |
Keep the negative comments to yourself. I came here to ask for help. In addition, I was wondering if anyone felt the same way I do or had similar experiences. If you you don't agree with me there is no reason to be rude about it. Anyways, go look up the word sarcasm. Perhaps, you are the one who should avoid teaching anyone the meaning of the word. |
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cubanlord
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:47 am Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| Straphanger wrote: |
| Snowleopard wrote: |
Okay, so this semester, I have a new batch of co-teachers. The 6th grade co-teacher wants me to do the whole lesson plan on my own (i.e. She wants to be lazy).
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Anyways, she wants me to limit my use of the book; however, she does want me to follow the main idea of the chapter. |
These two statements are in conflict. If your co-teacher wants you to write the lesson plans alone, tell her to take her "input" and cram it. |
The two statements are not contradictory. She doesn't want to do any of the actual lesson planning but she does want to give me "guidelines" for the presentation of the lesson (i.e. She wants to make things difficult for me.). Anyways, I wish I could tell her take her "guidelines" and shove it but I don't want any problems. It really annoys me, especially when she is not contributing anything to the planning process. I thought the whole idea of co-teaching was that the KT and NT should teach together.
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| For one, I didn't start at the beginning of the semester. I started mid-semester. For two, being an assistant (or tape recorder) and actually being the teacher are two different things. Drop the sarcasm Draz, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation. |
Well don't teach them what sarcasm is.... |
Keep the negative comments to yourself. I came here to ask for help. In addition, I was wondering if anyone felt the same way I do or had similar experiences. If you you don't agree with me there is no reason to be rude about it. Anyways, go look up the word sarcasm. Perhaps, you are the one who should avoid teaching anyone the meaning of the word. |
Hey Snow,
If you need some help with lesson plan format, PM me and I will help you. That way, those with negative comments can keep their comments to themselves. |
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RufusW
Joined: 14 Jun 2008
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:26 am Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| Anyways, go look up the word sarcasm. Perhaps, you are the one who should avoid teaching anyone the meaning of the word. |
Well played, Sir. I was thinking along the lines of ironic sarcasm.
FWIW, split lessons into sections and 40 minutes should be easy to fill.
5m introduction - how's the weather? etc
5m recap of previous topic
10m introducing new words, pronunciation, association
10m activity
5m writing down the English (so they at least know what they're meant to have learnt!)
5m testing individual students until the bell goes.... |
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nomad-ish
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: On the bottom of the food chain
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:09 am Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| Straphanger wrote: |
| Snowleopard wrote: |
Okay, so this semester, I have a new batch of co-teachers. The 6th grade co-teacher wants me to do the whole lesson plan on my own (i.e. She wants to be lazy).
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Anyways, she wants me to limit my use of the book; however, she does want me to follow the main idea of the chapter. |
These two statements are in conflict. If your co-teacher wants you to write the lesson plans alone, tell her to take her "input" and cram it. |
The two statements are not contradictory. She doesn't want to do any of the actual lesson planning but she does want to give me "guidelines" for the presentation of the lesson (i.e. She wants to make things difficult for me.). Anyways, I wish I could tell her take her "guidelines" and shove it but I don't want any problems. It really annoys me, especially when she is not contributing anything to the planning process. I thought the whole idea of co-teaching was that the KT and NT should teach together.
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she sounds like my handler. i've been told that (a) i can't use the textbook and (b) i must make a different lesson for each grade (at my MS that's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and advanced 3rd). i felt the same way as you; either she should help me, let me use the school book, or shut her trap and just be thankful that she can treat my class as a spare. obviously, i took the higher route and didn't tell her to shove it, but now i basically acknowledge her "rules" and then promptly ignore them. i don't use the book, but i do use the same lesson for more than one grade. just do what you do and plead "misunderstanding" if she bothers you again. |
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Misera
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Snowleopard wrote: |
| For one, I didn't start at the beginning of the semester. I started mid-semester. For two, being an assistant (or tape recorder) and actually being the teacher are two different things. Drop the sarcasm Draz, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation. |
wasn't Draz just answering your question about if anyone else felt that way? how maybe most of the people started straight out as the "teachers" rather than just an "assistant" (as you labeled it..). Ones who were never an assistant and were straight up the teacher, just never got what you had-- maybe the grace period as Draz said while you sort of gradually got into teaching rather than right away. |
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