Part+I+Lesson+Plan+Wiki

Greek origin of English words
 **6****th** **Grade English Language Arts and Reading** **1. Subject/Topic: 6****th** Grade English Language Arts and Reading/Vast Vocabulary: Greek Origins of English Words
 * Wiki Lesson Plan and Strategy: Part I**

//Demographics:// Rural district, predominantly Caucasian with less than 500 enrollment; over 52% ranked as “disadvantaged.” // Prerequisite skills: //The ability to listen and follow directions, and apply higher-order thinking with a working knowledge of the computer.
 * 2. Target Audience:** 6th Grade students, a ges 11-12; total 39 students, nine SPEDs and four G/Ts.

//Resources and Tools://  
 * 3. Learning Environments:** //Delivery:// Middle school classroom; four classes with average of 12 students per each. Two of four classroom computers are operational so must schedule library computer lab time to accomplish Part I.
 * Computers with Internet access and word processing software [[image:Greek-text.jpg align="right" caption="Book of Greek Myths"]]
 * Print and electronic dictionaries and thesauruses
 * Online Dictionary: __[]__
 * Spanish-English dictionaries as-needed
 * Ingri D'Aulaires' __Book of Greek Myths__ text
 * Assistive technology as-needed
 * Websites include:
 * Introduction to Greek Mythology: __[]__
 * Class Wiki: __http://vastvocabulary.wikispaces.com/Lesson+Plan+Wiki/__
 * 4. Lesson Length:** Approximately 50 minutes per class, performed over at least three class periods to complete all aspects of Part I of this lesson.

 ** 6. Teacher Input/Learning Resources: **Use exciting podcast to introduce Greek mythology: __[]__ // Input: // Students will work in pairs to post to the class Wiki page as Part II. Teacher will use Ingri D'Aulaires' __ Book of Greek Myths __ in conjunction with podcasts. Teacher will model how to use print and electronic resources and post to a Wiki page. // Differentiation: // SPEDs and ELLs will have reduced word lists: SPEDs = first eight and ELLs = first 12 words. Assistive technology available as-needed. G/T students will create a Word Web of synonyms and antonyms of all vocabulary words.
 * 5. Lesson Objectives:** The purpose is to build students' vocabulary of English words from Greek origin in learning about Greek Mythology. Establish knowledge of resource materials (dictionaries and thesauruses) and apply that knowledge to various technologies (Wikispaces and/or podcasts). Students will know how to:
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Collaborate as cohesive team to achieve lesson objectives.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Use print and electronic resources to define and explore vocabulary words.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Articulate pronunciations and meanings of vocabulary words.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Write creative sentences using vocabulary words.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Utilize technology of Wikispaces to post new knowledge to the class Wiki page.

<span style="color: #191980; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">** 7. Learning Tasks/Activities: ** <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> To successfully accomplish lesson objectives, students will: // Collaborate: // <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> Work in pairs to define and explore the following vocabulary words:
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hubris
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demos
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Poleis/Polis
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hellas
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Agora
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stoas
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Palaestras
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lekythos/Lekythoi
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Amazonomachy
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Doryphoros
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Diskobolos
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tesara
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tria
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Centauromachy
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gigantomachy
 * <span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kore/Korai

<span style="color: #0d0d73; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">// Write: // Vocabulary requirements using __[]__<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> and Word to write:
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Word definitions, spelling, and syllabication
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Alternative word choices
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Word function(s) (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc.)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Etymology and date of origin of vocabulary words
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;"> Creative sentences using vocabulary words; __ underline __ the vocabulary word
 * <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Spanish-English dictionaries/thesauruses and a <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Assistive technology available
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Provide dictionary link to each vocabulary word

<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;">// Employ Resources: // Use print and electronic dictionaries/thesauruses to define and explore vocabulary words, written in Word with a copy submitted to // “Papers Graded Tonight” // basket.

// Utilize Technology: // Log-in to class Wiki page to post vocabulary words and all their meanings at: __[]__

<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;">//Hotlink:// Provide a link to the Podcasts page from the Wiki page.

// Lesson outcomes //will ensure students develop their knowledge of language and enhance their vocabulary of new words with an introduction to Greek mythology, which sets the stage for further lessons of the ancient world. Utilizing technology, students will create and publish via Wikispaces their newly acquired knowledge of vocabulary words.

//Teacher faciliated learning// will begin with an introduction video along with selected readings from the D'Aulaires' text, followed by a demonstration of how to look up words and post to the class Wiki page. As students engage in learning vocabulary words, teacher will use the //“Praise, prompt, and leave”// strategy as she moves throughout the class to determine mastery level and provide remediation as-needed.


 * 8. Assessment:** Multiple measures will be used to ensure that students have a solid understanding of lesson objectives. Student evaluations will be based on demonstrating their:
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Weekly //“Spelling Sparkle”// to assess that students can correctly spell vocabulary words
 * “<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;">//Fabulous Foursomes”// (teams of four students) will be given four vocabulary words using integration of the Arts. Each student will have a specific Art to accomplish:
 * 1) <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">To look up the vocabulary word's definition, using it in a sentence (language arts)
 * 2) <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">To draw a picture of the vocabulary word (visual arts)
 * 3) <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">To create a song lyric using the vocabulary word (music)
 * 4) <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">To act out a charade of the vocabulary word (drama)
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Ability (G/Ts) to create Word Webs of synonyms and antonyms, and present to the class.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">SPEDs and ELLs may use flash cards or interactive software to practice content mastery.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Ability to use print and electronic resources to master content.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Attention to detail in meeting all lesson requirements.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Level of understanding Wikis, log-in procedures, and posting to the class Wiki page.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Knowledge in how to transfer media between technologies
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Collaborative skills in working together as a team to achieve lesson objectives

<span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">//Evaluation Criteria:// <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Link to Podcasts: __http://vastvocabulary.wikispaces.com/Lesson+Plan+Podcasts__
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Team Wikis: Each team's post will be evaluated on execution and content.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Team Survey: Confidential feedback from each team member on their contributions to respective project and evaluation of their team members' contributions and performance.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Team Participation: Attendance to all classes and participation in all aspects of respective project.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Individual Participation: Determine each student's level of commitment and diligence to achieve lesson objectives.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Provide a link to the Podcasts page from the Wiki page.