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Teacher:
Lauren Newhuis
Sheila Rae the Brave: Mental images
I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
Creating mental images with a text
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
A continuation of the Kevin Henkes Unit Plan
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to
applicable national or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the
name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.
- SWBAT work toward comprehending literature (RL.2.10)
- SWBAT follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (2.SL.1a)
- Provide complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested
detail or clarification (SL.2.6)
- SWBAT explain what a mental image and create one for Sheila Rae the Brave
II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge
and skills.
Assessment
(formative and
summative)
N/A
Students mental image drawings and descriptions
STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for action/interaction
Drawing
Writing
Speaking
AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of
Engagement
Options for recruiting interest
Quiet when working at desk
Agreed-upon rules for discussion
The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher
activities and student activities
Introduce the book Sheila Rae the Brave to the students
Review the good reading strategies on the anchor chart and explain that making
visual images is also important when reading. Creating mental images help us to
understand a story.
Closure
Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:
My students responded very well to this lesson. They drew wonderful examples of mental
images. I also explained to them that this is what illustrators of books do. So many of them
put illustrated by: their name