Weekly Summary & Synthesis: Zomo the Rabbit Lesson Plan

This presentation provides an overview of the lesson plan for "Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa" for Grade 3, focusing on Louisiana ELA standards, daily objectives, small group activities, and writing exercises.

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Slide 1: Guidebook Title, Section #, Lesson #, Date(s) Taught

• Title: Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa
• Section: ELA Unit
• Lesson: Understanding Story Elements
• Dates Taught: [Insert specific dates]

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Slide 2: Louisiana Standards Abbreviations

• RL.3.1: Ask and answer questions about a text.
• RL.3.3: Describe characters in a story and explain how their actions contribute to the plot.

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Slide 3: Daily Objectives in Student-Friendly Language

• I can identify and describe key story elements (setting, characters, problem, solution, theme) in "Zomo the Rabbit."
• I can compare the characters and their traits.
• I can explain the main problem and solution in the story.

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Slide 4: Activities Overview

Model/Think Aloud:

• Warm-Up Activity: Discuss students’ favorite stories.
• Explanation of Story Elements: Introduce characters, setting, plot, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and theme.

Activities:

1. Learn about Gerald McDermott and his story adaptations.
2. Read aloud to identify story elements.
3. Fill out a story map graphic organizer.

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Slide 5: Interactive Practice

Activity Description:

• Students will read or watch a story together.
• Each student receives a blank story map to fill in:
  • Characters
  • Setting
  • Plot Parts
  • Theme

Questions to Consider:

• What was the problem in the story?
• Who solved it?

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Slide 6: Small Group Support

Small Group Activities:

• Pull a few students aside for targeted support.
• Work with visual aids to practice identifying story elements.

Check for Understanding:

• Use guiding questions to ensure they grasp the content.
• Share their findings with the larger group.

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Slide 7: Daily Writing Activity

Writing Instructions:

• Write a sentence about Zomo using one of the four types of sentences:
  • Statement
  • Question
  • Exclamation
  • Command

Example:

• Write one sentence for each type about Gerald McDermott or his books.
• Share with a partner to identify sentence types.

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Slide 8: Success Criteria

How Will We Know Students Are Successful?

• Students can accurately identify and describe story elements.
• Students complete their story maps, showcasing understanding.
• Each student produces various sentence types in their writing assignment.

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Slide 9: Exit Ticket/Assessment

End of Lesson Assessment:

• Teacher-created exit ticket with reflection prompts.
• Questions aligned with daily objectives.

Sample Exit Question:

• "What is one thing you learned about story elements today?"

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Slide 10: Ongoing Reflection

Check for Accuracy:

• Review story maps and writing activities for comprehension.
• Use student reflections and exit tickets to assess understanding and plan future lessons.

Daily Plans Submission:

• Remember to submit daily plans by Monday mornings in the Google Drive folder.

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{The image of a vibrant cover of "Zomo the Rabbit" book featuring colorful illustrations of Zomo in action.}

{The image of a classroom with students engaged in a reading activity, some working on story maps while others discuss in pairs.}

{The image of an anchor chart that visually represents story elements with simple illustrations for each element.}