Michigan Department of Education
Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan 2007
Lesson Title: Read to Me
Created by: Nancy Burkett
Lesson Abstract: Student parents will help their infants and toddlers develop reading appreciation and pre-reading skills through play and technology. Specifically, they will foster the child’s interest in reading by using a variety of reading strategies and entertaining them with interactive educational software programs that correspond to the books read.
Subject Area: English Literature (in collaboration with the Even Start Program)
Grade Level: High School 9-12
Unit Title: Children’s Literature
Michigan Educational Technology Standards Connection:
1. Basic Operations & Concepts
a.1 Students identify the capabilities and limitations of emerging communication resources.
a.5 Students understand the purpose, scope, and use of assistive technology.
2. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
b.3. Students explain the differences between freeware, shareware, & commercial software.
Michigan High School Content Expectations Connection:
STANDARD 2.1 Develop critical reading, listening, and viewing strategies
CE 2.1.7 Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response; distinguish between a summary and a critique.
CE 2.1.9 Examine the intersections and distinctions between visual (media images, painting, film, graphic arts) and verbal communication.
CE 2.1.12 Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension (monitor messages for clarity & understanding and ask relevant questions. Provide verbal and non-verbal feedback, notice cues (such as change of pace or emphasis that indicate a new point is about to be made); and take notes to organize essential information.)
STANDARD 2.2 Use a variety of reading, listening, and viewing strategies to construct meaning beyond the literal level (drawing inferences, confirming & correcting, making comparisons, connections, & generalizations; drawing conclusions.)
CE2.2.2 Examine the ways in which prior knowledge and personal experience affect the understanding of written, spoken, or multimedia text.
STANDARD 2.3 Develop as a reader, listener, and viewer for personal, social, and political purposes through independent and collaborative reading.
CE2.3.6 Reflect on personal understanding of reading, listening, and viewing; set personal learning goals; and take responsibility for personal growth.
Estimated time required to complete lesson or unit: 4 hours
Instructional resources: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (book) and Dr. Seuss Toddler CD by Broderbund http://kidsclick.com/
Prior required technology skills: Turning on a computer and loading a CD into it.
Sequence of Activities:
· Pre-Assessment:
1. Have students explain how to use interactive CDs
2. Class discussion and summary of The Cat in the Hat book
· Post-Assessment
Students sharing what happened in the process of working with their children, then write about it in journals.
Reading Resource Book: “Making Your Child a Lifelong Reader”
Sample Daily Lesson Plan: Note: use after The Cat in the Hat book has been read
Reading strategy: Using educational software to reinforce/supplement reading
1. Whole class: Discussion and Demonstration of the strategy:
· Discuss reasons and advantages of using reading-related CD’s
· Demonstrate techniques to help the child use software
Ø hold child on lap: use positive tactile stimulation
Ø allow child to use the mouse
Ø maintain a playful attitude & use positive verbal reinforcement
2. Individual Activity: Each student uses the interactive software with the child
· Put in the CD and start the program (have the book on hand, too)
· Guide the child to the mouse (just a touch or squeeze required!)
· Play along with the child and have fun
· Refer to the original storybook for reading reinforcement
3. Teacher Reinforcement Activity: Circulate the room and observe the students
· Praise students and children on their progress
· Give positive suggestions and ideas on techniques, where appropriate
· Get involved in some part of the process with each student (sit with them!)
4. Whole Class: Discussion of the process
· What worked and what didn’t
· Compare reactions, feelings, moods, emotions
5. Student Activity: Keep a summary journal of results
· Students keep a log on which technique(s) work best for their child
o Write a summary of what you did and learned
o Write a reaction about today’s events, moods, feelings
Technology (hardware/software): Computers, children’s educational software programs on CD
Key Vocabulary: CD, mouse, software, interactive, literature, child development
Application Beyond School: Student parents will continue to read to their children at home using age-appropriate literature, interactive CDs, and reading strategies learned.
UDL Connections
1. Multiple means of representation: Various ways of acquiring information and knowledge
Ø Students can work at their own pace and their child’s pace
Ø Students with reading disabilities or low-level readers can use books on tape
Ø ESL students can read to their children in their first language
2. Multiple means of espression: Alternative for demonstrating what they know
Ø Have student ask child questions and give demonstrations about what s/he learned
3. Multiple means of engagement: tap into interests, challenge and motivate them to learn
Ø Students can choose reading materials tailored to the child’s interests and personality
Teacher Reflection and Notes:
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