Description
- Overview:
- The purpose of this lesson is for High Intermediate to Advanced adult ESOL students to learn new vocabulary, practice reading, and hone their conversation skills while learning about the use of the penny in the United States.
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Level:
- Adult Education
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Joanna Stratman
- Date Added:
- 06/02/2015
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
- Language:
- English
- Media Format:
- Downloadable docs, Text/HTML
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Strong (2)
If taught again, I would include some historical information about the penny to provide some context to the students (when it was first produced, why is it copper, etc). I would probably add a listening activity where I would read this information and the students would answer questions by listening for the answers.
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Superior (3)
The materials worked really well. The students especially enjoyed the reading activity (number 3) because it provided reading/listening/writing/speaking practice and was about an interesting subject matter to them (money!)
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Quality of Assessments: Strong (2)
Next time, I will create and include a rubric for each student's speaking assessment. It would be easier to compile assessments if I had a rubric to go with it. It was easier to assess students based on their writing samples because I could take my time to read them. The debate went very quickly and it was difficult to keep up as every student spoke.
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Quality of Technological Interactivity: Limited (1)
Students were encouraged to use iPads and computers as dictionaries, but there could have been a larger technological component to the lesson. Next time, I will have students type their writing samples, so they can practice writing and using technology at the same time.
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Superior (3)
I thought the exercises and materials were clear and answer keys were provided. There were activities that covered speaking, listening, writing, and reading, so many skills areas were covered with this lesson. It also offered a debate, which was great for students to have to articulate their opinions in a timely matter.
on Jun 02, 03:37pm Evaluation
Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Superior (3)
Students had to: think critically and solve complex problems, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, and apply discrete knowledge to read-world situations. Many students were very interested in the topic matter and wanted to know more because they felt money is an important aspect of every culture. Learning more about it on a deeper level made them feel more integrated in the culture.