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MLI 5050 Information Literacy Lesson Plan Dictionary Useage for 6th Grade Melanie Murray Pre-Assessment: This lesson plan is based on the information contained in a Needs Assessment conducted as a result of prior assignments involving dictionary usage. Upon conducting a dictionary assignment in my 6th grade Music class, it was determined that a significant portion of resource students were having difficulty using a dictionary entry. After consultation with the Special Education teachers and the Librarian, it was agreed that a lesson in dictionary usage would be helpful. Standards and Goals: The following standards will be addressed. TN.ELA.6.6.1.spi.6 - use context clues, dictionaries, thesauruses, electronic sources, and glossaries as aids in determining the meanings of unfamiliar words. TN.ELA.6.6.1.tpi.25 - use media and current technology as a research and communication tool to view, read, and represent information. Goals addressed in this activity will a cover correct usage of a dictionary entry and the parts thereof. Students will learn the basic parts of a dictionary entry and their function as a learning tool. Instructional Objectives: A--TLW learn the basic parts of a dictionary entry and how those parts can help them to find the information they need. B--TLW use a variety of activities to accomplish the goal of the plan. TLW use both print and non-print dictionaries and other resources. C--TLW demonstrate mastery by correctly using a dictionary entry to determine parts of speech, meaning, pronunciation, word origin and other information as requested. D--TLW make at least a 93 on the Independent Practice assignment and at least an 80 on the in-class assignment. Materials, Media and other Resources: The following items will be needed to complete the activity: *Print Dictionary *Internet Access *Paper and Pencil *Handouts *Power Point presentation Set Induction: TLW watch a Power Point Presentation on the parts of a dictionary. This presentation will feature a sample dictionary entry with the basic parts identified in different colors. Instructional Sequence: After viewing the Power Point presentation, TLW access the Internet and go to http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=vocabulary&num=4&act=1 where they will complete an online dictionary tutorial. TLW follow the prompts to complete the activity. Closure: Next, TLW go on a dictionary “Scavenger Hunt”. TLW use print dictionaries to: Adaptation and Extensions: This lesson plan was designed to be used with 6th grade Resource students. This is a group of students who do not meet the requirements for intensive Special Education services but need extra help and attention as well as modifications for success. This lesson has been carefully constructed to address and accommodate different learning styles. The use of technology is a powerful tool in this area. If necessary, students may work together in partners for extra help. Assessment: TLW do a follow-up activity in which the student must use a dictionary to look up words to help a fictional songwriter use the correct words in his song. The student will select the appropriate words from a list given in the assignment. [|steelurahart.jpg] Reflection: Since I have not taught this lesson in its entirety, it is difficult to assess the success of the plan. My biggest concern with the plan is an unforeseen problem with the Internet access. This can be a problem with any lesson that involves the use of technology. However, an alternate activity such as having students draw and label the different parts of a dictionary activity in Microsoft word and use different colors might be used in place of the Internet usage section of the plan.
 * 1) find a word with French origin
 * 2) find a pronoun
 * 3) find an entry with an illustration
 * 4) find a four-syllable word
 * 5) find a word that is used as a noun and a verb