Laster


 * Information Literacy Lesson Plan**
 * Making a Class Dictionary**
 * 2nd Grade**
 * By Carie Laster**

The lesson will begin with a simple question sheet for student to complete about the dictionary. This will not be grade, but used to assess what students know about a dictionary. Sample Questions: What are some reasons for using a dictionary? How is a dictionary created? How is a dictionary organized? What are guide words?
 * __Pre-Assessment__**

TN.1.0. - Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues, dictionaries, and other classroom resources. ~The students will create a class dictionary of animals. They will participate in group activities and contribute to the class dictionary. ~The students will be able to look up the meaning of known and unknown words with little or no assistance. ~The students will complete the pre-assessment questions with 85% accuracy.
 * __Instructional Objectives__**

~Hole punch ~Flip dictionary worksheets with 3 holes punched ~3 book rings ~Card stock paper for cover of dictionary
 * __Materials Media and other Resources__**

Ask the students the meaning of some unfamiliar words. Discuss how the word meanings could be found in a dictionary. Discuss the purpose and organization of the dictionary. Review the parts of a dictionary. Show the five minute United Streaming video about mummies in the Dictionary. (Go to segments and play the Mummies in the Dictionary) http://www.unitedstreaming.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=35FE7F01-7B75-4AEC-8AB9-384A993CBEC3
 * __Set Induction__**

(Choose any theme the students are currently studying to complete this lesson. I have chosen animals) ~ Students can add to the class dictionary through out the year by defining spelling words, vocabulary words, sight words, word wall words, multi-meaning words…etc.
 * __Instructional Sequence__**
 * 1) Give each student a letter of the alphabet and have them choose an animal that begins with that letter.
 * 2) Have students write the name of their animal in the research word box on the worksheet. http://stage30.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/h/res23handson.pdf
 * 3) Place the letter of their animal in the top right and bottom right hand corner of the worksheet.
 * 4) Have them draw a picture of their animal in the picture box.
 * 5) Using a variety of dictionaries and encyclopedias, have students write a definition of their animal in the definition box.
 * 6) The students will sign the bottom of their page showing who it was created by.
 * 7) Students will then create a line in alphabetical order holding their worksheet.
 * 8) Students will share their animal picture and definition with the class.
 * 9) Compile each sheet in order and attach the book rings.
 * 10) Encourage students to complete more animals and add to the book throughout the week.
 * 11) Once book begins to grow ABC tabs can be added.
 * 12) Allow students to design a class cover and end page.

Look up some of the words students have defined and demonstrate the purpose and organization of the class dictionary. Compare and contrast the class created dictionary to a 2nd grade dictionary.
 * __Closure__**

Different needs of students are meet by the hands on activities, group work, media, tactile worksheet, and visual demonstrations, thus meeting the needs of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners in the class. Advanced students are encouraged to create more pages to include in the class dictionary.
 * __Adaptation and Extension__**

~I will ask each student to locate their page in the dictionary and one other to assess their skill level. ~Students will be given the pre-assessment questions and will be graded on their answers.
 * __Assessment__**