Direct Instruction
The lesson focus today was to form an opinion based on prior knowledge.
Learners had discussions around children having phones and social media.
Everyone knows that every child wants their own mobile phone, however, deciding on when children get their first phone is a very controversial topic. Listen in to what our learners thought about the topic.
Reflection
Great discussion by my learners, they were very knowledgeable around this topic and it was really interesting to hear all of there awesome ideas! I need to continue working on talking about the author and why they do specific things in the text, how this adds effect and why they do it. I really enjoyed teaching this lesson, I think these learners would do a great job doing drama in reading, something I will try in my next lesson.
Things to note
I did this lesson in a break out room so there was minimal background noise. I was really impressed with the honest opinions I had from my learners, they did a fantastic job of justifying their opinions.
Class Site Content
Term 3 - Week 8
WALT:
Connecting - I use prior knowledge, along with information in the text to interpret abstract ideas, complex plots and sophisticated themes.
Evaluating - I identify and evaluate the writers' purposes and ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
We are able to discuss what we know about mobile phones that can relate to the story.
Understand why the author says different things during the text.
Instructions:
Read the text; Me, Me and Me.
Complete this activity with a friend.
Post on your edublog.
Learner Generated Content
Zac Moran
Pt England School
zac.moran@manaiakalani.org
Manaiakalani Education Trust
PO Box 18 061, Glen Innes
Auckland, New Zealand