Reading Unit--Laurie Fowler

Reading Unit

Objectives:

The learner will read the book, Miss Alaineus a Vocabulary Disaster
The learner will create a vocabulary list from the words highlighted in the book.
The learner will create a word wall of the words using a word processing program.
The learner will recall the correct spelling and definition of the words from this book on an oral test.
The learner will choose a word to dress up as for the Vocabulary Parade.

Materials needed:

5 copies of Miss Alaineus a Vocabulary Disaster
Paper/pencil
Computer and word processing program
Drawing paper, colored pencils, markers, glitter, glue

Length of time:30-45 minutes a day for 9 class days.90 minutes for Vocabulary Parade

Procedure:

The teacher will

The students will

Day 1

Read the book aloud to the whole class

Listen to the book being read aloud and write down interesting words

Day 2-3

Divide the class into small groups and have them find the words in italics to make the class vocabulary list.Then divide the list into 5 parts--one for each group.

Work in a small group and reread the book to make a list of the vocabulary words

Days 4-5

Set aside time during the week for students to work at the computer to type their group's list.

Using computer and MS Word, type words from your group's list in large type to post on word wall.

Days 6-7

Provide drawing paper and art supplies for students to illustrate a word from the book and define it.

Choose a word from the book and draw it plus add the definition on the page.

Day 8

Give oral vocabulary test on words from the book.

Write the correct spelling and definition of the words from the book on a test.

Day 9

Help individual students choose a word to dress up as in the Vocabulary Parade.

Choose a word that they would like to dress as for the Vocabulary Parade.

Assessment:Click here for the grading criteria for this unit.

Word Wall--group work
Vocabulary word illustration
Vocabulary test
Vocabulary Parade Participation Digital Photograph

Notes:This activity would be ideal in a classroom with 4 or 5 computers.However, it could be managed with one or by using a lab setting.In a lab, all students could be responsible for typing one word for the word wall.

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The teacher will	The students will
Day 1 Read the book aloud to the whole class	Listen to the book being read aloud and write down interesting words
Day 2-3 Divide the class into small groups and have them find the words in italics to make the class vocabulary list.Then divide the list into 5 parts--one for each group.	Work in a small group and reread the book to make a list of the vocabulary words
Days 4-5 Set aside time during the week for students to work at the computer to type their group's list.	Using computer and MS Word, type words from your group's list in large type to post on word wall.
Days 6-7 Provide drawing paper and art supplies for students to illustrate a word from the book and define it.	Choose a word from the book and draw it plus add the definition on the page.
Day 8 Give oral vocabulary test on words from the book.	Write the correct spelling and definition of the words from the book on a test.
Day 9 Help individual students choose a word to dress up as in the Vocabulary Parade.	Choose a word that they would like to dress as for the Vocabulary Parade.