Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Fifth
ELA
Text Types and Purposes
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Competency
Organizing writing
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Aligned Standards
Writing
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Strand
W.5.1.a
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Vocabulary
Conjunction: A word used to connect clauses or sentences.
Coordinating Conjunction: A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal syntactic importance.
Apply Coordinating Conjunctions Effectively
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Coordinating Conjunctions.
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Sentence strips with incomplete sentences.
- Chart paper and markers.
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify coordinating conjunctions in sentences.
- Students will use coordinating conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and simple sentences.
- Students will differentiate between conjunctions that show addition, contrast, choice, and cause-effect relationships.
Introduction
Introduce the concept of coordinating conjunctions by explaining their role in connecting words, phrases, and sentences. Write the sentence, "I want to play outside, ___ it is raining." on the board. Ask students which word would best complete the sentence (but). Explain how "but" shows a contrast between the two ideas.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
- And: Use "and" to connect similar ideas or items.
- Example: "She has a pen and a notebook."
- But/YET: Use "but" or "yet" to show a contrast or exception.
- Example: "He is tall, but he cannot play basketball well."
- OR: Use "or" to show a choice or alternative.
- Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?"
- SO: Use "so" to show a cause-effect relationship.
- Example: "She studied hard, so she passed the test."
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Guided Practice
Distribute the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack and work through several examples together. Ask students to choose the correct conjunction to complete sentences. For instance:
- "I like to read books, ___ I do not have much free time." (but)
- "We can go to the museum ___ to the zoo." (or)
Independent Practice
Students will complete a worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack independently, choosing appropriate conjunctions to complete given sentences. This will provide an opportunity to assess their understanding and ability to apply the concept.
Differentiation
Support
- Offer additional practice with sentence strips and conjunction cards for students who need it.
- Provide step-by-step written guides for choosing the right conjunction based on the sentence context.
- Pair students who are struggling with a peer tutor for additional support.
Extension
- Have students write a short story using at least five different coordinating conjunctions.
- Encourage students to identify coordinating conjunctions in a reading passage and explain their use.
- Provide advanced sentence structures for students who have mastered the basics and challenge them to use coordinating conjunctions creatively.
Assessment
Use the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack assessment to evaluate students' mastery of the lesson objectives. This should include a mix of multiple-choice questions, short answers, and sentence completion exercises to test their knowledge of coordinating conjunctions.
Review and closing
Summarize the key points of the lesson, highlighting the different types of coordinating conjunctions and their uses. Address any common misconceptions and clarify any confusion. Allow students to ask questions and share their thoughts on the lesson.
Misconceptions
- Students may confuse coordinating conjunctions with subordinating conjunctions. Clarify the difference with examples.
- Some students might think that conjunctions are only used at the beginning of sentences. Emphasize their role in connecting ideas within sentences.
- Students may assume that any conjunction can be used interchangeably. Explain the specific uses and meanings of each coordinating conjunction.