Kate Lulinski



Technology Lesson Plan: SAT Vocabulary Collaborative Study GuideKate LulinskiAzusa Pacific University TESL 501Technology Lesson Plan: SAT Vocabulary Collaborative Study GuideTime: 60 minutesContext: The students are high school aged, Chinese students studying at an American school in Los Angeles. The class has 10 boys and 4 girls. The course is designed to build students academic reading, writing, critical thinking, and SAT prep skills. It is also meant to introduce and familiarize students with different aspects of American culture. The students have access to their own mobile/personal devices and Internet, and the classroom is equipped with a TV, DVD player, and portable projector with Chromecast. Outcomes:SWBAT memorize and learn vocabulary words using images to aid memory and comprehension.SWBAT search read the Internet for relevant vocabulary examples.SWBAT present the meaning of vocabulary through images, sentences, and dialogue both orally and through writing. SWBAT collaborate to create SAT study guides using current technology. Materials: 10 SAT level vocabulary words, projector, students personal devices, Chromecast streaming device, Google Drive/Slides, paper and pens. Key Technology: Students personal devices- I thought it was important to utilize the technology that students are most comfortable with. I also believe that students should leave class with the ability to own their learning, and this lesson allows them to see how easy it is to do that. Wiley (n.d.) stated, “ They (young learners) are more engaged in learning when using the latest technological gadgets, because it is what they are most used to interacting with. Our students don’t just want mobile learning they need it”(n.p.). Projector- The projector makes it possible for the entire class to see what everyone is doing, and to utilize the study materials the class is making together.Chromecats streaming device- Chromecast allows multiple devices to share their screens on the projection when they are using Google Chrome. This gives my students and myself the ability to share ideas, information, and images with ease. Chromecast App- This app is free and easy to download, and is required for screensharing. Google Drive/Slides- Google Drive is such a useful tool that students should be familiar with it for the sake of convenience, the fact that many teachers use this as the only means of turning in assignments, and Google Docs/Slides makes it easy to collaborate, which is perfect for classroom projects. Assumptions: Students have already setup a Google Drive account for accessing shared documents, they have Google chrome, the Chromecast app and the Google Drive app on their own devices, and practiced sharing their screens in a previous class. SAT Vocabulary Collaborative Study Guide:ActivityTeacherStudentsTimeWarm-up/PracticeMake sure students are logged into Chromecast and write the word ‘funny’ on the board. Ask students to take a few minutes to find an image using their devices that show the word funny. Then, explain to students that they will be doing something similar to help them learn and remember how to use their SAT vocabularyHave students Chromecast their images to the projector and enjoy the humor of their classmates.8 minutesSet-Up:Provide students with a list of 10 SAT vocabulary words (appendix b).-Break Students into groups of 2 or 3, and assign them 2 of the vocabulary words. Students move their seats into groups.4 minutesPresentation: Show an example slide (see appendix A) and explain to students that they will be working together to help each other learn SAT vocabulary and create a class study guide for the words. They will be using their mobile devices to find the definition, 2 images that relate to their words, 2 authentic examples (sentences found in different resources), and 1 original example sentence of how to use the word in real-life, and then put the information into a shared slide presentation on Google Drive in Google Slides, which the teacher has already invited them to. The students should be prepared to present their slides to the class. Students can ask questions or for any assistance they might need.5 minutesProduction:The teacher will actively be monitoring and helping the groups to make sure they finish the task in the given time frame.All of the students in the group can then research the words on their own devices and share what they have found with their group members, narrowing down their best options. Once each group has agreed upon the best materials, one or multiple students will use their device to create 2 slides in Google docs. They will place their images and example sentences in the slide, and each group will present their findings to the class. 18 minutesProduction:The teacher will Chromecast the finished slide show, so that students can present.Each group will present their slides to the class. 15Check Comprehension:Finally, split the class into two teams and present the students with one of the vocabulary words at a time.Have students race to find a different picture than what’s on the presentation to Chromecast on the board, or make a sentence using the word. Each picture earns 2 points and each sentence earns 5. 10Homework: Review the slideshow for a quiz the next day.Review/ Informal Assessment: a) The next day, only display certain images from the presentation b) Then, ask students to write short dialogues with their partners using 2-3 of the new words to present to the class.a) Students verbally give the word that coordinates with the image and provide sentences based on the imageb) Students write and present dialogues 20 minutesFormal Assessment:Give a FIB quiz using all of the words using Google docs.(See appendix c for example quiz)Students take the quiz on their personal devices and then we check the answers as a class when finished using the projector and Chromecast.10-15 minutesReferencesWylie, J. n.d. Mobile learning technologies for 21st century classrooms.Retrieved from AAppendix BVocab List:Enfranchise- Abhor- hateCounterfeit- Bigot- Placid-Talisman-Noxious-Hamper-Kindle-Remuneration-Appendix Cenfranchised abhor counterfeit bigot placid talisman noxious hamper kindle(s) remuneration At the age of 18, American citizens are 1____________________ by the government. Some people are so happy to get their voter registration card, that they consider the card a 2_______________________. The card is so valuable that some people pay to have 3_______________________ voter registration cards made so that they can vote illegally!Gaining the right to vote 4_____________________ a passion in people to express their opinions about the condition of the country, big business, and the government. Some people have 5_____________________ gatherings to speak about their concerns. For example, McDonald's employees held a peaceful assembly, where they asked?to have their extremely low 6__________________________ raised to a larger amount. People walked together in big groups, made signs, and gave speeches. No one was hurt.Conversely (opposite of previous statement), a lot of Americans get very angry at the government and 7___________________the way it handles certain issues. For example, in Missouri, a white police officer killed a young black man without just cause (an actual legal reason) and the government did not punish him. When the young man was shot, people ran into the street in order to 8______________________ the policeman from hurting anyone else. People were furious and accused the police officer of being a 9_____________________. There were violent protests in the street and police sprayed 10___________________ gas to get people to go back inside their homes. ................
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