Ellington Academy Lesson Plans
Mrs. Rhoades, Seminar
Week of April 28th – May 1st
Desired Outcomes
Objectives:
Identify types of multiple intelligence and strategies for learning and studying
Develop organizational skills
Research colleges that are affordable for first-generation college students
Essential Questions: How does technology help us see the world?
How can you become a more successful student?
Assessment of Learning
Small- and whole-group discussion; monitoring students’ progress during activities; completion of questionnaires, warm-ups, and exit tickets.
Arts/Technology Integration Strategy
Videos and Powerpoint slides will be shown. Students will use Chromebooks to take quizzes on time management and set goals.
Learning Plan for the Week
Hook: What are the different ways to be “smart?”
Direct Instruction: The teacher will provide daily instructions and model how to fill out the questionnaires.
Guided Practice: Students will discuss various topics in groups, as led by the teacher.
Independent Practice: Students will fill out individual questionnaires and research colleges they are interested in through the First Generation Student site.
Closure: Students will find a college they are interested in and determine how much it may cost for them.
Materials/Resources: Handouts will be provided. Students must have notebooks, something to write with, computer, and their folder/binder for this class EVERY DAY.
Daily Schedule
Monday
Multiple intelligences
Tuesday
Organizational skills
Wednesday
Check in on goal-setting (blank copy)
How to make yourself college material
Where do you begin?
College search
Thursday
Affordable elite colleges
How to pay for college
http://www.firstgenerationstudent.com/pay/what-are-loans-grants-and-scholarships/
http://www.firstgenerationstudent.com/pay/applying-for-financial-aid-the-fafsa/
Mrs. Rhoades, Seminar
Week of April 28th – May 1st
Desired Outcomes
Objectives:
Identify types of multiple intelligence and strategies for learning and studying
Develop organizational skills
Research colleges that are affordable for first-generation college students
Essential Questions: How does technology help us see the world?
How can you become a more successful student?
Assessment of Learning
Small- and whole-group discussion; monitoring students’ progress during activities; completion of questionnaires, warm-ups, and exit tickets.
Arts/Technology Integration Strategy
Videos and Powerpoint slides will be shown. Students will use Chromebooks to take quizzes on time management and set goals.
Learning Plan for the Week
Hook: What are the different ways to be “smart?”
Direct Instruction: The teacher will provide daily instructions and model how to fill out the questionnaires.
Guided Practice: Students will discuss various topics in groups, as led by the teacher.
Independent Practice: Students will fill out individual questionnaires and research colleges they are interested in through the First Generation Student site.
Closure: Students will find a college they are interested in and determine how much it may cost for them.
Materials/Resources: Handouts will be provided. Students must have notebooks, something to write with, computer, and their folder/binder for this class EVERY DAY.
Daily Schedule
Monday
Multiple intelligences
Tuesday
Organizational skills
Wednesday
Check in on goal-setting (blank copy)
How to make yourself college material
Where do you begin?
College search
Thursday
Affordable elite colleges
How to pay for college
http://www.firstgenerationstudent.com/pay/what-are-loans-grants-and-scholarships/
http://www.firstgenerationstudent.com/pay/applying-for-financial-aid-the-fafsa/