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Class Profile Student Name English Language Learner Socio-economic Status Ethnicity Gender IEP/504 Other Age Reading Performance Level Math Performance Level Parental Involvement Internet Available at Home Arturo Yes Low SES Hispanic Male No Tier 2 RTI for Reading Grade level One year below grade level At grade level Med No Bertie No Low SES Asian Female No None Grade level One year above grade level At grade level Low Yes Beryl No Mid SES White Female No NOTE: School does not have gifted program Grade level Two years above grade level At grade level Med Yes Brandie No Low SES White Female No Tier 2 RTI for Math Grade level At grade level One year below grade level Low No Dessie No Mid SES White Female No Tier 2 RTI for Math Grade level Grade level One year below grade level Med Yes Diana Yes Low SES White Female No Tier 2 RTI for Reading Grade level One year below grade level At grade level Low No Donnie No Mid SES African American Female No Hearing Aids Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Eduardo Yes Low SES Hispanic Male No Tier 2 RTI for Reading Grade level One year below grade level At grade level Low No Emma No Mid SES White Female No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Low Yes Enrique No Low SES Hispanic Male No Tier 2 RTI for Reading One year above grade level One year below grade level At grade level Low No Fatma Yes Low SES White Female No Tier 2 RTI for Reading Grade level One year below grade level One year above grade level Low Yes Frances No Mid SES White Female No Diabetic Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Francesca No Low SES White Female No None Grade level At grade level At grade level High No Fredrick No Low SES White Male Learning Disabled Tier 3 RTI for Reading and Math One year above grade level Two years below grade level Two years below grade level Very High No Ines No Low SES Hispanic Female Learning Disabled Tier 2 RTI for Math Grade level One year below grade level One year below grade level Low No Jade No Mid SES African American Female No None Grade level At grade level One year above grade level High Yes Kent No High SES White Male Emotion-ally Disabled None Grade level At grade level One year above grade level Med Yes Lolita No Mid SES Native American/ Pacific Islander Female No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Maria No Mid SES Hispanic Female No NOTE: School does not have gifted program Grade level At grade level Two years above grade level Low Yes Mason No Low SES White Male No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Nick No Low SES White Male No None Grade level One year above grade level At grade level Med No Noah No Low SES White Male No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Sharlene No Mid SES White Female No None Grade level One year above grade level At grade level Med Med Sophia No Mid SES White Female No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Stuart No Mid SES White Male No Allergic to peanuts Grade level One year above grade level At grade level Med Yes Terrence No Mid SES White Male No None Grade level At grade level At grade level Med Yes Wade No Mid SES White Male No None Grade level At grade level One year above grade level Med Yes Wayne No High SES White Male Learning Disabled Tier 3 RTI for Math Grade level One year below grade level Two years below grade level High Yes Wendell No Mid SES African American Male Learning Disabled Tier 3 RTI for Math Grade level One year below grade level Two years below grade level Med Yes Yung No Mid SES Asian Male No NOTE: School does not have gifted program One year below grade level Two years above grade level Two years above grade level Low Yes © 2014. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. CU College of Education LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE 03/2014 Teacher Candidate: Grade Level: Date: Unit/Subject: Instructional Plan Title I. Planning Lesson summary and focus : In a few sentences, summarize this lesson, identifying the central focus based on the content/skills you are teaching. Classroom and student factors : Describe the important classroom factors (demographics and environment) and student factors (IEPs, 504s, ELLs, non-labeled challenged students), and the impact of those factors on planning, teaching and assessing students to facilitate learning for all students. National / State Learning Standards: Identify the relevant grade level standard(s), including the strand, cluster, and standard(s) by number and its text. Specific learning target(s) / objectives: Specify exactly what the students will be able to do after the standards-based lesson. Teaching notes: Clarify where this lesson falls within a unit of study. Agenda: Identify the (1) opening of the lesson; (2) learning and teaching activities; and (3) closure that you can post as an agenda for the students that includes the approximate time for each segment. Formative assessment: Identify the process and how you will measure the progress toward mastery of learning target(s). Academic Language: Key vocabulary: Include the content-specific terms you need to teach and how you will teach students that vocabulary in the lesson. Function: Clarify the purpose the language is intended to achieve within each subject area. Functions often consist of the verbs found in the standards and learning goal statements. How will your students demonstrate their understanding? Form: Describe the structures or ways of organizing language to serve a particular function within each subject area. What kinds of structures will you implement so that your students might demonstrate their depth of understanding? Instructional Materials, Equipment and Technology: List ALL materials, equipment and technology the teacher and students will use during the lesson. Add or attach copies of ALL printed and online materials at the end of this template. Be sure to address how you will teach the students to use the technology in Section II. INSTRUCTION. Grouping: Identify grouping strategies that will support your students’ learning needs. II. Instruction A. Opening Prior knowledge connection: Identify how this lesson connects to previous lessons / learning (prior knowledge of students) and students’ lives. Anticipatory set: Identify how this lesson is meaningful to the students and connects to their lives . B. Learning and Teaching Activities (Teaching and Guided Practice): I Do Students Do Differentiation Your “I Do†instructional procedures should include: The teaching strategy you will use to teach each step that includes modeling and formative assessment; transition statements you will make throughout your lesson and essential questions you will ask; and academic language of vocabulary, function, and form. Script detailed, step-by-step instructions on how you will implement the instructional plan. Use a numbered list of each step; bold every example of modeling; italicize every formative assessment. Your “Students Do†procedures should describe exactly what students will do during the lesson that corresponds to each step of the “I Do .†Please use a corresponding numbered list . Describe methods of differentiation, including accommodation or differentiation strategies for academically, behaviorally and motivationally challenged students. Please use a corresponding numbered list . Also include extension activities: What will students who finish early do? III. ASSESSMENT Summative Assessment: Include details of any summative assessment as applicable and attach a copy with an answer key. Explain how the summative assessment measures the learning target(s)/objectives. If you do not include a summative assessment, identify how you will measure students’ mastery of the learning target(s)/objectives. Differentiation: Describe methods of differentiation for your summative assessment, including accommodation or differentiation strategies for academically, behaviorally and motivationally challenged students. Closure: Explain how students will share what they have learned in the lesson. Identify questions that you can ask students to begin the closure conversation. Identify how students will confirm transfer of the learning target(s)/ objectives to application outside the classroom. Homework: Clearly identify any homework tasks as appropriate. Elaborate whether the homework is drill- or skill-practice-based and explain how the homework assignment supports the learning targets / objectives. Attach any copies of homework.

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The provided class profile highlights the diversity within a classroom, encompassing various student backgrounds, learning levels, and special needs. When planning instruction based on such a profile, it is essential to incorporate differentiated teaching strategies that address individual student needs, promote engagement, and facilitate equitable learning opportunities. This paper discusses how to utilize the information from the class profile to design an effective, inclusive lesson plan aligned with educational standards, employing classroom management, instructional techniques, and assessment methods suitable for a heterogeneous group of learners.

Understanding the diverse socio-economic, ethnic, language, and ability backgrounds of students is crucial for effective lesson planning. For instance, students like Arturo, who is identified as low socio-economic status and an English Language Learner (ELL), require scaffolded instruction and possibly bilingual resources to support language development and reading skills. Conversely, students like Bertie, with above-grade performance levels, may benefit from enrichment activities that challenge their critical thinking skills. Recognizing and planning for students with IEPs or 504 plans, such as Fredrick's learning disabilities or Wayne's emotional disabilities, is vital to ensure accommodating instruction that meets their individual needs without stigmatization.

Aligning lessons with national and state standards ensures that instructional objectives are clear and measurable. For example, a lesson focusing on reading comprehension may aim to improve students' ability to identify main ideas and supporting details, aligning with Common Core standards for reading. For students performing below grade levels, such as those designated as Tier 2 RTI for reading, targeted interventions like guided reading groups or differentiated questioning can be effective. For advanced learners, extension tasks such as analyzing complex texts or undertaking independent research can promote higher-level thinking.

Classroom factors include the physical environment and classroom culture, promoting inclusive practices such as flexible grouping, peer tutoring, and activity stations. Student factors, such as language proficiency, learning disabilities, or motivation levels, influence grouping strategies and activity choices. For example, paired reading or small group work can accommodate ELLs and students with special needs, fostering collaborative learning while providing appropriate scaffolding.

Incorporating academic language development is central to supporting content mastery. Explicit vocabulary instruction, incorporating visual aids, synonyms, and contextual usage, can assist ELLs and students with language delays. Clear learning targets expressed with actionable verbs—such as analyze, compare, justify—guide instruction and assessment.

The instructional plan should detail activities that incorporate modeling, guided practice, and independent tasks, with differentiation at each stage. For instance, modeling a reading strategy like summarizing should include think-aloud demonstrations, while students apply this strategy in varied ways depending on their proficiency levels. Differentiation strategies such as providing graphic organizers, offering paraphrased instructions, or adjusting the complexity of texts are crucial for engaging all learners.

Assessment methods, both formative and summative, should be aligned with the learning objectives. Formative assessments, including questioning, exit slips, or observational checklists, inform instruction and provide immediate feedback. Summative assessments—such as quizzes, writing assignments, or project presentations—measure mastery of standards and objectives.

Closure activities foster reflection and transfer learning beyond the classroom. Students might share their findings through presentations or journal entries, and teachers can pose guiding questions to evaluate understanding and application of skills learned. Assignments like homework should reinforce skills practiced during lessons, designed at appropriate difficulty levels and with clear connections to learning targets.

In conclusion, designing an effective lesson plan from a comprehensive class profile entails meticulous consideration of individual differences, standards alignment, and flexible teaching strategies. By applying differentiated instruction, formative assessment, and inclusive practices, educators can create a learning environment that supports growth for all students, fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

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