Lesson Plan The Outsiders (IEP Students)

The Outsiders Created by Erin Hall

ID #: 30162

Subject Area: English and Literature Grade Level: 10

Lesson Summary The students with IEPs will create a PowerPoint in which they depict the characters from the novel, The Outsiders. SOLs: 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.

Learning Objectives and Computer Functions This lesson plan uses 3 objectives.

Problem Problem Nature The Outsiders is a novel based upon two gangs. Students will understand the necessity of wanting to feel accepted by their peers. Problem Data generated Notes on Using Data

Problem Statement Novels are oftentimes much better than the movies based upon the novel. You will have to use your imagination to depict what you think each character looks like based upon the descriptions used in the novel.

Data Manipulation Instructions The learner used computers at beginner level

Integration Strategies After students have read the novel, answered questions, and had multiple discussions in class, students will create a student-centered learning project.

Organization Strategies Students will make a list of all the characters listed in the novel as well as their descriptions.

Elaboration Strategies Once students have created their list and the descriptions, they will find pictures of the characters who, in their opinion, represent the characters\\\' descriptions. They will find these pictures on the internet (famous celebrities are fine) and then present them on a PowerPoint with the descriptions.

Results Presentation

On a PowerPoint presentation, students will create slides with pictures that represent the descriptions of the characters in the novel. There must be a picture as well as a complete description.

Activities Activities Before Using the Computer Students will make a list of all the characters and provide descriptions of each character (physical and emotional). Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness: I will make sure the students have the correct descriptions and all of the characters included. Students will be excited to search for celebrities on the internet that reflect how they think the characters look.

Activities While Using the Computer Students will work at the computer indiv Group Information:

Activities After Using the Computer Students will present their projects to the class, so they will practice how to present them.

Supporting Activities We will go to the library, which has enough computers for everyone. If for some reason there are not enough computers, students can study for their upcoming test on The Outsiders.

Assessment Students will be assessed by means of: Included in the assessment: There will be a PowerPoint presentation, and a rubric will be created to ensure that all requirements are completed.
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