Language Arts

Design a thematic unit that includes learning outcomes in listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing, language and literature. The unit will include THREE lesson plans, each of which will include the following components:
Grade/age level of students;
Specific learning outcomes in listening, speaking, reading, writing;
Correlation with state’s curriculum standards for language arts
Correlation with national TESOL standards
Human, material, and electronic resources used by the teacher and students. (Teacher resources should reflect the latest research and practice in instructional methodology, learning theories, and second language acquisition theories.)
Description of how the lessons will be taught, i.e., grouping formats that allow for individual and cooperative group inquiry
Brief description of activities for integrating other elementary content areas (mathematics, science, social studies, the fine arts, physical and health education);
Long-term and short-term objectives, including specific objectives for ESOL/LEP; Brief description of lesson activities, including modifications for students with special needs, demonstrating a broad knowledge of students from differing profiles, including students with disabilities and students from diverse populations. You may use the lesson plan template that can be found in Appendix B, but if your school or district uses a standard lesson plan format, please feel free to use that template.
Explanation of literacy assessment component: How will learning be assessed traditionally and authentically? What formal and informal assessments will be used to assess literacy instruction for diverse populations? What elements and rubrics will be used