Strategy: Sketch It Out
Overall, I thought the lesson went pretty well. There is definitely room for adjustments and improvements. Based on the feedback we received, I think it would have been better if we slowed down when reading our passage. Due to time constraints, we had to talk fast and move quickly. I also see this activity more as an individual activity rather than a group activity. I would have the students compare their drawings of the water cycle at the end with one another. Many people suggested giving a list of the terms we covered in our story ahead of time. I think that would have been helpful since the text was pretty long and had multiple storylines to follow. I also drew a section of the story up on the board with the class to get them started. In retrospect, I should have sketched the most difficult storyline/pathway to follow rather than an easy one, just to make everything flow smoother. If time had permitted, we would have gone over what a correct sketch should look similar to by drawing it up on the board. I can definitely see myself using this activity in the future with some minor adjustments. It was a great way to teach the water cycle in an atypical way that encouraged student participation. I'm grateful for the feedback from my peers and hope to perfect this strategy lesson plan for future use.
WC: 236
Good reflection. I like how you named a few specific changes you would make. Pacing can be one of the most difficult aspects of a lesson to nail. The best way to learn how to teach is to try it and reflect for future work.
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