Inside Primary Heroes by Phyllis Berry
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Lesson 1
What is it?
A Concept Attainment Lesson
Activity 1:
Concept Attainment
Grade/Level: 2 Subject(s): English Language Arts
Topic or Unit of Study: We are using vocabulary words to play a guessing
game. The students will figure out the concept being described. Objective: Students will be figuring out what concept is being
described
with hints from the adjectives and antonyms.
Summary: Under the labels of "yes" and "No", the students will figure
out
what concept is being described.
IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Context: In this case, we were introducing good behavior and
establishing the classroom rules for the year.
Procedure:
The teacher posts the words 'Yes' and 'No'. Under the yes she
lists word that describe the concept (nice, listens). Alternately, under 'No'
she lists words that have nothing to do with the subject (spinach,
sidewalk) until the students realize the concept is 'friend'.
Sample Student Products
Collaboration: Students will work collaboratively.
Time Allotment: 1 class period. 30 Min. per class.
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Instructional Materials: Words on index cards: Yes No kind, listens, nice,
spinach, sidewalk, etc.
STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT
California K-12 Academic Content Standards
Subject : English Language Arts
