Education Assignment on Language Arts Unit

Assignment # 2: Language Arts Unit

Design a thematic unit that includes learning outcomes in listening, viewing, speaking, reading,

writing, language, and literature. The thematic unit will include the following components:

3 LESSON PLANS

With all of the following listed :

• Grade/age level of students;
• Theme;
• Length of time for implementing unit;
• Specific learning outcomes in listening, speaking, reading, writing;
• Correlation with state’s curriculum standards for language arts
• Correlation with national TESOL standards
• Application of Elementary Education Competencies and Skills in Language Arts, specific to the

area of writing

• Application of the Reading Endorsement Competencies (See Appendix F)
• Human, material, and electronic resources are 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) into the designed unit;

• Sample of a graphic organizer to be used;
• 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. Lessons must include a minimum of

one activity for each of the following:

• the developmental stages of reading and writing
• the reading and writing process
• writing conventions of standard American English
• modes of writing
• writing and reading for a variety of occasions, purposes, and audiences
• penmanship
• listening and speaking
• informational and media literacy
• 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 to assess writing?

In order to provide an opportunity for reflection upon the designed unit, the following information will also be included:

• The rationale for selection of the theme, long-range goals, and related short-range objectives for the language arts subject area;
• Evaluative description of the selected instructional materials, activities, and assignments as well as teaching and assessment strategies to determine the effectiveness and developmental

appropriateness for addressing individual student learning needs and experiences, including the

language needs of ESOL/LEP;

• Evaluative description of how Elementary Education Competencies and Skills in Language Arts

and Reading was used in planning, implementing, and assessing unit/lessons, specific to

writing, communication, information, and media literacy

• Evaluative description of how Elementary Education Competencies and Skills in other content

areas were used in planning, implementing, and assessing unit/lessons, specific to the writing area

• Evaluative description of how Reading Endorsement Competencies and Skills in were used in

planning, implementing and assessing unit/lessons, specific to the reading area

• Concluding paragraph with remarks indicating strengths, weaknesses, and modifications needed in

revising the unit, based on the evaluative feedback of a teacher practitioner.

Scoring Rubric for Assignment #2: (Please make sure everything is included )

Introduction –                                                                                      3 points

Clarity of Ideas –                                                                                 4 points

Appropriateness of selected materials, strategies, and 3 activities -6 points

Appropriateness of accommodations for ESOL/LEP                          5 points

Understanding/Application of ESOL Standards                                  4 points

Proficiency in applying Elementary Ed. Competencies/Skills

in Language Arts and other content areas and Reading Endorsement

Competencies and Skills                                                                     4 points

Reflection                                                                                            6 points

Use of APA in references and writing                                                3 points