NEVADA STATE COLLEGE

TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM

LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Writing on Rocks

Description of Classroom:
First Grade lesson to be given on Wednesday April 1, 2015

Background:
Students will write about metamorphic rocks

Objective(s):
SW write about metamorphic rock using the conventions they have learned.

Nevada Standards:
E.2.C Students understand that Earth materials include rocks, soils, and water.
E.2.C.1 Students know Earth is composed of different kinds of materials (e.g. rocks, soils, and water) E/S
E.2.C.2 Students know rocks come in many sizes and shapes, with various textures and colors. E/S

Key Vocabulary:
Igneous

metamorphic

sedimentary

Best Practices: (put an X next to those that you address in your lesson)
Preparation
Adaptation of content
Links to background
Links to past learning
Strategies incorporated
Integration of Processes
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing

Strategy

Scaffolding
Modeling
Guided practice
Independent practice
Verbal scaffolds
Procedural scaffolds
Application
Hands-on
Authentic (Meaningful)
Linked to objectives
Promotes engagement

Grouping Options
Whole Class
Small groups
Partners
Independent
Assessment
Individual
Group
Written
Oral

Set
Read about metamorphic rocks.
Lesson Sequence: Italics are for teacher notes.
State objectives
State to students that they will write about metamorphic rocks.
Students can use the metamorphic worksheet to write their paper. They can also
use their observation paper that is on the back of their outline.
Show students the outline of the paper, but they have to write complete
sentences. Give an example of a topic sentence. Show how they can write,
metamorphic rocks are formed and use the paper as an outline for the paper.
Students must write topic and closing sentence.
Students must fill up both sides, but have to write at least 5 facts from the paper.
SW use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling as is grade appropriate.
Supplementary Materials:
Metamorphic writing paper
Book
Review/Assessment:
The students writing about rocks will tell me if they know about metamorphic rocks
and the conventions with writing for grade level appropriateness.
Reflection:

Form: 005
JDC 4/22/08