Cross Curricular Novel StudyBIRCHBARK HOUSE Grade 4 Novel Study UNIT PLAN Overview of Unit Topic/Theme: This 20 lesson unit of 45 min lessons is based on a novel study of the book The BirchBark House by Louise Erdrich. This unit is cross curricular, focusing on both Language Arts and Social Studies. We will be experimenting with inquiry based learning by having the learners choose one of 5 final projects to focus on. Guiding questions will be profiled by graphic organizers and note taking from oral stories will be the central exercises. We will be focusing on comprehension strategies for the literary elements of Character, Plot, Setting ,and Cultural Study. We will be using graphic organizers, and we will be applying what we have learned and our reflective thoughts on our learnings to our final projects. Criteria for our final projects will be co-created, and we will be self reflecting on our finished projects. Final projects will be used as summative assessment tool for understanding/appreciation of First Nations culture and comprehension of oral stories. Differentiation This unit plan is designed for a grade 4 class with a wide variety of literacy levels. It incorporates graphic organizers with multiple ways to express learning for differentiation. Each chapter is read aloud for learners to comprehend, and 'so basically' summation discussions will be implemented at story breaks for learners to go deeper into their understanding. “Stop and Jot” protocols will be introduced allowing learners to request time to write down or illustrate key points. The use of exit tickets will encourage metacognition about the learning process. The creation of a final project to express their thoughts and deep learning about their inquiry question allows for diverse representations of their learning. Final Project Options:
Culminating Task(s): Culminating task will be the presentation of their final projects in a gallery walk, and a self assessment based on the co-created criteria. Projects will be marked on demonstrated depth of knowledge of the culture studied, attention to detail, and creativity of the project. Resources:
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AuthorKarina Strong is currently a full time Education student at VIU in the Post Bac program. Her undergraduate degree is in Social Work and Small Business Management. She is a professional Circus performer and owner of Vesta Entertainment, a multifaceted entertainment company on Vancouver Island. Categories
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