Planning Philosophy

Effective instruction begins with intentional planning that aligns with academic standards while addressing the diverse learning needs of students. When designing lessons, I consider students’ language development, background knowledge, and opportunities for active engagement. My goal is to create lessons that integrate academic content, language development, and creative expression so that all students can access and apply new learning.

TPE 4.1 – Planning Instruction that Meets Content Standards

  • Focus: Designing lessons that align with state standards and address students’ diverse learning needs.

Artifact 1 – Research Paper

This research paper explores instructional strategies that support diverse learners in the classroom. The research focuses on how educators can design instruction that is accessible to students with different learning needs while maintaining high academic expectations. The findings from this research inform my lesson planning by encouraging the use of scaffolds, differentiated instruction, and meaningful learning experiences that allow all students to access grade-level content.

 

 

 

Artifact 2 – St. Patrick’s Day ELA/ELD Lesson

This artifact is a 4th grade ELA/ELD lesson I designed to integrate informational text, academic vocabulary development, and creative writing. In this lesson, students listen to a short informational read-aloud about the history of St. Patrick’s Day and the legends of leprechauns. Students learn and discuss academic vocabulary including tradition, celebrate, legend, Ireland, and shamrock before applying the vocabulary in a short creative paragraph using teacher-provided sentence starters. The lesson concludes with a Lucky Sign craft connected to the theme of luck and traditions, which will be displayed during Open House. This lesson demonstrates my ability to intentionally plan engaging instruction that supports language development, writing, and student creativity while aligning with ELA and ELD learning goals.