"The Astonished Mouse"
Created by robin yow
university of memphis

ID #: 7212

Subject Area: English and Literature
Grade Level: 4

Lesson Summary
This activity encourages students to individually think about and understand poetry in their own way. It requires creativity and teaches students to be original.


Learning Objectives and Computer Functions
This lesson plan uses 0 objectives.


Problem
Problem Nature
What happened to the mouse to make him astonished that may happen in real life?

Problem Data
given

Notes on Using Data
yes

Problem Statement
Things sometimes happen to people that are unexpected and suprise them. Name some things that could happen unexpectedly.


Data Manipulation
Instructions
The learner used computers at level

Integration Strategies
beginner

Organization Strategies
The poem will be read individually then with a partner.

Elaboration Strategies


Results Presentation
using microsoft word

possibly a felt board

www.poems.com

I will lead classs discusiion.


Activities
Activities Before Using the Computer
Answer qusetions about poems at circle time.

Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness:
Discussion at circle.

 

Activities While Using the Computer
Students will work at the computer indiv

Group Information:

 

Activities After Using the Computer
Share thoughts and drawings with the class.

Supporting Activities
Draw a mouse as they know it on paper before using computer.


Assessment
Students will be assessed by means of:

Included in the assessment:
I will us etheir drawings and thoughts about their understanding of the poem to assess them.




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