This document provides an ASSURE method lesson plan for teaching months of the year to a 1st grade class with diverse demographics and learning needs. The class has 17 students, 10 boys and 7 girls, with the majority being white, African American, or Hispanic. Seven students have ADHD. The plan is to analyze students' prior knowledge of months, set an objective for students to learn 75% of months and associate each with something memorable, and use flashcards, PowerPoint, and matching games with pictures to engage students and require participation. Student learning will be evaluated and the methods revised as needed.

1. Greg Mauk
ASSURE Method Assignment
Scenario
Teaching the months of the year to a 1st
grade class, Special ed, 10 boys, 7 girls, 70%
white, 20% African-American and 10% Hispanic.7 students in the class have mild to
severe ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Analyze Learners:
Analyze the students’ prior knowledge by asking them to write down as many months as
they may know.
State Objectives:
Each student will learn at least 75% of the months and associate them with something
that will help them remember each one.
Select Methods, Media, and Materials:
Using flashcards that have a picture that represents each month. For example, the
flashcard for December will say December on one side and have a Christmas tree on the
other side. PowerPoint can also be used in the same way as well as matching cards.
Utilize Media and Materials:
Students will be shown flash cards or a PowerPoint to help them learn the months and
associate them with something. Matching cards will be used in a game to match the
month with the picture that represents them.
Require Learner Participation:
All students must participate in learning the months through PowerPoint and flashcards.
I will get them engaged by letting them know about the game that follows and that them
listening can help them win the game.
Evaluate and Revise:
I will evaluate all techniques used and the effect they have on the students. Changes will
be made if necessary.