The document outlines an ASSURE method lesson plan for teaching Russian students about the American holiday of the Fourth of July. The students range in age from 10 to 19 and have mild to severe visual impairments. The objectives are for students to understand typical Fourth of July traditions and activities through hands-on experiences like food tasting, listening to patriotic songs, and experiencing fireworks. The methods include hands-on activities using materials like food, plates, and an iPod to play music. Students will participate by discussing their experiences in small groups and sharing with the class, and their understanding will be evaluated through group work, participation, and an essay.

1. Ally Franklin
Harold Blanco
CI 350
January 22, 2014
ASSURE Method
A: Analyze Learners
These students are Russian children that have just moved to the United States. They speak
English, but are unfamiliar with the culture. Their ages range from ten to nineteen. There are
fifteen in total: eight males and seven females. They are also all mildly to severely visually
impaired.
S: State Objectives
The Russian students will be the learners and the objects. They will develop a greater
understanding of the holiday traditions of the Fourth of July, which is a strictly American
holiday, and be able to describe the activities of what a normal Fourth of July consists of. The
students will carry out and be included inactivities that allow them experience how we have the
Fourth of July, and allow them to experience them with senses other than sight. They
couldlistentypical American songs that represent patriotism, like “The Star Spangled Banner,” or
“God Bless America.”Then they could discuss the meanings behind them and what they mean to
Americans. They will be presented with thetypes of foods that would be eaten at a cookout. They
could also be present for some fireworks, since fireworks are not only visually stunning, but they
are also incredibly loud, so that would be an activity that is usually considered visual turned into
something they could experience as well.After the entire experience is over, the students should

2. have an understanding of the holiday (95%) and if there is any confusion, they can ask questions
to get everyone on the same page.
S: Select the 3 M’s (Method, Media, Materials)
The methods used will be hands on activities.An example of this would be the food tasting. The
materials needed for this lesson would be, food, plates, utensils, etc. The songs could be played
from the internet or an iPod.
U: Utilize Media and Materials
The students will be receiving the benefit of the media and materials. It isn’t anything too
involved so it should be easy to teach while keeping discussion open. I would prepare the
materials and ideas, then teach it. The students listen, participate, and learn. The media and
materials (internet and food) will give a better experience than just talking at the students.
R: Require Learner Participation
The students can get into small groups 3 and discuss the things they like about the Fourth of July
and things they find interesting, and how it is different from holidays in Russia. Then they can
share their thoughts with the class.
E: Evaluate and Revise
Evaluation can be the group work, as well as participation, and an essay.