ASSURE Lesson Plan

1. A S S U R E
Lesson Plan on Activities of the 4th of July
Instructor: Amy M. Tennant
Analyze Learners
Learners’ General Characteristics
This instructional unit is to teach activities of the 4th of July to Russian students who just arrived to the United States
of America. The ages range from 10 to 19 years old. There are 8 males and 7 females, a total of 15 in all. All
students are mildly to severely vision impaired.
Entry Competencies
My students have received prior instruction and have working knowledge in:
1. Working with SmartBoards
2. Using a CD player/tape recorder
3. Maintaining a balance of the workload among individuals when working in a group
4. Suitable grammar; subject-verb agreement as well as the ability to construct full sentences
Learning Styles
My students prefer learning without the textbook when possible due to their vision impairments. Listening to the
instructor speak is beneficial when given briefly; long lectures are not desired nor successful in educating them. My
students enjoy doing hands -on activities as well as completing creative projects. Rubrics will be passed out to them
so they are fully aware of what they will be graded on.
State Objectives
The objectives for the instructional unit on the activities of the 4th of July:
1. Students will listen to the instructor’s brief lesson on America’s independence and the importance it
continues to have on our country.
2. Students will break up into 3 teams of 5 and face off in a game of jeopardy. This game will test their
knowledge of the history lesson.
3. Students will relax and listen carefully to the patriotic songs being played. This will give them an idea of
our national pride and freedom that exists in America.
4. After hearing several different songs, students will write their own song and share it with the class.
5. Students will divide into 5 groups of 3 to decorate a mini float for the parade. All art supplies will be
provided.
6. Each group will briefly explain who designed which parts of the float.
7. Students will spend Thursday morning with the chefs and help prepare the picnic meal. Students will
receive a brief explanation as to why each item on the menu is significant to the 4th of July.
8. Students will watch/listen to fireworks. They will als o begin writing and illustrating their children’s books.

2. Select Methods, Media and Materials
Method: large-group instruction with small groups.
The lesson will begin with the use of a SmartBoard to go over the rubric together. Students may ask any
questions they have. The SmartBoard is available in the classroom. After discussing the rubric as a class,
the instructor will hand out hard copies so the students may refer to it when necessary.
Students will also use the SmartBoard to play a game of jeopardy created by the instructor. This will help
integrate technology into their lesson as well as assist them in becoming more comfortable with using it.
A CD player will be provided so that the students may listen to patriotic songs before creating their own
and sharing with the class.
Students will work together in groups to decorate floats for the parade as well as write and illustrate their
own children’s books . All art supplies will be provided in the classroom.
Utilize Media and Materials
Preview the Materials
I will look over the short video used in my discussion to make sure all material shown is appropriate and relevant. I
will also check the jeopardy game I created to make sure all answers to the questions are correct before exposing
them to my students. The CD will also be thoroughly checked so that I may be absolutely positive that there is no
foul language and the lyrics to the songs are accurate in expressing America the way it is being taught to my
students.
Prepare the Materials
I will prepare the rubric and make copies to hand out to my students. I will also check the CD player and
SmartBoard to make sure they are operating correctly. All art supplies will be set out in an organized manner so that
it is easily accessible to all students.
Prepare the Environment
The classroom will have a work table in the corner where all art supplies will be set up. The desks will be set up for
small group projects. The SmartBoard will be located at the front of the room so that it is visible to those who are
capable of looking at it.
Prepare the Learners
I will briefly go over the lesson plan with my students so they can be prepared for the assignments associated with
the lessons. They will be informed on what I will be teaching them, what they are to complete, and how they are
going to complete it, whether in a group or individually.
Provide the Learning Experience
The art supplies will be available in the back corner of the room while the SmartBoard will be located at the front.
The desks will be in groups and located towards the center of the room. This encourages teamwork and interaction
with other students.

3. Require Learner Participation
Large Group Activities
During the jeopardy game, the teams will be broken up into 3 teams with 5 members in each. Students will
take turns going against their opponents to answer questions.
While working with the chefs to prepare the 4th of July meal for lunch, each student will be assigned a
certain duty such as setting the table, carrying food outside when it’s ready, etc.
Small Group Activities
After writing down the lyrics to their songs, the students must present them to the class.
Students will be broken up into 5 groups of 3 to decorate the floats. I will walk around and make sure that
each student is contributing to the design of the group’s float. Before the parade starts, each group must
briefly explain who designed which part.
Evaluate and Revise
Evaluation of Media and Methods
My students will evaluate each assignment within the lesson. I will pass out a survey with questions asking
them what they liked most, what they disliked most, whether or not they found this project effective, and
what could be done differently.
Evaluation of Overall Instruction
After completing the final portion of the lesson, the students will evaluate their own work. They will be
assigned to write a one-page journal to reflect on each part of the project. They will also have to discuss
anything they would do differently if given the chance to complete it again.
Evaluation of Overall Instruction
I will look over all the evaluations and revise any parts of the project that need corrected. This will provide
me with a better lesson plan for the following year if I choose to use it again.