Part 1: Unit Plan Using the “COE Lesson Plan Template” (file attach)and the “Class Profile,” (file attach) complete the three lessons integrating Social Studies, ELA and Arts Unit Plan you outlined in...

Part 1: Unit Plan

Using the “COE Lesson Plan Template” (file attach)and the “Class Profile,” (file attach) complete the three lessons integrating Social Studies, ELA and Arts Unit Plan you outlined in Topic 5. Complete the Differentiation section of the lesson plan templates reflecting the needs of the students in the “Class Profile,”

In your unit, design the three lesson plans to include:

1. Appropriate content standards on which the lesson plans are clearly based.


2. Meaningful learning progressions across the three content areas that develop students' abilities to apply the major concepts of the content.


3. Effective strategies and learning resources, including technology, in the three subject areas to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master content.


4. Differentiated cross-disciplinary instruction based on the needs of the students outlined in the “Class Profile,” using developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate teaching and learning strategies.

APA style format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Part 2: Reflective Essay

In a 500 word reflection, describe your instructional choices, including 2-3 research-based sources to support your reasoning. As part of your reflection address the following items:

1. Explain the instructional strategies you chose. Explicitly highlight the strategies within your plan that enhances language development and communication skills for all students, including those with exceptionalities.


2. Explain the modifications you made to make this unit accessible and appropriate for individuals with exceptionalities, being specific regarding the exceptionalities you addressed.

Submit the three lesson plans and the essay as one deliverable.

Prepare this portion of the assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

College of Education (COE) program competencies and national standards assessed in the benchmark assignment:

COE 2.1

Apply in-depth content knowledge and learning resources, including technology, in the academic disciplines to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master content. [CEC 3.2; NAEYC 5a, 5b; InTASC 4(b), 4(c), 4(d), 5(a), 5(b), 5(c), 5(e); ISTE 1b, 1c]

COE 2.2

Apply appropriate curriculum, content standards, and early learning standards to plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging learning opportunities for each child. [NAEYC 5c; InTASC 4(a)]

COE 2.3

Apply central concepts, structures of the discipline, and tools of inquiry of the content areas, and organize this knowledge, integrate cross-disciplinary skills, and develop meaningful learning progressions for individuals with exceptionalities. [CEC 3.1; InTASC 4(c), 4(f)]

COE 2.4

Modify general and specialized curricula to become accessible to individuals with exceptionalities. [CEC 3.3; InTASC 2(b), 2(h), 4(g)]

COE 2.5

Use strategies to enhance language development and communication skills of individuals with exceptionalities. [CEC 5.4; InTASC 2(e)]