ICT Integrated Lesson Plan

 

 ICT Lessons 

Author Andrea MacEachern, Tara Watson
Title Dead Poet's Society: Poetry Presentation
Grade Level 11
Subject Area English Language Arts
Overview of unit/lessons/activities (assumptions of prior knowledge/learning) This is an independent learning opportunity in which students will explore the art of poetry.  They will first become experts on an assigned set of poetic devices.  They will then use this knowledge to study and examine the works of some of the great poets from the past.  Each group will be expected to share their findings with the class by a means of oral presentation. 
Correlations to ICT and curriculum outcomes BOC 12.1 (relates to 9.1 – 9.4) use a wide variety of technology, demonstrate a clear understanding of technological applications, and consistently apply appropriate technology to solve curriculum problems

PTS 12.1 (relates to 9.1) use electronic planning software to support the development and analysis of efficient, personal study and research plans independently

PTS 12.4 (relates to 9.4, 9.5) evaluate, select and use a range of media, and information and communication technology, to create, edit, and publish their work independently

RPSD 12.5 (relates to 9.4 –9.8) contribute to the development of criteria for selecting a research topic, and, based on those criteria, define and complete a research task efficiently

RPSD 12.6 (relates to 9.9) accurately record and cite, using academically accepted formats and standards, sources of information contributing to their research
Projected timeline for preparation and for carrying out activities General Timeline:  3 weeks

Preparation: 1 week

  • 2 one hour periods in a lab to introduce and have students become comfortable with new software.
  • 1 hour to go over lesson, create groups, and brainstorm.
  • 1 hour in class to research their poetic device and examine poetry resources.
  • 3 one hour periods for students to research their poet,  create their Power Point, Photo Story, and organize their presentation.

Presentations: Allow 1 week for presentations
Equipment Requirements: (computers, software, etc)  
  • Computers for each group. (You will need to book a computer lab for at least 5 one hour periods).
  • LCD Projector
  • Photo Story 3
  • PowerPoint
     
Teaching materials provided (Blacklines, worksheets, templates, teacher materials) A collection of poems for students to look through (School text books).
Organization Sheet
Lesson Template
Photo Story3 Tutorial
Resources available for teacher/student use (websites, references, etc)

  Poetry Links

Poetry Terms

 

 

 
Detailed instructions for each activity or lesson (teacher notes, activity information, learning strategies, teacher role, student roles) Unit Outline

Final Presentation Evaluation Rubric

Daily Individual Evaluation Rubric
Student products expected
  • Power Point presentation adhering to assignment criteria.
  • Copy of resources used, cited according to MLA guidelines.
  • Photo Story presentation of their selected poem. (Pictorial Essay)
  • Quiz: to be completed at the end of the presentations.
Samples (include teacher notes, assessment information, student work if available) Photo Story Sample: Pictorial Essay
Logistics (organization, grouping, management issues, access to technology) Assign groups.
Book the computer lab for at least one week.
Have access to LCD projector for at least one week.
Assessment information (e.g., rubrics for products and/or process)  
Quiz (Teacher should create quiz according to the student presentations)
Possible extensions  
Adaptations for students requiring additional support Reduce individual expectations according to adaptations/ IPP
Adapted Quiz