Lesson Plan Critique
The sample lesson up for critique is phenomenal. I would love to sit through a lesson like this! The lesson mainly consists of found poetry, which mean comprising a poem with catch words or phrases from a book or passage. In this lesson, students are introduced to found poems, find words to write the poems, and work together to come up with a class poem.
Specifically, I would like to comment on a few parts.
Firstly, the idea of found poetry is interesting and exciting. Because of its "fun" nature, the class will be motivated to participate. This, of course, is a key factor in student learning. The students are sure to have fun as they read their favorite books, pick out their favorite words, and, together with their classmates, come up with an original poem. While the students are enjoying themselves, they are building important literacy skills, through skimming to pick out their words and writing the poem.
Secondly, the lesson calls for creativity. The lessons encourages students to use their creativity while writing. Creativity is a fundamental part of literature. Creativity is needed both for reading (critical reading, etc.) and writing.
Thirdly, students work together to write the poem. Working together is a skill everyone needs; not only in the classroom.
All in all, I think this is a great lesson plan!