Sample Differentiated Language Arts Lesson Plan Template printable pdf download

Sample Differentiated Language Arts Lesson Plan:

(Adapted from Charlotte Gray’s, NYU)

Lesson Concept: Examine the contents of a speech and present findings to the class.

Content Objectives : The students will know and COMPREHEND THE MAIN IDEA, AND

USE OF LITERARY TECHNIQUES (PERSUASION & REPETITION) IN THE SPEECH.

Language Objectives: 1. either read or listen to a speech; then 2. demonstrate their

understanding of the main ideas & any literary techniques used either: in writing (summarizing

or creating a new ending), creating a graphic organizer, orally debating, or drawing & recalling.

A. Content =

Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech or,

John F. Kennedy’s “The New Frontier” speech

Differentiation = 1. Read Speech

2. Listen to speech (learning center)

3. Read with teacher (direct instruction)

B. Differentiated Process = Examine speech contents by:

1. Identify key points (recall).

2. Apply speech contents to your daily life (comprehension)

3. Summarize the speech in your own words (analysis).

4. Imagine what MLK would say today (synthesis).

5. Argue for and against the speech contents (evaluation).

*TIP: Generally Kids will pick exactly where they need to be, where they are academically

ready.

Any one of these products is not “less than” another. To be able to draw a

picture is as valuable as to be able to write a new closing speech. By the

C. Product = Present Findings

affiliation/osmosis with all the levels, they teach each other. So, did they

comprehend the speech?

1. Use a main idea graphic organizer to list the key points (recall).

2. Draw a picture showing how the speech applies to your daily life (comprehension).

3. Write a summary of the speech in your own words (analysis).

4. Write a new closing for the speech (synthesis).

5. Present a debate arguing for and against the speech contents (evaluation).

HOW TO IMPLEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM

Lesson Plan:

Examine the contents of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech or John F. Kennedy’s

“The New Frontier” speech and present findings to the class.

Mini Lesson = Whole Class (Teacher Lead, Approx. 10 mins) This is an activity that ALL students

can do. Maybe one student won’t get all the grammar correct, but, at least you are activating prior

knowledge. “Think of time when someone’s words inspired you. In your Journal jot down:”

Who inspired you

What they said that inspired you

How you were moved to action

Sample Differentiated Language Arts Lesson Plan Template