Module 2 Individual Assignment: Speaking and Listening Lesso…

4th grade missouri standards

Module 2 Individual Assignment: Speaking and Listening Lesson and Reflection

Assignment Overview:

In this assignment, you will design and facilitate a discussion-based activity in your ELA classroom that provides students with an opportunity to express their understanding of a grade-level text through structured speaking and listening.

Assignment Objectives:

By the end of this assignment, you will be able to:

1. Plan and implement a discussion-based ELA lesson.
2. Reflect on how structured conversations support comprehension and academic growth.

Assignment Instructions:

This assignment will have THREE parts which will be submitted together.

Part I: Plan

Using the , design an ELA lesson that centers on a structured academic conversation. Your lesson should align with your grade level priority standards for speaking and listening and include:

• A clear objective for the discussion.
• Text(s) students are responding to.
• Discussion protocols or strategies used.
• Assessment or observation methods for student proficiency.

Part II: Facilitate and Record

Teach the lesson and record 5 -15 minutes of student discussion.

Part III Reflect in Writing (2-3pages)

Submit a reflection that includes:

• A brief description of your lesson and discussion format.
• How students engaged with the text and each other.
• Insights gained about your students’ speaking and listening abilities.
• What worked well and what you might adjust next time.
• How this experience aligns with Missouri Speaking and Listening Standards.

Guidelines

• Part I (Plan) should be a completed lesson plan template for an ELA class that focuses on your grade-level’s specific priority speaking and listening standards.
• Part II (Facilitate and Record) should be a video file of a the lesson that you planned and facilitated, with particular focus on 5 -15 minutes of student discussion.
• Part III (Reflection) should be 2-3 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page, references page, or appendices if applicable).

All of what is submitted in your PDF should contain proper grammar, be free of spelling errors, and reflect critical thinking.

Technical Support

Provide technical support for students here. Please see the sample below.

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Module 2 Individual Assignment Rubric: Speaking and Listening Lesson and Reflection

Module 2 Individual Assignment Rubric: Speaking and Listening Lesson and ReflectionCriteriaRatingsPtsPart I: Completed Lesson Plan Template

10 to >7 pts

Accomplished

Lesson plan is thorough, clearly aligned with grade-level speaking and listening standards. Objective, text(s), discussion protocols, and assessment strategies are well-developed and instructionally sound.

7 to >4 pts

Developing

Lesson plan is mostly complete but may have one or more areas lacking clarity or development. Some alignment to standards is evident.

4 to >0 pts

Beginning or Incomplete

Lesson plan is missing major components or lacks clear alignment to standards.

/ 10 pts

Part II: Lesson Video

6 to >4 pts

Accomplished

Video clearly shows student discussion that connects to the lesson plan. Discussion is structured and focused on the assigned text.

4 to >2 pts

Developing

Video is present but shows limited structure, engagement, or relevance to the lesson plan.

2 to >0 pts

Beginning or Incomplete

No video submitted or discussion shown is minimal, off-task, or unrelated to lesson.

/ 6 pts

Part III: Written Reflection

10 to >7 pts

Accomplished

Reflection is thoughtful, well-written, and addresses all required components in depth. Provides strong insight into student learning, instructional decisions, and alignment to standards.

7 to >4 pts

Developing

Reflection addresses most required elements with some depth. Analysis may be general or missing examples.

4 to >0 pts

Beginning or Incomplete

Reflection is vague, incomplete, or lacks analysis of student engagement and learning.

/ 10 pts

Professionalism and Submission Quality

4 to >3 pts

Accomplished

Submission is polished, grammatically correct, and follows all formatting and length guidelines. Shows clear attention to detail.

3 to >2 pts

Developing

Submission contains minor errors in grammar or formatting but remains readable and complete.

2 to >0 pts

Beginning or Incomplete

Major grammar, formatting, or completeness issues. Instructions not followed.

/ 4 pts

Total Points: 0