Standard+7

**Standard 7 - Teachers Are Able to Plan Different Kinds of Lessons**  The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

** Evidence 1 ** Podcasting to Persuade Lesson Plan [|Podcast Unit Plan.doc]

The Podcasting to Persuade lesson plan was designed for my seventh grade language arts class. The purpose of the lesson is for the students to publish a piece of individually relevant persuasive writing. This is necessary for the completion of the MPS portfolio requirements and for calculation of SPS scores. By its very nature, the project will appeal to those students of varying interests, needs, and styles. There are multiple components including writing, whole class and paired work, one-on-one instruction, as well as the use of technology. Students will explore various websites to gather information, choose a topic, use the writing process to complete a persuasive piece, and publish the final draft as a podcast. Podcasting provides an opportunity for students to publish their work orally thereby meeting oral proficiency requirements. Due to the timing of the development of this lesson, I did not include it in my curriculum this past school year.
 * Rationale **

This lesson helped me, specifically as a writing teacher, to think of alternative ways of publishing student work. Typically, I considered publication as the written word made available to the public. Often, this meant displaying student writing throughout the school hallways. Obviously, that is a very narrow definition. By learning about podcasting and its process, I was able to appreciate its value as a medium for classroom publication. I am eager to explore other nontraditional methods of publishing my student work as a result of developing this lesson. At the same time, I surmise that my students would eagerly embrace the use of podcasting in the classroom as it literally provides them an outlet for their voices.

This lesson was designed to specifically meet the WI DPI Standards for seventh grade language arts and to fulfill the requirements of the Milwaukee Public Schools SPS portfolio.  ** B.8.1 ** Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share information and knowledge, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.  ** B.8.2 ** Students in Wisconsin will plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing.
 * 7.K.1 The teacher understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development to plan instruction and to meet curriculum goals based on content standards. **

By using podcasting as a way to publish student work and give it voice, I am implementing a teaching method that will help to motivate students and ensure completion of the project. Students will more likely engage in an activity when it seems relevant and connects to what they already know.
 * 7.S.4 The teacher creates short-term and long-term plans that are linked to student needs and performance and adapts the plans to ensure student progress and motivation. **

Long term planning allows for the development of larger units of study whereas short-term planning can meet student needs as they arise. This is a unit plan that was designed for use in the future and will require a larger time commitment than a single class period lesson. While it is important to consider the regular needs of the classroom and adjust planning on a daily basis, it is equally valuable to consider the yearlong pacing of curriculum to ensure that you are meeting the demands of the district and state learning standards.
 * 7.D.1 The teacher values both long-term and short-term planning. **

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