Throughout the course, you have read about and watched different methods for teaching reading and writing to secondary students. Create and explain lesson activities for your intended content area/gra

Throughout the course, you have read about and watched different methods for teaching reading and writing to secondary students. Create and explain lesson activities for your intended content area/grade level that includes the following:

• A brief explanation of the content area, grade level, and topic
• A brief description of a fiction or nonfiction supplemental text you would assign for this topic, including the reason for choosing this text
• A thorough description of the activity you would use to teach this text, including teacher process (how will the teacher teach this activity and prep the students) and student process (what will the students actually do and how long they will have to do it)
• A thorough description of a writing activity that you would assign for this topic (either essay or creative writing), including teacher process (how will the teacher teach this activity and prep the students) and student process (what will the students actually do and how long they will have to do it)

Submit a paper which is 2 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double-spaced using 12 point, Times New Roman font. The paper must cite at least 2 outside source in APA format.  the paper should have an introduction and a conclusion Check all content for grammar, spelling and to be sure that you have properly cited all resources (in APA format) used.

References

1. McKnight, K.S. (2014). Common Core literacy strategies for ELA, history/social studies, and the humanities, grades 6-12: Strategies to deepen content knowledge (grades 6-12). Retrieved from eBook Central (accessed through LIRN). If you are having trouble accessing eBook Central resources, please review the instructions: Finding a chapter in eBook Central Academic.

• Read chapters 7 & 8 (page 153-171) which focus on using technology in your activities and ensuring that you are using activities that prepare students for the future.

2. Parlin, R.L. (2009). Classroom teacher’s survival guide: Practical strategies, management techniques, and reproducibles for new and experienced teachers. Retrieved from eBook Central (accessed through LIRN). If you are having trouble accessing eBook Central resources, please review the instructions: Finding a chapter in eBook Central Academic.

• Read chapters 4 and 5 (pages 134-240) which provide multiple examples of activities to use in your lessons.

3. Ullman, E. (2011). How to plan effective lessons. ASCD Education Update, 53 (10). http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/oct11/vol53/num10/How-To-Plan-Effective-Lessons.aspx

• This article outlines the different aspects to consider when creating an effective lesson for your students.