Term2-Lesson4

Leading the learning

Direct Instruction

The learning intention for this lesson was thinking about perspectives and perceptions about what we read, this has been building on from previous learning throughout the term. You can see from the video however, that the learners had little trouble taking on the perspectives of multiple characters in the story. This video shows more time spent understanding inferencing, however a previous guided lesson had focussed strongly on perspectives and perceptions for this story. This is because this story dealt with racism in New Zealand towards Chinese in the 1800's, and required teacher support and discussion to understand. You can see the learners touch on it at about 3.40.

Detailed Plan Here

Reflection/ Next steps

This video shows the second guided lesson for this story. You can see that the majority of the group is engaged and focussed in the lesson. All the students have a good understanding, and are eager to share their ideas. I was impressed with how deeply they had thought about the reading, and about the learning they were doing. All of the group succeeded in thinking from the perspective of multiple characters in the story.

Learning Site Content

Bok ChoyWalt: think about perceptions and perspectives while reading . 1. Please read all instructions carefully, both on this site and in docs. 2. Read the comic "Bok Choy" - Watch the Bok Choy recipe video also - Also read the article on the Te Ara site 3. Complete the padlet. - Read the instructions by your teacher and work with your group on this online platform. 4. Postcard - Write a postcard from the perspective of Ah Sum to his family in China. - Tell them about saving the boy from the river, and how you are selling Bok Choy to make a living - When do you think you will be home, if at all. 5. Read: Bok Choy Facts - Complete the Bok Choy Google draw task - Share on your blog

Text: Bok Choy