Beacon Lesson Plan LibraryA Day in the ParkCatyn CoburnDescriptionStudents create written proposals that will accompany an architectural bid for the construction of a recreation center.StandardsFlorida Sunshine State StandardsLA.A.1.4.4 The student applies a variety of response strategies, including rereading, note taking, summarizing, outlining, writing a formal report, and relating what is read to his or her own experiences and feelings. LA.B.2.4.3 The student writes fluently for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes, making appropriate choices regarding style, tone, level of detail, and organization. Florida Process Standards Effective Communicators 02 Florida students communicate in English and other languages using information, concepts, prose, symbols, reports, audio and video recordings, speeches, graphic displays, and computer-based programs. Critical and Creative Thinkers 04 Florida students use creative thinking skills to generate new ideas, make the best decision, recognize and solve problems through reasoning, interpret symbolic data, and develop efficient techniques for lifelong learning. Materials-Rubric-Blueprints -Brochures PreparationsGather materials needed.ProceduresAuthentic Context:A land developer is designing a single family home community in your local area. As a local architect, you will be competing for the contract to build a recreation center for this new community. Draft a written proposal of the recreation center you plan to design in order to persuade the land developer to hire your company. Knowledge and Skills: Students will be able to write fluently for a specific audience. Procedure: 1. Facilitate a discussion of what would be needed for a recreation center devoted specifically to children between the ages of 5 and 10. 2. Review the assessment criteria prior to students doing the work. 3. In cooperative learning groups, students brainstorm a list of criteria for a quality recreation center. Students must chart and present 5-10 characteristics to the class. 4. Charts remain posted while the students draft their proposals. 5. Students draft written proposal individually with emphasis on communicating ideas and information clearly. AssessmentsWriting RubricExcellent.........................................................Not there yet 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 Content - 30% -The main idea of each paragraph is stated in a strong topic sentence or thesis statement. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -There are enough specific details and examples to support the ideas presented in the assignment. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -The details are accurate and directly relate to the main idea. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -The conclusion is strong and relates to the main idea. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -The writing avoids any unnecessary words or sentences. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -List of Characteristics of a Quality Recreation Center contains appropriate items. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Chart of these characteristics is neat and clearly seen and read. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 Organization - 30% -Organization is clear. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -The ideas are presented in a logical order. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Transitions are used where necessary to make ideas more coherent. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Paragraphs are correctly formed. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 Style - 30% -Writer uses precise words and avoids cliches and repetitious phrases. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Writer avoids run-on sentences or sentence fragments. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Writer uses a variety of sentence types - short and long, simple and complex. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Subject-verb agreement or pronoun references are accurate. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Internal and end punctuation are used correctly. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Spelling and capitalization are correct. 5...............4...............3...............2...............1...............0 -Self Reflection - 10% How can I improve on what I did? ExtensionsEnhancement:-Presentation of recreation center proposal to the city commission -Letter to the editor of the city newspaper explaining the need for a recreation center -3-D model of your recreation center -Blueprints for your recreation center Return to the Beacon Lesson Plan Library. |