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.ObjectivesThe 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.The student writes fluently for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes, making appropriate choices regarding style, tone, level of detail, and organization. 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. |