Justification Dreamhouse Lesson Bibliography with Annotation

Essential Learnings:

Reading

1.1 use word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text.

1.2 build vocabulary through reading.

1.3 read fluently, adjusting reading for purpose and material.

2.1 comprehend important ideas and details.

2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas

3.1 read to learn new information.

Writing

1.1 develop concept and design.

1.3 apply writing conventions.

3.1 prewrite

3.3 revise

3.4 edit

Objectives:

Students will construct a three-page book of their dream(s) using cut out pictures in magazines or by drawing pictures that describe their dream(s). Students can choose one or more dreams, along as it takes up three pages in their books. If they don't remember any of their dreams, then have them make a sequel to a "Dinosaur Dream" by Dennis Nolan (example will be provided).

Students will write a sentence describing each page.

Students will learn new vocabulary words.

Materials Needed:

Construction paper, colored markers, crayons, colored pencils, magazines, lined paper, scissors, and already made booklets (see example).

Dictionaries (enough for whole class).

The book "Dinosaur Dream" by Dennis Nolan

Procedures:

Ask the class "What kind of dreams do you have?" and "What are your dreams about?" Get some feedback from the class.

Read book "Dinosaur Dream" by Dennis Nolan

After reading the book ask the class "who were the main characters?" and "what happened in the story? And why?

Have a list of vocabulary words on the board from book which students can use in their own books

Split class up into groups of 3-4, giving each group a dictionary and assigning them a section of the words listed on the board. Direct each group to look up their words and report back to the whole class with their definitions.

Explain the dream book activity. Students will collage or draw pictures, writing a sentence for each page, using as many of the new vocabulary words possible (set a minimum of three).

Pass the blank books out to the class that you have stapled together and disperse other materials properly.

Have students do first draft of their three sentences and help them edit for their final draft.

Assessment:

Check each student's sentences out carefully and site grammar errors.

Have spelling quiz on the new vocabulary (following week).

Have students copy the definitions of the words they are given in their groups and turn them in.

Pair up students and have each student read his/her book to their partner. This could be done in bigger groups also.

Have each student present his/her book to the class and even read it.

As a class, list other words (besides the vocabulary) that are associated with dreams on the board.