Yesterday was my first announced observation! Overall, I felt that it went well. I was observed during my morning first grade class. I started the lesson by reviewing what we talked about last week and focusing in on the element of character. I then told them that we would be comparing and contrasting two characters in the book Miss Nelson is Missing. To introduce the skill of compare and contrast, I created a power point. To illustrate comparing and contrasting, we used oranges and bananas. After comparing/contrasting the fruit, we watched a short You tube video about the skill. Then, I read them the book Miss Nelson is Missing. I questioned them throughout the story and encouraged higher order thinking. At the end, we completed a Venn diagram together to compare/contrast Miss Nelson and Miss Viola Swamp. Then, I sent them to their tables to complete an activity as a group. They compared a football and a basketball using cards that I had previously made with descriptive words for each. I also included blank cards to encourage independent thinking. To close, I reviewed the skill, and each table had to answer an exit question before they could line up to go back to class.
1. What could I have done differently?
I would have liked to include an exit ticket for individuals so I know who really got it and who still needs help, but I was really pressed for time.
2. How do other librarians teach this skill?
Some of the librarians in my district use an "H" instead of a Venn diagram. They also made suggestions of comparing books to short you tube videos.
3. Would I reuse this lesson?
Definitely! The kids really seemed to get into the activity, and they LOVED the book. Surprisingly, they had never heard it before!
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