Unit+Plan+Assignment

As you know, you must outline the 10 days of your interdisciplinary unit. While you may choose the format in which you present the information, the following information must be included for each day. We are also sharing 2 outline versions as exemplars; they follow 2 different formats but cover the same type of information.

In mixed content groups, choose a pairing of one informational text and one “literary” text.

Determine your rationale for pairing the two, identify the essential question that will be examined, and explain how the two/three content teachers will use and connect the texts. You may have some opportunities to combine the classes but most classes will meet independently of each other. You will eventually write a narrative explaining this as part of the final project requirements.

The various content areas must support and connect to the overall purpose of the pairing.

Prepare a side by side outline for a 10 day examination of the text(s) for each content area. Include the following information for each day:
 * Lesson Objective
 * CCSS standards to be addressed
 * Content to be covered
 * Lesson activities
 * Assessment of the objectives
 * Homework

Your unit outline must show evidence of:
 * Instruction of appropriate reading and writing strategies
 * Attention to close reading
 * Connection between the CCSS standards and the lesson content and activities
 * Student use of technology
 * Awareness and discussion of the essential question
 * Plan for summative assessment of the unit

Your unit will be “presented” the last day of class. All group members must demonstrate understanding of the project and share equally in the presentation.

You will receive a rubric to guide your preparation. **All participants will receive 2 grades** – one for the combined effort and one for the outline that corresponds to your content area. Pat will grade this piece for the EDUC 6653 students and Ian will grade this piece for the EDUC 6627 students.

Additionally, you will write a one page reflection of this collaborative interdisciplinary project.

Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Rubric

Lesson Plan Exemplar

Unit Plan Outline Exemplar

Presentation Rubric