Is That Movie OK? Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard: Read With Understanding Outcomes Students will use comprehension reading strategies to interpret text and chart reading skills to locate information within a movie review document, and then determine suitable movies for their families and themselves to view.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Language Arts Reading Roles:      Family, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       4, 5 Time frame:       90 minutes Technology Integration Screen It

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Standard: Read With Understanding

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the reading purpose Students are aware that movies may contain both appropriate and inappropriate content depending on the viewer. In order to make an informed decision about viewing a particular movie, students must read about the content and quality of the film. Select reading strategies appropriate to the purpose Students will use previously learned reading strategies to locate needed information. They will use the format of the text (bold or underlined headings) or chart reading to locate information relevant to their questions. They will skim to quickly locate needed information. They will also use key words to determine suitability of the movie. Monitor comprehension and adjust reading strategies Students will use highlighters or note taking to provide a visual image in locating pertinent information. If needed, students may use comprehension fix up strategies such as rereading, asking questions, vocabulary clarification, self questioning, slowed reading rate, or making past and present connections. Analyze information and reflect on its underlying meaning Students will use the pieces of information given to determine if the film is suitable for viewing by themselves or their families. They will make connections between unfamiliar vocabulary and common expressions. Integrate it with prior knowledge to address reading purpose Students will use class discussion information about movies and how they currently choose which one to watch to help set the tone for reading. They will integrate previous knowledge of chart reading to locate needed information within the document. They will use dictionary skills or context clues to determine new word meanings.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are interested in making good judgments regarding movie viewing. They do not want negative influences to affect their children. They want to take personal and parental responsibility. Contextual Reading is important in all areas of life. Using real life information text demonstrates reading in both the context of testing and personal use. Building Expertise Students will use information they already know about movies, making decisions, computers, and reading to complete this activity. They will apply new vocabulary and new strategies to locate information with in written materials. When this information is combined informed decisions can be made.

Lesson Designer Tawna A. Eubanks Hamilton City ABLE (513) 8875020 Emmirg@aol.com

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