Jenn's+Lesson+Plan


 * Name of instructor**: Jennifer Hund


 * Grade and subject**: 7 English


 * Title of lesson**: Blogging with Greek Mythology and Odysseus

Students in 7th grade English generally study the Greek gods in relation to Odysseus and his adventures back to Ithaca. In this case, I would like to incorporate a class blog discussion on which god/goddess students would most like to be (if given the opportunity), because if we talked about it in class, it would take an entire period, or longer. Furthermore, I would like to hear some opinions about the different obstacles Odysseus finds himself in as he travels back to his wife and son. For instance, what are students thoughts and feelings about the Cicones, the lotus eaters, the cyclops, Circe, etc. We have time to read and analyze in class, but we just seem to run out of time to discuss how we feel about these different adventures.
 * Background/summary**:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of the material they are reading in class by discussing their thought and opinions in relation to what was read in class.
 * Objectives:**

Students will participate in a blog discussion that has been started by the classroom teacher (teacher poses questions and students should respond).

Students will develop online social networking skills.

book summary requirements paper
 * Materials**:


 * Procedure**:
 * 1) Read through the description of the different gods and goddesses and discuss what each was responsible for.
 * 2) Go over how to participate in a blog discussion. (Go over handout.)
 * 3) Go over the minimal requirements that students must meet. (Go over handout.)
 * 4) Show (walk through) students how to post a comment on the class blog. (I would sign out the computer lab to show students this step. First I would show them on the smartboard, and they would each log onto a computer to get started with this assignment.)
 * This assignment would be incorporated after I have already set up the students with login accounts and gave them some time to “get started.”

Assessment: They should meet the minimum requirement as outlined on their handout. They should be aware of grammar and spelling with their posts and comments.**
 * Students will be assessed on their performance.

GRADING PROCEDURE** (a breakdown to explain to students how they will be assessed) Seventh Grade Blog Discussion Greek Gods and Odysseus's Adventures

The following is a summary of how you will be graded.


 * 1) Go to Mrs. Hund's blog and read through the assignment.
 * 2) You will earn minimum credit for the following criteria:
 * 3) post a message on your blog
 * 4) post a comment on a classmate's blog
 * 5) include a link to another site that includes information pertaining to your blog post or comment

Minimum credit applies in the following manner for each criterion: You will receive a 7/10. (This is a C, an average grade.)

If you go above and beyond you may receive more credit.

For example, if you create two blog posts, you can receive 8/10. If you create three blog posts, you can receive 9/10. If you create four or more blog posts, you can receive the maximum 10/10.

Likewise, for each additional comment, you will receive another point (2 comments = 8/10; 3 comments = 9/10; 4 or more comments = the maximum 10/10).

For links, if you include 2 links, you will receive /10. (Fill in the blank to show your comprehension of the “above and beyond policy.”) If you include 3 links you can earn /10. If you include 4 or more links you can earn /10.

This assignment is worth a total of 30 points. If you do the absolute minimal you can only earn 21/30 (which is a 70%).

Keep in mind that you will assessed with your grammar and spelling. Please take the time to proofread everything before you post! If I see careless errors, points will be deducted from your overall grade.

This counts as a participation grade.