Jennifer's+Video+Lesson

Video Analysis Lesson Plan


 * __Grade 4__

Video:** [|Lehigh Canal Part 1 (5 min),] [|Lehigh Canal Part 2 (5 min)] **Title**: A Ride on the Lehigh Canal
 * Objectives**:
 * Students will use information gathered from the Lehigh Canal Boat Ride videos to write an informational narrative.
 * Standards**: PA State Standards
 * 1.4.3 (A and B) Write narrative pieces / Write informational pieces
 * 1.5.3 A Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience
 * 1.5.3 B Write using well-developedcontent appropriate for the topic

**Materials**:
 * NARA to include specific focus questions related to the video
 * scoring rubric


 * Introduction: **


 * Review prior knowledge - the purpose of canals in the early 1900s
 * Activity**:
 * In small groups, use the NARA to analyze the video(s).
 * Independently, write "A day in the life of a mule named..."
 * Write an informational narrative from the point of view of the mule
 * The mule should observe, participate in or recall (as part of the day) 5 or more facts from the video
 * The mule should share, as part of the day, more information that you may have learned in another lesson.
 * Assessment**:


 * Students will share their stories with the class.
 * Rubric:
 * 4 - Includes at least 5 accurate facts from the video and at least one piece of information from a previous lesson
 * 3 - Includes 3 facts from the video OR 1-2 facts and information from previous lessons
 * 2 - Includes 1 or 2 facts from the video or information from previous lessons only
 * 1 - Writes a story about a mule and a canal but does not include any facts from the video or information from previous lessons