Group 3- Direct Instruction, Inquiry, and Cooperative Learning

Group Three

Direct Instruction- The group used a PowerPoint to instruct information to students.  Also, the group used a graphic organizer for the students.  In the PowerPoint there were stars.  When the students saw the star, they had to write down that information.  I thought that was a great idea.  It kept the students on focus.  Also, I thought it was great that the students were given a folder.  This enforces organization and makes the lesson run smoothly.

Inquiry- I thought that the review was so good.  It was short and it was a great way to activate prior knowledge.  The students were then shown a voki.  The students were given two pictures and had to make a prediction based on the pictures.  Each group was assigned different roles.  There was the team leader, the writer, the researchers, two presenters, and an illustrator.  The students had to go through their packet to find information.  The students were given high-lighters.  I thought this was very good because the students learned how to find important information.  I thought that the inquiry lesson was engaging!  

Cooperative Learning- The group asked what they learned about.  Then, they asked what it means to work in a group.  Each group had their own assignment.  One group was the drama group.  They were given a play on the declaration of independence.  I thought that the students were extremely engaged in this lesson.  Also, I thought the play was well written.  One group had to write different types of poems.  Within the groups, the teachers made the students write two poems.  I thought this was great because everybody had to put in effort.  Sometimes, when teachers assign different roles there are some roles that require more work than others.  Another group had to write a letter to Obama.  I thought that was extremely creative.  It gives the students a purpose for doing the assignment.  The last group had to make a poster. I thought that group 3 did extremely well.  I thought their lessons were wonderful and the students were engaged.  Also, the students knew the task and the material they learned.