2.7 Materials & Special Arrangements
- Leslye Ashwood
- Ying Shen
This section identifies all materials and arrangements needed for the lesson. It identifies the textbook or reference materials on which the lesson is based. Include book titles, author and page numbers, as if a teacher was leaving plans for a substitute teacher. Also identify the visuals, equipment and technological support needed. Describe how space should be arranged for the lesson and the plan for moving equipment, furniture and students during the scope of the lesson. Diagrams may be included to facilitate smooth transitions.
Teacher Materials: List what the teacher needs at hand for the lesson.
Student Materials: List what each student will need during the lesson.
Learning Environment Considerations: Consider how to design a well-organized physical space and maximize student interaction for a safe, welcoming, inviting, and engaging environment for learning.
The following table provides an example of materials and special arrangements used in planning a reading lesson on contractions.
Example of Materials and Special Arrangements | |
Teacher Materials | Student Materials |
1.      Word list for the rhythm clapping game, written on a large writing tablet 2.      Several sentences that include contraction words prepared for the introduction 3.      Contraction samples for Doc-Cam | 1.      Eight sets of cards for the contraction matching game. 2.      Copies of contraction practice worksheet for each student 3.      Pencils for each student. |
Special Arrangements | |
1.      Have Doc-Cam in place before lesson begins. 2.      Students will gather on the rug in front of the classroom for instruction. 3.      Spatial arrangement: Eight groups on the floor to play the card game. 4.      Transition: Students will go back to their desks for independent practice on the worksheet using the transition song they use frequently in the classroom. 5.       Prepare areas for individual and group work. | |