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Thematic Unit Planning
LaWanda M. Dalton
Hart County Schools
Summer 2014
Learning Objectives
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
develop an integrated unit plan for teaching a thematic unit that includes a hands-on activities.
create 1 hands-on student activity that could be embedded within a thematic unit.
apply information learned to utilize instructional
activities featured on the resource board.
Let’s L o o K atThematic Units !
Instructional materials and examples based on the adapted book “A Small White Scar.”
Electronic Book – Keep the sound files in the
same folder with the book.
Powerpoint File
Sound File
Boardmaker File
Plan thematic units of instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities that
allows for multiple opportunities for exposure, repetition and practice.
4 to 6 Weeks
Student Video
Compliments of Jessie Moreau.
This is what it’s all about!!
Use a structured format when
planning such as the thematic
unit planning guide.
Develop a Standards Document:
During the planning process:
• Talk to general education teachers.
• Become familiar with the standards. Make sure you know what the standard means. (ex: Ocean and Oceania)
• Do a web search.
• Hang out on Pinterest.
• The planning sheet is dynamic. Jot down additional ideas as you plan and collaborate with others.
During the planning process:
• Brainstorm with paras, OT, PT, SLP etc......... Greater staff "buy in" equals more FUN.
• Create materials
• Develop lesson plans and timeline.
• Adapt plans as needed through ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Plan with the end in mind. What would you like the student(s) to be able to do at the end of the instructional unit?
What do these adapted
activities look like?
ELA: Adapted
Book with
Interactive
Tactile Materials
Place adapted book in 3 ring binder. Place removable pictures with tactile
enhancements on the adapted books pages.
Each page of the adapted book has removable pictures with tactile enhancements.
Examples: The adapted book has removable
pictures with tactile enhancements.
Each page of the adapted book has removable pictures with tactile enhancements.
ELA: Graphic Organizer
ELA: Flip
Book
There is a page in the flip
book for each setting that
the students can use to
show the episodes
occurring in each place
and to interpret character
responses.
ELA: First and Then Questions
Velcro Activity Pages
Writing: Writing Wheel
Writing: Character Trading Card
Writing: Beginning, Middle and End
Math: Smores Algebra
Example of Poster Size Algebra Materials;
Math: Graphing Folder Game
Math: Design a Bandana
Science: Dichotomous Key Game
Science: Simple Machines
Science:
Simple Machines
Science: Simple Machines
Science: Phases of the Moon
Phases of the moon
with oreos
Social Studies: Personal Money
Management
Let’s Plan
Group Activity
How to get the adapted books?
How to acquire adapted
books and activities on CD ?To request a copy of these adapted stories/poems you must:
• Have a legally purchased edition of the book by the author listed (not a photo copy).
• * Public Domain titles do not require a copy of the book.
• Use it for educational purposes only.
• Use it with students who are print impaired.
• 4 When you receive the CD, the envelope and CD must be attached to the inside cover of the book. (Where the CD goes, the book must follow!)
• 5 You cannot make copies nor sell these items to anyone.
• 6 Copying this CD or using it for non-educational purposes may constitute copyright infringement and may be punishable under federal law.
• Send an e-mail to Jerry Amerson: [email protected] and include the following sentences:I own or have in my possession the following books by the original authors that I am requesting on CD. I agree to not copy or redistribute the CDs
Remember the Resource Board
Hands-On Activity
QuestionsEmail: [email protected]
