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Missing U Lesson PlanMissing U Lesson Plan
Publisher
Film English
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
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Missing U

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Explore the relationship between U and I with a video and related activities. First, pupils have some fun with the alphabet and discuss text message language. Next they practice coming up with words that have the same sound a I and U. Finally, they watch and discuss the short film and the poem that is read in the film. For homework, they write their own poems, using the work with the alphabet from earlier in the day as inspiration.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

pronunciation

Additional Tags

short film, pronunciation, missing u, brooke wagstaff, english language arts

Pros

  • The well-sequenced buildup of activities will prove to be engaging for your class
  • The plan provides plenty of opportunity for collaboration and discussion, along with some creativity as well
  • Learners will enjoy the video, which is beautifully made

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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