Fourth Lesson: Virginia Region Part III (Appalachian Plateau & Valley and Ridge)

This lesson had the final two regions we are covering in our unit. Overall, I think that the material we covered throughout the unit is being retained. They all have varied levels of comfort with the material that we are covering. Also, some of our students that are ESOL are pulled out for various purposes and some have been absent. In efforts to account for this and ensure that even the students that aren’t present for direct instruction have something to look at and read on their own. We created an “Important Things to Remember” sheet and a brief review sheet of everything we covered. In preparation for our final assessment and jeopardy review for their exam, we used chart paper and listed the regions and everyone was given the opportunity to recall what they could remember. When they missed or cited incorrect material their classmates or one of us would correct them. This allowed for peer interaction and assistance. Everyone seems excited about the Jeopardy Game. Our classroom teacher has had Jeopardy games before so we don’t have to create the board from scratch we just bring the questions and categories we create. It seems as though our lessons have gone by so quickly. I think it’s mainly because we were in almost everyday this week. I hope that everyone reviews the material I don’t know what to expect, but in teaching I guess that’s one of the most important things-you expect the unexpected and have back up plans. Tim and I said that we would come up with a few extra Jeopardy questions just in case timing is off and we are under.