They're,+Their,+and+There

Students will be able to understand the three forms of there, their, and they're. Through my facilitation I will instruct students on the variety of usages from actual student sentences. Later students will create their own sentences and their peers will ensure they have used the correct usages.

Language Focused MiniLesson Microteaching

Time Period: 50 Minute Class Period

Upon Completion of the MiniLesson SWBAT:
 * Identify the three varieties of the word their, they're, there
 * Identify the importance of understanding the uses of these words both in online and academic settings

Procedures:
 * 1) Hook (10 Minutes)
 * A screen-snapshot tool (like Jing) will be used to capture an online conversation that two people are having together either on AIM, Facebook Chat or Google Chat. In the chat the were will several examples of the missuses of the three forms of //their, they're, there//. During this procedure students are encouraged to find their own examples of this.
 * Later students will receive a transcript of the conversation and will circle errors that were made. (See Appendix for actual handout)
 * 1) Lesson (20 Minutes)
 * The instructor will debrief with the students with regards to what they saw in the chat used in the hook. From then there will be a more in-depth lecture on the uses of They're, Their and There.
 * With the usage of the //They're, Their, and There// worksheet that is included in the Appendix the instructor will distribute copies to each student. Students will follow the listed directions as facilitated by the instructor.
 * 1) Assessment (10 Minutes)
 * Students will create their own paragraphs about themselves that includes the three varieties of there. (5 minutes)
 * After students complete this assignment students will trade with a partner for peer review to ensure they understand the three uses of there (5 minutes).
 * 1) Debrief (10 Minutes)
 * The instructor will call on three students to define the three units of there, they're and their.
 * Students will define why the usage of the uses of there are important when communicating online, as well as in academic settings.

// Hey, Wes, Your language focus will work -- as I indicated in my e-mail to the class, you'll want to think about a language exploration and awareness approach and a context in which to address this focus. I look forward to reading more. Best, Dr. Y //


 * Wes Brown**, ECI 430, November 5, 2010


 * Unit and/or Lesson Title**: Which Word Do I choose: There, Their and They’re


 * Context:** As teaching professionals we encourage our students to use technology both in and outside of the classroom setting. As students penetrate into the variety of resources available online, including sites like Twitter, Wikispaces, and Moodle/Blackbaord sites student’s writing will be exposed to a variety of onlookers including their own peers, parents and instructors. As a user of these sites as well as sites like Facebook and MySpace I often believe that improper usage of parts of various words will effect the author negatively. I will use a screen shot of an actual conversation from Facebook as a hook as well as supplemental English/Language Arts resources to develop the thematic idea.

· Students will be able to determine what use the words: //Their, They’re and There// in the context of writing. · Students will be able to create their own sentences using the proper forms of //There, They’re or Their//. · NC Course of Study: 6.01 –Determine an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by  o Using pronouns correctly, including antecedents and correct case · NC Course of Study 6.02: Identify and edit errors in spoken and written English by: o Reviewing and using common spelling rules, applying common spelling patterns, and developing and mastering and individualized list of words that are commonly misspelled.
 * Primary Instructional Objective and Related NC Course of Study Standard for Middle Grades Language Arts:**

· SmartBoard · Screenshot of an actual Facebook conversation with the improper usages of the words //Their, There and They’re//. · SmartBoard presentation of //Their, There and They’re// · Copies of the //Their, There and They’re initial handout// · Copies of the //Their, There and They’re// assessment handout
 * Materials/Technology Resources Required:**


 * Time:** One regular class period (50 minutes); Minilesson will be the first 12 minutes of the larger lesson

**1.** The beginning of the lesson will include a 1-2 minute video depicting a screen shot of an actual Facebook conversation with the misuses of the words //Their, There and They’re//. This short video will serve as the hook of how this is a real-life application lesson. **2.** There will 5 minute lesson of the parts of speech that //Their, They’re and There// are and a few examples of usages. This will be facilitated through the SmartBoard. **3.** The class will select a volunteer to come to the SmartBoard to determine which uses of the words //They’re, Their and There// should be used in the assessment that is on the Smart software.
 * Instructional Procedures/Steps:**


 * Evaluation:** The evaluation will consist of the students creating their own conversations with peers where they work with a partner to write actual conversations they would have with a peer regarding school, class or family/social life. The students will be graded on their proper usages of the three forms of //there, they’re and their// as well as creativity of the dialogue.