WGU D091 - TASK 2: DIRECT INSTRUCTION LESSON
PLANNING & MODIFICATIONS
Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment- D091
Task 2
Lesson Planning
A. Create an original direct instruction lesson plan in the content area and grade level of
your choice using the supporting document “Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template”
and “WGU Lesson Planning Guide.”
Attached separately
B. Explain how the lesson plan from part A could be modified to be a cross-disciplinary
lesson. Include modifications to each of the following in your explanation:
• Instruction
• Skills
• Content
This lesson might be turned into a cross-disciplinary activity involving physical education and
drama. Students are encouraged to be more creative and to think outside the box as a result of
this. They can read the screenplay version of Jack and the Beanstalk and act it out as a class
instead of displaying their posters to the class. This will aid in their analysis of the five W's while
performing the play. They must determine the story's characters, setting, and storylines. This
would aid students in not just identifying tale aspects and reading comprehension, but also in
improving their speaking and collaborating abilities.
B1. Explain how the modified lesson from part B aligns to all relevant standards. Include the
associated alphanumeric code and full description for each standard in your explanation.
Standards:
CCSS: RL.2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by
speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
CCSS: RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
These standards are aligned with this modified lesson because it helps students to identify the 5
W’s while reading and acting out the script by having students act out as the characters. Students
will improve their speaking abilities and have a greater grasp of the characters, location, and
plots as a result of this adapted lesson. This encourages students to think creatively about how
PLANNING & MODIFICATIONS
Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment- D091
Task 2
Lesson Planning
A. Create an original direct instruction lesson plan in the content area and grade level of
your choice using the supporting document “Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template”
and “WGU Lesson Planning Guide.”
Attached separately
B. Explain how the lesson plan from part A could be modified to be a cross-disciplinary
lesson. Include modifications to each of the following in your explanation:
• Instruction
• Skills
• Content
This lesson might be turned into a cross-disciplinary activity involving physical education and
drama. Students are encouraged to be more creative and to think outside the box as a result of
this. They can read the screenplay version of Jack and the Beanstalk and act it out as a class
instead of displaying their posters to the class. This will aid in their analysis of the five W's while
performing the play. They must determine the story's characters, setting, and storylines. This
would aid students in not just identifying tale aspects and reading comprehension, but also in
improving their speaking and collaborating abilities.
B1. Explain how the modified lesson from part B aligns to all relevant standards. Include the
associated alphanumeric code and full description for each standard in your explanation.
Standards:
CCSS: RL.2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by
speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
CCSS: RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
These standards are aligned with this modified lesson because it helps students to identify the 5
W’s while reading and acting out the script by having students act out as the characters. Students
will improve their speaking abilities and have a greater grasp of the characters, location, and
plots as a result of this adapted lesson. This encourages students to think creatively about how
