Wilkes 1
Leverages Digital Tools to Design Authentic Learning
Western Governors University
D631 - Designing Curriculum and Instruction
Wilkes 2
A. Lesson Plan with an Authentic Learning Activity with a Digital Tool
Second Grade Writing Lesson, Gradual Release Instructional Model
Standards:
2.RC.NF.6b: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific
concepts, or steps in technical procedures in texts. (Idaho Extended Content Standards,
2024)
Purpose:
Students will be able to write procedural (how-to) texts in correct order using grade-level
appropriate linking words.
Essential Question:
How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without being face-to-face
with them?
, Materials Needed:
Anchor Chart Paper
Pencils
Writing Notebooks
PB&J Making Materials
Whiteboards
Technology Tool(s): BookCreator, FlipGrid, ScreenCastify
Direct Instruction - I Do It (10 minutes):
Have all students gather at the TV, and introduce procedural writing, explaining that you
sometimes have to write steps or instructions for someone to follow. Ask students the
essential question,“How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without
Leverages Digital Tools to Design Authentic Learning
Western Governors University
D631 - Designing Curriculum and Instruction
Wilkes 2
A. Lesson Plan with an Authentic Learning Activity with a Digital Tool
Second Grade Writing Lesson, Gradual Release Instructional Model
Standards:
2.RC.NF.6b: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific
concepts, or steps in technical procedures in texts. (Idaho Extended Content Standards,
2024)
Purpose:
Students will be able to write procedural (how-to) texts in correct order using grade-level
appropriate linking words.
Essential Question:
How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without being face-to-face
with them?
, Materials Needed:
Anchor Chart Paper
Pencils
Writing Notebooks
PB&J Making Materials
Whiteboards
Technology Tool(s): BookCreator, FlipGrid, ScreenCastify
Direct Instruction - I Do It (10 minutes):
Have all students gather at the TV, and introduce procedural writing, explaining that you
sometimes have to write steps or instructions for someone to follow. Ask students the
essential question,“How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without
