So; I was asked to do a 40 minute demo lesson for about 10 5th graders next week. It can be on any subject/topic of my choice. Any tips or ideas? It’s a heck of a lot of time! Lol. I just want to make it as smooth as possible!
The time will fly, and you will be surprised that the end is there. What is your favorite subject? That's where I would look for your choice of lessons.
I'm sure the time will fly! The thought of it is just daunting..lol. Math is definitely my favorite. Is it a poor choice to do some kind of GAME? I'm thinking maybe some kind of interactive activity for fractions.
Math isn't my thing, but interactive activities, in general, would be something I would like to see included in the lesson.
If you were doing a demo lesson in my district (although demos aren't done here), you would be expected to include an interactive game, puzzle or activity in your lesson.
I would make sure of the following: - have standard based objectives and communicate them to the students - have a component of direct teaching, guided practice, independent practice (I do, we do, you do) - you could include a small group activity in addition if you can - make sure you have a closure activity, this can be reflection, anything Have your detailed lesson plan typed up and hand it to the observers or have them available for them.
Thank you for all of the replies! I made sure to include everyone’s tips and it went well! I was offered the job, but unfortunately the money wasn’t there It was for a Catholic school and I couldn’t live on the salary.
