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Evidence1: Infographic Lesson
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Rationale 1: This lesson was created as a way to incorporate technology into my AP Literature and Composition class while not deviating from the very strict curriculum and the limited time during which we have to meet high goals. The AP Literature and Composition class is taught at the Junior level where I teach. This lesson has not been taught yet, but I plan to use this lesson during the upcoming year, first quarter, when we compare the Romantic period with the Classical period. This evidence is important to my development as a teacher because I used to simply present this information in a Power Point; however, considering how learning should be more active, I realized it would be better for the students to create their own infographic rather than me presenting the information to them. This will impact student learning because students will apply the topics at hand to specific literature read in class, making the process more dynamic and, hopefully, lasting. The desired student outcome, other than the obvious comparison of romantic and classic literature, is that students will learn how to analyze and classify literature, an important skill in AP Literature and Composition.

KSD:

1.K.3 The teacher relates his/her disciplinary knowledge to other subject areas.

I understand that overlapping subjects often increases understanding. During this lesson we not only talk about the different periods of literature but also art. We actually compare paintings and music of the same subject from the two time periods and then also relate those differences to literature.

1.S.1 The teacher effectively uses multiple representations and explanations of disciplinary concepts that capture key ideas and links them to students’ prior understandings.

I understand that the more connections that are made, the more completely students will understand the material. For this reason, I use art, music, and literature to make comparisons between the romantic and classic periods.

1.D.2 The teacher appreciates multiple perspectives and conveys to learners how knowledge is developed from the vantage point of the learner.

I understand that students need to showcase their learning so that I know how successful the lesson was. When students create their infographic, the information will be given from their viewpoint, in their own words. They will not simply be regurgitating information.