Welcome to our exciting lesson on understanding mood in grammar! Today, we’re going to dive into some fun activities that will help us explore how mood works in sentences, especially focusing on verbs. Let’s get started!
Hi, I’m Jessica Laura, and I teach English and history. In our class, we use something called a “lesson flow” to make learning more engaging. This means we use different tools and activities, including technology, to help us understand our lessons better.
Our main focus today is on mood. We’ll kick things off with a Nearpod presentation. Nearpod is a cool app that lets us interact and learn together. After that, you’ll team up with a partner to write examples using computers. Then, you’ll create a skit and write the script in Google Docs. You’ll also use an app called Telami to record your monologue.
We’ll begin by watching a short video from PBS Kids. This video will get you thinking about how dialogue is used to communicate, which will help us understand verbs and sentences better.
Grab your iPads and let’s dive into the Nearpod presentation. Here, we’ll learn about different types of mood in sentences. Can you come up with a sentence using the subjunctive mood? Let’s hear some examples!
For instance, “Tommy, I highly recommend that you brush your teeth 47 times a day.” Great job, Tommy!
Next, we’ll use Padlet, an interactive wall where you can post sentences showing different moods. Work with your partner and share your sentences. This way, everyone can learn from each other’s examples.
Who can give an example of an imperative sentence? How about “Eat your vegetables!”? Awesome!
Now, it’s time to write your script in Google Docs. Create a monologue and bring it to life using the Telami app. Recording your voice makes learning more fun and helps you remember the material better.
To wrap up, we’ll use Kahoot for a fun quiz to test our knowledge of sentence types. Use your iPads to answer the questions. Let’s see who can get the most right!
The goal of today’s lesson was to understand mood in grammar and how it connects to sentences. Using different tools like Telami and Padlet made learning more interactive and memorable.
Students shared their thoughts:
“I really liked using Telami because you could create your own virtual character. Recording our own voices helped me remember the material better.”
“My favorite tool was Padlet because I liked sharing our answers and comparing them. It was interesting to see other people’s work.”
“Using different tools gave us varied experiences, which helped me remember what we learned.”
Designing this lesson as a lesson flow was helpful because it made me think about the purpose of each technology tool. It’s important to use technology thoughtfully to enhance learning.
Thank you for participating in today’s lesson!
Start by watching a short video from PBS Kids that introduces the concept of mood in grammar. Pay attention to how dialogue is used to convey different moods. After watching, discuss with your classmates how the video helped you understand the use of verbs in different moods.
Use your iPads to participate in a Nearpod presentation. This interactive session will guide you through various types of mood in sentences. Try to create your own sentence using the subjunctive mood and share it with the class.
Pair up with a classmate and use Padlet to post sentences that demonstrate different moods. Work together to come up with examples, and read through your classmates’ sentences to learn from their creativity.
Individually, write a monologue script in Google Docs. Once your script is ready, use the Telami app to record your voice. This activity will help you practice expressing mood through spoken language and technology.
Conclude the lesson with a Kahoot quiz to test your understanding of mood in grammar. Use your iPads to answer the questions, and see how well you can apply what you’ve learned. Aim to get the highest score!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Please sit down and find your seats. Our learning objective this morning is to explore mood in grammar. We will engage in various activities and learning experiences, including a check-in about what mood means in terms of verbs.
My name is Jessica Laura, and I teach 8th grade English and history at Bullis CH School in Los Altos, California. A lesson flow is essentially a framework for teachers to help guide their instruction, ideally infusing technology into different elements to create a robust and pedagogically sound lesson. In my classroom, I use lesson flows to guide my instruction and ensure that my students have opportunities to use technology in meaningful ways to meet their learning objectives.
Today’s lesson will focus on mood. We will start with a Nearpod presentation, followed by writing examples with a partner using computers. Then, you will create a skit, writing the script in a Google Doc. I will ask you to indicate the type of mood for each sentence, and you will use the Telami app to record your central monologue.
We will begin with a short video that may remind you of something you watched as a child. This will serve as a hook to engage you in our upcoming activities. The video is from PBS Kids, and I want you to start thinking about dialogue and how it is used to communicate, which will lead us into discussions about verbs and sentences.
Please pull out your iPads as we look at a Nearpod presentation. During the direct instruction part of the lesson, you will interact with me using the Nearpod app, where I have created a mini-lesson about mood and its different types.
Can you write a sentence using the subjunctive mood? This is a great opportunity for me to check in on your understanding and see if there are specific areas I need to revisit.
Who would like to share their sentence?
“Tommy, I highly recommend that you brush your teeth 47 times a day.” Excellent, thanks, Tommy!
In guided practice, students will use Padlet, an interactive wall where they will work with partners to create sentences that exhibit different types of mood. They will post their sentences on the wall for everyone to see, which helps those who may be struggling to use each other’s examples as models.
Who can share an example of an imperative sentence?
“Eat your vegetables!” Those are great examples. The next mood we will discuss is the conditional mood.
The lesson flow allows teachers to reimagine how a lesson can unfold in their classroom. Traditionally, teachers follow a five-step lesson plan, but this approach encourages them to think creatively about the technology tools that will help students meet their learning objectives.
Now, please log on to your Google Docs and start your script. In the independent practice section, students will use Google Docs to create a script, ideally a monologue, and then bring it to life using the Telami app. They enjoy recording themselves, which keeps them engaged and adds an element of fun.
In the wrap-up, the focus will be on students demonstrating their mastery of the learning objective. Students will use their iPads to participate in a Kahoot quiz. Are you ready? Let’s see who knows their types of sentences! I will post questions, and you will respond using your iPads. I can track the data to see which students understand the material and who may need follow-up.
The goal of today’s lesson was to teach about mood and delve deeper into verb mood and its connection to sentences.
“I really liked using Telami because you could create your own virtual character. I liked that we could customize it while still learning. Recording our own voices helped me remember the material better.”
“My favorite tool was Padlet because I liked sharing our answers and comparing them. It was interesting to see other people’s work.”
“Using different tools gave us varied experiences, which helped me remember what we learned.”
Designing this lesson as a lesson flow was useful because it forced me to think about the purpose of each technology tool. It’s easy to fall into the trap of using technology just for fun, but this approach encourages thoughtful integration.
I would definitely recommend lesson flows to other teachers as a way to ensure students understand how to use different tools for various purposes.
Thank you very much!
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This version removes any informal language, repetitions, and extraneous details while maintaining the core content and structure of the original transcript.
Mood – The atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing or speech. – The mood of the story was tense and suspenseful, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats.
Grammar – The set of rules that explain how words are used in a language. – Understanding grammar is essential for writing clear and correct sentences.
Verbs – Words that describe an action, occurrence, or state of being. – In the sentence “She runs every morning,” the word “runs” is a verb.
Sentences – Groups of words that express a complete thought and contain a subject and a predicate. – A good essay is made up of well-structured sentences that convey the writer’s ideas clearly.
Technology – The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and education. – Technology in the classroom can enhance learning by providing students with interactive tools.
Interactive – Involving active participation or engagement. – The interactive lesson allowed students to participate in real-time quizzes and discussions.
Examples – Specific instances that illustrate or explain a general idea or concept. – The teacher provided several examples to help students understand the new math concept.
Script – A written text for a play, movie, or broadcast. – The students wrote a script for their class play, which included dialogue and stage directions.
Learning – The process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study or experience. – Learning a new language can be challenging but rewarding.
Quiz – A short test to assess someone’s knowledge or understanding of a subject. – The teacher gave a quiz at the end of the week to review the material covered in class.
