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How Healthy are You?
Objectives:
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The learner will use an online calculator to determine body mass index.
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The learner will define lesson vocabulary.
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The learner will demonstrate 75% or greater reading comprehension of "How Healthy are You?" article.
Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
Activities:
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Teacher introduces lesson by asking the class, "How healthy are you?" After hearing responses, teacher follows asks individual learners they define good health.
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Teacher distributes lesson How Healthy are You? Vocabulary List and assigns 1-2 words per student as a jigsaw activity. Learners define words using personal or online dictionaries.
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Learners take turns defining words to the class; teacher assists where necessary.
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Teacher directs learners to the body mass calculator, explaining how body mass is determined.
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Learners find body mass number and enter it in the space at the top of the article.
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Learners take turns reading article aloud until article is completed.
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Learners complete quiz independently.
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Learners exchange papers and discuss quiz.
Assessment:
Teacher evaluates written responses to article, monitors oral responses during reading and discussion of article.
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