Discussion 4

Discussion Question: Must be 300 or more words

· Select three (3) of the sequencing patterns that you could use to organize your unit. Present a viable rationale for using each one in organizing your specific unit. Determine the pattern you will use and justify your decision.

Note: I will be teaching a unit on: RL 3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

World-related Patterns

· Space

Based on naturally occurring physical location-planets

· Time

Based on chronological order-Civil War

· Physical attributes

Based on order in which physical characteristics occur-human development

Content-related Patterns

· Class relations

Based on similar criteria within a category-vertebrates

· Propositional relations

Based on similar criteria within sets of propositions-atomic theory

· Sophistication

Based on level of complexity-elements before compounds

· Logical prerequisite

Based on logical antecedent and consequence- cause and effect

Inquiry-related Patterns

· Logic of inquiry

Based on some logical structure for inquiry-scientific method

· Method of inquiry

· Based on how inquiry actually occurs within contexts-methods used by literary critics

Learning Related Patterns

· Empirical prerequisite- what empirical evidence suggests (phonics-based sequences)

· Familiarity-what is most familiar first

· Difficulty-level of difficulty; least first

· Interest- level of interest; most interesting first

· Development-based on developmental model (Vygotsky’s zone of proximity)

· Internalization-manner in which learners acquire a belief or attitude (Bloom’s affective domain)

Utilization-related Patterns

· Procedure

Based on following a defined process-writing an essay

· Anticipated frequency of use

Based on how often a concept of skill will be used –software use versus computer programming