The students learned what was intended efficiently for the most part. This can be determined through observations while the students were discussing the information and student work samples. The students were able to effectively fill out their Venn diagram with information that was found on their web of key details from each text. In order to accommodate students that struggle with writing in straight lines, there were two versions of the Venn diagram provided (can be found at the end of the lesson plan below). This form of differentiation was affective in the lesson, however, after observing the students and evaluating their work, I believe that a majority of the class would have benefit from the lined Venn diagram.
An area that could use improvement throughout my instruction is classroom management. There were various occasions in which the specific students struggled with staying on topic, and it took me a couple tries to properly redirect their attention to the lesson.
Another error made on the instructional technique, relates to explaining how a Venn diagram works. In order to more effectively teach the lesson I should have explicitly taught the components of the Venn diagram and than went in to the lesson. This was part of my original plan, however, the error was made while implementing the lesson.
Lesson Plan: