ELA/Reading Lesson Plan
Class
8th grade ELA/Reading
Designer(s)
Siegal, Gnemi, Hawkins- Shields
Topic
Theme, Inference, Active passive
voice, narrative writing
Date(s)
August 11-15, 2014
Common Core State Standards
Reading:
Literature
RL.8.1, RL.8.2
Reading:
Informational
RI.8 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
W.8.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
SL.8.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse
partners on grades 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their
own clearly and persuasively.
L.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Writing
Speaking &
Listening
Language
Lesson Objective
Objective(s)
Point of view, theme, sequencing, writing process (rough draft/peer review),
Argument development in speaking and writing class discussions - grammar,
The Lesson
Introduction and Lesson Specifics
Bell
Ringer(s)
Essential
Question(s)
Academic
Vocabulary
Reading
Strategy
Vocabulary
Skill
Writing Skills
Media/
Technology
Strategies/
Activities
Grammar Practice
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x Journal/Writing Practice
Reading Practice
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x Group Discussion
Vocabulary
Practice
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Can I write, discuss, and make the link between what I am reading and what I am writing?
Vocabulary workshop- Unit 4
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Annotation
Paraphrase
Summarize
Chronology/Time line
Literary Element Analysis
Greek/Latin Roots
Analogies
Context Clues
Literary Analysis
Pre-Writing
Revision/ Peer Editing
Reflection/ Self Analysis
Smart Board/White Board
Student Response System
Internet search
Whole Group Lecture or Discussion
Whole Group Activity/Exercise
Socratic Seminar
Small Group Discussion or Activity
Test/Quiz
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Questioning
Prediction
TPCASTT
SOAPSTONE
Other:
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes/Suffixes
Other: definitions
Expository Essay
Persuasive/Argumentative Essay
Narrative Essay
Other:
Movie/Film:
Teacher Website
Other:
Diagnostic Assessment
Oral Assessment
Project-Based Assessment
Timed Writing Assessment
Other:
Closure
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Exit tickets will be used to evaluate understanding and mastery of objectives
Lesson Specifics (Continued)
Lesson Calendar
Monday
BR- Reading Warm
up passage and
questions
Tuesday
BR- Reading Warm
up passage and
questions
Wednesday
BR- Reading Warm
up passage and
questions
Thursday
BR- Reading Warm
up passage and
questions
Friday
BR- Reading Warm
up passage and
questions
SWT- narrative
journal prompt
SWT- narrative
journal prompt
SWT- narrative
journal prompt
SWT- narrative
journal prompt
SWT- narrative
journal prompt
- The teacher will
read to the students
from the OTMS
handbook the
assigned pages for the
class period.
- The teacher will
review making
inferences with the
students using a
prepared mini lesson
which will include a
powerpoint and
student practice.
- The teacher will
review analyzing
theme with the
students using a
prepared mini lesson
which will include a
powerpoint and
student practice.
- the teacher will
review theme and
evidence with the
students.
- The students will
then read a short
passage called “Slip
or Trip” and will
work together to
make inferences about
what happens and will
be asked to justify
their answers.
- The students will
then read The Third
Wish. The teacher
will have the students
work in groups to
discuss the theme of
the story and how the
author develops the
theme throughout the
story.
- The teacher will
have the students
write down three
wishes that they
would want granted.
The teacher will then
have the students
make inferences about
each person based on
the wishes that they
would make.
- The students will
take a CCSS reading
pre-assessment that
will be used to tailor
instruction for the
first nine weeks.
- The teacher will
have the students
complete a group
activity that will help
them practice
justifying their
decisions as well as
collaborating with
group members to
make decisions.
- The teacher and the
students will then
read “The Landlady”
The teacher will stop
at various points and
have the students
make inferences about
the story. The teacher
will show the students
how to make a
inferences/evidence
chart.
- After they have read
the story, the students
will work in groups to
answer questions
about the story in
which they will have
to make inferences
and justify their
answers.
- The teacher will let
the students discuss
their answers.
- The students will
then work
independently to
write a letter acting as
- Exit Ticket- Daily
grammar practice
focusing on Active
and passive verbs.
- The teacher will also
discuss the idea of
universal themes
within literature.
- The students and the
teacher will then read
The Monkey’s Paw
and will stop at
various points to
discuss inferences that
they have made about
the story and also
discuss the
development of the
theme within the
story.
- The teacher will
then work with the
students to create a
venn diagram that
compares and
contrasts The Third
Wish and The
Monkey’s Paw and
how they both deal
with the same theme
but have different
outcomes and moods.
- The teacher will
then review narrative
writing and narrative
structure with the
students.
- the students will
then work
independently to write
a narrative based on
the idea of being
granted three wishes.
- Exit Ticket- Active
and Passive Verb
Quiz
- The students will
then write a compare
and contrast essay
based on the
information within the
venn diagram
-Exit Ticket- Active
and passive verb
practice
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if they are the main
character in the story
and trying to tell a
friend about their
situation.
Reflection:
Exit Ticket- Daily
Grammar practice that
will be used as preassessment for active
and passive voice.
Reflection:
Differentiation:
Advanced Learners
(GT and Pre-AP)
Differentiation:
Remediation/
Modifications
Homework
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Reflection:
Reflection:
Complete a Reading Assignment
Finish a Reading Assignment
Finish an assignment started in class
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Reflection:
Independent Novel study
Study notes/vocabulary
Other:
Assessment Evidence
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Textbook Exercise(s)
Diagnostic Assessment
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment (Unit Exam)
Other Technology Assessment (Edmodo quiz, etc.)
Research Paper/Documented Essay
ACT Practice Assessment
Common Core Practice Assessment
Portfolio Reflection Assessment
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Teacher Designed Rubric
Standardized Assessment Rubric
AP Essay Scoring Guide
AP Poetry Analysis Scoring Guide
AP Language Analysis Scoring Guide
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ACT Scoring Guide
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Peer Assessment
Oral Assessment/ Discussion Participation
Project-Based Presentation/Assessment
Timed Writing Assessment (Essay, Open Response)
Extended Writing Assessment
Standardized Test Practice Assessment
Advanced Placement Practice Assessment
Analytical Reading Log/Dialectical Journal
Other:
Lesson Specific Grading Rubric(s)
Socratic Seminar Rubric
Advanced Placement Generic “Rubric of All Rubrics”
AP Literary Analysis Scoring Guide (attached)
AP Prose Analysis Scoring Guide (attached)
Advanced Placement Persuasive Scoring Guide
(attached)
Other:
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