Lesson Plans
12-7-2015 – 12-11-2015
Standards: Rl.8.1: Cite evidence to support what the text says explicitly as well as inferences made from
the test.
RL.8.2 – Determine the theme of a literary text, and analyze the development of the theme.
RL.8.3 – Analyze how a character’s words or actions move the story forward.
Monday:
I can analyze how a character’s words or actions move the story forward.
New Greek/Latin Root Words
Finish “the Monkey’s Paw”/Character Analysis
Tuesday:
I can use a note taking strategy as I read. (Chunking)
Daily Grammar Practice
Theme Packet
Read “Flowers for Algernon”
Wednesday:
I can use a note taking strategy as I read. (Chunking)
Daily Oral Grammar Practice:
Theme Packet
Finish “Flowers for Algernon”
Thursday:
I can analyze the author’s use of literary elements in “Flowers for Algernon.”
1st, 2nd: Reading Stations
(Plot, Theme, Characterization, Inferences, Objective Summary)
4th/5th Benchmark Testing
Friday: I can participate in a think aloud while I read.
Students will go to RTI and Enhancement Groups for Differentiated Reading Practice