Prep Lesson Plans: Monday, September 22nd- Friday, September 26th
Monday 9/22
Objective: I will be able to effectively plan a linear plot and elements of characterization for use in my
own original piece of writing.
1. Discuss calendar/upcoming major grade dates
2. Journal Do-first
3. Review Simple, Compound, Complex sentences
4. Begin planning
Homework: Finish planning pages
Tuesday 9/23
Objective: I will be able to analyze the connotation of words in order to more effectively write an
original piece of fiction.
1. Parts of Speech Do-first
2. Review Connotation/Denotation
3. Introduce Short Story Assignment (Final Product due Next Tuesday)
4. Develop Characters for Short Story
Homework: Have 2 or more developed characters for Writing Short Story
Thursday 9/24-9/25
Objective: I will be able to analyze the connotation of words in order to more effectively write an
original piece of fiction
1. HISD Snapshot
2. Ted Talks Warm up
3. Continue Rough Drafting
4. Discuss Self-Check
Homework:
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
Friday 9/26
Objective: I will be able to review elements of non-fiction in order to assess my own understanding.
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Parts of Speech Warm UP
3. Review Activity: Elements of Fiction (The Sniper Short Story + Practice Questions)