Westside High School Lesson Plan
Harris
Unit Name and #:
Course:
English 1 Pre-AP
Dates:
Tuesday 1/6
Teacher Name:
Drama & Poetry: 4th
Cycle
January 6th- January
9th
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: I will be able to connect thematic elements of drama to my own personal
experiences and the literature of our modern culture.
TEKS/AP/Standards: ELA.9.2B Analyze the influence of mythic, classical, and traditional
literature on 20th and 21st century literature.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Welcome Back Letter (procedures, reminders, important dates, etc.)
2. Romeo and Juliet Pre-Reading Activity as an introduction to the play
3. “Four Corners” Activity to create class discussion about the themes we will be
encountering in Romeo and Juliet
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Students have their own piece of paper with their answers on it. In
groups, they start a dialogue with each other depending on what corner they’re in.
Checks for Understanding: I ask for volunteers to share their opinions and comments; I cold
call others if no volunteers arise.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pen, English binder, handouts provided by me
Weds. 1/7 and Thurs. 1/8
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: n/a
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: I will be able to identify and understand the purpose of dramatic elements in
a play.
TEKS/AP/Standards: ELA.9.4A Explain how dramatic conventions enhance drama.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Introduction to Shakespeare and Elizabethan English PowerPoint
2. Prologue Recitation/Paraphrasing Mini-Lesson
3. Listen to Act 1/Act out part of Act 1, Scene 1
4. Fill in “aside” on our Academic Vocabulary Reference Guide
5. Continue Act 1
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
“College” style note-taking
By acting part of Act 1 out, the use of an “aside” will have to be done correctly in order for
the audience to let the play continue.
Choral Reading of the Prologue
Checks for Understanding: Numbered Desks allow me to call on people in order to check for
understanding, especially about some of the new drama terms.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Literature Book, handouts provided by me
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: n/a
Friday 1/9
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: I will be able to analyze specific passages of a dramatic work in order to
effectively create meaning, synthesize, and support my assertions.
TEKS/AP/Standards: ELA. 9.Fig 19B Make complex inferences about text and use textual
evidence to support understanding.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Finish Act 1, Scene 1 if necessary
2. STAAR Applied Practice: Reading Selection #1
3. Continue reading and listening to the play.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Reading Selection 1 from the Applied Practice book is a STAAR style
multiple choice assessment.
Checks for Understanding: I will do several practice questions from Reading Selection #1 with
the class, and I will be walking around and answering questions.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Reading Selection #1, notes, handouts provided by me
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: Finish Reading Selection #1 if necessary (minor grade)