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. 2nd period: Finish “Post Mortem Short Answer” from Friday
2. Parts of Speech Warm Up
3. Introduce Short Story Assignment (with graphic organizer planning pages)
4. Read first two paragraphs of “The Sniper” and discuss setting/characters in exposition
5. Planning Time
Tuesday 9/23
Objective: I will be able to analyze symbolism and explain how it affects a piece of writing.
*Turn in Homework
1. Parts of Speech Do-First
2. Symbolism Practice: MDG
3. Planning/Rough Draft Time for Short Story Assignment
Wednesday 9/24-9/25
Objective: I will be able to understand how tone of voice affects my interpretation of literature.
Objective #2: I will be able to effectively draft my own original piece of fiction writing.
1. HISD Snapshot
2. Parts of Speech Warm Up
3. Rough Draft Time for Short Story
4. Continue “The Sniper”
5. Tone of Voice Practice: MDG
Friday 9/26
Objective: I will be able to analyze how theme is conveyed by an author.
1. Part of Speech Warm Up
2. Finish “The Sniper”/ Theme Practice
3. Continue Rough Draft/Begin Self-Check
***Short Story for Prep classes will be due on Tuesday 9/30. We will take some time in class on
Monday to work on our final drafts.