Pre-AP 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.
*Turn in Homework
1. Discuss calendar/upcoming major grade dates
2. Parts of Speech Do-first
3. Introduce Short Story Assignment (Final Product due Friday)
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. Rough Draft Writing Day
Homework: Connotation Practice Worksheet due on the Block Day
Wednesday 9/24-9/25
Objective: I will be able to effectively revise and edit my own original piece of writing.
*Turn in Homework
1. HISD Snapshot
2. Parts of Speech Warm up
3. Continue Rough Drafting
4. Discuss Self-Check
5. Receive Review Sheet for Unit Test
Homework:
1. Final Draft of Short Story due Friday
Friday 9/26
Objective: I will be able to review elements of non-fiction in order to assess my own understanding.
1. Turn in Short Story
2. Parts of Speech Warm UP
3. Review Activity: Elements of Fiction (The Sniper Short Story + Practice Questions)