Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Unit Name and #:
Morgan
Wed/Thurs
Tuesday
Monday
Course:
GT English II
Dates:
Unit 5
Coming of
Age/Identity
Week 3/9-3/13
Daily Objective: I can present a claim which challenges or defends a quotation by
using grounds and GREASES for support.
TEKS/AP/Standards:. Ⓢ ELA.10.9B Distinguish among different kinds of evidence
(e.g., logical, empirical, anecdotal) used to support conclusions and arguments in texts..
Learning Activities:
Learning Activities:
No Redink Warm up (revise and edit)
In groups, defend and challenge assertions made in texts
Assessment Methods: Defend or Challenge assertions
Checks for Understanding: Book club discussions
Materials: Handout/novels
Follow Up/Homework:
3/9 Vocab Illustration/SAT Sentences(Compound sentences)
Monday 3/9: DJ 3 Due
3/11—Timed Argumentative Essay!
3/25 Bildungsroman project
Daily Objective I can analyze how setting, conflict, characterization, and dialogue
can contribute to theme.
TEKS/AP/Standards: Ⓢ ELA.10.6A Evaluate the role of syntax and diction and the
effect of voice, tone, and imagery on a speech, literary essay, or other forms of literary
nonfiction.
Learning Activities:
No Redink Warm up (revise and edit)
Close reading analysis—thematic development
Assessment Methods: Completed assignment
Checks for Understanding: Completed assignment
Materials: LTF handout
Follow Up/Homework:
3/5; Vocab Illustration/SAT Sentences(Complex sentences)
Monday 3/23: DJ 4 Due
3/11—Timed Argumentative Essay!
3/25 Bildungsroman Project
Daily Objective: I can compose an argumentative essay by defending, challenging
or qualifying a claim and develop my argument through appeals and concessions.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
ELA.10.16A Write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropria
includes a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant ev
facts, expert opinions, quotations, and/or expressions of commonly accepted beliefs.
Learning Activities:
Argumentative Essay! Major grade!
Assessment Methods: Argumentative essay
Checks for Understanding: Argumentative Essay
Materials: Novels, essay prompt
Friday
Follow Up/Homework:
Monday 3/9: DJ 3 Due
3/11—Timed Argumentative Essay!
3/25 Bildungsroman Project
Daily Objective: I can examine how diction, imagery, and syntax contribute to tone.
TEKS/AP/StandardⓈ ELA.10.6A Evaluate the role of syntax and diction and the effect
of voice, tone, and imagery on a speech, literary essay, or other forms of literary nonfiction.s:.
Ⓡ ELA.10.Fig19B Make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support
understanding
Learning Activities:
No Redink Warm up (revise and edit)
HUB assignment: “Diction, Imagery, and Syntax”
Assessment Methods: Online discussion
Checks for Understanding: Online activity.
Materials: Laptops, novels
Follow Up/Homework:
3/25 Bildungsroman Project