Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Wed/Thurs
Tuesday
Monday
Course:
Gaa/Morgan
AP Lang & Comp
Unit Name and #:
Dates:
Unit 5
The Grapes of Wrath
Week 1
2/16-2/20
Daily Objective: I can connect historical events to literature in order to gain a
deeper understanding of the literature.
TEKS/AP/Standards: Students will synthesize multiple sources to create a deeper
meaning.
Learning Activities:
Students will receive their Intercalary Chapter Report assignment and select their
chapter
Students will complete an introduction to the Dust Bowl and The Grapes of Wrath on
The Hub
Assessment Methods: Guided questions
Checks for Understanding: Completed assignment
Materials: Intercalary chapter handout; laptop
Follow Up/Homework:
Monday 2/23: Time synthesis essay (part of major)
Tuesday 2/24: Chapters 1-7 due; DYRT Quiz
Friday 2/27: Intercalary Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 due (major)
*Students need a copy of The Grapes of Wrath ASAP!
Daily Objective: I can analyze my strengths and weaknesses in order to set goals for
the AP exam
TEKS/AP/Standards: Students will analyze
Learning Activities:
New Monday rotation assignments will be reviewed
Students will analyze their progress towards a qualifying score on the AP exam by
completing reflection questions and a mock score card
Assessment Methods: Self-analysis/reflection of individual work
Checks for Understanding: AP goal setting guide
Materials: Copy of all 3 texts or access to them electronically
Follow Up/Homework:
Monday 2/23: Time synthesis essay (part of major)
Tuesday 2/24: Chapters 1-7 due; DYRT Quiz
Friday 2/27: Intercalary Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 due (major)
*Students need a copy of The Grapes of Wrath ASAP!
Daily Objective: I can closely read a passage in order to answer AP style multiple
choice questions
TEKS/AP/Standards: Students will analyze complex rhetoric for a variety of
purposes.
Learning Activities:
Students will closely read and annotate “Superman & Me”
Students will be put in groups and participate in a reverse multiple choice activity
Assessment Methods: multiple choice score
Checks for Understanding: annotations, reverse MC steps
Materials: 4 Monday essays, essay rotation handout
Friday
Follow Up/Homework:
Monday 2/23: Time synthesis essay (part of major)
Tuesday 2/24: Chapters 1-7 due; DYRT Quiz
Friday 2/27: Intercalary Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 due (major)
*Students need a copy of The Grapes of Wrath ASAP!
Daily Objective: I can closely examine student writing samples in order to improve
my own writing.
TEKS/AP/Standards: Students will examine a variety of writing samples in order
to improve their writing skills.
Learning Activities:
Students will review synthesis essay requirements
In groups, students will examine sample student synthesis essays from retired AP
exams and score each essay
As a class, we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each
Students will then review their synthesis essays in their portfolio in order to prepare
for Monday’s synthesis essay
Assessment Methods: Group scoring
Checks for Understanding: Class discussion
Materials: Student synthesis essays
Follow Up/Homework:
Monday 2/23: Time synthesis essay (part of major)
Tuesday 2/24: Chapters 1-7 due; DYRT Quiz
Friday 2/27: Intercalary Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 due (major)
*Students need a copy of The Grapes of Wrath ASAP!