Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Course:
Morgan
GT English II
Unit Name and #:
Dates:
Unit 4
1984/Dystopian Lit
Week 1
1/6-1/9
Daily Objective: I can defend my position on real-life absolutes as they pertain to
government as an introduction to themes found in a text.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Friday
Wed/Thurs
Tuesday
ELA.10.9B Distinguish among different kinds of evidence (e.g., logical, empirical, anecdotal) used to
support conclusions and arguments in texts.
Learning Activities:
Response Journal 1 Warm Up
Determine positions on eight statements involving governmental values.
Defend, challenge, qualify positions in a discussion format.
Assessment Methods: Share out Warm ups/Class discussion
Checks for Understanding: Discussion of positions
Materials: Copy of 1984, notebook
Follow Up/Homework:
1/9: Chapters 1-3 of 1984 due.
Daily Objective: I can closely read a text in order to analyze its rhetorical features,
specifically diction.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
ELA 10.1B Analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish between the den
connotative meanings of words.
ELA.10.8A Analyze the controlling idea and specific purpose of a passage and the textual elements
that support and elaborate it, including both the most important details and the less important details
ELA.10.13B Structure ideas in a sustained and persuasive (logical) way (e.g., using outlines, note
taking, graphic organizers, lists) and develop drafts in timed and open-ended situations that include
transitions and rhetorical devices used to convey meaning.
Learning Activities:
Response Journal 2 Warm up
Introduction to Orwell.
Read Chapter 1 of 1984
Three levels of reading activity—connecting word choice to inferences and to thematic
questions.
Synthesis paragraph
Assessment Methods: Three levels of Reading activity
Checks for Understanding: Discussion participation
Materials: 1984, notebook, large poster paper
Follow Up/Homework:
1/9: Chapters 1-3 of 1984 due
Daily Objective: I can connect thematic elements such as governmental issues,
technological advances, and scientific advancements within texts.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
ELA.10.12A Analyze and evaluate how messages presented in media reflect social and cultural views in ways diff
texts.
Ⓢ ELA.10.12D Evaluate and compare/contrast changes in formality and tone within the same medium for specific
purposes.
Learning Activities:
Response Journal 3 Warm up
Introduction to Individual Novel Study
1984 Quiz 1
Making connections assignment
Assessment Methods: 1984 Quiz 1, Making Connections activity
Checks for Understanding: Class discussion
Materials: Essay rotation handout, SAT practice passages
Follow Up/Homework:
1/12: Confirm novel of choice for Individual Novel Study
1/16—DJ for INS
1/16: Chapters 4-8 of 1984 due.