Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Adebo
Unit Name and #:
Course:
English II Prep
Dates:
Unit 5: The Joy Luck
Club
January 26-30, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will analyze and make complex inferences about a text
TEKS/AP/Standards:
ELA.10.Fig19A Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension (e.g., asking questions, summarizing
and synthesizing, making connections, creating sensory images).
ELA.10.Fig19B Make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
ELA 10.1B Analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish
between the denotative and connotative meanings of words.
ELA.10.1C Infer word meaning through the identification and analysis of analogies and other
word relationships.
ELA.10.5A Analyze isolated scenes or chapters and their contribution to the success of the plot as a
whole in a variety of works of fiction
Monday
How will we learn it?
.
Learning Activities:
1. MUGS MONDAY (7minutes)
2. Vocab #3 (5mintues) Just the back page
3. Read Chapter 9 (Rice Husband) of JLC and answer different levels of analytical questions
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: JLC unit test, Timed Writing, ½ major Vocab& Literary Terms Quiz #2
Checks for Understanding: Numerous stops when reading JLC to answer questions in the reading guide.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Study guide #3, JLC book, pen or pencil, MUGS, and Vocab #3
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
Tuesday
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will analyze and make complex inferences about a text
TEKS/AP/Standards: ELA.10.Fig19A Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension (e.g., asking
questions, summarizing and synthesizing, making connections, creating sensory images).
ELA.10.Fig19B Make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support
understanding. ELA 10.1B Analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to
distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words. ELA.10.1C Infer word
meaning through the identification and analysis of analogies and other word relationships. ELA.10.5A
Analyze isolated scenes or chapters and their contribution to the success of the plot as a whole in a
variety of works of fiction.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. DO FIRST: Vocab #3 (5 min) Front of the sheet
2. Read Chapter 10 (Four Directions) of JLC and answer different levels of analytical questions
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: JLC unit test, Timed Writing, ½ major Vocab& Literary Terms Quiz #2
Checks for Understanding: Numerous stops when reading JLC to answer questions in the reading guide.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Study guide #3, JLC book, pen or pencil, MUGS, and Vocab #3
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: The student will write a persuasive essay.
TEKS/AP/Standards: (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes
or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay to
the appropriate audience that includes:
(A) a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence;
(B) consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest
representation of these views (i.e., in the author's own words and not out of context);
(C) counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections;
(D) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
Wed/Thur
(E) an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas; and
(F) a range of appropriate appeals (e.g., descriptions, anecdotes, case studies, analogies, illustrations).
TEKS/AP/Standards:
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Outline persuasive essay
2. Write persuasive essay (Major grade)
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Persuasive essay rubric
Checks for Understanding: A score of a 1,2,3,4 will be administrated
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Essay prompt and a pen or pencil
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will analyze and make complex inferences about a text.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Friday
ELA.10.Fig19A Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension (e.g., asking questions,
summarizing and synthesizing, making connections, creating sensory images).
ELA.10.Fig19B Make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
ELA 10.1B Analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish
between the denotative and connotative meanings of words.
ELA.10.1C Infer word meaning through the
identification and analysis of analogies and other word relationships.
ELA.10.5A Analyze isolated scenes or chapters and their contribution to the success of
the plot as a whole in a variety of works of fiction
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Do Now: Free write (must use vocab words and MUGS from this week)
2. Read Chapter 11 (Without Wood) and answer reading guide questions.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: JLC unit test, ½ major Vocab # 2
Checks for Understanding: Ask and answer questions as needed
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Study guide # 3 , pencil/pen, copies of The Joy Luck Club
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: Have a safe weekend!