Pre-AP Lesson Plans: Monday, October 20th- Friday, October 24th
Monday 10/20
Objective: We will assess our understanding of main idea, summary, author’s purpose, revising and
editing, and words used in context.
1. Unit 2 Test
2. DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read)
Tuesday 10/21
Objective: I will be able to analyze how diction and tone affect an author’s purpose.
1. Do first: Grammar
2. Revising and Editing Practice (Writing Coach).
3. Introduction to Procedural Texts (p.620) – Brainstorm List of examples.
Homework: Find one procedural text – fill out info sheet (minor grade due Friday)
Wednesday 10/22 and Thursday 10/23
Objective: I will be able to understand how author’s purpose affects my understanding and
comprehension of a piece of fiction.
1. Snapshot #2
2. Watch “I Have a Dream” – annotate for rhetorical strategies (literary devices on their own)
3. Introduce Letter/Email assignment due Monday
Friday 10/17
Objective: I will be able to effectively assess my understanding of main idea, summary, and words
used in context.
1. Do first: Grammar
2. Chapter 3 of Animal Farm with Column Notes
Homework: Letter/Email assignment due Monday