Name: Mr. Beckett
Date: 9/14
Content Area: Reading and Writing 2
Lesson Topic (Modules, if applicable): Vocabulary,
Elements of Literature, Constructed Response
Intro./lead into next unit.
Length of
Lesson:
WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY
LESSON PLANS
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
Big Ideas: Comprehension requires and enhances
critical thinking and is constructed through the
intentional interaction between reader and text.
4-5 Weeks
Understanding Goals (Concepts):
1.1.10.B: Use context clues, knowledge of root
words, and word origins as well as reference
sources to decode and understand new words.
1.3.10.C:
Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary
elements (characterization, setting, plot,
theme, point of view, tone, mood,
foreshadowing and style) used by authors in a
variety of genres.
1.3.9.C, 1.3.10.C, 1.3.11.C, 1.3.12.C, CC.1.2.8.F,
CC.1.3.9-10.B, CC.1.3.9-10.D, CC.1.3.9-10.G,
CC.1.3.9-10.H, CC.1.3.11-12.D
Student Objectives (Competencies/Outcomes):
Students will be able to:
 Use context clues to identify word meaning.
 Use context clues in original sentences.
 Identify literary elements in the novel Seedfolks
 Explain the use and function of particular
literary elements (i.e. how they operate in a
text)
Essential Questions:
How does interaction with text provoke thinking
and response?
Vocabulary:
Lists 1-5 Vocabulary (50 words total)
Literary elements (45 terms total)
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task: Identify word meanings, compose original sentences, take Formative Assessments: Vocabulary sentences and quizzes. Seedfolks study
vocabulary quizzes and comprehensive test. Take notes on literary elements, guides. Constructed response process conferencing (individual).
read Seedfolks and identify lit. elements and explain how select lit elements
operate. Write two constructed responses on moments from Seedfolks.
STAGE III – LEARNING PLAN
Materials and Resources: Vocabulary lists, quizzes, and tests. Novels, study
guides, and final exam. Literary elements notes.
Procedures
Instructional Procedures*:
Monday
Date
Day
 List Two Context Clues
and Definitions.
 Read chapter out of the
novel.
 Take literature terms
notes.
Tuesday
Date
Day
 Write three sentences
from List Two
 Read chapter out of the
novel.
 Take literature terms
notes.
Wednesday
Date
Day
 Write three sentences
from List Two.
 Read chapter out of the
novel.
 Take literature terms
notes.
Thursday
Date
Day
 Finish Vocabulary
Sentences.
 Read chapter out of the
novel.
 Finish literature terms
notes.
Friday
Date
Day
 Take List Two Test
 Finish novel
 Begin Literature terms
practice for upcoming
test.
 Vocabulary Test Friday.
 Vocabulary Test Friday.
 Vocabulary Test Friday.
 None
Assignments
 Vocabulary Test Friday.
Interventions: Vocabulary mini-lessons, Quizlet review/practice, and various
book discussions.
*Include Do Now, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, Summations/Formative Assessments, Reflections