Teacher: William Salazar Unit/ Lesson/Learning Targets (related to KCAS/CC 4.1): 2011-2012 WEEKLY LESSON “SNAPSHOT” Week of: Sept. 2, 2013 Course: English IV Period: 1 &3 BEST PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONAL Briefly outline daily lesson activities/agenda: Labor Day – No classes Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Literature/Beowulf Continue -Tuesday Vocab: Literary terms I can:…use themes for epic hero in discussing Beowulf I can …write Personal essay I can… write “importance of studying lit. essay Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Lit/Beowulf Wednesday Vocabulary: Continue using/reinforcing lit terms to study Beowulf 1 can…breakdown plot I can…discuss character motivations Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Lit/Beowulf Continue - Thursday Vocabulary: Archetype, alliteration, Kennings I can… with confidence use literary terms to discuss Beowulf I can… summarize plot I can… use theme sheets to analyze epic poem BR: Describe Beowulf- physical characteristics Students will : 1. Read and discuss plot/theme of Beowulf 2. Use model for personal essay 3. Formulate thesis statement4. Write 4 paragraph essay BR: What is the purpose of Unferth’s challenge to Beowulf? How does Beowulf meet the challenge? Students will: 1. Read sections 7/8 of Beowulf 2. Analyze “personal essay” and make corrections 3. Begin writing Why study literature paper 4. Take quiz BR: Describe the battle with Grendal? What happens to his arm? Where does Grendal go? Students will: 1. Read sections 9/10 2. Follow plot/vocabulary aids 3. tie theme to the Epic story 4. Write correct/add to “why study lit paper 5. Prepare for test on Beowulf- plot Please post completed form on teacher blog for each course you teach weekly. (Updated 7/11/11) STRATEGIES: Check all that apply this week: X Chunking content/lesson X Personal relevant connections X Interacting with or previewing new knowledge X Processing/elaborating on new information X Recording and representing knowledge (notetaking, summarization) X Reflecting on learning X Reviewing content X Using and reviewing homework Examining similarities & differences Examining errors in reasoning X Practicing skills, strategies, processes Engaging students in cognitively complex tasks; (higher-level thinking, hypothesis, etc.) Using cooperative learning, managing response rate, and using movement X Using academic games X Using questioning techniques, probing incorrect answers; high expectations for all X Differentiating instruction XChecking for student understanding INCORPORATING the following: Student technology use Assessment – pre/form/sum/ ACT-like Live-Scoring XReading & writing to learn strategies Writing to demonstrate learning Writing for publication Rubrics Graphic organizers X Bell ringers Exit slips RtI/tutorials 2011-2012 WEEKLY LESSON “SNAPSHOT” Unit/Lesson: Continue reading Beowulf - Friday I can… read Beowulf and understand the plot, characters, themes… BR: What is an archetype? Epic Hero? Students will: 1. Continue reading Beowulf 2. Analyze themes of Christianity/pagan references 3. Take test over sections 6-8. Please post completed form on teacher blog for each course you teach weekly. (Updated 7/11/11)