Weekly Lesson Plan
Moore - English
AP ENGLISH
WEEK #3
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November 16-20, 2009
Week #3 QTR. 2
Creative Writing ASSIGN: Write an “original” “daddy” poem,
using the two poems as models. Choose a 21st C. theme and
subject. Craft the poem carefully using tone and style to make it
your own. DUE today.
Introduce Sylvia Plath and her “Daddy” poem. (1965) page 12391241.
Literary Terms QUIZ
Continue w/ Sylvia Plath – “Daddy” poem – analyze discuss.
SPOTTS on Plath’s poem DUE on Thursday, Nov 19th
More Sylvia … Confessional Poetry – pg 1043 …“Lady Lazarus”
pg. 1044-1047. Read ?s on pg. 1046. SPOTTS on Plath’s poem –
DUE Monday.
Move to Ted Hughes – as time allows. TONE:
Read/discuss/analyze “Hawk Roosting” (1960) – page 766.
Practice AP EXAM – Timed Write – “Hawk Roosting”
Lesson plans are a guide. It's difficult to predict each day's events;
therefore, I modify and adjust daily, as needed.
CCG: Demonstrate an understanding of the significant ideas of literary works.
Support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to
the text or to other works. • Identify and analyze the impact of perceived ambiguities,
nuances, and complexities within the text.
EL.HS.LI.09 Identify various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism; evaluate the significance of the devices…