Trousdale County Schools Weekly Lesson Plan
Teacher: Penny Story
Pacing Guide Week #: 17
Dates: 11-24-14
Subject: English IV
Common Core Standard(s) to be taught: (Write the entire standard)
 R.L.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
 R.L.2 Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of
the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an
objective summary of the text.
 R.L.3 Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or
drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
 W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience.
 L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
SPI(s) to be taught: (Write the entire SPI)
 3005.5.1 Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of complex oral and written contexts.
 3005.8.13 Identify, analyze, and explain the multiple levels of theme(s) within a complex literary text and of
similar or contrasting themes across two or more texts.
 3005.8.3 Analyze how plot developments determine characters' conflicts and dilemmas.
 3005.3.10 Use precise language appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., connotative words in essays, exact
terminology in technical writing).
 3005.8.17 Comprehend and use figurative language (e.g., idioms, metaphors, similes, personification,
hyperbole).
Daily practice activity for citing text based evidence in conversation and/or writing:
 Responding to text-based questions and guiding questions with textual evidence through the use of
informational text and selection questions
I Can Statements :
Student Agenda:
 cite textual evidence to support claims
 Posted daily but NOT included in Lesson Plan
 determine two or more themes within a text
 analyze how the author’s choices cause the story to
develop
 produce clear writing
 understand figurative language
Instruction: In outline form, describe each day of instruction.
Day 1
 Frankenstein Chapter 10-12
 Answer text-based questions
 Explore theme of the effect of abandonment on the child
 Prepare for quiz
Day 2
 Frankenstein quiz Chapters 1-12
 Read chapters 13-15
 Answer text-based questions
Day 3
 Frankenstein quiz Chapters 1-12
 Read chapters 13-15
 Answer text-based questions
Formative Assessment:
Group discussion
Independent work
Group discussion
Independent work
Group discussion
Independent work
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Group discussion
Day 4
Independent work
 Frankenstein Chapter 16-19
 Answer text-based questions
 Explore theme of abandonment
Group discussion
Day 5
Independent work
 Frankenstein Chapter 16-19
 Answer text-based questions
 Explore theme of abandonment
Alternate Instructional Interventions: Provide a specific plan for alternate instructional interventions, or re-teaching.
 Verbally question students for understanding; upon results of answers, if students do not have a firm grasp of the concepts
taught, scaffolding will be implemented as needed.
Instructional technologies to enhance learning: List how each will enhance the effectiveness of the lesson.
 Students will listen to Frankenstein on steaming audio and will view pictures and clips of The Creature.
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