AP English (A&B) Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: T2 Week 11 4/16/12-4/20/12
AP English
Mon.
A Day
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Quiz on The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10 (SOL 12.4).
(3) Fishbowl discussion of The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10, guided by critical thinking questions on reading
packet. Analyze the structuring and techniques of the author’s writing, and the purpose for them (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
(4) Teacher presentation on poetic/literary VOICE: DDIST (diction, detail, imagery, syntax, tone); review of
structuring essays to AP prompts; presentation/discussion of worksheet to guide writing (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6).
(5) Group work: Groups will be assigned poems (by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron) for analysis and oral
presentation. Presentations will follow the structure of the “Essay Practice” handout (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Quiz on The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10
(2) Handout on VOICE; handout on “Structuring the AP Free Response”; handout on “Guide to Essay Practice”
(3) Handout copies of poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron
(4) Critical Thinking Questions -- guide to reading “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Assignments:
(1) In-class essay next class day on new poem analysis
(2) Oral presentations next class day on Romantic poems
(3) Bring The Things They Carried (Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day) for discussion of Ch. 11-End.
(4) Read Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (686-709 in GRAY lit text) for Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day.
Answer questions on critical thinking guide (HOMEWORK grade!); bring lit book to class.
Tues.
B Day
2:45 NHS
Adopt-aSpot
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Quiz on The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10 (SOL 12.4).
(3) Fishbowl discussion of The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10, guided by critical thinking questions on reading
packet. Analyze the structuring and techniques of the author’s writing, and the purpose for them (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
(4) Teacher presentation on poetic/literary VOICE: DDIST (diction, detail, imagery, syntax, tone); review of
structuring essays to AP prompts; presentation/discussion of worksheet to guide writing (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6).
(5) Group work: Groups will be assigned poems (by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron) for analysis and oral
presentation. Presentations will follow the structure of the “Essay Practice” handout (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Quiz on The Things They Carried, Ch. 1-10
(2) Handout on VOICE; handout on “Structuring the AP Free Response”; handout on “Guide to Essay Practice”
(3) Handout copies of poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron
(4) Critical Thinking Guide to reading “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Assignments:
(1) In-class essay next class day on new poem analysis
(2) Oral presentations next class day on Romantic poems
(3) Bring The Things They Carried (Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day) for discussion of Ch. 11-End.
(4) Read Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (686-709 in GRAY lit text) for Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day.
Answer questions on critical thinking guide (HOMEWORK grade!); bring lit book to class.
Wed.
A Day
3:00 Prof.
Book Club
meets
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Students will write an in-class AP Exam practice essay on the poem “A Story” by Li-Young Lee (SOL 12. 4,
12.6, 12.3).
(3) Group oral presentations on assigned Romantic Movement poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron will
explain theme/tone/effect and how they are created/conveyed (SOL 12.4, 12.3, 12.1).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) AP essay practice prompt on poem “A Story”
(2) Handout on “Structuring the AP Free Response”
(3) Projection of Romantic poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron
Assignments:
(1) Bring The Things They Carried and reading questions (Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day) to discuss Ch. 11-End.
(2) Read Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (686-709 in GRAY lit text) for Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day.
Answer questions on critical thinking guide (HOMEWORK grade!); bring lit book to class.
Thurs.
B Day
2:55 NHS
meeting
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Students will write an in-class AP Exam practice essay on the poem “A Story” by Li-Young Lee (SOL 12. 4,
12.6, 12.3).
(3) Group oral presentations on assigned Romantic Movement poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron will
explain theme/tone/effect and how they are created/conveyed (SOL 12.4, 12.3, 12.1).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) AP essay practice prompt on poem “A Story”
(2) Handout on “Structuring the AP Free Response”
(3) Projection of Romantic poems by Wordsworth, Shelley, and Lord Byron
Assignments:
(1) Bring The Things They Carried and reading questions (Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day) for discussion of Ch. 11End.
(2) Read Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (686-709 in GRAY lit text) for Fri. – A Day/ Mon. B-Day.
Answer questions on critical thinking guide (HOMEWORK grade!); bring lit book to class.
Fri.
A Day
Report
cards and
pep rally
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Circle discussion of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (pgs 686-709 in gray text), guided by questions on critical
thinking reading guide. Explore various stylistic/poetic devices employed, and their effect. Analyze theme, and
why this poem is typical of the Romantic Movement (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(3) Circle discussion of The Things They Carried, ch. 11-end, guided by critical thinking reading questions. Infer
motivations of both characters and author. Examine style and structure, and the effect achieved in assigned
portions.
Handouts/Materials:
(1)
Assignments:
(1) For next class day read Keats’ “Ode to a Grecian Urn” – pgs 755-756 in gray text. Do NOT bring book to class.
(2) Test on The Things They Carried next Thurs. – A Day / Fri. – B-Day.