Name: Michael Beckett
Date: 4/13
Content Area: Creative Writing
WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY
LESSON PLANS
Length of Lesson: 1 Week
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
Lesson Topic (Modules, if applicable): Big Fish
Assignment
Big Ideas: Write poems, short stories, and
plays.
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Student Objectives (Competencies/Outcomes):
 Complete individual-or-group assignment
inspired by Big Fish
Apply various organizational methods.
Include literary elements and devices.
Construct a strong story line with
illustrative details.
Include elements of style in writing to
develop a personal style.
Understanding Goals (Concepts):
Focus, content, organization, style, and
conventions work together to impact writing
quality
1.5.11.A, 1.5.12.A, 1.5.C.A, CC.1.4.11-12.B,
CC.1.4.11-12.H
Demonstrate a sophisticated control of
grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and
sentence formation.
Essential Questions:
Vocabulary: No new vocabulary
 To what extent does the writing process
contribute to the quality of writing?
 How do we develop into effective writers?
 What role does writing play in our lives?
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task: Choose a prose or poetry writing focus for yourself and
Formative Assessments: Individual conferences during composition process
write 600 words or 50 lines, respectively, influenced by the film.
Materials and Resources:
Big Fish Inspired Assignment Sheet
STAGE III – LEARNING PLAN
Interventions:
Redirection, Conferencing, Peer Interventions
Tuesday
Date
Day
-Begin Big Fish Inspired
Assignment
Wednesday
Date
Day
-Begin Big Fish Inspired
Assignment
Thursday
Date
Day
-Begin Big Fish Inspired
Assignment
Friday
Date
Day
Begin reading play in class (O
Henry play: While the Auto
Waits)
Assignment Due Thursday
Assignment Due Thursday
Assignment Due Thursday
None
Procedures
Instructional Procedures*:
Monday
Date
Day
-Begin Big Fish Inspired
Assignment
Assignments
Assignment Due Thursday
*Include Do Now, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, Summations/Formative Assessments, Reflections