English 12 Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: T2 Week #3 2/11/13-2/15/13
Backward Design -- At the end of the stated time, students will be able to:
Literature---( 4 weeks Anglo-Saxon through Medieval Periods includes fiction/poetry/non-fiction)
Compare/contrast development of Brit lit in historic context (12.4a)
Recognize major lit forms and their elements (12.4b)
Recognize characteristics of major eras (12.4c)
Relate lit works/authors to major themes/issues of eras (12.4d)
Analyze social/cultural function of Brit lit (12.4e)
Explain how poem’s sound (rhyme/repetition/allit./etc. supports subject/mood/theme (12.4f)
Identify meaning of idioms, allusions, etc. in text (12.3d)
Vocabulary – (18 weeks/14 units)
Denotation and connotation; interpret connotation (12.3c)
Narrative Writing – (4 weeks)
Produce arguments that develop thesis that demonstrates informed judgments, addresses counter
claims, and provides effective conclusions. (12.6b)
Clarify/defend position with precise, relevant evidence (12.6c)
Adapt content/vocab/voice/tone to audience/purpose (12.6d)
Revise writing for clarity of content, depth, and technique of presentation (12.6g)
Apply grammatical conventions to editing for language/spelling/punctuation/capitalization (12.7b)
English 12 Classes
Mon.
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Objectives:
(1) Plan for today; point out homework on board;
(2) Students will turn in rough drafts of narrative essays (SOL 12.6, 12.7).
2nd PERIOD
(3) Literature: Class will read “The Wanderer” (on handout). Led by teacher, students will identify features of
the elegy, as well as the four stressed beats per line/kenning/caesura/ alliterative verse that characterized A.S.
poetry. Students will infer tone and theme (pain of exile) of poem –relate to A.S. culture. Examine content;
determine reasons for “exile”, and how these poems are typical/representative of Anglo-Saxon lit and culture.
Compare/contrast the three elegies. Summary discussion of elegiac poetry (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(4) Break into small groups for review game – review for quiz on Anglo-Saxon poetry (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(5) Literature: (CRISS) Activate prior knowledge about characteristics of the epic and the epic hero. Review
actual historical background of characters, and setting, in Beowulf. Begin to read this heroic epic. Students will
relate the story, structure, characteristics, themes, and characters to the cultural issues and values of the era.
Identify kennings and other poetic devices in use, and determine purpose --how they help to create effect, tone, and
theme. Students will complete the character/place/name organizer as they read (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
3rd PERIOD:
(3) Vocab: Working with partners, students will spend 10 minutes practicing with flashcards (SOL 12.3);
(4) Quiz on Anglo-Saxon poetry (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.5);
(5) Literature: (CRISS) Activate prior knowledge about characteristics of the epic and the epic hero. Review
actual historical background of characters, and setting, in Beowulf. Begin to read this heroic epic. Students will
relate the story, structure, characteristics, themes, and characters to the cultural issues and values of the era.
Identify kennings and other poetic devices in use, and determine purpose --how they help to create effect, tone, and
theme. Students will complete the character/place/name organizer as they read. Analyze the presentation of
Grendel, and what he represents (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
Handouts:
(1) Quiz on Anglo-Saxon poetry
(2) White boards, markers, review questions for Anglo-Saxon lit quiz
(3) Characters/names organizer for Beowulf; Projected intro to Beowulf and the characteristics of epic heroes
Assignments:
(1) Have Vocab workbook every day. Bring lit book every day now (except Thurs. and Fri.)!
(2) Quiz tomorrow on Vocab Lesson 1
(3) 2nd period will have quiz Wed. on Anglo-Saxon lit
(4) To library Thurs. and Friday to type final draft of narrative essay --- peer editing tomorrow
Tues.
Objectives:
(1) Plan for today; point out homework on board;
(2) Vocab: Power point review will help students prep for today’s quiz on Vocab Unit 2. Students will then take
QUIZ on Vocab Unit 2. Following the quiz, teacher will use another power point to introduce Unit 3 words,
pronunciation, and definitions (pg 37-38 in workbook) (SOL 12.3);
(3) Mini-lesson on punctuation use when joining independent clauses. Teacher presentation followed by student
practice on worksheets and at whiteboard. Review of placement of thesis statement. Review with examples of use
of SPECIFIC detail/language when writing (SOL 12.6, 12.7).
(4) Group work: Narrative essays will be returned to students with grading rubrics attached. Students will work in
small groups to conduct peer review on essays, making suggestions for improvement, and noting needed changes
(SOL 12.6, 12.7).
(5) Literature: Students will continue reading Beowulf. Students will relate the story, structure, characteristics,
themes, and characters to the cultural issues and values of the era. Identify kennings and other poetic devices in
use, and determine purpose --how they help to create effect, tone, and theme. Students will complete the
character/place/name organizer as they read (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
Handouts:
(1) Power point review on Vocab Unit 2; power point intro to Vocab Unit 3
(2) Quiz on Vocab Unit 2
(3) Return narrative essay rough drafts with rubrics attached
(4) Handout on punctuation; worksheets and projection of practice exercises
Assignments:
(1) Have Vocab workbook and lit book every day (except this Thurs. and Fri.)!
(2) 2nd period will have quiz tomorrow on Anglo-Saxon lit
(3) To library Thurs. and Friday to type final draft of narrative essay --- peer editing tomorrow. Papers due next
Tues. (NO SCHOOL NEXT MON.)
(4) Vocab Unit 3 flashcards due next Tues.
(5) Quiz next Wed. on Vocab Unit 3
Wed.
Objectives:
(1) Review of yesterday; plan for today; point out homework on board;
(2) 2nd Period Only: Quiz on Anglo-Saxon literature (SOL 12.3, 12.4)
(3) Vocab: Students will reinforce growing mastery of Vocab Lesson 3 through completion of workbook Exercise
I (Words in Context) and II (Sentence Completion) – pg 39-41 (SOL 12.3);
(4) Literature: Students will continue reading Beowulf. Students will relate the story, structure, characteristics,
themes, and characters to the cultural issues and values of the era. Identify kennings and other poetic devices in
use, and determine purpose --how they help to create effect, tone, and theme. Students will complete the
character/place/name organizer as they read. Identify features of the epic, and of the epic hero (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
(SOL 12.3, 12.4).
Handouts:
(1) Quiz on Anglo-Saxon poetry
Assignments:
(1) Have Vocab workbook and lit book every day (except this Thurs. and Fri.)!
(2) To library tomorrow and Friday to type final draft of narrative essay. Papers due next Tues. (NO SCHOOL
NEXT MON.)
(3) Vocab Unit 3 flashcards due next Tues.
(4) Quiz next Wed. on Vocab Unit 3
Thurs.
Objectives:
INTERIMS
given out!
(1) Review plan for today; point out homework on board;
(2) Students will go to library computer lab to type final drafts of narrative essays, making revisions as suggested
during peer review. Set up papers in proper MLA format. Typing should be mostly finished by end of class,
though we will return to computer lab tomorrow for Turnitin enrollment and submission (SOL 12.6, 12.7)
I will have
a sub!
Assignments:
(1) Have Vocab workbook and lit book every day (except this Thurs. and Fri.)!
(2) To library again tomorrow to type final draft of narrative essay, enroll in Turnitin, and submit papers. Papers
due next Tues. (NO SCHOOL NEXT MON.)
(3) Vocab Unit 3 flashcards due next Tues.
(4) Quiz next Wed. on Vocab Unit 3
Fri.
Early
dismissal
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altered
periods and
bells 4/1/2/3
Objectives:
(1) Review plan for today; point out homework on board;
(2) Students will go to library computer lab to finish typing final drafts of narrative essays. Enroll in Turnitin,
submit papers to it electronically, and print a paper copy for teacher by end of class. Set up papers in proper MLA
format. (SOL 12.6, 12.7)
Handouts:
(1) Turnitin enrollment codes and passwords
Assignments:
(1) Have lit book and vocab workbook every day again starting Tuesday (NO SCHOOL MONDAY)
(2) Due Tuesday: Final draft of narrative essay (paper copy to teacher). Turnitin report must be available.
(3) Vocab Unit 3 flashcards due next Tues.
(4) Quiz next Wed. on Vocab Unit 3