Lesson Plan for - Quarter 4
WEEK 1 (March 26th to March 30th)
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
Literature (Pds. 1,2,3)
Bell Work: Word of Thee Day (TBD)
Objective: students will be able to read fluently and employ strategies to comprehend text as well as acquire and
use new vocabulary in relevant contexts
Activity: #1 Introduction to Weekly Vocabulary Words: Week # 1: Students will write down assigned words, their
parts of speech, and word origin (if applicable) on a clean full sheet of paper. *Students will be given THG
Vocabulary… * There will be a multiple choice quiz this week*
- Activity #2 Class will be reading Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chp. 25 (pgs.325-333). Students will be
instructed to take notes [Main Events in Chapter, Characters, Setting, Primary Conflict, Vocabulary per chapter,
Connections/predictions, Summarize] << Student will be provided w/ a Chapter Comprehension Worksheet
- Activity #3 Journal #7 After reading is completed, student will summarize in a minimum of 5 sentences as to what
they’ve read (who, what, where, why, and when)… [time permitting]
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding
Homework: students will be responsible for having their definitions to Weekly Vocabulary Words
(10pts – student’s work will be checked in class) DUE 3/20/2012
Standards: Strand 1 Reading Process Concept 4: Vocabulary PO1, PO2, PO5 Concept 5: Fluency PO1, Concept 6:
Comprehending Strategies PO2, Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text - Concept 1: Elements of Literature PO1,
PO3, PO5
Writing (Pds. 4, 5, 6)
Bell Work: Journal entry will be prompted: TBD
Objective: students will be able to identify the denotation and connotation of a word, to choose words that fit a
particular audience and occasion, and to recognize and use formal and informal English.
- Activity: #1 Language Arts Workbook: Page 113 on “Using Formal and Informal Language.” Students will be
given instructions and be expected to complete task in allotted amount of time. Students will then participate in
collaborative group work involving call/response w/ dry erase boards to insure comprehension (printout handout).
- Activity #2 Students will be introduced to Style: Meaning and Word Choice in “The Writer’s Craft” on pages
310 - 311. Students will be given direct instruction (audio & visual) on What’s the Best Word for Me to Use?
Specifically, student will be taking notes on three main points: Denotation and Connotation, Audience, & Formal
and Informal English…
- Activity: #3 Students will participate on page 311’s “Practice Your Skills.” Students will do part A and Part B
during an allotted amount of time. Once students are finished each individual section, students will come back
together for a comprehension check led by teacher. Completed work is ticket out of class.
Assessment: class participates in “Practicing Your Skills” to check for comprehension
Homework: none
Standards: Strand 1: Writing Process Concept 1--: Prewriting PO2, PO6 Concept 2: Drafting PO2, Concept 3 Revising
PO1 & PO 4 Concept 4: Editing PO1 & PO2, Strand 2 Writing Components – Concept 1: Ideas and Content PO1, PO2, Concept
3: Voice PO4, Concept 4: Word Choice PO1, PO2, PO3 Strand 3: Writing Applications Concept 2 – Expository PO1
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
(SUPERVISING TEACHER OBSERVATION)
Literature (Pds. 1,2,3)
Bell Work: Word of Thee Day (TBD)
Objective: students will be able to read fluently and employ strategies to comprehend text as well as acquire and
use new vocabulary in relevant contexts
Activity: #1 Weekly Vocabulary Words: Week #1: students will bring written vocabulary study sheet to class
with the following completed: #1) word definition, #2) one original sentence for each word (Teacher will
perform comprehension check as well as homework check for pts)
- Activity #2 Class will be reading Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chp. 25 & 26 (pgs. 333-345). Students will
be instructed to take notes [Main Events in Chapter, Characters, Setting, Primary Conflict, Vocabulary per chapter,
Connections/predictions, Summarize] << Student will be provided w/ a Chapter Comprehension Worksheet
- Activity #3 Journal # 8 After reading is completed, student will summarize in a minimum of 5 sentences as to
what they’ve read (who, what, where, why, and when)… [time permitting]
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding
Homework: Study for The Hunger Games Quiz on 3/23/2012
Standards: Strand 1 Reading Process Concept 4: Vocabulary PO1, PO2, PO5 Concept 5: Fluency PO1, Concept 6:
Comprehending Strategies PO2, Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text - Concept 1: Elements of Literature PO1,
PO3, PO5
Writing (Pds. 4, 5, 6)
Bell Work: Journal entry will be prompted: TBD
Objective: students will be able to discover a personal writing voice as well as to write naturally and honestly.
- Activity: #1 Language Arts Workbook: Page 121on “Using a Dictionary” & page 126 “Using References to Find
Information.” Students will be given instructions and be expected to complete task in allotted amount of time.
Students will then participate in collaborative group work involving call/response w/ dry erase boards to insure
comprehension (printout handout).
- Activity #2 Students will be introduced to Style: Personal Voice in “The Writer’s Craft” on pages 312-313.
Students will be given direct instruction (audio & visual) on How Can I Make My Writing Sound Like Me?
Specifically, student will be taking notes on two main points: Be Yourself and Be Honest…
-Activity: #3 Students will participate on page 313’s “Practice Your Skills.” Students will do skill review during an
allotted amount of time. Once students are finished section, students will come back together for a comprehension
check led by teacher or Peer Review to help with comprehension. Completed work is ticket out of class…
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding via classroom discussion & “practicing skills”
Homework: none
Standards: Strand 1: Writing Process Concept 1-- Prewriting PO2, PO6 Concept 2: Drafting PO2, Concept 3
Revising PO1 & PO 4 Concept 4: Editing PO1 & PO2, Strand 2 Writing Components – Concept 1: Ideas and
Content PO1, PO2, Concept 3: Voice PO4, Concept 4: Word Choice PO1, PO2, PO3 Strand 3: Writing Applications
Concept 2 – Expository PO1
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Literature (Pds. 1,2,3)
Bell Work: Word of Thee Day (TBD)
Objective: students will be able to read fluently and employ strategies to comprehend text.
Activity: #1 Buckle Down AIMS Reading Activity – Lesson (pass out books)
Activity # 2 TBD (Hunger Games Vocabulary Activity)
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding
Homework: Study for The Hunger Games Quiz on 3/23/2012
Standards: Strand 1 Concept 5: Fluency PO1, Concept 6: Comprehending Strategies PO2, Strand 2:
Comprehending Literary Text - Concept 1: Elements of Literature PO1, PO3, PO5
Writing (Pds. 4, 5, 6)
Bell Work: Journal entry will be prompted: TBD
Objective: students will be able to generate, plan, and organize ideas for specific purposes.
Activity: #1 Present Bell work
Activity #2: a writing activity to be determined
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding via worksheets
Homework:
Standards: Strand 1 Concept 2: Drafting PO2, Concept 1: Prewriting PO6, PO2, Strand 2 Writing
Components – Concept 1: Ideas and Content PO1, Concept 3: Voice PO1, PO2, PO4, Concept 4: Word
Choice PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4
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Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Literature (Pds. 1,2,3)
Bell Work: Word of Thee Day (TBD)
Objective: students will be able to read fluently and employ strategies to comprehend text as well as
acquire and use new vocabulary in relevant contexts
- Activity #1 Class will be reading Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chp. 26 & 27 (pgs. 345-366). Students will
be instructed to take notes [Main Events in Chapter, Characters, Setting, Primary Conflict, Vocabulary per chapter,
Connections/predictions, Summarize] << Student will be provided w/ a Chapter Comprehension Worksheet
- Activity #2 Journal # 9 After reading is completed, student will summarize in a minimum of 5 sentences as to
what they’ve read (who, what, where, why, and when)… [time permitting]
-Activity # 3 Chapters 25-27 The Hunger Games Quiz Review [dry erase board/call & response group activity]
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding
Homework: Study for The Hunger Games Quiz on 3/23/2012
Standards: Strand 1 Reading Process Concept 4: Vocabulary PO1, PO2, PO5 Concept 5: Fluency PO1, Concept 6:
Comprehending Strategies PO2, Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text - Concept 1: Elements of Literature PO1,
PO3, PO5
Writing (Pds. 4, 5, 6)
Bell Work: Journal entry will be prompted: TBD
Objective: students will be to recognize and use various types of figurative language, to avoid clichés in written
language, and to recognize and use sound devices.
- Activity #1 Students will be reintroduced to Style: Using Language Imaginatively in “The Writer’s Craft” on
pages 314-317. Students will be given direct instruction (audio & visual) on How Can I Find New Ways to Express
My Ideas? Specifically, student will be taking notes on Types of Figurative Language (simile, metaphor,
personification, alliteration, assonance, & onomatopoeia), Avoiding Clichés, and Sound Devices.
-Activity: #2 Students will participate on page 317 “Practice Your Skills.” Students will do part A, B, and C during
an allotted amount of time. Once students are finished each individual section, students will come back together for
a comprehension check led by teacher.
-Activity: #3 Assign 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay on The Hunger Games with Handout and specific guidelines!
(Due 4/2/2012) for 50pts
Assessment: class discussion to check for understanding via classroom discussion & “practicing skills”
Homework: 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay on The Hunger Games (Due 4/2/2012) for 50pts
Standards: Strand 1: Writing Process Concept 1-- Prewriting PO2, PO6 Concept 2: Drafting PO2, Concept 3 PO1
& PO 4 Concept 4: Editing PO1 & PO2, Strand 2 Writing Components – Concept 1: Ideas and Content PO1, PO2,
Concept 3: Voice PO4, Concept 4: Word Choice PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4 Strand 3: Writing Applications Concept 2 –
Expository PO1, PO2, PO3 Concept 4: Persuasive PO1 Concept 5: Literary Response PO1
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
Literature (Pds. 1,2,3)
Bell Work: Word of Thee Day (TBD)
Objective: students will be able to read fluently and employ strategies to comprehend text.
-Activity: #1 Bell Work Due
- Activity #2 Study The Hunger Games Quiz for 20pts
- Activity #4 Educational Game or optional Hunger Games Activity…
Assessment: The Hunger Games assessment to check for comprehension
Homework: None
Standards: Strand 1 Reading Process Concept 4: Vocabulary PO1, PO2, PO5 Concept 5: Fluency PO1,
Concept 6: Comprehending Strategies PO2, Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text - Concept 1:
Elements of Literature PO1, PO3, PO5
Writing (Pds. 4, 5, 6)
Bell Work: Journal entry will be prompted: TBD
Objective: students will be able to generate, plan, and organize ideas for specific purposes.
- Activity: #1 Bell Work Due
-Activity #2 In-class time to work on 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay on The Hunger Games
-Activity #3 Educational Game (Improvisation Game)
-Activity #4 Educational Game (The Hunger Games – District Tag Game)
- Activity #5: Educational Game (Trivia, Sparkle, or Students will participate in “Run-A-Lap Fridays”)
Assessment: n/a
Homework: 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay on The Hunger Games (Due 4/2/2012) for 50pts
Standards: Strand 3: Writing Applications Concept 2 – Expository PO1, PO2, PO3 Concept 4: Persuasive PO1
Concept 5: Literary Response PO1