LESSON PLAN: English 11
MONDAY: June 2
Lesson: Independent novel reading day
Objective:
• To read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently;
• To improve reading skills; to develop life-long readers
Activity: Independent novel reading; book talks; reading summary
Assignment: Read personal novel
Due Date: 6-4
TUESDAY: June 3
Lesson: 1,000 Splendid Suns
Objective:
• Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from them the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or
argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
Activity: Discuss Part 3/vocabulary review
Assignment: Finish book by June 4
Due Date: 6-4
WEDNESDAY: June 4
Lesson: 1,000 Splendid Suns; Vocabulary
Objective:
• Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from them the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or
argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
Activity: Discuss Part 4; vocabulary review
Assignment: 1,000 Splendid Suns test
Due Date: 6-5
THURSDAY: June 5
Lesson: 1,000 Splendid Suns
Objective: To understand the setting and characters of the novel
• Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from them the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
To understand the social and geographical context of 1,000 Splendid Suns
• 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.
Activity: 1,000 Splendid Suns test/vocabulary quiz
Assignment:
None
Due Date: NA
FRIDAY: June 6
Lesson: Persuasion
Objective:
• Propel conversations by posing and responding questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a
hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue
• Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning
Activity: Share/discuss persuasive essays/topics
Assignment: None
Due Date: NA