Teacher: Netty
Course: English I
Week of School: 18
Dates: January 5-8, 2016
Objectives/TEKS
ELA.9.1B Analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish
between the denotative and connotative meanings of words.
ELA. 9.2 Students examine stylistic elements in poetry as dramatic conventions such as literary
devices, poetic form, structure, voice, diction, figurative language, imagery, tone, and the effect on
the reader.
ELA 4.27 Students create an analytical essay supported with textual evidence exploring Sentence
Fluency as well as Conventions students review the elements of an effective 26-line expository essay
and craft an example in preparation for the STAAR exam.
ELA 9.7 D Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information from
texts.
ELA 9.2A Read, analyze and evaluate traditional, classical and contemporary works of literary
merit from British literature.
ELA 9.14Respond to literature using ideas and details from the text to support reactions and
make literary connections.
Verbs Addressed (Analyze, Distinguish, Infer, Describe, and Synthesize)
Materials: Pen or Pencil, Paper, Highlighter, Literature Book, and Handouts
Academic Vocabulary: Expository, Compound, Complex, Simple, Conjunction,
Subordinating Conjunction, Dependent Clause, Independent Clause
Monday
Student Holiday
Tuesday
(1) Engage and Connect: The students will understand, write and
read expository texts. students will analyze an expository essay.
(2) Introduce new learning The students will be asked to create
and identify simple, compound, and complex sentences.
(3) Guided Practice: The teacher will go over the key concepts of
expository writing and varied styles of sentence structure This will
take 2 days.
(4)Checks for Understanding/Assess Mastery: The students will
take notes and be given the opportunity to ask any questions
pertaining to the lesson.
(5)Self-guided Practice/ Homework: The students will continue
reading a future in my arms. When they finish, the students will
answer comprehension questions write a 1 page critical response
essay.
Wednesday
(1) Engage and Connect: The students will learn to write
expository essays using a writing plan.
(2) Introduce new learning The teacher will ask students how
they get started writing.
(3) Guided Practice: The teacher will review the purpose of
expository writing. The teacher will write the plan on the board, a
chart, or the overhead. The students will continue learning varied
sentence structures.
(4)Checks for Understanding/Assess Mastery: The students will
take notes while the teacher teaches a step-by-step plan of how to
write a good expository writing piece. After each step, have the
students do it.
(5)Self-guided Practice/ Homework: The students will be given a
short quiz to assess their note taking skills.
Thursday
(1) Engage and Connect: The students will analyze, evaluate, and
synthesize the characteristics of an expository writing. The students
will learn how to plan and compose an expository text in an open and
timed situation.
(2) Introduce new learning Students will copy the following terms
and definitions: interpretive response, expository text, aesthetic
effect, stylistic devices, and rhetorical devices.
(3) Guided Practice: The teacher will go over the definitions. The
teacher will discuss Expository writing and the steps to writing a
successful essay.
(4)Checks for Understanding/Assess Mastery: The students will
have a short quiz over the terms that will assist them in writing a
successful paper.
(5)Self-guided Practice/ Homework: The quiz will be assessed.
Friday
(1) Engage and Connect: The students will analyze, evaluate, and
synthesize the characteristics of an expository writing. The students
will learn how to plan and compose an expository text in an open and
timed situation.
(2) Introduce new learning The students will be asked about
timed writing.
(3) Guided Practice: The teacher will explain how to plan and
respond to an expository prompt in a timed situation (10 minutes).
(4)Checks for Understanding/Assess Mastery: The students will
practice writing in a timed situation. They will respond to the
following prompt (goes along with “The Future in my Arms”): Write
an expository essay. Is it realistic to ask adults to help care for other
people’s children? What are some benefits and advantages that
adults derive from mentoring youngsters?
(5)Self-guided Practice/ Homework: The essays will be assessed.
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