RHS Weekly Lesson Plan Template: Margaret Jacobs – 9th Honors Literature – 1st & 2nd
Dates
Standard
Essential Question/
Key Question
Time
5-10
min.
Time
40
min
Time
Lesson Opener
Jan 6
Tuesday
Use textual evidence
to draw conclusions;
present knowledge
and ideas orally and
in writing
Jan 7
Wednesday
Use textual evidence
to draw conclusions;
present knowledge
and ideas orally and
in writing
Jan 8
Thursday
Use textual evidence
to draw conclusions;
present knowledge
and ideas orally and
in writing
Jan 9
Friday
Use textual evidence
to draw conclusions;
present knowledge
and ideas orally and
in writing
What is an Epic Hero
and how do the differ
from the Tragic Hero?
What are the various
masks we have seen
our heroes and
characters in this unit
use?
As an epic hero, what
masks does Odysseus
wear and why?
How is Odysseus the
archetype of he Epic
Hero?
How is Odysseus the
archetype of he Epic
Hero?
Latin Roots
Latin Roots – Quiz on
10 root words
Latin Roots
Latin Roots
In small groups read
“The Sirens” and
“Scylla and
Charybdis” and
summarize the plot
and identify mask
examples- share with
the class
Begin Part II of the
Odyssey with stations
for each group to visit
and complete the
activity
Look an essay
introductions and
review essay method.
Complete outline for
paper and work on
rough draft
Socrative – answer
essential question
Today’s Meet – What
is one example of a
mask in the selections
read today
Teacher observation
Latin roots
Procedures/Strategies Discuss Epic Hero and
review the
introduction to The
Odyssey
In small groups
compare your
understanding of
“The Lotus Eaters”
Begin “The Cyclops”
Finish “The Cyclops”
Lesson Summary
Today’s Meet – Why
do you think people
resort to wearing
masks in certain
situations?
Teacher Observation
5
min
Time
Jan 5
Monday
Use textual evidence
to draw conclusions;
present knowledge
and ideas orally and
in writing
Assessment/
Evaluation
TOD – How does
Oedipus embody the
ideal Epic Hero?
Teacher Observation
In pairs list as many
mask examples fro
this unit as you can.
List them on the
board.
Hand out Unit 2 Essay
assignment/discuss
Teacher observation
Introduction to Unit
Essay due tomorrow
Wrap up of essay
progress ands
expectations
Teacher
observation
RHS Weekly Lesson Plan Template: Margaret Jacobs – 9th Honors Literature – 1st & 2nd
Materials Needed
I-pads
I-pads
I-pads and text
I-pads and text
I-pads and play