Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Course:
Stavinoha
Mod English 1, 2, 3, 4
Unit Name and #:
Dates:
Week 27
3/2/15 – 3/6/15
Once or twice weekly, students work on our computer-based Reading Smart program.
Skills strengthened in this program include:
VOCABULARY:
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Use reference aids: dictionaries
Rely on context to determine meaning
Word analysis: roots and affixes
Word analysis: Greek and Latin roots and affixes
Identify and use multiple meaning words
Distinguish between denotative and connotative meanings
Sight word and sight word vocabulary
Cognates
Identify and interpret figurative language
Figurative language: idioms/phrasal verbs
Figurative language: analogies
READING COMPREHENSION:
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Identify main idea
Identify supporting details
Identify implied main idea
Identify stated main idea
Support responses with textual evidence
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Draw inferences: conclusions/generalizations
Predict outcomes
Organize text: cause and effect
Identify author’s purpose
Paraphrase or summarize text
Monday, March 2, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
#1
Students will understand the elements of plot (exposition, rising action, climax,
falling action, and resolution) in “The Scarlet Ibis.”
#2
Students will identify the following in “The Scarlet Ibis” - the setting (time) and the setting (place)
 the internal and external conflicts in the story
 symbolism
 foreshadowing
How will we learn it?
#1
Students will show their understanding of plot by placing story events correctly
on a plot diagram for “The Scarlet Ibis.”
#2
Teacher will define all elements and guide students as they look for examples in
the story.
How will we tell if we are learning it correctly?
#1
Students will put the events of the story in correct sequence, and will correctly
identify events in the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution.
#2
Teacher will monitor as students work to ensure their understanding.
What do I need to be successful?
Students will need a copy of “The Scarlet Ibis,” story events, and a plot diagram.
Checks for understanding…
Teacher will monitor and clarify as students work.
What do I need to do before the next class?
Students need to charge their computers and bring them in the carrying case each day.
Students will have a major test over “The Scarlet Ibis” plot, foreshadowing and flashback
in the story, vocabulary in the story, and figurative language in the story FRIDAY,
MARCH 6, 2015.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
#1
Students will understand the elements of plot (exposition, rising action, climax,
falling action, and resolution) in “The Scarlet Ibis.”
#2
Students will identify the following in “The Scarlet Ibis” - the setting (time) and the setting (place)
 the internal and external conflicts in the story
 symbolism
 foreshadowing
#3
Students will begin writing a 5 paragraph essay (using the FOUR SQUARE
METHOD) in response to the following prompt:
[Challenges] All of us face challenges in life. One challenge might be making
new friends. Another challenge might be learning how to play a sport or a musical
instrument. In a well-developed composition, describe a challenge that you or
someone you know has faced. What lesson did you learn? Support your ideas with
examples and details.
How will we learn it?
#1
Students will show their understanding of plot by placing story events correctly
on a plot diagram for “The Scarlet Ibis.”
#2
Teacher will define all elements and guide students as they look for examples in
the story.
#3
Students will use the FOUR SQUARE graphic organizer to plan their writing.
How will we tell if we are learning it correctly?
#1
Students will put the events of the story in correct sequence, and will correctly
identify events in the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution.
#2
Teacher will monitor as students work to ensure their understanding.
#3
Students will complete the FOUR SQUARE graphic organizer with viable
information to support an essay.
What do I need to be successful?
Students will need a copy of “The Scarlet Ibis,” story events, a plot diagram, and a FOUR
SQUARE graphic organizer.
Checks for understanding…
Teacher will monitor and clarify as students work.
What do I need to do before the next class?
Students need to charge their computers and bring them in the carrying case each day.
Students will have a major test over “The Scarlet Ibis” plot, foreshadowing and flashback
in the story, vocabulary in the story, and figurative language in the story FRIDAY,
MARCH 6, 2015.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 and Thursday, March 5, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
#1
Students continue writing a 5 paragraph essay (using the FOUR SQUARE
METHOD) in response to the following prompt:
[Challenges] All of us face challenges in life. One challenge might be making
new friends. Another challenge might be learning how to play a sport or a musical
instrument. In a well-developed composition, describe a challenge that you or
someone you know has faced. What lesson did you learn? Support your ideas with
examples and details.
#2
Students will use commas correctly in their writing.
How will we learn it?
#1
Students will use the FOUR SQUARE graphic organizer to plan their writing.
#2
Repeated drill and practice.
How will we tell if we are learning these concepts/words correctly?
#1
Students will complete the FOUR SQUARE graphic organizer with viable
information to support an essay.
#2
Commas will be placed correctly in sentences,
What do I need to be successful?
Students will need their charged computers, their FOUR SQUARE graphic organizer,
and information on correct comma placement in sentences.
What do I need to do before the next class?
Students need to charge their computers and bring them in the carrying case each day.
Students will have a major test over “The Scarlet Ibis” plot, foreshadowing and flashback
in the story, vocabulary in the story, and figurative language in the story FRIDAY,
MARCH 6, 2015.
Friday, March 6, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily objective:
#1
Students will show their understanding of plot, foreshadowing, flashback,
vocabulary, and figurative language in “The Scarlet Ibis” by doing well on a test.
#2
Students will continue writing a 5 paragraph essay (using the FOUR SQUARE
METHOD) in response to the following prompt:
[Challenges] All of us face challenges in life. One challenge might be making
new friends. Another challenge might be learning how to play a sport or a musical
instrument. In a well-developed composition, describe a challenge that you or
someone you know has faced. What lesson did you learn? Support your ideas with
examples and details.
How will we learn it?
#1
Repeated drill and practice.
#2
Students will complete graphic organizers and begin writing with teacher
guidance.
How will we tell if we are learning it correctly?
#1
The summative assessment over “The Scarlet Ibis” will indicate if children have
mastered.
#2
Teacher will monitor and provide guidance as students work on their essays.
What do I need to be successful?
Students need a copy of the test, their graphic organizers, and their computers.
What do I need to do before next class?
Nothing.