9th English Quarter 1 2011 (Sept. 6- Nov. 3)
Autobiographical Narrative
TEXT
MATERIALS
“New Directions”
RL 2 – Theme and evidence
RL 4 – Idomatic speech
RL 5 – Sequencing events
Materials
Student journal, Literature Book (LB), All-in-One Workbook, Unit 1 Resources
(hard/soft copies), phlitonline.com
Before You Read (1-2 days)
Meet the Author:
Write name of author and title of selection, write two facts about the author
you found interesting and why you chose these two facts. (online and LB 113)
Background Video:
Watch
Discussion Question: “How do you think the author’s writing might be
influenced by her upbringing?”
Vocabulary Central:
Cornell notes in journal of 6 selection vocab. words.
Complete All-in-One Workbook (18).
Vocabulary LB 39
Reading Skill Make Predictions:
Think-Pair-Share: Thinking back to the Washwoman, explain to your partner
what the skill “Making a Prediction” is, and how it can help you as a reader.
Literary Analysis:
Make a Mind Map in student journal, stating important components of a
Narrative Essay (refer to Cornell Notes for Narrative essay in student journal).
While You Read (1 day)
Read “New Directions” (LB 36-38)
First read complete Make Prediction in All-in-One (17). Also, complete Allin-One (16) to reinforce analysis of Narrative Essays.
Second read focus on Theme and complete bubble cluster.
After You Read (2 days)
Assessment (2 days)
Formative:
1.
Make Predictions
A. Complete LB 72/73
B. Reading Kit (3).
2.
Narrative Essay – Significant Details
A. Complete Narrative Essay activity in LB (39)
B. Reading Kit (9).
3. Combined:
A. Selection Test B (printed from phlitonline.com) MUST modify test to
delete grammar questions
B. Summative:
C. Modified Pearson Benchmark Test
D.
Writing:
Write an Anecdote in LB (41)
E. All-in-One Workbook (20)
Re-teach (1-2 days)
1-2 days of re-teaching skills/grammar/vocabulary using other supplemental
material or computer-generated questions.