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English 12 Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: T2Week #8 3/21/16-3/25/16

Backward Design -- At the end of the stated time, students will be able to: Literature---( 4 1/2 weeks Anglo-Saxon through Medieval Periods includes fiction/poetry/non-fiction) Compare/contrast development of Brit lit in historic context (12.4a) Recognize major lit forms and their elements (12.4b) Recognize characteristics of major eras (12.4c) Relate lit works/authors to major themes/issues of eras (12.4d) Analyze social/cultural function of Brit lit (12.4e) Explain how poem’s sound (rhyme/repetition/allit./etc. supports subject/mood/theme (12.4f) Identify meaning of idioms, allusions, etc. in text (12.3d) Vocabulary – (4 ½ weeks/4 units) WIDA Expand mature, specific vocabulary. Explore roots/suffixes/prefixes to expand understanding of unfamiliar words. Denotation and connotation; interpret connotation (12.3c) For WIDA students – additional focus on literary elements and standardized testingterms Narrative Writing – (4 ½ weeks) Produce arguments that develop thesis that demonstrates informed judgments, addresses counter claims, and provides effective conclusions. (12.6b) Clarify/defend position with precise, relevant evidence (12.6c) Adapt content/vocab/voice/tone to audience/purpose (12.6d) Revise writing for clarity of content, depth, and technique of presentation (12.6g) Apply grammatical conventions to editing for language/spelling/punctuation/capitalization (12.7b)

English 12 Classes Mon. Objectives: (1) (CRISS) Review of yesterday; plan for today; point out homework on board; We (2) Writing Warm-up: While teacher takes attendance, students will build/reinforce writing skills through journal continue on writing in response to written prompt on board (SOL 12.6); the Jayem- (3) Literature -- The Time Machine – Students will take a quiz on chapters 5-8. Discussion follows re events of AM bell rising action. What complications have emerged? Explore characterization of the races of the future (SOL 12.3, schedule 12.4). (4) Vocab: Power point intro to Vocab Unit 7 words. Students complete Ex. 2 /pgs 82-83. Sharing (SOL 12.3); *** 3rd Period will be introduced to words of the week: SUBSTANTIAL and CATEGORY (5) Literature – Middle Ages – FINISH Students will read medieval romance “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” pgs 230-243– complete an evaluation sheet AFTER reading. Summary discussion will review elements of legend/romance seen in the piece. Discuss themes. How is the medieval hero Sir Gawain different from the Anglo- Saxon hero like Beowulf? What caused this change? (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.1) (6) CLOSURE

Handouts: (1) Writing prompt on board; Return graded journals (2) Vocab Unit 7 intro power point (3) The Time Machine quiz on chapters 5-8; reading guide for ch. 9-12 (4) Comprehension check-sheet on “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”

Assignments: (1) Bring Vocab Workbook and Time Machine novel daily, and lit books through Wed. (2) Quiz Wed. on literary terminology and characterization terms (3) Due Thursday – homework sentences using Vocab Unit 7 words (4) Quiz Friday onVocab Unit 7 (5) Read ch. 9-12 (end) of The Time Machine for Tuesday, April 5. Reading-check quiz that day. Bring book to class!! Tues. Objectives: (1) (CRISS) Review of yesterday; plan for today; point out homework on board; (2) Writing Warm-up: While teacher takes attendance, students will build/reinforce writing skills through journal writing in response to written prompt on board (SOL 12.6); (3) Vocab Unit 7: Students will complete Ex. 1 on pg 81-82 (SOL 12.3); (4) Writing – Persuasive Essay: Students will be introduced to their next writing assignment, a persuasive essay. Understand expectations, process, and timeline (SOL 12.6, 12.7); (5) Literature – Middle Ages – Read medieval romance excerpt Le Morte d’Arthur pgs 248-261– complete an analysis sheet as we read. Afterward, summary discussion will review elements of legend/romance seen in the piece. Discuss themes. How do various knights in this tale exhibit flawed natures? Who must atone and do penance at the end of the novel, and for what? Compare tone to that of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.1) (6) CLOSURE

Handouts: (1) Writing prompt on board; (2) Parameters handout and support documents for persuasive essay (3) Comprehension check-sheet for Le Morte d’Arthur

Assignments: (1) Bring Vocab Workbook and Time Machine novel daily, and lit books through tomorrow (2) Quiz tomorrow on literary terminology and characterization terms (3) Due Thursday – homework sentences using Vocab Unit 7 words (4) Quiz Friday onVocab Unit 7 (5) Read ch. 9-12 (end) of The Time Machine for Tuesday, April 5. Reading-check quiz that day. Bring book to class!! (6) Persuasive Essay final draft due Friday 4/8: paper copy AND Turnitin. We go to computer lab this Thursday plus Wed 4/6. Wed. Objectives: (1) (CRISS) Review of yesterday; plan for today; point out homework on board; (2) WRITING Warm-up: While teacher takes attendance, students will build/reinforce writing skills through journal writing in response to written prompt on board (SOL 12.6); (3) Literature – QUIZ on literary elements and characterization terms (SOL 12.3, 12.4) (4) WRITING – persuasive essay: Students in 3rd period will engage in topic brainstorming, then sharing. Do some pre-writing and planning for tomorrow’s essay draft. 2nd period will do something similar (SOL 12.6) (5) Literature – Middle Ages – IF THERE IS ANY TIME, continue reading medieval romance excerpt Le Morte d’Arthur pgs 248-261– complete an analysis sheet as we read. Afterward, summary discussion will review elements of legend/romance seen in the piece. Discuss themes. How do various knights in this tale exhibit flawed natures? Who must atone and do penance at the end of the novel, and for what? Compare tone to that of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1) (6) CLOSURE

Handouts: (1) Writing prompt on board; (2) QUIZ on literary elements and characterization terms (3) Brainstorming worksheets for persuasive topics (4) Analysis worksheet for Le Morte d’Arthur

Assignments: (1) Bring Vocab Workbook Friday – no other books needed this week (2) Due TOMORROW – homework sentences using Vocab Unit 7 words (3) Tomorrow we go to computer lab to start essays. Know your topic before then! (4) Quiz Friday on Vocab Unit 7 (5) Read ch. 9-12 (end) of The Time Machine for Tuesday, April 5. Reading-check quiz that day. Bring book to class!! (6) Persuasive Essay final draft due Friday 4/8: paper copy AND Turnitin. We go to computer lab once more Wed 4/6. Thurs. Objectives: (1) Introductions, assign seating; (2) Vocab 7: Turn in homework sentences (SOL 12.3, 12.6) (3) To computer lab to type draft of persuasive essays, and perhaps to research some facts (SOL 12.5, 12.6, 12,7)

Assignments: (1) Bring Vocab Workbook Friday – no other books needed this week (2) Quiz tomorrow on Vocab Unit 7 (3) Read ch. 9-12 (end) of The Time Machine for Tuesday, April 5. Reading-check quiz that day. Bring book to class!! (4) Persuasive Essay final draft due Friday 4/8: paper copy AND Turnitin. We go to computer lab once more Wed 4/6. Fri. Objectives: (1) (CRISS) Review of yesterday; plan for today; point out homework on board; (2) Writing Warm-up: While teacher takes attendance, students will build/reinforce writing skills through journal writing in response to written prompt on board. THEN TURN IN JOURNALS. 3 rd PERIOD STUDENTS WILL INSTEAD DO THE “DROP EVERYTHING AND WRITE” ACTIVITY USING THIS WEEK’S WORDS (SOL 12.6); (3) Vocab Unit 7: Students will take a QUIZ on Unit 7 following review (SOL 12.3); (4) Literature: Students will watch a video of The Time Machine, to assist with understanding of the plot and characterization (SOL 12.4)

Handouts: (1) Writing prompt on board; (2) Vocab Unit 7 QUIZ (3) DVD of The Time Machine

Assignments: (1) Bring Vocab Workbook, Time Machine novel, and lit books daily after break (2) Read ch. 9-12 (end) of The Time Machine for Tuesday, April 5. Reading-check quiz that day. Bring book to class!! (3) Persuasive Essay final draft due Friday 4/8: paper copy AND Turnitin. We go to computer lab once more Wed 4/6.