Lesson Plans | Honors 9th Literature
Fall 2021 Week 5: 30 Aug. - 3 Sep. 2021 This Week’s Learning Goals: Write literary analysis CEI paragraphs that examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Revise and polish writing after self- and teacher evaluation. Week at a Glance: Monday, 30 Aug. 2021: “Narrating a Memory” summative assessment due by class time. Upload to turnitin.com and bring a printed copy to class on Monday. Also complete your Zinc placement test by today. Tuesday, 31 Aug. 2021: Bring completed “The Scarlet Ibis” packet, including the CEI, to class. Wednesday, 1 Sep. 2021: Bring completed “Marigolds” packet, including the CEI, to class. Thursday, 2 Sep. 2021: Bring completed “The Cask of Amontillado” packet, including the CEI, to class. Tuesday, 7 Sep. 2021: Revised and polished CEI paragraph due to turnitin.com by class time. Bring a printed copy to class on Tuesday. Friday, 10 Sep. 2021: “Engineering a Literary Analysis” essay due to turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. (No hard copy required) Mon. | 30 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Complete “The Scarlet Ibis” packet including CEI paragraph. Bring to class tomorrow. Begin MLA independent study. Tues. | 31 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice; turn in “The Scarlet Ibis” packet, including the CEI paragraph Work Session:
Homework: Complete your “Marigolds” packet, including the CEI, and bring to class tomorrow. Continue with MLA independent study. Wed. | 1 Sep. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice; turn in “Marigolds” packet, including the CEI paragraph Work Session:
Homework: Complete your “Cask of Amontillado” packet, including the CEI, and bring to class tomorrow. Continue with MLA independent study and quiz, due Friday. Thurs. | 2 Sep. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice; turn in “The Cask of Amontillado” packet, including the CEI paragraph Work Session:
Homework: Begin working on your CEI paragraph revisions. Complete your MLA independent study and quiz, due tomorrow. Fri. | 3 Sep. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Continue revising and polishing your chosen CEI paragraph.
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Lesson Plans | Honors 9th Literature
Fall 2021 Week 4: 23-27 Aug. 2021 This Week’s Learning Goals: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Revise and polish writing after self-evaluation. Write literary analysis CEI paragraphs that examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. Week at a Glance: Tuesday, 24 Aug. 2021: Present Mini-BAMs in class. Thursday, 26 Aug. 2021: Bring complete CEI paragraph over “What Happened During the Ice Storm” to class. Friday, 27 Aug. 2021: Submit final narrative drafts to turnitin.com and bring a printed copy of your narrative to class. Mon. | 23 Aug. 2021 - Early release day Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Complete Mini-BAM and STEAL chart. Tues. | 24 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Continue revising “Narrating a Memory” summative assessment. Wed. | 25 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Return to “What Happened During the Ice Storm” (in Spring Board). Write a CEI paragraph on your own. Prompt: How does the sense of danger to the pheasants build? Bring this to class tomorrow. Thurs. | 26 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Complete narrative revisions. Remember this is due tomorrow! Bring a printed draft to class. Fri. | 27 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Complete “The Scarlet Ibis” packet including CEI paragraph. Bring to class on Monday. Lesson Plans | Honors 9th Literature
Fall 2021 Week 3: 16-20 Aug. 2021 This Week’s Learning Goals: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Determine effectiveness of arguments by analyzing rhetorical appeals. Week at a Glance: Tuesday, 17 Aug. 2021: Bring your pre-course text for the in-class assessment. Wednesday, 18 Aug. 2021: Take the RI and SKI in the lab. Mon. | 16 Aug. 2021 Opening: Discuss Learning Commons and hallway travel etiquette and expectations. Work Session:
Tues. | 17 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading, The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Work on Mini-BAM and STEAL chart for your pre-course text. Wed. | 18 Aug. 2021 Opening: Reminder of lab etiquette and discussion of SKI/RI assessments Work Session:
Homework: Work on Mini-BAM and STEAL for pre-course assignment part II. Thurs. | 19 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Work on Mini-BAM and STEAL for pre-course assignment part II. Fri. | 20 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences grammar practice Work Session:
Homework: Work on Mini-BAM and STEAL for pre-course assignment part II. Lesson Plans | Honors 9th Literature
Fall 2021 Week 2: 9-13 Aug. 2021 This Week’s Learning Goals: Work collaboratively with peers who share your values (character strengths). Analyze photographs and make inferences about the “characters” who inhabit the spaces. Develop norms for class discussion. Determine how effective arguments are by analyzing rhetorical appeals. Week at a Glance: Monday, 09 Aug. 2021: Bring a printed final draft of your “My Name” vignette Part 2 original writing. Tuesday, 10 Aug. 2021: Bring complete mini-me to class and be prepared to present. Wednesday, 11 Aug., 2021: Bring a photo of a room that is important to you. Friday, 13 Aug. 2021: Finish reading your pre-course book by today. Mon. | 09 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; turn in “My Name” original vignettes; independent reading Work Session:
Final Q&A for your mini-me. Homework: Complete mini-me. Continue reading your pre-course book and noting the “Invitation to Notice” points. Tues. | 10 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Find/take/print a photo of a room that is important to you. Make sure there are no people in the photo and that it is school appropriate. Bring it to class tomorrow. Wed. | 11 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; introduce The Art of Styling Sentences and practice pattern 1, read The Rooms They Left Behind (nytimes.com) Work Session:
Homework: Watch the grammar bootcamp video and take notes, if needed. Be prepared to utilize sophisticated grammar concepts starting tomorrow. Thurs. | 12 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Complete your first read of President Obama’s speech if not completed in class. Come to class tomorrow prepared to share what you believe to be President Obama’s most convincing appeal. Fri. | 13 Aug. 2021 Opening: Positive discussion opener; independent reading; The Art of Styling Sentences Pattern 1a Work Session:
Homework: Finish reading your pre-course text. |
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