2011-2012 WEEKLY LESSON “SNAPSHOT”

Teacher: William Salazar Week of: Sept. 2, 2013 Course: English IV Period: 1 &3

Unit/ Lesson/Learning Targets
(related to KCAS/CC 4.1): / Briefly outline daily lesson activities/agenda: / BEST PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Check all that apply this week:
Labor Day – No classes / X Chunking content/lesson
X Personal relevant connections
X Interacting with or previewing new knowledge
X Processing/elaborating on new information
X Recording and representing knowledge (note-taking, summarization)
X Reflecting on learning
X Reviewing content
X Using and reviewing homework
Examining similarities & differences
Examining errors in reasoning
X Practicing skills, strategies, processes
Engaging students in cognitively complex tasks; (higher-level thinking, hypothesis, etc.)
Using cooperative learning, managing response rate, and using movement
X Using academic games
X Using questioning techniques, probing incorrect answers; high expectations for all
X Differentiating instruction
XChecking for student understanding
INCORPORATING the following:
Student technology use
Assessment – pre/form/sum/ ACT-like
Live-Scoring
XReading & writing to learn strategies
Writing to demonstrate learning
Writing for publication
Rubrics
Graphic organizers
X Bell ringers
Exit slips
RtI/tutorials
Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Literature/Beowulf Continue -Tuesday
Vocab: Literary terms
I can:…use themes for epic hero in discussing Beowulf
I can …write Personal essay
I can… write “importance of studying lit. essay / BR: Describe Beowulf- physical characteristics
Students will :
1.  Read and discuss plot/theme of Beowulf
2.  Use model for personal essay
3.  Formulate thesis statement-
4.  Write 4 paragraph essay
Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Lit/Beowulf - Wednesday
Vocabulary: Continue using/reinforcing lit terms to study Beowulf
1 can…breakdown plot
I can…discuss character motivations / BR: What is the purpose of Unferth’s challenge to Beowulf? How does Beowulf meet the challenge?
Students will:
1.  Read sections 7/8 of Beowulf
2.  Analyze “personal essay” and make corrections
3.  Begin writing Why study literature paper
4.  Take quiz
Unit/Lesson: Anglo-Saxon Lit/Beowulf Continue - Thursday
Vocabulary: Archetype, alliteration, Kennings
I can… with confidence use literary terms to discuss Beowulf
I can… summarize plot
I can… use theme sheets to analyze epic poem / BR: Describe the battle with Grendal? What happens to his arm? Where does Grendal go?
Students will:
1.  Read sections 9/10
2.  Follow plot/vocabulary aids
3.  tie theme to the Epic story
4.  Write correct/add to “why study lit paper
5.  Prepare for test on Beowulf- plot
Unit/Lesson: Continue reading Beowulf - Friday
I can… read Beowulf and understand the plot, characters, themes… / BR: What is an archetype? Epic Hero?
Students will:
1.  Continue reading Beowulf
2.  Analyze themes of Christianity/pagan references
3.  Take test over sections 6-8.

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