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ASSURE UNIT PLAN

ASSURE UNIT PLAN Amanda Martin November 10, 2004 Analyze Learners Honors Sophomore English (14-16 yrs) Prerequisites to be completed before beginning of unit: Have read book Purchased a composition notebook State Objectives

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ASSURE UNIT PLAN

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  1. ASSURE UNIT PLAN Amanda Martin November 10, 2004

  2. Analyze Learners • Honors Sophomore English (14-16 yrs) • Prerequisites to be completed before beginning of unit: • Have read book • Purchased a composition notebook

  3. State Objectives • RLA.10.1.3- Increase the amount of independent reading with emphasis on American, British and World literature. • RLA.10.1.10- Expand vocabulary through reading classic literature. • RLA.10.1.8- Recognize and interpret the author’s choice of literary devices (e.g., personification; symbolism; imagery; metaphor; simile; humor; rhythm; rhyme; meter; alliteration; assonance). • RLA.10.3.2- Employ appropriate classroom communication skills (e.g., asking and answering questions to foster comprehension and communication in appropriate tone and at the appropriate time). • RLA.10.3.5- Practice and master listening, speaking and viewing by using a variety of techniques (e.g., videos, power point presentations; audiotape; web pages).

  4. Select Methods, Media, and Material Materials Needed • Classroom set of “To Kill a Mockingbird” • Pencils • Red ink pens • Internet • Printer / Copier • Power Point • Overhead projector • Transparencies

  5. Select Methods, Media, and Material Websites Used • http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1978/3/78.03.11.x.html- This is a website that breaks the book down by chapter, giving discussion questions and writing assignments for each. • http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webthewortja.html – web site that will be used in Day Two’s activity • http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/webweavers/jillc/mbird.html - web site for Day Four’s activity • http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/lessons/98/mock/lesson.html - possible alternative lesson plans

  6. Day One • Respond to writing prompt in their journals. • Will be given a list of vocabulary words taken from the text. • Will re-read an assigned chapter and write a 2-3 page summary.

  7. Day Two • Summaries will be collected. • Begin an assignment on Web Quest. • Homework for the evening will be to finish answering their explorer questions

  8. Day Three • Continue working on the previous day’s Web Quest assignment. • Group will collectively write the designated paper and will turn it, and their explorer questions, before the end of class.

  9. Day Four • Power Point presentation on literary devices. • Handouts of the slides will be distributed so students may take notes. • Apply these devices by writing a song, poem, or short story about the text for homework.

  10. Day Five • Songs, poems, and short stories will be collected. • Respond to writing prompt in their journals • Will be assigned another Web Quest (individually). • Study guide will be given; should be completed for homework.

  11. Day Six • Will be given quiz on vocabulary words • Turn in their letters and journals. • Review study guide • Jeopardy for bonus points

  12. Day Seven • Will be given the test. • New vocabulary words on board; define when finished with test

  13. Day Eight • All graded material on the Mockingbird unit will be returned to the student.

  14. Require Learner Participation • Research assignments • Essay questions

  15. Evaluate and Revise • Short writing assignments, both creative pieces and essays • Journal • Quizzes and a tests.

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