Orrum Middle School LESSON PLAN

MondayTuesdayWednesdayOrrum Middle SchoolLESSON PLANSchool: Orrum Middle Subject(s): English Language Arts Week of: 11/28/2011 – 12/2/2011Principal: Chris BurtonTeacher: Janita JacksonCurriculum Learning Objective(s):The student(s) will:Increase fluency, comprehension, and insightthrough a meaningful and comprehensiveliteracy program by using effective readingstrategies to match type of text. Readingliterature and other materials selected by theteacher. Taking an active role in whole classseminars. Analyzing the effects on literature ofsuch elements as plot, type of fiction, irony, andsetting. Analyzing the effects ofcharacterization. Analyzing the relationshipsbetween characters, ideas by using inferenceskills. Theme, tone, mood, generalizations, andpoint of view are new concepts that will becovered this week. Symbolism and makingaccurate predictions. (5.01)Study the characteristics of literary genresthrough reading a variety of literature and othertext. (5.02)Continue to identify and edit errors in writtenEnglish by mastering proofreading symbolsfor editing. (6.02)Objective:Objective:Objective:Department:Grade: SeventhNotes: ALL LESSON PLANS ARE SUBJECT TOCHANGE!!Procedure Activities: Materials/ Methods: Evaluation:Daily Language Activity: PrepositionsReview of symbolism, theme, and point of view.Before reading activity for “Echo and Narcissus” on page289. Review of vocabulary.Read “Echo and Narcissus” and complete while readingactivity sheet.Complete after reading activities to include: pg. 294 1-5and reading check; Most Important Word diagram fortheme.REMINDER BOOK REPORT SHEET AND EXTRACREDIT DUE 12/2/2011.Daily Language Activity: PrepositionsDiscuss making predictions strategy. Read “The Barn”and practice strategy with Ask, Predict, and CheckGraphic Organizer.Complete before reading activity on page 357 for “AfterTwenty Years” by O. Henry. ReviewCopy (study) vocabulary for this story from page 357.Begin reading “After Twenty Years”.Homework: Historical Fiction/After Twenty Yearsworksheet Due Thursday 12/1/11Daily Language Activity: PrepositionsComplete while reading questions (1-4). Finish reading“After Twenty Years” and complete after readingquestions 1-4 and Reading check. Most Important Worddiagram to determine theme.Complete before reading activity for “Bargain” by A. B.Guthrie.Begin reading story and complete while reading questions(1-7). Discuss.Elements of Literature TextLCD/ProjectorDry Erase Board/PrometheanBoardBlank paper/graphic organizersBefore/While/After readingquestions/activitiesTeacher ObservationClass WorkHomework

ThursdayFridayOrrum Middle SchoolLESSON PLANDaily Language Activity: PrepositionsFinish reading “Bargain” and completing while readingquestions.Complete after reading activities page 380 1-6 and MostImportant Word strategy to determine theme.Objective:Daily Language Activity: PrepositionsFinish any necessary reading or after reading activities.Work in groups to complete the study guide inpreparation for the test on Monday!Objective: