Berryvilleâ Middle School Lesson Plan Template
Berryville– Middle School Lesson Plan Template Teacher Name: Bryce Albertson Grade Level and Content: English Language Arts – 8th Grade Timeline of Lesson Plan:
Start Date: 9-8-14
End Date: 9-12-15
GOALS: Common Core State Standards/AR Frameworks Number Description
RI.8.10 W.8.2 W.8.2.d W.8.4 W.8.10 SL.8.1 L.8.1 L.8.4.a L.8.6 LP.8.4.1g L.8.2.c
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to/too/two; there/their). Spell Correctly
Non Literacy and Math teachers be sure to include your content literacy CCSS
Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions Enduring Understandings for Content or Grade Level
Essential and Guiding Questions for Content or Grade Level
“Equal” isn’t always fair.
How far is too far to go to achieve equality?
Proper grammar and spelling is essential for clear communication.
Why are grammar and spelling important?
Learning Activities: Day Instructional Plan Monday 9/8
Tuesday 9/9
Resources
DOK Level
Quick write – perfectly balanced person Flowers for Algernon FFA-Journal
Quick Write Flowers
3 3
Journal
4
Bell Ringer – based off yesterday’s reading. Making grammar awesome mini-lecture Write Source reference FFA – Punctuation Flowers for Algernon
Lecture
1
WS/FFA-Punc Flowers Journal
2 3 4
FFA-Journal Wednesday 9/10
Bell Ringer – based off yesterday’s reading. Flowers for Algernon FFA - Journal FFA – Advantages and disadvantages.
Flowers Journal advantages
3 4 3
Thursday 9/11
Bell Ringer – Prepare to go to the library! Library Day AR Reading
Library books
2
Friday 9/12
Bell Ringer – What language is that on the board? (Saxon-English) Poetry translation exercise Channel One News Reflection
Foreign stanzas CH1 Paper/Pencil
3 2 1-4
Assessment Evidence Type and Tools
DOK Level
Informal discussion
1-4
Spelling and Grammar Worksheets Informal argument essays
2 4
Differentiated Instruction Techniques When Applicable: preferential seating extra time for reading and other assignments if needed checking in with student during group and individual assignments repeating directions and asking the student to repeat them (not in front of the class) grouping with more advanced students for help checking agenda books to make sure correct info has been written inside adjusted AR goal
Start Date: 9-8-14
End Date: 9-12-15
GOALS: Common Core State Standards/AR Frameworks Number Description
RI.8.10 W.8.2 W.8.2.d W.8.4 W.8.10 SL.8.1 L.8.1 L.8.4.a L.8.6 LP.8.4.1g L.8.2.c
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to/too/two; there/their). Spell Correctly
Non Literacy and Math teachers be sure to include your content literacy CCSS
Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions Enduring Understandings for Content or Grade Level
Essential and Guiding Questions for Content or Grade Level
“Equal” isn’t always fair.
How far is too far to go to achieve equality?
Proper grammar and spelling is essential for clear communication.
Why are grammar and spelling important?
Learning Activities: Day Instructional Plan Monday 9/8
Tuesday 9/9
Resources
DOK Level
Quick write – perfectly balanced person Flowers for Algernon FFA-Journal
Quick Write Flowers
3 3
Journal
4
Bell Ringer – based off yesterday’s reading. Making grammar awesome mini-lecture Write Source reference FFA – Punctuation Flowers for Algernon
Lecture
1
WS/FFA-Punc Flowers Journal
2 3 4
FFA-Journal Wednesday 9/10
Bell Ringer – based off yesterday’s reading. Flowers for Algernon FFA - Journal FFA – Advantages and disadvantages.
Flowers Journal advantages
3 4 3
Thursday 9/11
Bell Ringer – Prepare to go to the library! Library Day AR Reading
Library books
2
Friday 9/12
Bell Ringer – What language is that on the board? (Saxon-English) Poetry translation exercise Channel One News Reflection
Foreign stanzas CH1 Paper/Pencil
3 2 1-4
Assessment Evidence Type and Tools
DOK Level
Informal discussion
1-4
Spelling and Grammar Worksheets Informal argument essays
2 4
Differentiated Instruction Techniques When Applicable: preferential seating extra time for reading and other assignments if needed checking in with student during group and individual assignments repeating directions and asking the student to repeat them (not in front of the class) grouping with more advanced students for help checking agenda books to make sure correct info has been written inside adjusted AR goal
