LTM/SPE Lesson Plan

NAME: Mara Brandli Lesson Title: The Importance of Being Earnest word meanings and analysis Grade level: English 10 British Literature Stage 1 Desired Results Standards:
o o o CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1a Use parallel structure. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Essential questions: -Why is it important to use text to determine word meanings? -How is literature used to highlight the flaws of Victorian society?

Topical questions: -What is the purpose of the relationship of words in sentences? -How can surrounding text assist a reader to determine word meanings? -What textual evidence supports an analysis of characters interactions and related misconceptions.

Student objectives (outcomes): Students will be able to: - Use parallel structure in phrases - Determine the meaning of words in text - Analyze text through strong textual evidence Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Formative assessment -Do now -A Week in Review grammar worksheet -Reading questions Summative assessment -Unit 6 Exam on 4/26 -Ability Assessment (Communication: Speaking) on April 30 and May 1

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Learning Activities/Procedure (include timing):

Do Now: Parallel structure in phrases (3-4 minutes) A Week in Review worksheet and collect (5 minutes) Instruct: Word meaning in text (5 minutes) Practice: Use text to determine word meanings The Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary worksheet up to page 42 (10-15 minutes) Analyze text: Read in reading groups and answer questions on powerpoint. (20 minutes) Exit slip: Write down one question that you have about the text. (1 minute)

Academic Language: Parallel structure, word meaning, analyze text _____________________________________________________________ Materials: The Importance of Being Earnest text, projector, powerpoint, sticky notes for annotations. _____________________________________________________________ Motivation/hook: Before starting this play from the Victorian era, I asked students to create an imaginary friend. In The Importance of being Earnest, the main characters create imaginary friends that serve as excuses that they use to get out of events. _____________________________________________________________ Disabilities/Diverse Needs Represented: Sparknotes summaries for students with a reading IEP, audio recording of the play is available to all students _____________________________________________________________ Differentiation/adaptations: Visual: Circle formation of desks shows that everyone will be involved in discussion; emphasis on non-verbals.