Running head: LESSON PLAN #2 1

Lesson Plan #2

Jeremia Vergara

Raritan Valley Community College

Professor Kimberly Schirner

April 01, 2019

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I. Subject, Grade Level, Topic of Lesson

English, Grade 10, The Catcher in the Rye

II. Curriculum Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-
one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
(E.L.A Standards Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 10-11, n.d.).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study;
explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and
other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned
exchange of ideas (E.L.A Standards Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 10-
11, n.d.).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and
logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task
(E.L.A Standards Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 10-11, n.d.).

III. Learning Objective and Assessments

Learning Objectives Assessments

Students will be able to create a Teachers will be able to assess students’

timeline of events for the main
character of the novel. Students will
analyze the book looking for events that
prove to have a huge impact on the
character. Evidence must be backed up
using text to support their findings.
knowledge and comprehension by
looking at their notes and timeline.
Timeline will be graded based upon
information and design. Writing portion
can be graded by providing a rubric
created by the teacher.

IV. Materials

 Copy of Catcher in the Rye

 Construction paper/regular paper
 Pen/pencil
 Colored Pencils and/or markers
 Yarn
 Glue sticks
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 Scissors

V. Pre-lesson assignment, knowledge and/or skills

Students will have read The Catcher in the Rye and takes notes upon each
event that they think has an impact in Holden’s life. Students must also be
familiar to what a timeline looks like. Students will be able to do this project
singularly or in a group of two.

VI. Lesson beginning/hook

Students will be introduced to JD Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye’s
main character, Holden Caufield. The book will be read separately or in class
depending on the day and schedule.
VII. Instructional Plan

1. Students will have read The Catcher in the Rye.

2. Students will analyze Holden and highlight main events happening throughout the
story.
3. Class will take notes and go through book one more time to see if they would like
to add anything else important.
4. Class will split into partners or work by themselves for the duration of the project.
5. Students will work on their timelines. They are free to make it artistic as they feel.
6. Students will be given about three to four days to work on this.
VIII. Lesson Wrap-Up
Students will have the option to present their project in class. After
presenting, the projects will be lined up in a gallery-like setting.
IX. Culminating or Follow-up Activity

- NONE -

X. References

English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 9-10. (n.d.).

Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/9-10/