Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan

02/07/16
Class: World Literature and Composition
Tenth Grade
Fort Collins High School
Unit: Discovering Power
Teacher: Amanda Nickless & Rebecca Garrett

Objectives:
I can read along with Julius Caesar
I can demonstrate my understanding by answering questions about the play
I can demonstrate my understanding by filling out questions on a study
guide

Standards:
Students will show mastery of material by:
1. Reading alongside the recording
2. Filling out their study guides
3. Participating in answering questions

Materials: I will need:

1. A pencil/pen
2. My notes on the play
3. A completed copy of the study guide
4. The play

Students will need:

1. A pencil/pen
2. A copy of the study guide
3. A copy of the play (either electronically or from a textbook)

Duration: 50 Minutes

5 Minutes: Anticipatory Set: Review what we read last class period

- Review the last act in the play and discuss setting
- Answer any questions

40 Minutes:

Input
Input is in the form of Act IV of the play, Julius Caesar, which we listen to a
recording of.

Modeling
This lesson is designed to help model effective reading strategies. Modeling
will be evident throughout the lesson, as we pause the recording to
summarize, predict, define, and analyze key sections.

Checking for Understanding

Students will demonstrate understanding in several ways throughout the
lesson:
1. Students will answer questions
2. Students will participate in discussion
3. Students will give nonverbal cues to understanding (such as nodding or
raising their hands)

Questioning Strategies
We will start with basic summarization and then lead into higher levels of
thinking that encourage interaction with the text.
If needed I will utilize cold calling and think-pair-share to invite more students
to express their thoughts on the play.
Blooms Taxonomy:

Remember:
Students will answer basic questions about plot and character
Understand:
Students will summarize portions of the play and describe key themes or
characters
Apply:
Students will utilize these reading strategies to form their own opinions
Analyze:
Students will make connections between portions of the text and will relate
concepts outside of the reading
Evaluate:
Students will support their opinions about the characters and themes

Guided Practice:
Students will be guided throughout the lesson through specific and directed
questioning.

Closure:
In the last few minutes of class the students will review the act and
summarize what happened as well as preview the next reading that we will
do.

Independent Practice:
Although there is some opportunity for independent practice during the
lesson, this lesson is designed to help students with independent reading.
These skills are what students will need to be successful as they continue in
their education.