Ferris State School of Education Lesson Plan Format

Name: Devon Huston Date: 4/3/18

Curriculum/Course: English 12 Grade level: 12th Grade

Materials: Computer recording, Paper, Writing
Time/Period: 1 Hour
Utensil, “Of Mice and Men” Book.
Standards: (RL. 11-12.1) – Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as
well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
(RL. 11-12.3) – Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.

Outcome statement: By the end of this lesson I will have a clear understanding of the first Chapter of “Of Mice and
Men.”
Objectives (I can statements): I can give you an accurate description of what happened during the first chapter of
“Of Mice and Men.” This includes character details, setting, events, etc.
Assessment (Formative, Summative): The students will follow along with the first chapter of “Of Mice and Men.” Following
the reading they will fill out their character sheets and answer the chapter one comprehension questions. I will do the
character sheet and questions with them today, so they will know how to do them correctly for the rest of the week.

Introduction/Hook/Anticipatory Set/Activating Prior Knowledge: (Warm-up, review of previous day’s lesson, check for
understanding of previous knowledge, questions you will ask)
Our warm up will include asking the students what they already know about “Of Mice and Men.” We will then
listen to the first chapter as a class. Following the reading we will fill out the character chart and answer the chapter
one comprehension questions. (Questions are attached at the end)

Steps in the lesson:

The first step in the lesson is to ask the students what they already know about “Of Mice and Men” based on the
activity that we did the previous day. Next we will get out our books and follow along to chapter 1. Following our
reading we will fill out the character sheet together. Next we will fill out the chapter one comprehension questions
together as well. This will conclude the class period.

Audiobook that will be used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3oqBr9o9Y

Closure/Wrap up: This may be in the form of independent practice, a chance to share, or explicit restatement of the goals of the
lesson.
Working on the chapter one comprehension questions and character sheet.

Extension Activities:
Students may work on the interpretation questions to receive extra credit.
Assessment /Modification:
Specific Student/Group: For the reading of chapters one, the students will be read to aloud. I will be guiding the
other two activities. I will read the questions aloud and write their answers on the board so they know what to write
on their papers.

Differentiation:

What will I differentiate? Simple vs. Complex: I will require the students who are on the simpler end of the spectrum
to only answer certain questions. For the comprehension questions I will cross off numbers 2 and 3.

How will I differentiate? I will differentiate for readiness.

Technology:

Computer & voice recording.