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Unit Day 1
Unit Day 1
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 18, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards: 10.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language
to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
a) Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and cognates to understand complex
words.
b) Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meanings of words and phrases.
c) Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation. d) Identify
the meaning of common idioms.
e) Identify literary and classical allusions and figurative language in text.
f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing.
g) Use knowledge of the evolution, diversity, and effects of language to comprehend and elaborate the
meaning of texts.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion question (2)
Answer the prompt for the exit ticket with at least twelve sentences.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
The Beginning (a.k.a. Anticipatory Set): (Specify time) (1-3 minutes)
Will start off with a probing question about what it means to set goals and then
accomplish them
I will ask them if they have ever heard of the “Hero’s Journey” and discuss possible
meanings before explaining the pre-assessment. Emphasize that this test is merely a
gauge for what they know, what I will teach them and what they will learn by the end
of the unit.
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 19, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
10.8 The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to create a research product.
a)Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information.
b)Develop the central idea or focus.
c)Verify the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of information.
d) Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and
supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
e) Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as
that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA).
f) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Create a PowerPoint presentation/Prezi based on the research of their chosen topic
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
The Beginning (a.k.a. Anticipatory Set): (Specify time) (5-7 minutes)
Present a google earth tour of the lead character’s journey from Spain through the Middle
East towards the Pyramids and highlight the hardships that he would have to face in order to
achieve his “Personal Legend”. *Might show how the terrain/cities changed over centuries if
enough time.*
The Middle: (Specify time) (60-70 Minutes)
o Introduce the mini research project and present the six topics for the class to
research the 5 Ws (Who, What, When, Where and Why). Have two days to
complete it and will present on the third day.
1.Alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone
2. Andalusia in the 8-15th Centuries
3. Moors
4. Religion in Spain during 8- 15th Centuries
5. Gypsies
6. Omens
o Vocab Quiz
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 20, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
10.8 The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to create a research product.
a)Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information.
b)Develop the central idea or focus.
c)Verify the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of information.
d) Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and
supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
e) Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as
that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA).
f) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Create a PowerPoint presentation/Prezi based on the research of their chosen topic. (3) Answer the prompt
for the opening journal with at least twelve sentences.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 21, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
10.8 The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to create a research product.
a)Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information.
b)Develop the central idea or focus.
c)Verify the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of information.
d) Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and
supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
e) Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as
that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA).
f) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
Specific Observable Objective(s): Students will be able to:
4. Present their topics accurately and effectively through PowerPoint/Prezi.
5. Make connections with the text by drawing on newfound knowledge of the historical context
presented by students.
6. Write an evaluation on their classmates’ presentations.
7. Discuss their reading by answering the questions created by their classmates
Essential Vocabulary:
9. Alchemy- Magical form of transformation; predates chemistry
10. Philosopher’s Stone- The precious stone that is said to transform regular stones into
precious stone like gold
11. Andalusia- Located in Southern Spain ruled by the Moors in 8-15th century
12. Religion- Particular system of faith and worship usually in a superhuman deity
13. Gypsies- A group of people originating from India that travel around in tribes known
particularly in Europe.
14. Omens- A sign or event regarded as important in good or evil
15. Moors- Muslim inhabitants in the Iberian Peninsula
16. Goals- a specific aim/target of a person
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Create a PowerPoint presentation/Prezi based on the research of their chosen topic. (3) Answer the prompt
for the opening journal with at least twelve sentences.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 22, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
10.8 The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to create a research product.
a)Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information.
b)Develop the central idea or focus.
c)Verify the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of information.
d) Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and
supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view or bias.
e) Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as
that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA).
f) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
Specific Observable Objective(s): Students will be able to:
8. Present their topics accurately and effectively through PowerPoint/Prezi.
9. Make connections with the text by drawing on newfound knowledge of the historical context
presented by students.
10. Write an evaluation on their classmates’ presentations.
11. Discuss their reading by answering the questions created by their classmates.
Essential Vocabulary:
17. Alchemy- Magical form of transformation; predates chemistry
18. Philosopher’s Stone- The precious stone that is said to transform regular stones into
precious stone like gold
19. Andalusia- Located in Southern Spain ruled by the Moors in 8-15th century
20. Religion- Particular system of faith and worship usually in a superhuman deity
21. Gypsies- A group of people originating from India that travel around in tribes known
particularly in Europe.
22. Omens- A sign or event regarded as important in good or evil
23. Moors- Muslim inhabitants in the Iberian Peninsula
24. Goals- a specific aim/target of a person
25. Personal Legend-
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Create a PowerPoint presentation/Prezi based on the research of their chosen topic. (3) Answer the prompt
for the opening journal with at least twelve sentences. (4) Communicate throughout class their
understanding and comprehension of the assigned reading through group discussion.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 25, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 27, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 28, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 28, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: March 28, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: April 15, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Essential Vocabulary:
1. A Hero’s Journey- common template of a broad category of tales that involve a hero who
goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, and then comes home changed
or transformed.
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Answer the prompt for the opening journal with at least twelve sentences. (3) Communicate during the
class period their understanding and comprehension of the assigned reading through group discussion.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES:
Candidate Name: Ericka Armstead Date: April 17, 2019 Grade Level: 10
Standards:
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
a)Assume responsibility for specific group tasks.
b)Collaborate in the preparation or summary of the group activity.
c)Include all group members in oral presentation.
d)Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
f) Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve
problems.
g) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems.
h) Evaluate one’s own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
i) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively.
j) Analyze and interpret other’s presentations,
k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process in preparation and delivery of oral reports.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Identify main and supporting ideas.
b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension.
c) Explain similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in the literature of
different cultures and eras.
d) Analyze the cultural or social function of literature.
e) Identify universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures.
f) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives.
g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text.
h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of
the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose.
i) Compare and contrast literature from different cultures and eras.
j) Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
k) Compare and contrast how rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, style, form, and other literary devices
convey a message and elicit a reader’s emotions.
l) Compare and contrast character development in a play to characterization in other literary forms.
m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
Essential Vocabulary:
17. A Hero’s Journey- common template of a broad category of tales that involve a hero who
goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, and then comes home changed
or transformed.
Assessment: The student teacher will informally assess student’s ability to identify and use techniques
for reading using the following criteria: (1) contributing at least one part to the discussion questions (2)
Answer the prompt for the opening journal with at least twelve sentences. (3) Communicate during the
class period their understanding and comprehension of the assigned reading through group discussion.
Student Considerations: The teacher will adapt the lesson based on specific students’ needs, by allowing
them to work in pairs to assist where one student might struggle with forming their thoughts.
PROCEDURES: