Lesson Analyzing Chapter 6 Date March 15, 2023

Title/Focus

Subject/Grade Grade 9 ELA Time 50 minutes

Level Duration

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

 3.2 Follow a plan of inquiry.

General Learning Outcomes:  5.2 Work within a group.

 3.2.1 Select, record, and organize information.

Specific Learning Outcomes: - B. select information and other material appropriate to purpose from a
variety of print and nonprint sources.
- D. organize information logically.
 5.2.1 Cooperate with others and contribute to group processes.
- A. set appropriate personal goals for participation in a group; respect,
be open to, and be supportive of the thoughts, opinions, and
contributions of others in a group; and share personal knowledge,
expertise and perspectives with others, as appropriate.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

● Students will be able to… devise a character outline for a protagonist in Forgiveness.
● Students will be able to… identify experiences, sentences, and phrases that impact Ralph’s character development
during war times.

ASSESSMENTS (How I will know students have achieved the objective(s)

 Silhouette Activity - Using their highlighted sentences or phrases from the chapter, students will fill out the Ralph
Silhouette Worksheet. The sentences/ phrases will be written in small groups of 3-4 students and written outside of the
silhouette in an organized manner. This is a formative assessment that indicates students’ depth of understanding about
Ralph and a soldier’s perspective. This assignment will scaffold into the larger Tweet Activity later in the unit.
 Observation – I will walk between groups and listen to their examples and discussions. If students are on task and in the
zone, I will leave them to it. However, if they seem to need extra support, I will work with them to help get them started.

PRIOR TO LESSON/PREP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

● Make W.O.D & Agenda Slides ● Copies of chapters 6

● Print out Silhouette of Soldier ● Silhouette Worksheets
● Create document for Tweet Response Activity ● Highlighters
● Markers/ Pens

PROCEDURE

Introduction 5 mins.

Hook: ● W.O.D & Agenda 5 mins.

Key Questions: ● LGQ#1: What are some things that Ralph has experienced so far in the memoir that would N/A
contribute to his character development?
 ● LGQ#2: Can war have positive impacts on a person’s character?

Transition/ ● Yesterday we discussed the Tweet Assignment briefly. Before we get to that though we <1 min.
Expectations: are going to be filling out character silhouettes for Ralph and Mitsue. To get this done, I
would like you to highlight as many sentences and phrases as possible during the
audiobook that indicate experiences that Ralph endures and how it impacts his soul and
in turn changes his character.

Body 45 mins.

Learning  Audiobook – Chapter 6 25 mins.

Activity 1 - Students will either highlight sentences/ phrases from the chapter that
indicate experiences that Ralph endures and how it effects his soul and
impacts his character.
- For chapters 6 & 7 students will write a tweet that addresses either a
soldier’s experience in war, or a person that has been forcibly displaced
by their government. (140 characters)

Learning  Ralph’s Silhouette Assignment Instructions 5 mins.

Activity 2 - So, you were asked to highlight sentences or phrases from the chapter
that tell readers about the effects of Ralph’s experiences on his soul
and how the experiences at war caused his character to change. In
small groups you will work collectively in adding in your sentences/
phrases on the worksheet. Once you’ve added each members
contributions, continue reading and adding in more to Ralph’s
silhouette. This will be due at the end of class, so please be back in the
classroom by 10:37.
- Make sure to write each group members name on the top right side of
the page.
- Any questions?
- Split the class into group of 3.
- Groups can work quietly together in the library, classroom, hall, etc. but
must finish the silhouette by the end of class.

Transition/  Character Silhouette Assignment: 15 mins.

Expectations - Using their highlighted sentences or phrases from the chapter, students
will fill out the Ralph Silhouette Worksheet. The sentences/ phrases will
be written outside of the silhouette in an organized manner. It tells
readers about Ralph’s experiences and their impacts on his soul and
how war caused his character to change.
- Students will work in small groups of 3-4 students.
- Everyone should contribute to the document.
- This will be due at the end of class, so they should be back in the
classroom by 10:37.
- Circulate the groups and ensure they are being productive by
stimulating conversation, answering questions, etc.

Closure <1 min.

Consolidation  Hang the silhouettes up on the whiteboard to be discussed at a later date. <1 min.
of Learning

Transition to ● I’m excited to look at your silhouettes, well done! For now, I will stick them here and we <1 min.
next lesson will look at them next class. It is now your FLEX period so please find a book and the
 time is yours to free read.

Differentiation:

I will place quieter students or students that require extra support with students that require less support. My hope is that they
will learn together and develop stronger working relationships.

Reflection: