ASSURE Model Les

ASSURE Model Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Macbeth Introduction

Grade Level: Grade 11

Lesson Length: 90 minute block

I. Analyze Learners

Learners’ general characteristics: The lesson is designed for 11th grade high school

students. This is an in-class support class comprised of 7 male and 11 female

students, of which 6 students have IEP accommodations. Academic ability and

learning styles vary. In general, students become easily distracted and lose focus

quickly. The students are familiar with the work of William Shakespeare and

are capable of identifying the various literary devices found in a work.

Entry characteristics: The students in this class are skilled in the use of computers and

tablets. However, their proficiency with this technology is limited to the use of

social media and entertainment applications.

Learning styles: Although the class is comprised of students of all learning styles, the

majority of students in this class are tactile learners.

II. State Standards and Objectives

This lesson is designed to meet Common Core Standards for Language Arts. The standards
covered in this lesson plan include:

Objective 1: The students will be able determine the atmosphere created in Act I,

scene i of the play and discuss how language and choice setting is responsible

for that atmosphere.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.3

Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop

and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how

the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed)

(New Jersey Department of Education, 2013)

Objective 2: The students will be able to rewrite Act I, Scene i of Macbeth using

modern terminology.

CCSS.ELS-Literacy.RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including

figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on

meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is
particularly

fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) (New

Jersey
 Department of Education, 2013). Select Strategies, Methods, Media, and Materials

Strategies. A variety of teacher-centered and student-centered strategies have been designed for
this

lesson.

Technology and Materials. Students will have access to computers, printers, microphones,
headphones,

word processing software, video and audio editing software, and the Internet.

Media. Students will use print, audio, texts, visuals such as photos, and clip art or drawings to
create

assignments.

IV. Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

Prepare the materials: With the assistance of the instructional technology coordinator,

Classroom computers and chrome books will be checked and ready for student

use. Appropriate software will be accessible to the students.

Prepare the environment: Desks are to be arranged in a manner that allows for small

group work. Additionally, a computer station must be accessible to all students

to complete various aspects of the assignment.

Prepare the learners: Students will have been prepared for this lesson during the lesson
 Prior. Students have notes on Shakespeare and literary devices which can be referred to as
needed.

V. Require Learner Participation

Student participation in this lesson will include both large and small group activities. The lesson is

structured to begin with large group instruction and activities to prepare for the smaller group
activities.

Large group activities: The lesson will begin with students assuming roles and reading

Act I, scene i of Macbeth. Brief discussion will focus on what the students think

is happening in the scene. Student reading will be followed by students listening

to a recording of the scene. Using the Promethean Board, students will begin to

develop a comparison chart of what they read and what they heard. This will be

followed by viewing a performance of the scene via YouTube. Students will add

to the chart upon completion of the viewing.

Small group activities: The students will break into groups of three or four to rewrite

the scene they have just watched. They will use computers to access the internet for

research and assistance. Once rewritten, students will use PowerPoint

presentation software to present their version of Act I, scene i to the class.

VI. Evaluate and Revise

Student activities will be evaluated using the following rubric: