Lesson Plan Template

Name:__Nancy Glaub___________________________ Grade: __7___________ Subject: English_______________ Planned Lesson Date: _Oct._17_
Lesson Objectives
2 or 3 student outcomes Begin with verb

-understand the short story element theme -identify a storys theme by reading from different characters perspectives -write a found poem for theme of the story using supporting textual evidence

Natl / State Standards

AL College & Career Ready Course of Study - Common Core Learning Targets / District Standards National Standards (NCTM; NCTE; etc)

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. [RL.7.1] Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. [RL.7.2] Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. [RL.7.6] Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on Grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. [SL.7.1] Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. [W.7.9] Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. [L.7.6]

Pre-Instructional Activities
Review Formative Assessment Introductory Set Prior Knowledge Essential Questions Problem Question Writing Prompts Predictions / Purpose Vocabulary

-Vocabulary: theme is the central idea of a work of literature. Moral, life lesson, Message or meaning of the story. Universal in character. Not the same thing as the subject of the story, which is possible to express in a word or two, it is a message about the subject or an opinion about it (Love stinks. Family is important. Truth is hard to find.) Use Prezi (partial) as intro. -Practice finding what theme/message is. Use songs such as, the Taylor Swift never getting back together song. Play parts of songs. And briefly discuss each ones theme. -Life application: If you can learn from the experiences of others, you will be Smarter and happier. Works of art share messages from the experiences of others; if you are willing to find the messages then your life will be enriched. -Students will have read the story before and completed a plot diagram. -Students will have heard a lecture on short story elements previously, including theme -Divide into groups: boy, grandmother, mother/sister. 1) Each person reviews the story to answer the following questions about the character: What was character feeling? What changed for character? What if anything did the character learn? Symbols in story? Look back at the story and make notes. Become an expert on that character. 2) Get with your other group members and complete a statement of theme: The Moustache shows that . (formula: abstract noun + authors opinion). 3) Share your theme statement with class.

Teaching
Direct Teaching Graphic Organizers Reading Instruction Tech Integration Teacher Demonstration Guided Practice Independent Practice

Small Group Activities Experiential Activities Research / Study Simulations Problem Solving Activities Differentiated Instruction Accommodations Ongoing Assessment

-Advanced classes will not receive graphic organizers for note-taking; all others will Special Education teacher will further adjust lesson as necessary for inclusion students. (No EL students in these classes.) Periods 2 and 5 will be paper-based. -Explain that each group has just identified a theme of the story based on their characters experience. Note that every theme is valid if textual evidence supports it. You own the meaning. -Found Poem activity with group. Ask students to take statement of theme and make it into the title of their poem. Go back to the story; type/write specific words and phrases that support the theme on 10 post-it notes; arrange these into a poem to share via Google Drive.

Closure Summary /
Conclusions Ret-teaching Formative Assessment Review Reflection

-Look at poems. See themes supported with textual evidence. -Summarize: Theme is not just the subject of the story, like LOVE, it is a message about that thing or concept, such as LOVE STINKS. One story can have several themes, even conflicting themes, but you must be able to offer textual evidence that supports any theme you identify. Clues to finding theme are found in characters and the changes they experience in the story. Ask: What does this character learn? Story titles can also give a hint to theme, in this case, The Moustache is not much of a hint, but it does let us know that the central message is going to be found by paying attention to that moustache and what happens because of it and to it. (Song titles usually give strong hints.)