English Lesson Plans

English Planner | April 22 - 26, 2019

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Monday - 4/29
Objective: Explore outcomes and resolutions of conflicts in ch. 12
Agenda:
Do now: Write down two reasons and resulting consequences of two characters’ choices and actions in ch.10-11
1. Work on scrapbook notes/ROTHMC ch. 12 questions
2. Review expectations of scrapbook project and remind the class of the format with Mrs. Claus’s sample scrapbook
Homework: Complete ROTHMC ch. 12 questions and scrapbook notes by tomorrow.

Tuesday - 4/30
Objective: Create a scrapbook to demonstrate your analysis of character development in ROTHMC.
Agenda:
Do now: Create an Instagram about your scrapbook project.
1. Discuss ch. 12 questions
2. Work on scrapbook project
Homework: Complete scrapbook project. Present and submit tomorrow.

Wednesday - 5/1
Objective: Create a scrapbook to demonstrate your analysis of character development in ROTHMC.
Agenda:
1. Present and hand in scrapbook project
Homework: none.

Thursday - 5/2
Objective: Define social justice and outline expectations for the social justice storybook project.
Agenda:
Do now - What is social justice? What current social justice issues are present in our world today?
1. Introduce social justice storybook project and read essential questions.
2. Answer any questions students have about possible topics.
3. If time, look at storybooks from past students
Homework: none

Friday - 5/3
Objective: Determine where and how to find credible sources for research.
Agenda:
1. Do now - As of right now, which topic do you want to research and write a storybook about? For which grade level do you think your book will be most appropriate?
2. Using kid friendly search engines
3. How to determine whether sources are credible using the CRAAP test
4. Show students how to access various databases for research:
- Wesley Library - go to "Databases" link and use Wesley logins
- LA Public Library - Go to "Collections and Resources," then "Research and Homework," then select the button for "I am searching from home/office." Some of the most student-friendly databases are Kids Infobits (Gale), Student Resources in Context, and Junior Edition (Gale). **You must have a library card to access these databases. Students are encouraged to bring their family’s library card information (library number and online password) tomorrow if they would like to use the library’s databases in class.
Homework: decide your storybook topic

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English Planner | May 6 - 10, 2019
Monday - 5/6
Objective: Determine where and how to find credible sources for research in the library and online.
Agenda:
Do now - As of right now, which topic do you want to research and write a storybook about? For which grade level do you think your book will be most appropriate?
1. Using kid friendly search engines
2. How to determine whether sources are credible using the CRAAP test
3. Show students how to access various databases for research:
- Wesley Library - go to "Databases" link and use Wesley logins
- LA Public Library - Go to "Collections and Resources," then "Research and Homework," then select the button for "I am searching from home/office." Some of the most student-friendly databases are Kids Infobits (Gale), Student Resources in Context, and Junior Edition (Gale). **You must have a library card to access these databases. Students are encouraged to bring their family’s library card information (library number and online password) tomorrow if they would like to use the library’s databases in class.
Homework: decide your storybook topic

Tuesday - 5/7
Objective: Determine effective ways to write notes and bibliographies from research sources.
Agenda:
1. Model how to take effective notes using tips and sample reading in project explanation packet.
2. Learn to write bibliographies for research using the MLA works cited page in the 6th grade writing packet. *Remember that databases often include the bibliography already!
3. Practice writing bibliographies as a class using a website and a book from the classroom library
Homework: Write the project due dates in your agenda. Bring your public library login information, if able.

Wednesday - 5/8
Objective: Take effective notes on your chosen topic from at least two resources, and write properly formatted bibliography entries for each.
Agenda:
1. Begin researching and taking notes- be sure to make a bibliography for each resource as soon as you decide it is worth taking notes over in Google Docs!
Homework: Notes and bibliographies due Friday

Thursday - 5/9
Objective: Take effective notes on your chosen topic from at least two resources, and write properly formatted bibliography entries for each.
Agenda:
Do now: Ask any questions about bibliographies or research after day 1 of research.
1. Research, take notes, and write bibliographies (just the bibliography entries, not the final bibliography page)
Homework: Notes and bibliographies due tomorrow.

Friday - 5/10
Objective: Write a clear and concise introduction for your storybook using the 5 Ws from your research.
Agenda:
Do now: Tools and tips to write an effective summary for the introduction of your books by using your research.
1. Begin writing the rough draft introduction for your storybook
Homework: Typed and printed introduction due by May, 13. Remember, the requirement is to have two sources, but some of you will need more to have adequate information for the introduction. Ask yourself whether you could answer the 5 Ws with the research you have completed. If your answer is no, you likely need to do more research.

English Planner | May 13 - 17, 2019

Monday - 5/13
Objective: Provide and receive effective peer editing to help write storybook introduction second draft
Agenda:
Do now - Pull up your storybook introduction first draft in Google Docs and share with your pod
1. Go over key aspects of storybook introduction peer editing
2. Peer edit storybook introduction first draft in pods
Homework: Complete a clear and concise second draft of your storybook introduction using peer editing feedback - due tomorrow, May 14.

Tuesday - 5/14
Objective: Peer edit bibliographies for format and informative content.
Agenda:
Do now: Share storybook introduction second draft with Mr. K on Google Docs
1. Review how to make a bibliography page (pg.16 in 6th grade writing packet)
2. Use the bibliography entries from your research notes to make your bibliography page.
3. Work with your podmates to revise your bibliographies directly in Google Docs
Homework: Finish revising bibliography page, if needed.

Wednesday - 5/15
Objective: Brainstorm the characters, setting, plot, POV, and message of advocacy for storybooks based on research.
Agenda:
Do now - What makes a storybook a GREAT storybook?
1. Review tips for writing a storybook
2. Read Hubert the Pudge: A Vegetarian Tale to the class.
3. Brainstorm storybook characters, setting, plot, and POV, especially a message of advocacy for the resolution using the outline from Mrs. Claus.
Homework: Begin writing rough draft story - due Monday

Thursday - 5/16
Objective: Define and identify personal pronouns and antecedents.
Agenda:
Do now: adjective vs. pronoun review - EG p.256, part H only
1. Notes and practice on personal pronouns and antecedents using a notes packet
Homework: continue working on rough draft story - due Monday

Friday - 5/17
Objective: Write your rough draft story with a full plot, effective literary devices, and a message of advocacy.
Agenda:
Do now: Choose three literary devices which you can incorporate into your storybook to engage the reader. Write the three you’ve chosen on the story outline given to you earlier this week so that you don’t forget which ones you plan to use!
1. Continue working on rough draft story
Homework: Finish rough draft - print out (double-spaced) if you typed it - by Monday, May 20

English Planner | May 20 - 24, 2019

Monday - 5/20
Objective: Provide and receive effective peer editing to help write written storybook sections second draft
Agenda:
Do now - Pull up your written storybook first draft in Google Docs and share with your pod
1. Peer edit written storybook rough draft in pods
2. Work with your podmates to revise written storybook sections directly in Google Docs
Homework: Work on completing a clear and concise second draft of your social justice storybook written sections using peer editing feedback - due Wednesday, May 22.

Tuesday - 5/21 - Miles To Go (Period 3)
Objective: Develop engaging and easily understood social justice storybook written sections
Agenda:
Do now - What makes a storybook a GREAT storybook?
1. Work on social Justice storybook written sections - due tomorrow.
Homework: Finalize social justice storybook written sections in Google Docs by tomorrow, May 22.

Wednesday - 5/22
Objective: Develop engaging and easily understood ⅓ of social justice storybook by Friday, May 24
Agenda: Work on completing ⅓ of Social Justice storybook by Friday
Do now: Login to ChromeBook/MacBook
1. Begin working on ⅓ of social justice storybook - due Friday
Homework: Complete ⅓ of Social Justice Storybook by Friday, May 24

Thursday - 5/23
Objective: Develop engaging and easily understood ⅓ of social justice storybook by Friday, May 24
Agenda:
Do now: Go to library and login to ChromeBook
1. Work on completing first 1/3 of social Justice storybook by tomorrow
Homework: Complete ⅓ of Social Justice Storybook by tomorrow, May 24 and ⅔ of it by Monday, May 27

Friday - 5/24 - Early Release
Objective: Develop engaging and easily understood 2/3 of social justice storybook by Monday, May 23
Agenda:
Do now: Flocabulary Special Event
1. Continue working on first ⅔ of Social Justice Storybook - due Monday, May 27
Homework: Complete ⅔ of Social Justice Storybook by Monday, May 27 - Social Justice Storybook should be completed by Tuesday, May 28.

Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

English Planner | June 3-7, 2019

Monday - 6/3
Objective: Become an expert at presenting your Social Justice Storybook

Agenda:
Do now: Grammaropolis and Flocabulary - Pronouns
1. Social Justice Storybook class presentations - part 3

2. Pronouns review and practice
Homework: Read your storybook aloud to someone outside school

Tuesday - 6/4
Objective: What is so darn special about the Shakespearean sonnet?

Agenda:
Do now - Listen to two famous Shakespearean sonnets
1. Begin working on your own “Shakespearean sonnet”
Homework: Complete your “Shakespearean sonnet” and bring to class tomorrow

Wednesday - 6/5
Objective: Experience what it feels like to be a poet with an audience

Agenda:
Do now: Take out your “Shakespearean sonnet”
1. Share your “Shakespearean sonnet” with the class
Homework: None - Find a quiet place and let your mind relax for 5-10 minutes

Thursday - 6/6
Objective: Present your storybook with panache

Agenda:
Do now: Get your storybook out for sharing
1. Share your powerful social justice message with the elementary school.
Homework: None. Have a laughter-filled weekend!

Friday - 6/7 No classes for Middle School Students!

• What type of actions do we take to change our identities?

• How do we make connections between what we read and the world?

• How do authors create meaning within a text? And how do we, as active readers, discover it?

• How do our conflicts with others, nature, ourselves, and society affect our identities?

• How does an author’s plot structure affect the reader’s experience?

• How can I better understand a text through annotating?

• Is a utopian (or perfect) society possible?
• What is the importance of memories to an individual and to a society?
• Could something intended for the good of society really be bad?
• Which is more important: having freedom or feeling safe?
• How much control should the government have?
• How can language be used to control people's thoughts and feelings?
• In order to truly live a life worth living, do we have to experience pain and suffering?
• How do authors create meaning within a text? And how do we, as active readers, discover it?

• Why would an author choose to tell a story from one character's point of view?
• What creates prejudice in this world?
• How does an individual's response to prejudice tell us who they are?
• How and why can stereotypes give power to an individual or group?
• How do friends play a role in shaping our values and beliefs? What makes a good friend?
• How does family play a role in shaping our values and beliefs?
• When and how should a person take a stand in opposition to an individual or a large group?
• What turning points determine our individual pathways to adulthood?

• How can literature shape who we are?
• Do others' expectations of us help or hurt what becomes of our future?
• What turning points determine our individual pathways to adulthood?
• How do we figure out who we truly want to be, and how do we get there?
• How can events in society change who we are?
• How does an author's tone and voice affect the reader?