Lesson Plan~The Academy for Technology & the Classics~Cultivating Fearless Learners

Instructors name:
Ayers

Course/Grade:
Grade 11 AP Language and Composition

Week of:

Unit Name:

04/04 - 04/08

The Stranger Completed

(1A)*Essential

Question(s):
(1A/1B) Connections (prior/future learning):
How does the author utilize diction, organization and
Students will connect with past experience analyzing noncharacter development to create a quality piece of non- fiction work.
fiction?
(1A) Common Core/State Standards:
W.11-12; RI.11-12; SL.11-12
(1E) Other considerations (modifications,
(1D) Resources/Materials:
accommodations, acceleration, ELL, etc.
All accommodations and modifications indicated in
Novel: The Stranger
student IEPs will be followed. Any needs of ELL
Vocabulary list/quiz
students (modification of assignment length,
Self-analysis paragraph
modification of assignment complexity, modification of
source reading, etc.) will be implemented.
(1F) Assessment (How will you monitor progress and know students have successfully met outcomes? What happens
when students understand and when they dont understand?
Daily: direct observation
This Week: direct observation/Self-analysis paragraph/FRQ timed essay/vocabulary quiz/Socratic dialogue
MONDAY
Wednesday: Analytical paragraph due.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: Socratic notes

Thursday: A vocabulary quiz, along with a brief reading

quiz in the form of short answer questions, will be due. The
vocabulary portion will entail matching words to their
appropriate definitions, which will be provided for you.

(1B)Closing

Friday: Reading Complete reading of The Stranger with

notes for Socratic dialogue.
Friday: Second draft of FRQ due.
Learning Target: Students will show understanding
of literature through written notes.
(1C)

Do Now: As we begin the final quarter of the year,

how are you feeling about school? What is your plan for
success in the remaining time of your junior year?
(1C)

Welcome back from Spring Break! We will get back to

The Stranger by reading in class and beginning our
Socratic dialogue notes.

Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what

we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

TUESDAY
Learning Target: Please take out a pencil and paper
and clear your desk of all else.
(1C) Do Now: We will complete a rough draft of an FRQ
using the following prompt:
(1C)

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: FRQ timed essay

(1B)Closing Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what
we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

The author of The Stranger may be declaring the justice

system of his society to be corrupt by showing us the
process of trial and punishment. Support, oppose or
qualify the idea that the author is critiquing the justice
system through this work of fiction. Use textual evidence
to back up your conclusion.

WEDNESDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will show increased skill
in editing by completing a self-analysis paragraph and
beginning work on draft two of the FRQ essay.
(1C)

Do Now: Emotional Intelligence check-in.

Students will complete a self-analysis paragraph

describing the changes they will make to their essay,
which will be turned in for a grade. They will then begin
their second draft, which will be due Friday.
THURSDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will show vocabulary
acquisition by completing a vocabulary quiz and brief
reading quiz using short-response questions. The
vocabulary portion will match words to existing
definitions.
Do Now: Please take out a pencil and clear your desk
in preparation for a vocabulary quiz.
(1C)

After completing a vocabulary and reading quiz,

students will utilize the remaining class time to complete
notes for the Socratic dialogue and/or practicing
multiple choice items on Learnerator.com.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: self-analysis

paragraph
(1B)Closing

Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what

we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: quiz.

(1B)Closing

Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what

we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

FRIDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will improve their skills in
speaking and listening. They will show their learning by
engaging in Socratic dialogue.
Do Now: Please produce the opening question(s) you
have prepared for todays discussion. Be ready to share
it with the class and explain why this particular question
is important to you and important for us to explore.
(1C)

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: Observation of

oral discussion and written notes
(1B)Closing

Activity: Students will briefly discuss high

points and areas of growth in the Socratic dialogue.

Socratic dialogue: The Stranger (Complete the book)

*Refers to NMTEACH Rubric:
1A-Demonstrating knowledge of content
1B-Designing coherent instruction
1C-Setting Instructional outcomes
1D-Demonstrating knowledge of resources
1E-Demonstrating knowledge of students
1F-Designing student assessment

Formative Assessment includes, but is not limited to:

Exit tickets, white board response, consensagrams, red/green cards, formal or
informal student conferences, sticky note assessment.