Grade: 12 Subject Area: English Standard: 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.) (11‐12.RL.4) Objective: SWBAT annotate a poem in order to analyze its theme and significance. Materials: Copies of “Suicide in the Trenches” by Siegfried Sassoon (Link: http://www.greatwar.nl/children/suicide.html) Writing utensils Projector/doc camera
Opening Introduce poetry analysis 3.5 minutes
guide
Model Read through poem once 3 minutes
with class Model first few steps of poetry analysis
Practice Have students continue to 5.5 minutes
analyze poem
Closing Share ideas, connect to 3 minutes
larger project Have students finish analysis for HW
Lesson Plan 2: Compare/Contrast Essay
(see full lesson plan on separate document)
Lesson Plan 3: The Metamorphosis Analysis Essay
Grade: 12 Subject Area: English Standard: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. (11-12.RL.1) Objective: SWBAT brainstorm ideas for each essay prompt in order to determine the most ideal topic for their The Metamorphosis analysis essay. Materials: Copies of The Metamorphosis Unit materials (i.e. notes, The Metamorphosis reading guide, etc.) Essay topic handouts Writing utensils
Opening Introduce essay prompts 3 minutes
Explain rationale for brainstorming
Model Model brainstorming 2.5 minutes
methods (e.g. bullet points, outlines, etc.)
Practice Have students brainstorm 6.5 minutes
possible things they can write about for each prompt
Closing Survey: Take note of which 3 minutes
students are doing which prompt (*initial decision— can be changed later) Preview: Writing workshop schedule/expectations