Lesson Plans

Danielle BarrEDUC-200

Final ProjectDecember 9, 2004

Table of Contents

San Marino High School•School Demographic•TechnologyLesson Plans•Lesson Plan #1•Lesson Plan #2•Lesson Plan #3ResearchAppendix

San Marino High School:

Site of Observations 2 and 3

Location•2701 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 299-7020Teacher and Subject Observed•Mrs. Keeton 11& 12 grade English

San Marino High School: Demographic

Type of School

High School

Year Round Calendar/ Charter School

No/ No

Total Enrollment

1,179

Population Status

Urban Fringe of a Large City

Available Technology

2 computers1 Television/ VCR1Overhead Projector1 Printer

Lesson Plan #1

Grade11&12: EnglishStandard: 3.2 Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim.Objective: Students should be able to make justifiable comments regarding reoccurring themes in Pride and Prejudice.

Lesson Plan #1

Motivation Open up a discussion about men and women in modern society compared to themes from the previous night’s reading of Pride and Prejudice.

Input of Information Students have been reading selections of Pride and Prejudice for homework. During class, read 15-20 pages of Pride and Prejudice aloud.

Checking for Comprehension

While the students are reading aloud, pause to ask questions about specific characters and themes.

Lesson Plan #1 (cont)Structured Practice On the overhead projector, start

an analysis of what Jane Austen is saying about love and courtship in Pride and Prejudice, using examples from the text.

Guided Practice Have the students start an analysis of what Jane Austen is saying about wealth and snobbery, using examples from the text. Students may discuss this with a partner.

Closure Watch Part 1 of Pride and Prejudice that corresponds with the reading.

Assessment (worth 10pts: 2pts for attempting the assignment, 6pts for an in depth analysis of a theme, and 2pts for personal commentary)

For homework, students should select and analyze a theme, finding evidence from the text to support your analysis. Comment on how the theme may play a role in your life, or in society in general.

Lesson Plan #2:

Grade11&12: EnglishStandard: 1.3 Discern the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences. Objective: Students should be able to understand underlying subtext and draw inferences about characters and plot.

Lesson Plan #2Motivation Open up a discussion on the

importance of “Reading Between the Lines”. Discuss the meaning of analogies and inferences.

Input of Information Students have been reading selections of Pride and Prejudice for homework. During class, read 10- 15 pages of Pride and Prejudice aloud and assign roles to students.

Checking for Comprehension Ask for two volunteers to do Character Summary on the board. Identify any underlying subtext that may suggest alternative motives for the characters.

Lesson Plan #2 (cont)

Structured Practice Divide the class into large groups and have the students make 1 prediction about Elizabeth, Darcy, or Mrs. Bennett.

Guided Practice Have students go back to their desks and individually make a prediction about a character and find inferences from the text to back up their prediction.

Closure Watch Part 2 of Pride and Prejudice that corresponds to the reading.

Assessment (worth 15pts: 5 for sufficient number of pages, 5 for a reasonable predictions, and 5 for a logical and creative conclusion)

Have students write a 1-2 page conclusion/ending of Pride and Prejudice based on the predictions and character analysis started in class.

Lesson Plan #3:

Grade11&12: EnglishStandard: 3.6 Analyze the way in which authors through the centuries have used archetypes drawn from myth and tradition in literature, film, political speeches, and religious writings Objective: Students should distinguish a specific archetype found in Pride and Prejudice and relate it to another piece of literature, film, etc.

Lesson Plan #3

Motivation Show a film clip of Gone with the Wind. Discuss similarities between Gone with the Wind and Pride and Prejudice

Input of Information Students have been reading selections of Pride and Prejudice for homework. During class, read 10-15 pages of Pride and Prejudice aloud and assign different student roles, suggest students act out their roles.

Checking for Comprehension Discuss with students what are archetypes and their representation throughout Pride and Prejudice.

Lesson Plan #3 (cont)

Structured Practice Lead the class in finding evidence for a classic archetype in Pride and Prejudice, for example: “Boy meets girl, Boy hates girl, Boy falls in love.”

Guided Practice Have the class identify 3 archetypes in either literature, television, film, etc.

Closure Watch Part 3 of Pride and Prejudice that corresponds to the reading.

Assessment (worth 10pts: 4 for identifying an archetype, 6 for its analysis in modern films)

Write a paragraph discussing an archetype prevalent in films today.

Emotional Response

“I think the Lesson Plans I created for a 11 and 12 grade

English class are very challenging. They are specific to the

book Pride and Prejudice but help students develop many

critical thinking skills. The Lesson Plans are fun and creative

and allow students to work in pairs, groups, and individually.”

Research

•http://www.google.com/•http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/

•http://www.websiteestates.com

/education/templateindex.html

•http://www.teacherfiles.com/cli p_art.htm

Appendix“Your power point is really good. I enjoyed the background you chose, the colors work well together. I also like how you organized the lesson plans into charts. Also, it was a good idea to use one theme for each of the three lesson plans. Overall, your project is awesome!! Keep up the good work!” -Emily Selleck

“I really like your PowerPoint. It's very simple and straight forward. I like that you are forcing the kids to think critically about what they are reading. I also like the idea of having kids read in character, it's a good skill to have! Good job!” -Danielle Schutz

“I thought your powerpoint was very concise and neat. You connected the lesson plans

together very well, also. One thing that I might try to do is add a really interactive acting

scene in as a lesson, or something else really hands on that they can work with to get into

the book. I think you started out well with this when you suggested kids act out their roles, but maybe it should be the activity (that they act out their roles). Either way,

your powerpoint looks really good.” -LeighAnn