Direct Instruction Lesson Plan: Understanding the StoryHarrison Bergeron

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Subject: 9th Grade English (Virtual)

pport analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (9-10.RL.1)
analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective s
they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.
L.4)
s of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. (9-10.W.1)

Bergeron by explaining their answers.

ergeron quiz with at least 4 out of 5 points.

c to complex):

otate, and fill out the Story Companion Notes.

ar words.
vidence for support.
rds or less.

Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:

Laptop with internet and Dictionary.com

Pencil/Pen
Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut
Story Companion Notes
Harrison Bergeron Quiz

learning, and make relevant to real life)

he lesson, highlighting this lesson as a way to approach and understanding reading.

Students Will:

n Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut and the Story Companion Notes. The

Listen attentively while the teacher is talking. Ask an

ignment, a little background information on Kurt Vonnegut, and answer

story, or the author.

tiation: Students can ask any questions necessary for clarification.

Students Will:

oud with the studentannotating and making comments as to why the

Listen to the teacher read the story aloudmaking th

tentially challenging words are also mentioned and looked up in the

Marking challenging words and looking them up in th

aches the first stopping point, the teacher will model how to fill out the

first stopping point, the student will fill out the Story
section.

tiation:

to the story through the Story Companion Notes guide. Specifically the question asking about One detail that interest [the st
Student Will:

es to the studentremaining close, but allowing the student to read and

Continue reading the story independently while anno

ontinue to answer any questions, encourage annotating and looking up

Companion Notes, and asking questions.

tiation:

r students to finish reading and taking the quiz by allowing the student to come back during a later period.
ons:

ns and companion notesanswering any questions the student may have. The teacher and student have a short discussion about

eacher will reinforce the usefulness of annotating stories and of the Story Companion Notes as a guided reading strategy. Lastl

is for the student to pass the quiz with at least 4 out of 5 points. Once the student is done, the teacher will grade the quiz and ret
what was beneficial, what unhelpful, and find ask for general feedback from the student.