Wimbish

Teacher(s):
Day:

9th Class:
grade
ELA
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Standard/Eleme
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1.19-1.22.16Dates:

Tue-Fri

ELACC9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as

they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices
on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of
time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.)
ELACC9-10RL5: Analyze how an authors choices concerning how
to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and
manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as
mystery, tension, or surprise.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to
support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text..
ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of text and
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 summary of the text.
ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with
multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a
text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or
develop the theme.
ELACC9-10RI7: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different
mediums (e.g., a persons life story in print and multimedia), determining
which details are emphasized in each account.
ELACC9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and
convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately
through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of

collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grades 910 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
a. Come to discussions prepared having read and researched
material under study;
explicitly draw on that preparation by referring
to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to
stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

Essential
Question

1. What is enigmatic about William Shakespeare? Where do we see

evidence of the authors life translated in his writing? How can
understanding an authors historical context make their writing
more accessible?
2. What are some of the major motifs explored through

Shakespeares writing? Why is he considered to be such an

amazing writer? How does Shakespeares writing demonstrate
mastery of both poetry and prose at the same time?
3. How does Shakespeare use characterization to forward the theme
of his play?

Opening

(~15 min)

Warm-up
Activating Strategy
Standard Review

Tuesday
Alan Alexander Milne authored a series of be loved childrens books
about a stufed bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. the storys were based on
his son, Christopher robin Milne. E.H Shepard illustrated the books using
his own sons bear, Growler, as the modle. Originally named Edward, the
bear was renamed Winnie-the-Pooh after Winnie, a Canadian World War I
mascot who went to live at the london zoo.
Wednesday
Louis Braille was born in france on January 4, 1809. He was blinded in a
accident when he is a small boy When Louis was just 15 year old, he
invented Braille. Peopel who are blind or cannot see use Braill to read
special letters on a page by feeling them with their fingers Now, almost
too hundred years later, Braille can be used with Computers.
Thursday
Ellis Island, an immigration station in New York harbor, opens for the
first time on January 1, 1892. During its' busyest days, thousands of
immigrants entered the United States there. More then 100 million
Americans can trace there roots to an ancestor who past through Ellis
Island. Today, Ellis island is a Museum. Museum visitors can lern what it
was like for 12 million immigrants who arrived in America at the turn of
the century.
Friday

Alaska, what is nicknamed The Last Frontier," became a state on

Janaury 3, 1959. Did you now that in 1867 the United States
purchased Alaska from Russia four a price of $7.2 million. At just 2
cents an acre, that was a bargain! Alaska is rich in forests wildlife
and minerals such as gold. The king salmon is the state fish, and
it's state gem is jade Dog mushing, once a mane form of
transportation in Alaska, is its official sport.

Thinking Maps
Writing to Win

Brace
Flow
Opening
Closing
Prompt:

Bridge
Bubble
Multi-Flow
Tree

Circle

Double Bubble
Work

Work Session
(~35 min)

Teaching Strategies
Individual, Small
Group, Whole Group,
Pairs
Technology
Integration
Application &
Relevance

Higher Order
Thinking
(HOT)

3 Questions

Differentiation

Key Vocabulary: Wayward, Loathsome, Dismal, Haughty, Ambiguity,

Compromise, Arrogant, Commend, Grace, Forfeit
Tuesday
- Students will listen to the audiobook as well as read along in
Shakespeares Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet via chunking and
discussion.
Wednesday
- Students will review for Vocabulary Quiz
- Students will listen to the audiobook as well as read along in
Shakespeares Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet via chunking and
discussion.
Thursday
- Students will listen to the audiobook as well as read along in
Shakespeares Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet via chunking and
discussion.
Friday
- Students will listen to the audiobook as well as read along in
Shakespeares Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet via chunking and
discussion.

DOK 2 or 3:
1. How is it possible for someone to get caught up in the idea
of hating an individual or group of people simply because
of their name or what they have been told about that
individual or group?
2. What do you think of the idea of your parents telling you
who to date or marry?
3. Would you ignore anyones warnings if they told you that
someone was not right for you?
Circle:
Content
Environment

Process

Product

Readiness, Learning
Style,
Interest

Closing

(5-10 min)

(Student Focused)
Summarizing

Students will write a recap of the Act that they have

read.

Strategies

Assessment

Formative

Summative

(Strategies and
Uses)
Written or oral
assessment
Student work samples

Co-teaching
Model
Circle One or More

Alternative
Team

Parallel

Station