May 15-19, 2017 Junior English Lesson Plans

Quote of the Week: “We can only be said to be alive in

those moments when out hearts are conscious of our
treasures.” Thornton Wilder
Words of the Day for the Week: confound, pavilion, surmise,
citadel
Literary Term: pantomime: a dramatic entertainment in which
performances express meaning through gesture; no speaking.
Motions with your hand express something without words.
Monday 5/15 Introduce quote, words, term and discuss.
Introduce Thornton Wilder – handout with information about
the play. Read the Introduction and begin watching the
movie. Watch up through Act 1 and assign study guide for Act
1.
Tuesday 5/16 Sentences for confound and pavilion. Continue
with Our Town – movie and Act 2.
Wednesday 5/17 Sentences for surmise and cidadel.
Continue with Our Town movie and study guides. Class
discussion.
Thursday 5/18 Reminder about Friday’s quiz. Continue with
Our Town and the Acts worksheets. Upon completion
students will have a test over the material.
Friday 5/19 Quiz for the Week. Continue with Our Town
movie.