Miss Miskimmin’s Lesson Plans for the Week of 01/16:

Monday, 1/16:

No School for Students

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, 1/17:Analyze the influence of the word and phrases in a text including figurative and connotative meanings; and how they shape meaning and tone (CC.1.3.8.F). Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (CC1.2.8.C).

Materials: poetic terms, poems, lit book

  1. Record weekly obligations
  2. Vocabulary review
  3. Finish any discussion from “Filling Station” and “Ex-Basketball Player.”
  4. Focus on show vs. tell in writing
  5. Assignment:
  6. Create one sentence focusing on your weekend that “tells” description. Change that same sentence into one that “shows” description.
  7. Example:
  8. Tell: It was so cold outside that my teeth chattered when I walked down the street.
  9. Show: The wind burned my cheeks and caused my teeth to chatter until they felt as though they could crack.
  10. *HINT* Appeal to senses.

Wednesday, 1/18: Read and comprehend literary non-fiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently (CC.1.2.8.L). Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events (CC.1.4.8.M).

Materials: memoir packet, lit book, sample memoirs

  1. Define memoir
  2. Discuss the differences between narratives, autobiographies, and memoirs
  3. Discuss the purpose of a memoir
  4. Introduction to Annie Dillard
  5. Introduce excerpts from Annie Dillard’s memoir, “Adolescence”
  6. Assignment:
  7. Answer the following questions for each excerpt:
  8. Why is this an important memory for reflection and insight?
  9. Highlight/underline the areas where musing (insight) was incorporated.
  10. Was Dillard’s insight meaningful to her topic?
  11. Where is Dillard “showing” us really great description? Why? (Did it appeal to your senses? Did it help you to understand something a little better? etc.)
  12. Quiz on vocabulary Friday, 1/20.
  13. Quiz on memoir Monday, 1/23.

Thursday, 1/19: Read and comprehend literary non-fiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently (CC.1.2.8.L). Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events (CC.1.4.8.M).

Materials: memoir packet, lit book, sample memoirs

  1. Discuss excerpts from An American Childhood
  2. If there is time, begin reading “Shame.”
  3. Take notes focusing on the components of a memoir.
  4. Assignment:
  5. Finish reading and taking notes on “Shame.”
  6. Answer the following:
  7. What is shame
  8. What is the significance of the passage: “There was shame there…” (3)?
  9. By the end of the excerpt, did Richard hold himself to a higher regard in relation to the beggar?
  10. Is there a difference in the shame he felt at the end compared to the shame he felt in school?
  11. Highlight/underline areas where Gregory uses musing. Be able to discuss the effectiveness of this method.
  12. Is this a compelling memoir? Why?
  13. Quiz on vocabulary tomorrow.
  14. Quiz on memoir Monday, 1/23.

Friday, 1/20:Read and comprehend literary non-fiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently (CC.1.2.8.L). Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events (CC.1.4.8.M).

Materials: memoir packet, lit book, sample memoirs

  1. Vocabulary quiz
  2. Discuss “Shame”
  3. *If time* Introduce “Growing up Throwing up”
  4. Assignment:
  5. Read and take notes on the components of a memoir
  6. What three (3) details stood out most to you within this piece? Why?
  7. Description?
  8. Emotions?
  9. Senses?
  10. Identify the areas in which insight is provided. (*hint* this can be subtle.)
  11. Study notes for quiz on memoir, Monday, 1/23.