SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH
PRODUCTIVE GROUP WORK
Week 9 Lesson Plans
Mrs. Walsh
Subject: English 8
Date: October 10-14
Summary for the Week
Day 1: Elements of Short Story
Day 2: Intro to Poe
Day 3: “Tell-Tale Heart”
Day 4: Study Guide for Poe Quiz
Day 5: Quiz over Poe, Elements of Short Story, and “Tell-Tale Heart”
Lesson Outlines
Day 1
Focus: R.9.8.11 Analyze the literary elements of plot, subplot, and climax, and explain the way in which
conflicts are resolved or unresolved; OV.1.8.6 Contribute appropriately to class discussion, OV.3.8.1 View
a variety of visually presented materials for understanding of a specific topic, R.9.8.12 Compare and contrast
points of view, such as first person, limited, and omniscient third person, and explain the effect on the overall theme of a
literary work
Link to Background Knowledge: Previous lessons on personal narrative
Key Language and Vocabulary: short story, setting, plot, conflict, character, theme,
resolution, exposition, climax
Modeling: I will share examples of elements of short story with the class and we will
discuss them.
Student Interaction: Group discussion
Reflection:
Outcomes: The learner will be able to understand the elements of a short story through
direct instruction and group discussion.
Day 2
Focus: R.10.8.6 Read a variety of literature, including essays and plays, R.10.8.7 Evaluate the credibility
of the narrator, R.9.8.10 Use literary elements and historical context to infer author’s intent
Link to Background Knowledge: Anticipation Guide on Poe
Key Language and Vocabulary: irony, verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony
Modeling: I will discuss Poe’s life and works
Student Interaction: Productive group work; KWL Chart
Reflection:
Outcomes: The learner will demonstrate knowledge of Poe’s life and works through a group
activity.
Day 3
Focus: OV.1.8.1 Use vocabulary from content area texts and reading/literature, OV.2.8.1 Demonstrate
effective listening skills by exhibiting appropriate body language, OV.2.8.2 Establish purpose for listening,
OV.2.8.3 Listen attentively to summarize, OV.2.8.4 Demonstrate attentive and reflective listening skills to
respond to and interpret speaker’s message
Link to Background Knowledge: Intro to Poe lesson
Key Language and Vocabulary: acute, vexed, sagacity, refrained, derision, gesticulations,
vehemently, wary, suavity, audacity
Modeling:
Student Interaction: Productive group work
Reflection:
Outcomes: The learner will demonstrate knowledge by analyzing “Tell-Tale Heart” for
elements of short story.
Day 4
Focus: R.9.8.10 Use literary elements and historical context to infer author’s intent, OV.1.8.1 Use
vocabulary from content area texts and reading/literature, R.9.8.11 Analyze the literary elements of plot,
subplot, and climax, and explain the way in which conflicts are resolved or unresolved
Link to Background Knowledge: Previous lessons on Poe, “Tell-Tale Heart”, and elements of
short story
Key Language and Vocabulary: short story, setting, plot, conflict, character, theme,
resolution, exposition, climax, irony, verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony, acute,
vexed, sagacity, refrained, derision, gesticulations, vehemently, wary, suavity, audacity
Modeling: None
Student Interaction: Productive group work; pair work
Assessment Date: Quiz Friday, 10-14-11
Reflection:
Outcomes: The learner will demonstrate knowledge of Poe and his works by completing a
study guide for Friday’s quiz.
Day 5
Focus: R.9.8.10 Use literary elements and historical context to infer author’s intent, OV.1.8.1 Use
vocabulary from content area texts and reading/literature, R.9.8.11 Analyze the literary elements of plot,
subplot, and climax, and explain the way in which conflicts are resolved or unresolved
Link to Background Knowledge: Previous lessons on Poe, “Tell-Tale Heart”, and elements of
short story
Key Language and Vocabulary: short story, setting, plot, conflict, character, theme,
resolution, exposition, climax, irony, verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony, acute,
vexed, sagacity, refrained, derision, gesticulations, vehemently, wary, suavity, audacity
Modeling: None
Student Interaction: None
Reflection:
Outcomes: The learner will demonstrate understanding by completing a quiz over Poe,
“Tell-Tale Heart”, and elements of short story.