Lesson Plans for Lameeka Woodberry for the week of 11/10/2014 (Page 1)
6th grade ELA
Lesson Title(s): Animal Wisdom and The Last Wolf (Poetry)
Essential Question:
How does one understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will
learn how to paraphrase these ideas?
Objective(s):
I can understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will learn how
to paraphrase these ideas.
Indicator(s):
Reading: Literature:
RL 1 Cite text evidence to support analysis and inferences.
RL 2 Determine theme; provide a summary.
RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
RL 10 Read and comprehend literature.
Writing:
W 2 Write explanatory texts.
W 4 Produce clear and coherent writing.
W 9a Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis and reflection when applying grade 6 Reading
standards to literature.
Speaking and Listening:
SL 1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Language:
L 5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
Instructional Strategies / Activities:
Warm-up: Super Seven #11 (10 min.)
TSW SSR and complete Reader's Response Journal (25 min.)
TSW take Cornell Notes on Figurative Language (25 min.)
TSW view Text-Dependent Analysis Podcast (12 min.)
Building Background:
TTW have students read the background and the information about the poets. TTW Explain that they are
going to read two poems that reflect on people’s beliefs about people, animals, and nature through the
imagined thoughts and ideas of animals. The first poem focuses on the connections among animals, people,
and nature. The second poem conveys a perception about people’s effects on the environment. (10 min.)
Setting a Purpose:
TTW direct students to use the Setting a Purpose prompt to focus their reading. As you read, look for details
and ideas that illustrate each poet’s understanding of wild animals, their intelligence, and the environment and
write down questions as you read and cite evidence on your sticky notes. (3 min.)
Writing / Speaking / Technology:
Q&A, Discussion
Differentiation:
Cornell Notes, Text-Dependent Analysis Podcast
Materials / Resources:
SmartBoard, Paper, Pencil/Pen, Collections Literature Book, Journal, Book of Choice
Assessment:
Q&A and Text-Dependent Analysis Podcast
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes and complete reading log and complete Figurative Language Worksheet
Previous Standard Taught:
Lesson Title(s): Animal Wisdom and The Last Wolf (Poetry)
Essential Question:
How does one understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will
learn how to paraphrase these ideas?
Objective(s):
I can understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will learn how
to paraphrase these ideas.
Indicator(s):
Reading: Literature:
RL 1 Cite text evidence to support analysis and inferences.
RL 2 Determine theme; provide a summary.
RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
RL 10 Read and comprehend literature.
Writing:
W 2 Write explanatory texts.
W 4 Produce clear and coherent writing.
W 9a Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis and reflection when applying grade 6 Reading
standards to literature.
Speaking and Listening:
SL 1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Language:
L 5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
Instructional Strategies / Activities:
Warm-up: Super Seven #12 (10 min.)
TSW SSR and complete Reader's Response Journal (25 min).
Scaffolding for Diverse Learners: Analyze Language: Transitions
TTW explain that transition words are words that help continue an idea or sequence of events in a piece of
writing. TTW tell students that poets use these words to show sequence, compare ideas, or show cause and
effect, just as prose authors do. (5 min.)
Cite Text Evidence:
On a whiteboard, TTW display lines 1–11 for students. TTW read the lines aloud. TTW ask students to explain
how ideas are linked in the poem. (in sequence) TTW have them highlight in yellow words or phrases in the
poem that help them understand this using the SmartBoard. (10 min.)
TSW read and listen to the poem, "Animal Wisdom", and cite evidence as they go along. (10 min.)
TTW explain that another type of figurative language is imagery, the use of words and phrases that appeal to
the senses.
Cite Text Evidence: TTW have students close their eyes as I reread lines 12–17 aloud. TTW ask them to
identify words and phrases that appealed to their senses and why. (5 min.)
TTW explain to students that one way to better understand a poem is to paraphrase it. TTW explain that to
paraphrase, you restate or express the poet’s ideas in your own words, without changing or adding to the
poem’s meaning. TSW reread lines 1–5 and then paraphrase their meaning. (10 min.)
Applying Academic Vocabulary/Exit Slip:
As the teacher discuss the poems, TTW incorporate the following Collection 2 academic vocabulary words:
benefit and environment. TTW have students tell how the people benefit from the observations of the
animals in “Animal Wisdom.” TTW ask them to explain how the poets use the environment in their poems.
TTW guide students to use the academic vocabulary as they discuss the poems.
Writing / Speaking / Technology:
Q&A, Discussion, citing evidence, paraphrasing
Differentiation:
Scaffolding, Visualizing the information, Exit Slip, Sequence Chart
Materials / Resources:
SmartBoard, Paper, Pen/Pencil, Notebook, Collections Literature Book, Book of Choice Journal
Assessment:
Exit Slip, Q&A, Discussion
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes and complete reading logs and complete paraphrasing worksheet
Previous Standard Taught:
Lesson Title(s): Animal Wisdom and The Last Wolf (Poetry)
Essential Question:
How does one understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will
learn how to paraphrase these ideas?
Objective(s):
I can understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will learn how
to paraphrase these ideas.
Indicator(s):
Reading: Literature:
RL 1 Cite text evidence to support analysis and inferences.
RL 2 Determine theme; provide a summary.
RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
RL 10 Read and comprehend literature.
Writing:
W 2 Write explanatory texts.
W 4 Produce clear and coherent writing.
W 9a Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis and reflection when applying grade 6 Reading
standards to literature.
Speaking and Listening:
SL 1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Language:
L 5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
Instructional Strategies / Activities:
Warm-up: Super Seven #13 (10 min.)
TSW SSR and complete Reader's Response Journal (25 min).
TSW read and listen to the poem, "The Last Wolf" (10 min.)
TTW remind students that to paraphrase, they restate the meaning of a piece of writing in their own words.
TSW paraphrase lines 1–8. TTW explain that imagery can create mood and give additional meaning to
writing. TTW point out that imagery shows, rather than tells, the reader what is happening; it helps a reader
picture the scene in his or her mind. TSW reread lines 1–4 and describe what meaning and mood these lines
create for them. (10 min.)
Cite Text Evidence:
TTW ask students to identify imagery in lines 9–14. TSW reread lines 15–26. TTW have them tell whether or
not the poet uses personification in this poem and why they think so. (5 min.)
When Students Struggle:
To help students learn to paraphrase, TTW help them understand the difference between paraphrasing and
summarizing. TSW reread the poem and with their partners take turns paraphrasing stanzas. TSW discuss
any ideas they don’t understand. (20 min.)
Writing / Speaking / Technology:
Paraphrasing, Q&A, Partner/Group Discussion
Differentiation:
Peer Partnering, Group/Partner Discussion, Sequence Chart
Materials / Resources:
SmartBoard, Pen/Pencil, Paper, Collections Literature Book, Notebook, Journal, Book of Choice
Assessment:
Paraphrased Stanzas, Q&A
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes completing reading logs, continue to practice paraphrasing worksheet
Previous Standard Taught:
Lesson Title(s): Animal Wisdom and The Last Wolf (Poetry)
Essential Question:
How does one understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will
learn how to paraphrase these ideas?
Objective(s):
I can understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will learn how
to paraphrase these ideas.
Indicator(s):
Reading: Literature:
RL 1 Cite text evidence to support analysis and inferences.
RL 2 Determine theme; provide a summary.
RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
RL 10 Read and comprehend literature.
Writing:
W 2 Write explanatory texts.
W 4 Produce clear and coherent writing.
W 9a Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis and reflection when applying grade 6 Reading
standards to literature.
Speaking and Listening:
SL 1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Language:
L 5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
Instructional Strategies / Activities:
Warm-up: Super Seven #14 (10 min.)
TSW SSR and complete Reader's Response Journal (25 min).
TTW will review the previous day's activities (5 min.)
Collaborative Discussion:
TTW have partners work together to discuss their ideas and to cite evidence from the poems to support them.
TSW reread the poem and then share their ideas with the larger group. TSW share any questions they
generated in the course of reading and discussing this selection (Think-Pair-Share) (20 min.)
Determining the Meaning of Words and Phrases:
TTW show the examples to help students understand imagery and personification. TTW guide them to find
additional examples of imagery and personification in each poem. TSW with their partners will reread each
poem and discuss the impact of imagery and personification in each one. TTW review how to paraphrase and
have volunteers discuss the meaning of other sets of lines in the poem and have them take turns
paraphrasing each one with their partners. (20 min.)
Writing / Speaking / Technology:
Paraphrasing and Personification group activity, Q&A, Discussion
Differentiation:
Group/Partner Activity, Collaborative Discussions, Sequence Chart
Materials / Resources:
SmartBoard, Paper, Pen/Pencil, Collections Literature Book, Notebook, Book of Choice Journals
Assessment:
Group/Partner Activity
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes and complete reading logs, study notes
Previous Standard Taught:
Lesson Title(s): Animal Wisdom and The Last Wolf (Poetry)
Essential Question:
How does one understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will
learn how to paraphrase these ideas?
Objective(s):
I can understand how personification and imagery emphasize themes and ideas in poetry and will learn how
to paraphrase these ideas.
Indicator(s):
Reading: Literature:
RL 1 Cite text evidence to support analysis and inferences.
RL 2 Determine theme; provide a summary.
RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
RL 10 Read and comprehend literature.
Writing:
W 2 Write explanatory texts.
W 4 Produce clear and coherent writing.
W 9a Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis and reflection when applying grade 6 Reading
standards to literature.
Speaking and Listening:
SL 1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Language:
L 5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
Instructional Strategies / Activities:
Warm-up: Super Seven #15 (10 min.)
TSW SSR and complete Reader's Response Journal (25 min).
Practice and Apply: Analyzing the Text:
TSW with their groups Cite Text Evidence and support their responses with evidence from the text. (Jigsaw)
1. Identify Reread lines 6–11 of “Animal Wisdom,” noticing the use of personification. What is being
personified?
2. Analyze Examine lines 12–17 of “Animal Wisdom.” Find two examples of imagery and describe the image
that each suggests.
3. Interpret Paraphrase lines 28–34 of “Animal Wisdom.” Why do you think the animals “insisted/on keeping
their own names”?
4. Identify Reread lines 9–19 of “The Last Wolf.” Identify the imagery the author uses here, and explain which
senses it appeals to.
5. Analyze What opinion does author Tall Mountain have of the wolf and of people and their effect on the
environment? (15 min)
Writing Activity:
TSW work independently and create a Venn diagrams or simple charts to compare and contrast the writers’
attitudes, use of imagery, and ideas about animal intelligence. TSW then create an introductory paragraph
that captures readers’ attention and present each set of ideas in a separate paragraph using imagery and
other evidence from the poems that supports their ideas (30 min)
Writing / Speaking / Technology:
Discussion and answering questions, Writing Activity: Essay
Differentiation:
Jigsaw
Materials / Resources:
SmartBoard, Pen/Pencil, Paper, Collections Literature Book, Book of Choice, Notebook, Journals
Assessment:
Jigsaw and writing assignment
Homework:
Read for 20 min. and complete reading log, and finish writing activity
Previous Standard Taught: