Lesson Plan~The Academy for Technology & the Classics~Cultivating Fearless Learners

Instructors name:
Mr. Ayers
Week of:
01/20 01/24

Course/Grade:
Grade 10 English II
Unit Name:
Kite Runner

(1A)*Essential

Question(s):
What aspect of the novel do you find most interesting?
Why? How do we take effective notes to prepare for
Socratic dialogue? How do we write effective timed
essays?
(1A) Common Core/State Standards:
RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.6; SL.9-10.1 SL.9-10.4
(1E) Other considerations (modifications,
accommodations, acceleration, ELL, etc

Connections (prior/future learning):

Connections (prior learning/prior knowledge):
(1A/1B)

Students will connect with prior experience reading, taking

notes and completing timed essays.

(1D) Resources/Materials:

Teacher:
Students:
The Kite Runner

All accommodations and modifications indicated in

student IEPs will be followed. Any needs of ELL
students (modification of assignment length,
modification of assignment complexity, modification of
source reading, etc.) will be implemented.
Assessment (How will you monitor progress and know students have successfully met outcomes?)

Daily: direct observation

This Week: direct observation/class notes/timed essays/Socratic dialogue

Lesson activities for instructor and students, (1F)

Embedded Formative Assessment,
(1B)

MONDAY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day no

school.
TUESDAY
Learning Target: Students will improve their
ability to take notes in preparation for Socratic
dialogue. They will show their learning by
completing reading in The Kite Runner and
taking notes covering at least one chapter.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: exit ticket

chapter notes

(1C)

(1B)Closing Activity:

As a whole class we will discuss

what we were able to accomplish in class today.

Do Now: Emotional Intelligence check in

how do you feel today? Why?
(1C)

WEDNESDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will improve their
ability to write timed essays. They will show
their learning by writing an FRQ timed essay.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: Timed essay

(1B)Closing Activity:

The entire class period will be taken

up by the timed writing.

Do Now: Please write a complete essay based

on the following prompt:
In chapter 9, there is an interesting interaction
between Amir and Hassan. Amir accuses
Hassan of a crime, and Hassan admits to it.
Describe the behavior of each boy, and explain
why each one acts the way he does.
(1C)

THURSDAY
(1C) Learning Target:
Students will develop skills in close reading and note
taking. They will show their learning by completing the
assigned reading and taking extensive class notes.
(1C) Do Now:
Choose one aspect of The Kite Runner (plot, character
development, use of language, etc.) and describe why
you enjoy it.
FRIDAY
(1C) Learning Target:
Students will develop skills in speaking and listening.
They will show their learning by participating in a
Socratic dialogue on chapters 9-11 in The Kite Runner.
(1C) Do Now:
Please produce your opening question for the Socratic
dialogue and be prepared to share and/or explain it.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment:

exit ticket chapter notes
(1B)Closing Activity:
As a whole class we will share what is most effective in
terms of note taking.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment:

Teacher observation of class discussion and preparatory
notes.

(1B)Closing Activity:

Closing discussion What went well? What could be

improved?
*Refers to NMTEACH Rubric:
1A-Demonstrating knowledge of content
1B-Designing coherent instruction
1C-Setting Instructional outcomes
1D-Demonstrating knowledge of resources
1E-Demonstrating knowledge of students
1F-Designing student assessment

Formative Assessment includes, but is not limited to:

Exit tickets, white board response, consensagrams, red/green cards, formal or
informal student conferences, sticky note assessment.