Nicole F Zamor

Dr. Maria Esposito

EDU521

November 28, 2015

Grade:9th

Topic: Tragedy

English

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVE(S)
Students will explore the idea of modern day Romeo and Juliets found in todays media and pop
culture. Students will be able to explain in writing in no less than six to eight sentences why the
chosen pair are similar to Romeo and Juliet.

STANDARDS AND INDICATORS FROM NEW YORK STATE

COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS
CCSS.ELA-Reading: Key Ideas and Details (9-10)2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the
course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details;
provide an objective summary of the text.
Indicator:
This will be evident when students to determine one of the themes in Romeo and Juliet after
reading the first two acts of the play.
CCSS.ELA-Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration (9-10)1a
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or
issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

Indicator:
This will be evident when students are able to answer questions asked by the teacher during
the class lesson.

CCSS.ELA-Writing: Text Types and Purposes (9-10)1d

Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture
of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
Indicator: This will be evident when students complete a tragic love dialogue assignment

CCSS.ELA-Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (9-10)4a

Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Indicator:
This will be evident when students sue context clues from the play to determine the meaning
behind the phrases used by the characters.

MOTIVATION
The students will begin the lesson by watching an animated Romeo and Juliet video. The students
will watch the entire video clip. The video will help to engage the learner and generate excitement for
the upcoming lesson while creating a light and bright environment which encourages learning.
MATERIALS
Smartboard
Prezi
Think link

STRATEGIES
Do Now
Guided group discussion
Activating prior knowledge
Group work
ADAPTATIONS
The Student who is a English Language Learner will be provided with the appropriate vocabulary
words and meanings prior to the lesson in order to increase comprehension

Struggling students will be paired with patient stronger students to ensure clear and intelligible
discussion

DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCTION
Tier 1: Students will be given a worksheet consisting of vocabulary words used in the lesson.
Handout will also contain pictures where applicable.
Tier 2: Students will be given a worksheet consisting of vocabulary words and their meanings used in
the lesson. Handout will also contain pictures where applicable.
Tier 3: Students will be given a worksheet consisting of vocabulary words and their meanings with
sample sentences when applicable. Handout will also contain pictures where applicable to help with
understanding the meaning of the words.
DEVELOPMENTAL PROCEDURES
After completion of the do now, a teacher led lecture will begin where students will be ask to
identify modern day Romeos and Juliets (Cam you think of any modern day Romeos and
Juliets? How are they similar to Romeo and Juliet? What makes their love tragic? 15
minutes)
Students will view a Prezi presentation on modern day Romeos and Juliets. Students will be
broken into pre - determined groups and will come up with their own modern day couple and
present it to the class (Why did you choose the couple you did? What makes their love tragic?
How are they similar to Romeo and Juliet? How are the dismiliar? 20 minutes)
Once the discussion is completed students will come back together as a class for a quick
teacher led wrap up. Students will complete an exit ticket before they leave the classroom
(5 minutes)

ASSESSMENT
Students will assessed informally using the teaching strategy called exit ticket. Students will
complete an exit ticket on a loose leaf paper and will hand it in to the teacher as they leave the
classroom.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
For further review students will write a one page essay on whether or not it is possible to find love at
a young age.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
The students will come to extra help sessions held after school. Additional review will be provided
under direct intervention with the teacher

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Students will complete the work on their presentation they started in class and will be prepared to
share in in the beginning of the next days lesson.

TEACHER REFERENCES
Romeo and Juliet. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from http://nzamor.weebly.com/