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

Instructors name:
Ayers

Course/Grade:
Grade 11 AP Language and Composition

Week of:

Unit Name:

04/25 04/29

AP Test Prep

(1A)*Essential

Question(s):
How does the author utilize diction, organization and
character development to create a quality piece of nonfiction?
(1A) Common Core/State Standards:
W.11-12; RI.11-12; SL.11-12
(1E) Other considerations: Modifications, accommodations,
acceleration, ELL, etc. 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.

Connections (prior/future learning):

Students will connect with past experience analyzing nonfiction work.
(1A/1B)

(1D) Resources/Materials:

Norton Reader
FRQ essay materials
Laptops

Assessment (How will you monitor progress and know students have successfully met outcomes? What happens
when students understand and when they dont understand?
(1F)

Daily: direct observation

This Week: Socratic Dialogue/FRQ
Goals/Objectives

Lesson Activities for instructor and students

MONDAY
DUE DATES:
Wednesday: Synthesis FRQ due (in class).
Friday: The Declaration of Independence in the Norton
Reader reading and notes for Socratic dialogue are due.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: multiple choice

items
(1B)Closing Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what
we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

Learning Target: Students will demonstrate skill in

multiple choice testing by completing work in an online
platform.
(1C) Do Now: Grab a computer (gently) and practice
multiple choice on Learnerator!
(1C)

Students will complete multiple choice items on

learnerator.com.
TUESDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will show understanding of
non-fiction materials through oral discussion.
(1C) Do Now: Tomorrow is a synthesis FRQ how do you
feel about this type of essay? Is it a strength for you or a
weakness?
Students will review materials for an FRQ they will
complete tomorrow (strictly timed 40 minutes). They will
discuss the material at their table to ensure that all
understand it.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: oral discussion

(1B)Closing Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what
we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

WEDNESDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will show skill in essay
writing by completing a synthesis timed essay.
(1C) Do Now: Take out a pencil and paper and prepare for an
FRQ!
Students will complete a synthesis FRQ.
THURSDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will show understanding of
rhetorical devices through oral discussion.
(1C) Do Now: What is a rhetorical device?
Students will review and discuss rhetorical strategies in
class and discuss as a whole class to show understanding.
FRIDAY
(1C) Learning Target: Students will improve their skills in
speaking and listening. They will show their learning by
engaging in Socratic dialogue.
Do Now: Please produce the opening question(s) you
have prepared for todays discussion. Be ready to share
it with the class and explain why this particular question
is important to you and important for us to explore.
(1C)

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: FRQ timed essay

(1B)Closing Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what
we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.

(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: oral discussion

(1B)Closing Activity: As a whole class, we will discuss what
we learned today and how we will use these skills in the
future.
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: Observation of
oral discussion and written notes
(1B)Closing

Activity: Students will briefly discuss high

points and areas of growth in the Socratic dialogue.

Socratic dialogue: The Declaration of Independence in

the Norton Reader
*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.