Revisiting Life Experiences and Learning Goals <== Lesson Plan ==> Extension Activity
Ms. Carlisle
Boys and Girls High School
English 6
Spring 2009
Lesson Plan
Aim: How can we use what we know about the characters in A Raisin in the Sun to write original scenes involving these characters?
Instructional Objectives:
- Students will practice characterization by writing original scenes for characters in A Raisin in the Sun.
- Students will continue to consider how conflict functions in literature to drive the story forward.
Do Now: Quick Quiz: Without looking at your Literary Elements handout -- what are the three methods of characterization we discussed yesterday? Answer in your notebook.
Mini-Lesson
- Re-cap yesterday’s (and Friday’s) mini-lesson on characterization (definition, function) by going over Quick Quiz answers.
- Return and provide group feedback on
- Briefly elicit responses about students’ own experiences of/opinions on symbolism in dreams.
- Explain task (see handout).
- Read aloud – example.
Independent practice: Students will work in pairs to complete assignment. Begin in class today, continue working on Friday. Visual component may take a third class period to complete.
Homework: Independent Reading Logs
Revisiting Life Experiences and Learning Goals <== Lesson Plan ==> Extension Activity
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