English Department WEEKLY LESSON PLAN 2023-2024

Teacher School Date Course

Walid Raia AIS 3/3/2024- 7/3/2024 English

Textbook(s) Classroom Period

Grammar for Writing, Vocabulary Workshop, My Perspectives 7B

Sunday’s Lesson Title Sunday’s Objectives Sunday’s Activities Sunday’s Assignment

Students will analyze the Presentation: Introduce the author, Linda Hogan, - Reread text, My
poem "Turtle Watchers" and provide background information on the Perspective: P.404
Literature: Turtle Watchers - Attempt a composition
by Linda Hogan to poem "Turtle Watchers." of at least 3 poems and
identify themes and -Read the poem aloud or assign as homework attach on Schoology and
literary elements. submit a copy in class
for students to read independently.
- Attempt worksheets on
Schoology
- Attempt a summary
Practice: Facilitate a class discussion to
paraphrase and analyze the literary devices.
-Break students into small groups to discuss
figurative language of the poem and present
their findings to the class.

Production: Have students write a short reflective

essay discussing the themes of
environmentalism and conservation present in
"Turtle Watchers."
-Encourage creativity by allowing students to
choose their own format for the essay (e.g.,
traditional essay, poem, or letter).

Evidence of Differentiation: Provide additional

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support materials such as graphic organizers or

audio recordings for students who may struggle
with reading comprehension.

Monday’s Lesson Title Monday’s Objectives Monday’s Activities Monday’s Assignment

Students will Presentation: Present a brief overview of subject- - Revise lessons, Gr. 227-
demonstrate verb agreement rules using examples. 230 and complete
exercises within the
Grammar: 10.1 Agreement understanding of -Introduce the concept of phrases that can pages
of Subject and Verb. subject-verb agreement come between the subject and verb, such as - Attempt Schoology
and identify phrases that worksheets
10.2 Phrases Between prepositional phrases and interrupting phrases.
Subject and can interrupt the
Verbs
agreement.
Practice: Engage students in interactive exercises
and worksheets focusing on identifying subject-
verb agreement errors and recognizing
interrupting phrases.
-Provide feedback and correction as students
work through practice problems.

Production: Have students create their own

sentences demonstrating correct subject-verb
agreement and identify any phrases that could
interrupt the agreement.
-Encourage peer review and discussion to
reinforce learning.

Evidence of Differentiation: Offer visual aids and

color-coding techniques to help visual learners
distinguish between subjects and verbs.
-Provide sentence starters or templates for
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struggling students to scaffold their

understanding of subject-verb agreement.

Tuesday’s Lesson Title Tuesday’s Tuesday’s Activities Tuesday’s

Objectives Assignment

Writing: Business Letter Presentation: Introduce the purpose and

Students will compose a structure of a business letter, including the - Review pages: Writing:
business letter following header, salutation, body, closing, and signature. 283-286
the appropriate format -Discuss the importance of maintaining a
- Schoology files/videos
- Using the "Writing
and tone.
professional tone and formatting in business Process", compose a
correspondence. draft "Business Letter
(from employer to
employee)"
Practice: Provide examples of various business - Attach on Schoology
and submit a copy in
scenarios and ask students to draft sample class
letters addressing each situation.
-Peer review and revise letters for clarity,
conciseness, and appropriate tone.

Production: Assign students to write a business

letter to a fictional company or organization,
addressing a specific inquiry, request, or
complaint.
-Allow time for students to share their letters
with the class and provide constructive
feedback.

Evidence of Differentiation: Offer sentence starters

or templates for students who may struggle
with organizing their thoughts or maintaining a
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formal tone.
-Allow students to choose their own topics for
the business letter, catering to individual
interests and experiences.

Wednesday’s Lesson Wednesday’s Wednesday’s Activities Wednesday’s

Title Objectives Assignment
Students will expand Presentation: Introduce the new vocabulary
their vocabulary by words from Unit 10, providing definitions, - Revise unit vocabs -
Vocabulary: Unit 10
learning and applying synonyms, and antonyms for each word. Unit 10, p.126-135
new words from Unit 10 - Compose at least 10
sentences using various
in the book Vocabulary
Practice: Assign vocabulary exercises and unit vocab
Workshop. - Attempt all unit 10
worksheets from Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10
exercises and worksheets
for students to complete individually or in pairs. from Schoology

Production: Encourage students to create their

own sentences or short stories incorporating
the new vocabulary words from Unit 10.

Evidence of Differentiation: Provide audio

recordings or pronunciation guides for students
who may struggle with pronunciation or
auditory processing.

Thursday’s Lesson Thursday’s Thursday’s Activities Thursday’s

Title Objectives Assignment
Students will expand
Presentation: Engage students in activities such
their vocabulary by
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learning and applying

Vocabulary: Unit 10 as word maps, context clues, and word -- Revise unit vocabs -
new words from Unit 10 Unit 10, p.126-135
association games to reinforce understanding. - Compose at least 10
in the book Vocabulary
sentences using various
Workshop. unit vocab
Practice: Incorporate interactive activities such as - Attempt all unit 10
vocabulary bingo or charades to make learning exercises and worksheets
from Schoology
fun and engaging.

Production: Facilitate a vocabulary showcase

where students present their sentences or
stories to the class, using the new words in
context.

Evidence of Differentiation: Offer a variety of

learning modalities, such as kinesthetic activities
or visual aids, to accommodate different
learning styles.