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LESSON PLAN

Monday, May 30th 2016

TEACHERS : Mr. Brad Volk and Ms. Dana Farrell


GRADE LEVEL : 9
SUBJECT : Team teach English Language Arts and Social Studies
TOPIC : Essay Planning
LESSON TITLE : Essay Anatomy (20mins)

LESSON OBJECTIVES / ALBERTA EDUCATION LEARNER OUTCOMES

Powerpoint/direct instruction:

2.3 Understand forms, elements and techniques Understand forms and


genres Grade 9
Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of media texts for presenting
ideas and information.
3.1 Plan and focus
Synthesize ideas and information from a variety of sources to develop own
opinions, points of view and general impressions.
3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate
Develop coherence by relating all key ideas to the overall purpose of the oral,
print or other media text.
Use own words to summarize and record information in a variety of forms;
paraphrase and/or quote relevant facts and opinions; reference sources.
Communicate and organize ideas effectively and appropriately through a
variety of texts.
4.3 Present and Share Present and Enhance information
Choose appropriate types of evidence and strategies to clarify ideas and
information, and to convince various readers and audiences.

Scramble activity :

5.2 Work within a group : cooperate with others Grade 9


Contribute to group effort to reach consensus, by engaging in dialogue to
understand the ideas and viewpoints of others.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS

1. Introduction (2-4 mins) Now that we are done with narrative writing
a. Why/how are essays useful?
b. Types of essays (English, Social Studies)
2. Development (12-14 mins)
a. Power-point presentation - guided/direct instruction
b. Essay Scramble activity
3. Conclusion (5 mins)
a. N/S/E/W Reflection Activity

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
Power-point presentation
Scramble activity cut-outs
Tape
Essay template/hand-out

LESSON TAKE-AWAYS

Did the students understand the content presented in the power-point?


Were the students available to identify and organize the elements of an essay
effectively?
Were the students capable of communicating this understanding in the group
activity?
Are there any areas that require further instruction and depth for the future?

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