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Lesson Topic/Title- American Authors of
the 18th Century
Author- Crystal Tiarks
Introduction:
Lesson introduces American Authors of the
18th century and their works. Incorporates
an Internet Treasure Hunt.
Content Area(s) and Grade Level
English
10th-12th
Standard
Standards for the English
Language Arts
Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
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Students read a wide range of print
and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of
themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world;
to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of
society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these
texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
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Students read a wide range of
literature from many periods in many genres to build an
understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical,
aesthetic) of human experience.
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Students adjust their use of spoken,
written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary)
to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for
different purposes.
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Students employ a wide range of
strategies as they write and use different writing process elements
appropriately to communicate with different audiencees for a variety
of purposes.
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Students apply knowledge of language
structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation),
media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create,
critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.
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Students conduct research on issues
and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing
problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety
of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to
communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and
audience.
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Students use a variety of
technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases,
computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and
to create and communicate knowledge.
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Students participate as
knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a
variety of literacy communities.
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Students use spoken, written, and
visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for
learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Integrated Disciplines- Technology
and History
Objectives
1.
Complete Internet Treasure Hunt
2.
Read novel by author from treasure Hunt
3.
Understand how book topics relate to the time period, if they do
4.
Establish a definite understanding of Microsoft Word
5.
Type a paper about author in Microsoft Word
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Giving book summary
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Describing how or if novel addresses
issues of the time period
Materials/Technologies
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Internet
2.
Filamentality
Treasure Hunt
3.
Microsoft
Word
Procedures
Springboard
I will present an American author from
the 18th century that is not on the Treasure Hunt.
I will talk about author’s life, summarize novel, talk about
subject’s book address that relate to the time period.
This will give students and idea of what they are to do at the end of
lesson.
What teacher is to do?
1.
Introduce
Internet Treasure Hunt
2.
Help
students locate books by the author they choose, using school library
3.
Overview
of Microsoft Word, go in depth for those that need it, so they can type their
paper
4.
Provide
students with books in classroom covering history of the 18th century
What students
are to do?
1.
Successfully
complete Internet treasure Hunt
2.
Do
background research on time period in order to understand time period
3.
Choose
a novel by an author from the Internet treasure Hunt
4.
Type
a 5-8 page paper in Microsoft Word that includes
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Information about author
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Summary of novel
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Description of how or if the novel
addresses issues of the time period in which it was written
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Relate anything in the novel that relates
to something learned about the author
Closure
Students will present their paper to
class so students can learn about the authors and novels their peers studied.
Students will include one visual image such as a picture of the author,
the book they read, a drawing of a scene from the book, etc.
Assessment
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Internet Treasure Hunt
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Beginning
Visited site and answer some questions
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Intermediate
Visited site and answered questions
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Average
Answered questions completely
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Advanced
Answered questions with more than
enough information to supports answer
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Grading system
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2-4 points
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5-10 points
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11-15 points
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16-20 points
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Read Novel
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Beginning
Basic understanding of book
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Intermediate
Understanding of plot and characters
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Average
Analysis of plot and characters
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Advanced
In depth analysis of book and how it
relates to author
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Grading system
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1-10 points
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11-20 points
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20-35 points
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36-50 points
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Explanation
Lesson teaches students to use many
different resources and two different types of technology, as well as
reinforcing reading and writing skills.
At the end of the lesson students will have an understanding of the
history of the 18th century and American authors from that time
period.
Lesson Topic/Title
Power Point
Author Crystal
Tiarks
Introduction
Students will learn how to use the power point program and create a five
slide presentation over a book they have read by a female author that is still
alive, that is at least 200 pages in length.
Content Area and Grade Level(s)
English
9-12
Standard
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Standards for the
English Language Arts
Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
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1.
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Students read a wide range of print
and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of
themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world;
to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of
society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these
texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
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3.
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Students apply a wide range of
strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other
readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other
texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding
of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence
structure, context, graphics).
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4.
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Students adjust their use of spoken,
written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary)
to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for
different purposes.
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8.
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Students use a variety of
technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases,
computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and
to create and communicate knowledge.
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12.
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Students use spoken, written, and
visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for
learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Integrated
Diciplines- Computers and the Internet
Objectives
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Read
a book by a female author that is still alive, that is at least 200 pages in
length.
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Become
acquainted with the Power Point Program.
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Create
and select a presentation style.
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Create
a five slide show over the book.
Materials/Technologies
1.
A book by a female author that is still alive, at least 200 pages in
length.
2.
Microsoft Power Point program.
3.
Internet access.
Procedures
Springboard
I will present a Power Point five slide presentation over
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
by J.K. Rowling.
What teacher is to do
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Give students a list of female authors that are still alive and have
written books at least 200 pages in length.
2.
Show students how to use Microsoft Power Point.
3.
Guide students in creating a five slide presentation over the book they
have read.
What student is to do
1.
Read a book by a female author that is still alive, that is at lest 200
pages in length.
2.
Create a five slide presentation over their book.
3.
Present Power Point presentation to class.
Closure
Student will present their presentation to class.
In this way I can assess what they learned about the book and their
knowledge of Power Point.
Assessment
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Power Point Presentation
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Presentation had few graphics.
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Presentation had different colors, few graphics,
and no background
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Presentation had good use of colors and background,
with some graphics.
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Presentation had good use of color, sound,
background, graphics, and was easy to follow
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Grading System
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Beginning
5-10 Points
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Intermediate
11-20 Points
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Average
21-30 Points
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Advanced
31-40 Points
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Knowledge of Novel
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Basic storyline knowledge
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Knowledge of plot and c haracters
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Knowledge of plot, characters, and theme.
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Knowledge of story including plot, theme,
characters, and presents conflicts in the story
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Grading System
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Beginning
1-3 points
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Intermediate
4-6 points
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Average
7-9 points
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Advanced
10-12 points
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Explanation
Lesson will introduce Power Point to students while
giving them a new way to present materials covered in classes.
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Students apply a wide range of strategies to
comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their
prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their
knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification
strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g.,
sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).
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Lesson Topic/Title-
The Globe Theater
Author-
Crystal Tiarks
Introduction:
Student will do research on the Internet
to find out things about the Globe Theater before we read a play by William
Shakespeare.
Content Area(s) and Grade Level
English
9-10
Objectives
1.
Use
Internet to research the Globe Theater
2.
Make
a 3 slide presentation over what was learned using Power Point
Standard
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Standards for the
English Language Arts
Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
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3.
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Students apply a wide range of
strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other
readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other
texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding
of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence
structure, context, graphics).
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7.
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Students conduct research on issues
and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing
problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety
of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to
communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and
audience.
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8.
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Students use a variety of
technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases,
computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and
to create and communicate knowledge.
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9.
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Students develop an understanding of
and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects
across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social
roles.
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12.
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Students use spoken, written, and
visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for
learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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This page
last modified: Wednesday, April 19, 2000
Materials/Technologies
Internet and
Power Point
Procedures
Springboard
I will present information to class to introduce
them to the Globe Theater and tell them how it relates to William Shakespeare
What teacher is
to do?
I will present
information to class to introduce them to the Globe Theater and tell them how it
relates to William Shakespeare
What Students
are to do?
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Research the Globe Theater on the
Internet
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Make a 3 slide presentation over what
they learned, using Power Point, and they may have up to three people in a group
to do this together
Closure
Students will
be introduced to one of William Shakespeare plays
Assessment
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Power Point
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Beginning
Made a basic power point presentation
with little information
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Intermediate
Made a power point presentation using
color and few graphics showing information about the Globe Theater
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Average
Clean and clear power point with a lot
of information on the Globe Theater
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Advanced
Presentation
had good use of graphics, sound and color.
Good understanding of the Globe Theater
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Grading system
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1-10 points
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11-20 points
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21-30 points
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31-40 points
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Explanation
Students will
understand the importance of the Globe Theater as it relates to William
Shakespeare.
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