Lesson Plans for the week of
13 February 2011
J. Comeaux
English IV
Essential Questions:
Can students identify the primary characteristics of the
Romantic Period and how those characteristics are
reflected in the literature of the period?
Can students analyze The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in terms of how Samuel
Taylor Coleridge used imagery to create atmosphere and
express the theme of the poem?
Can students compare and contrast sonnets by William Wordsworth with sonnets
by earlier poets?
Can students explain how the poet’s use of figurative language in his poetry
reflects a belief in romanticism?
What purpose do different forms of writing serve?
Monday
Being brainstorming for a Comparison/Contrast paper concerning Frankenstein
HW: Complete vocabulary squares with each
Tuesday
**Portfolios due today**
Test on Chapters 5 – 10 of Frankenstein
Begin rough draft of comparison/contrast essay
HW: Study for your test on Chapters 11 – 15
Complete your rough draft
Wednesday
Begin reading and discussion of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
HW: Continue reading Frankenstein
Thursday
ACT/SAT test prep exercises
HW: Continue reading Frankenstein for a test on Chapters 11 – 20 on 2/28
Friday
Complete reading “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Reading of Frankenstein
HW: Complete your final draft of your C&C essay. Due 2/27
English II (H)
Essential Questions:
What impact do flaws have on leadership?
How can personal flaws undermine or destroy the success of a leader?
How can the personal ambition of a leader interfere with his success?
Why do heroes and heroines personify the values of a culture?
Why is there a distinction between heroes?
Monday
Viewing of excerpts of “Fahrenheit 451” in response to the C&C essay
Tuesday
Resume reading of “Julius Caesar”
HW: Define vocabulary for “Anthem”
Wednesday
Continue reading “Julius Caesar”
Group Traits Analysis and discussion for each of the main character in the
play.
Thursday
EOC practice exercises
Discussion of Anthem vocabulary
Friday
Complete Act II of “Caesar”
HW: Enjoy your holidays and come back refreshed
