Lesson Plans for the week of
11/2/09
J. Comeaux
Enduring Understandings
Using the past as a resource, I can make more informed choices and influence
my future.
Hard work does not always guarantee success.
Past challenges can be opportunities for growth.
Essential Questions
How is the present shaped by the past experiences and future possibilities?
How is the future shaped by the past and present?
How can I improve my chances of accomplishing a goal?
What are some outside factors I should consider when establishing goals and
planning for the future?
How can reflections on past successes and failures influence goal setting for
the future?
Monday
Open Note Test on Rosa Parks Video
Review of vocabulary terms for “Rosa Parks,” “Streets of Memphis,” and “Caged
Bird”
Write 5 GOOD sentences for test composition and turn them in.
HW: Study for your test
English I Honors
Discussion and review of Chapters 6 – 10 LOTF test.
Review of literature book vocabulary— “Rosa Parks,” “Streets of Memphis,” and
“Caged Bird”
HW: Complete the crossword handout on these terms
Tuesday
English I
Test on vocabulary terms
Introduction of vocabulary terms for “Testimony Before the Senate”
Construct vocabulary squares for each term
HW: Complete
English I Honors
Test on vocabulary terms
Introduction of vocabulary terms for “Testimony Before the Senate” and
Chapters 11 and 12 of LOTF
HW: Continue reading in LOTF and
Wednesday
English I and Honors
Review Persuasive/Propaganda Techniques
Discussion and Background on Parkinson’s Disease
HW: Find and describe at least 3 different commercials and include the
technique used in this commercial
Thursday
English I/Honors
Reading of “Testimony Before the Senate”
The student will list as many propaganda techniques as he/she can find within
the text of this excerpt.
Friday
English I
Group Project – Each group of four or less students will construct a product
and create a commercial using no less than three propaganda techniques. The
commercial will be presented on Monday.
