BMHS Distance Learning Lesson Plan Template
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: Good morning students. Today is our first day of distance learning. I miss you all, but let’s make the best of this! |
Overview of the week: We will review Act 1 of Othello (essentially starting over since it was so long ago). You are welcome to follow along in your book, read the original or simplified language versions, or just watch the clips that I post. The goal is comprehension so you can answer the writing prompt at the end of the week. Please note that assignments linked on this overview are VIEW ONLY. You will find your own copy of each assignment on google classroom. |
WEEK 1 | Monday 4/20 | Tuesday 4/21 | Wednesday 4/22 | Thursday 4/23 | Friday 4/24 |
Total Time | 37 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Learning Target | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Define and apply Marxist Literary Criticism | Apply Marxist Literary Criticism | Apply Marxist Literary Criticism |
Instruction/ Lesson | Othello, Act 1 | Othello, Act 1 | Marxist Literary Criticism | Othello, Act 1 | Othello, Act 1 |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | Review and clarify Act 1 by reading a summary | -Watch this explanation of Marxist Literary Criticism -Complete #2 by making a chart or graphic organizer on paper (listing characters from most to least power would be fine) | Begin working on the Act 1 Writing Prompt (this link is view only- you have your own copy on classroom) | Finish your Act 1 Writing Prompt that you started yesterday | |
How assignment is submitted | n/a | n/a | Take a picture of your chart (#2 above) and submit it on classroom | Google classroom | Google classroom |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 pm | 3:00-5:00 pm | 3:00-5:00 pm | 3:00-5:00 pm |
Closing Message: We will get through this, one day at a time! Let me know if there is something I can do to make assignments clearer for you or easier to follow. |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: Welcome back to another week of distance learning! I hope you had a relaxing weekend! |
Overview of the week: This week will be similar to last week, only now we will move on to Act 2 of Othello. Please use the links on this lesson plan, but any assignment you need to actually turn in is also posted on Google Classroom (with your own copy). |
WEEK 2 | Monday 4/27 | Tuesday 4/28 | Wednesday 4/29 | Thursday 4/30 | Friday 5/1 |
Total Time | 40 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Learning Target | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism |
Instruction/ Lesson | Othello, Act 2 | Othello, Act 2 | Feminist Literary Critcism | Othello, Act 2 | Othello, Act 2 |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | Review and clarify Act 2 by reading a summary | -Watch these 2 videos reviewing Feminist Literary Criticism -Complete the assignment finding 3 quotes about women in these pages | Begin working on your Act 2 writing prompt | Finish your Act 2 writing prompt | |
How assignment is submitted | n/a (follow up assignments due at the end of the week) | n/a | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 (let me know if it would help to set up a video chat) | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 |
Closing Message: If you are confused or struggling with anything here, please reach out and let me know! |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: Welcome back! I hope everyone is still doing ok out there! |
Overview of the week: We will learn one more new literary criticism this week as we read Act 3 of Othello. |
WEEK 3 | Monday 5/4 | Tuesday 5/5 | Wednesday 5/6 | Thursday 5/7 | Friday 5/8 |
Total Time | 40 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Learning Target | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism |
Instruction/ Lesson | Othello Act 3 | Othello Act 3 | Othello Act 3 Archetypal Criticism | Othello Act 3 | Othello Act 3 |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | Review Act 3, Scene 1, | -Read the definitions of Archetypal Criticism -Apply the criticism to Act 3 with this chart | Begin working on your Act 3 Writing Prompt | Finish your Act 3 Writing Prompt | |
How assignment is submitted | n/a | n/a | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 |
Closing Message: PLEASE reach out if you are struggling with anything! |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: I hope everyone is keeping up, or catching up! |
Overview of the week: This week, in addition to reading Act 4 of Othello, you will also review the literary criticisms we have learned and plan for your summative (essay) for the unit. |
WEEK 4 | Monday 5/11 | Tuesday 5/12 | Wednesday 5/13 | Thursday 5/14 | Friday 5/15 |
Total Time | 35 minutes | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Learning Target | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Closely analyze passages of a text through the lens of a literary criticism | Outline an essay | Outline an essay |
Instruction/ Lesson | Othello Act 4 | Othello Act 4 | Othello Act 4, Compare Literary Criticisms | Othello Act 4, Essay Outline | Othello Act 4, Essay Outline |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | Review Act 4, Scene 1, Scene 2, and Scene 3 with video summaries (easy day, so if you have extra time, work ahead) | -Review literary criticisms -pick the one you think works best for analyzing Othello | -begin outlining your essay (complete thesis and 3 topic sentences for body paragraphs) | -finish outlining your essay (find textual support/examples for each body paragraph) | |
How assignment is submitted | n/a | n/a | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 |
Closing Message: Looking ahead, next week we will finish Act 5 AND your essay! |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: Believe it or not, this is actually our last 5-day week! We can do this!! |
Overview of the week: This week we will finish Othello (by now, I’m sure the ending will not be a surprise…) and your essay on which literary criticism you think is the best to use when viewing the play. |
WEEK 5 | Monday 5/18 | Tuesday 5/19 | Wednesday 5/20 | Thursday 5/21 | Friday 5/22 |
Total Time | 33 minutes | 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 45 minutes | 45 minutes |
Learning Target | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Comprehend and analyze a work of drama | Establish and support a claim | Develop a claim with relevant evidence | Develop and strengthen writing through revision |
Instruction/ Lesson | Othello Act 5 | Othello Act 5 | Argumentative Essay | Argumentative Essay | Argumentative Essay |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | Review Act 5, Scene 1 and Scene 2 with video summaries (if you have extra time, work on your essay) | -Using your outline as a guide, write an argumentative essay that defends the critical lens you think gives modern audiences the most compelling view of the play | -Work on your essay! | -Finish your essay (don’t forget a Works Cited page) | |
How assignment is submitted | n/a | n/a | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 |
Closing Message: HEADS UP- if you have not been reading your dystopian novel, speed read it now OR switch to “Lord of the Flies” (available online) and read it quickly. Next week you will complete an assignment about your novel. |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: This will be the last week of new material (and assignments). |
Overview of the week: You have the whole week to complete one assignment about your dystopian novel. If you don’t have your copy, or never read it, Lord of the Flies is available online. |
WEEK 6 | Monday 5/25 No School | Tuesday 5/26 | Wednesday 5/27 | Thursday 5/28 | Friday 5/29 |
Total Time | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | |
Learning Target | Analyze dystopian themes | Analyze dystopian themes | Analyze dystopian themes | Create and finalize a presentation | |
Instruction/ Lesson | No School | What is dystopian fiction? | What dystopian themes and characteristics are in your book? | Review Marxist Criticism | Review Symbolism |
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | No School | -Read the assignment overview -Work on your first 3 slides | -Work on your slides (refer to the assignment overview for directions) | -Work on your slides (refer to the assignment overview for directions) | -Finish your slides (refer to the assignment overview for directions) |
How assignment is submitted | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | |
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | 3:00-5:00 Text or call: 608-713-1284 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 | 3:00-5:00 |
Closing Message: Next week, grades are due mid-week for seniors, so you have a few days to submit missing assignments. |
English 12, Ms. Schmidt |
Teacher’s Message: No new assignments this week! |
Overview of the week: Please use the first few days this week to just make sure you have everything submitted! |
WEEK 7 | Monday 6/1 | Tuesday 6/2 | Wednesday 6/3 | Thursday 6/4 | Friday 6/5 |
Total Time | Self-guided | Self-guided | Self-guided | ||
Learning Target | Ensure graduation | Ensure graduation | Ensure graduation | ||
Instruction/ Lesson | none | none | none | ||
Student Learning Activities / Assignment | -Complete any remaining missing assignments | -Complete any remaining missing assignments | -Complete any remaining missing assignments DUE BY 4 PM TODAY | ||
How assignment is submitted | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | Google Classroom | ||
Office Hours & Helpful Info. | Text or call: 608-713-1284 | Text or call: 608-713-1284 | Text or call: 608-713-1284 | Text or call: 608-713-1284 | Text or call: 608-713-1284 |
Closing Message: Congratulations! Stay in touch!! |