DAY: 10                      SUBJECT: World Literature and Composition  GRADE: 10^th

 

QCC’s:  29, 30, 31, 32, 35                  CORE SKILLS: 4, 7, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 25

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

(Adapted from IRA/NCTE Standards)

Students will:

¨  read a wide range of literature to build an understanding of themselves and the cultures of the world, to acquire new information, and for personal fulfillment.  Among these texts are fiction and non-fiction works. (#1)

¨  apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. (#3)

¨  apply their knowledge of language structure, language conventions, media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss texts. (#6)

¨  conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems.  They will gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience. (#7)

¨  use a variety of technological and information sources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information to create and communicate knowledge. (#8)

¨      use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes

(e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).  (#12)

 

INTRODUCTION:

Remember that your brochure is due on Monday.  We are going to spend today in the library as well so you can work on it more.

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

(Adapted from Georgia’s Quality Core Curriculum)

Students will:

¨recognize how content (topic, purpose, and audience) influences the structure and use of language (LA 10.29)

            ¨adapt writing style to appeal and persuade various audiences (LA 10.30)

¨develop creative and imaginative expression in writing (fresh ideas, diction, style, and voice) (LA 10.31)

¨organize, select, and relate ideas and develop them into coherent, multi paragraph compositions (LA 10.32)

¨vary reading speed and methods according to the type of material and purpose of reading (LA 10.35)

¨use research process: selecting topic, formulating questions, identifying key words, choosing sources, skimming, paraphrasing, note-taking, organizing, summarizing, and presenting (Core Skills #4)

¨distinguish between fact and opinion (Core Skills #7)

 

¨use a variety of print and non-print resources (e.g., films, recording, theater, computer databases) as parts of the study of literature (Core Skills #13)

¨draw reasoned conclusions from various sources (Core Skills #14)

¨write stand American English sentences with correct verb forms, punctuation, capitalization, possessives, plural forms and other mechanics, word choice, and spelling (Core Skills #15) 

¨use language appropriate to situation and audience (Core Skills #17)

¨participate in the writing process:  prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing (Core Skills #18)

¨composes and revises on a computer (Core Skills #25)

 

PROCEDURES AND TEACHER’S NOTES:

Step 1:

Go to the library and work on brochure project.

 

CLOSING:

Remind them to bring their permission slips for the field trip.  Everyone be sure they are prepared to present their brochure on Monday.  Have a great weekend.

 

EVALUATION:

None

 

MATERIALS:

-         library/computers

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Finish brochure

 

EXTENDERS:

None

 

PROVISIONS:

Make sure the student can see the computer screen and the books in the library.  Look into magnifying glasses for the computer and books.

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