Lesson Plan Format

NAME:
Lesson Topic: Writing- Complex Sentences Grade level: 8 Total Time: 45 minutes
# Students: whole class
Learning Goal:
(Content
Standard/Common
Core)
Target Goal or Skill:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English

grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Essential Question(s):

For students to incorporate complex sentences as transitions throughout all

types of writing
Why should our writing have complex sentences as transitions?

Topical question(s):

Can students identify and use complex sentences?

Instructional
Objective(s):
Assessment
(Criteria / Look Fors/
Performance Tasks)

Students will properly use complex sentences as transitions to enhance

student fluency.
Formative: Observe and check in with students during their work time

Disabilities/Diverse
Needs Represented
Student
Accommodations
and/or Modifications
Instructional
Procedures
(including specific
times)
Introduction:
(including
motivational hook
where applicable)

Learning Activities:

Summative: There will be writing prompts to assess if students understand

how to make complex sentences and use them as transitions. Conferences
will continue with students as the writing process continues.
To be determined.
Guided release of responsibility.
Visuals and graphic organizers
1. Teacher will model how to correctly use complex sentences
2. Teacher will explain what complex sentences are
3. Teacher will project presentation on Smartboard with guided note
taking
4. Teacher will give examples of complex sentences as transitions
5. Worksheets for students to complete that turn simple sentences into a
complex sentences

Closure:
Academic Language

Transform, support, explain

Communication
Skills
(see Handout)

Function:
Vocabulary: noun, verb, independent, dependent, clause
Syntax:
Discourse:
5 Questions (Blooms)
1. What is a complex sentence?
2. How would you explain what a transition sentence is?
3. How would you use complex sentences as a transition?
4. What are the parts or features of a complex sentence?
5. How would you improve your paragraph using complex sentences?
Curriculum (APA)
e.g.

To be determined

Investigations in
Number, Data, and
Space. (2012).
Pearson.

Materials
Notes

Paper, pencil, research materials, worksheets, Smartboard