Lesson Plan

Unit 2: Coming of Age-The Loss of Innocence Length: 70 Minutes (Late Start) Day: 8

Standards: 9.3.1. a-c: Literary and narrative texts develop a controlling idea or theme
with descriptive and expressive language
o A. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
(CCSS: W.9-10.3)
ii. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole. (CCSS: W.9-10.3c)
o B. Write literary and narrative texts using a range of poetic techniques, figurative
language, and graphic elements to engage or entertain the intended audience
o C. Refine the expression of voice and tone in a text by selecting and using
appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and sentence organization

Learning Target:
o I can write a narrative text that includes the elements of narration we have studied
so far.

Success Criteria:
o I will create a narrative text that is 4-6 pages long and follows specific narrative
and formatting guidelines. It will use details and structure, as well as encompass
the theme of coming of age.

Elements to Include:
Clear point of view (1st or 3rd)
Adheres to narrative arc (Plot Structure)
Uses dialogue between characters
Uses sensory language to show, rather than tell
o Metaphor, Simile, etc.
Word choice
o Imagery
o Tone
o Theme
Theme: Coming of Age
Characterization
o Protagonist is round or dynamic

Format Checklist:
Length: 4-6 Pages
Heading
o Name
o Date
 o Class
o Period
Title
MLA Format
Double Spaced
1 Inch Margins
12 Point Font
Black text
Last name and page number in top right corner
Works cited page if necessary

Assessments:
o Formative: Start short story first draft.
Criteria and rubric attached in materials section

Inquiry Questions:
o How does an author decide on their word choice?
o How does one study word choice?
o How do imagery, tone, and theme connect?
o What does strong narrative development require?
o How does one start a short story?
o What does nature have to do with coming of age?

Differentiation:
o Students have a chance to ask questions as they begin writing their paper. I will be
able to give them advice or point them to one of our resources.
o Worksheets to Reference:
Point of View Identification
Skeleton Notes
Narrative Arc Practice
Practicing Sensory Language: Force of Nature Poems
Reading T.C. Boyles Greasy Lake for Characterization
Closely Reading for Word Choice and Applying Patterns/Insights into
Narrative Writing

Materials:

o Interactive notebooks
o Writing utensils
o Laptops for draft writing
o Short story assignment sheet
 Procedures:

o 5 Min: Attendance

o 15 Min: Nature walk and writers notebook

Prompt: Write about any element of your short story. This could be
something you want to improve, are confused about, or just an idea you
want to try out. Use your surroundings to your advantage! You could
record the natural surroundings for setting or imagine a dialogue between
your characters. This is just to get your creativity flowing for the rest of
the class.

o 40 Min: Short story first draft work time.

Students will work silently on their short stories and can ask me questions
if they need help

o 10 Min: I will remind students that their first draft is due next class for peer
workshopping.
Students can ask any questions they have about the paper