lesson plan on the short story “charles” by .docVIP

Lesson Plan on the Short Story “Charles” by Shirley Jackson Grade Level: Junior High ? Submitted by: Melissa MacPhee, Vince Steele, Craig Moffatt , Amber Orychock Overview:? Students will examine Shirley Jackson’s short story, “Charles” by completing a series of activities. The pre-reading activities include a journal entry, a four step approach to vocabulary, a prediction exercise using the program Inspiration, and a graffiti wall. Once students have read the story, they will define the elements of the short story through a graphic organizer, complete a series of questions, create a character creature(possibly using Inspiration or Paint program), and finish with the designing of a book jacket. Materials:??cluster of computers with Inspiration and Paint programs, flow chart paper, markers, and handouts. English Language Arts Learning Outcomes: GCO 1: Students will speak and listen to explore, clarify, extend, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. 1.1 consider and reflect upon the contribution of others ideas during discussions 1.2 ask questions that probe for accuracy, relevancy, and validity; respond thoughtfully and appropriately to such questions 1.3 state a point of view in a convincing manner, offering relevant information to support that viewpoint 1.4 listen carefully to identify key points in oral presentations, and evaluate the relevancy of supporting details GCO 2: Students will be able to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically. 2.1 contribute to small-group conversation and whole-group discussion, choosing appropriate strategies that contribute to effective talk 2.2 understand the importance of adapting communication choices such as vocabulary, sentence structure, rate of speech, and tone to meet the needs of different purposes and audiences; select suitable communication choices in various speaking contexts 2.3 give instructions and respond appropriately to instr