1. April 29, 2009
Ms. Durand
Freshmen
Comprehension
Utopia
Timeline of Lesson: 58 minutes
Abstract: The purpose of this lesson is to write in a clear and coherent manner about personal utopian
visions.
Objectives (by the end of the lesson students will be able to…)
• Write persuasively.
• Write with a clear and coherent focus.
Standards Addressed:
Standard 19:
Writing – Students will write with a clear focus, coherent organization, and sufficient detail.
Standard 20:
Consideration of Audience and Purpose – Students will write for different audiences and
purposes.
Guiding Question:
• Is North Adams a utopia?
• What would you do to North Adams to make it into your utopia?
• What are some problems in our society?
• How would you solve or eliminate those problems in your utopia?
Procedure:
10:52 – 10:59 – Water plants
 Remind them to spray it four times at most.
11:00 – 11:10 – Review project assignment sheet
 Explain what the project will be graded on.
 Due for period E Friday, and for period D Thursday at the beginning of the
period.
 Answer any questions
11:10 – 11:40 – Work on projects
 Walk around and help students individually.
11:40 – 11:49 – Save work and shut down laptops
 Make sure that all laptops are returned.

2. Assessment:
• Monday, May 4th Students will have their projects displayed.
• Students will go around to each project and then write down which utopia they would like to be
apart of.
• All projects will be graded according to four Focus Correction Areas.(See Create Your Own
Utopia assignment sheet)