The lesson plan introduces students to Edgar Allan Poe and the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" through reading Poe's biography and defining vocabulary words from the story. Students will make connections between Poe's life and the suspense genre. They will discuss what they learned about Poe and the vocabulary. The lesson aims to familiarize students with the author and story vocabulary to appreciate literature and become better citizens.

1. LESSON PLAN
Date: School: Jose Campeche
Teacher: ___Mr. Sosa_____________ Grade: 12th
I. Theme: Writing Workshop
Comments: II. Phase: X Exploration Conceptualization Application
III. Integration: Arts
Get familiarized with IV. Standard(s) and Grade Level Expectation:
the author of the story
and the vocabulary Content Standards 12th Grade Expectations
words in the story. LISTENING/SPEAKING: _X__ L/S.12.1 Listens carefully during a read aloud, presentation, or
performance from a variety of literature, periods, genres, and styles to
The student uses the English language interpret and analyze character development, dialogue, and setting; makes
to interpret oral input, construct connections to text; evaluates tone, voice, and mood.
meaning, interact with confidence both __ L/S.12.2 Listens and responds to synthesize, explain, describe, analyze,
verbally and nonverbally, and express justify, and debate information; answers and formulates closed and
ideas effectively in a variety of openended questions.
personal, social, and academic ___ L/S.12.3 Uses appropriate language structure to analyze and evaluate
contexts. issues, to problem solve, to explain a process, and to express opinions
integrating comparison and contrast statements.
___ L/S.12.4 Expresses thoughts and opinions to evaluate text, debate
current events, concepts, and literary elements; makes predictions and
inferences, as well as draws conclusions from listening to a variety of texts,
performances, and multimedia sources; listens to sort and prioritize
information.
___ L/S.12.5 Analyzes and explains the main idea or topic and important
details from learned concepts or readings from a variety of persuasive texts;
summarizes, evaluates, and judges effectiveness of the text, performance,
speech, or literature.
READING: _X_ R.12.1 Evaluates context clues, reference sources, and vocabulary
The student uses reading strategies, expansion strategies to assess word meaning; utilizes Greek and Latin root
literary analysis, and critical thinking words to extend vocabulary; classifies, applies, and analyzes vocabulary as
skills to construct meaning and develop academic, cultural, or contemporary based on current trends.
an understanding as well as an ___ R.12.2 Argues on characterization techniques and character development
appreciation of a variety of genres of using text evidence to justify responses; evaluates the setting in fiction and
both fiction and nonfiction. nonfiction; classifies point of view using text evidence to supp ort responses.
____ R.12.3 Classifies genre, analyzes plot, establishes cause and effect;
makes connections, predictions, and inferences in a variety of texts; draws
conclusions; analyzes and determines conflict and resolution; uses text
evidence to validate responses.
__ R.12.4 Distinguishes between fact and opinion, infers and supports the
main idea in a variety of texts; debates the theme or topic using text
evidence to justify and validate position.
___ R.12.5 Uses elements of poetry and plays to analyze, interpret, and
compare and contrast styles, genres, topics, and themes; debates using text
evidence to justify position.
WRITING: __ W.12.1 Analyzes and assesses word choice to convey meaning;
incorporates transitions, correct grammar, syntax, and style.
The student effectively communicates ___ W.12.2 Evaluates and applies a variety of organizational techniques to
to a variety of audiences in all forms write effective narrative, expository, and persuasive essays using the writing
of writing through the use of the process; demonstrates a preferred style of writing.
writing process, proper grammar, and __ W.12.3 Uses creative writing styles to produce poems and other literary
age appropriate expressive vocabulary. forms.
DOK Level: 2
___ 12.4 Compares, contrasts, evaluates, and critiques two or more forms of
writing on similar topics to write a critical essay.
___ W.12.5 Organizes, synthesizes, outlines, and evaluates information to
write a research paper; demonstrates voice and knowledge of topic
throughout the writing.
Vocabulary Words:
Acute
V. Depth of Knowledge: _X__ L1 Recall ___ L2 Skills/Concepts
Dissimulation
__ L3 Strategic Thinking ___ L4 Extended Thinking
Profound

2. Sagacity
Crevice VI. Objectives:
Gesticulations Conceptual: Given the biography of Edgar Allan Poe, the student will make connections
Derision to the suspense genre by reading it.
Suspense
Procedural: After reading the biography of Edgar Allan Poe, the student will make
connections to text by writing the vocabulary words.
Guide Questions: Attitudinal: Upon finishing the class, the student willget familiarized with the short
story by knowing the vocabulary words and the biography of the author.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
VII. Materials:
Did he have a family?
a. Curriculum Material: “Literature Timeless Voices and Timeless Themes: Silver
What can you tell me Level: The Tell-Tale Heart”
about his life?
b. Teaching Devices: Handout regarding Edgar Allan Poe
Did he have a good life?
Why? c. Technological Materials: Board, marker, eraser
He was labeled the VIII. Procedure:
father of what? a. Initial Activities:
1. _X_ Greetings 2. _X_ Date 3. _X_ Attendance
Name some of the 4. _X_ Review on:
works by Edgar Allan
Poe. 5. Motivation Act. Reflection: “People have left their footprint in history.
Leave yours, too!”
6. Other Activities: Diversity, Creativity, Leadership, and X Soc. Trans.
Make an impact on the student by teaching of suspense and Edgar Allan Poe and the
appreciation for literature to become better citizens
6. Statement of Aims: Ok students, today we are going to learn about Edgar
Allan Poe and the vocabulary words of the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart”
b. Developmental Activities: Students will
Students will read the biography of Edgar Allan Poe
Will make connections to text and the suspense genre by reading it
Students will copy the vocabulary words presented by the textbook
c. Closing Activities:
Students will discuss what they have learned on this day.
IX. Assessment Techniques:
_X_ reflective diary __ collage _X_ summary __ conceptual map
_X_ check list __ rubric __ interview _X_ group discussion
__ concrete poems __ debate __ drama __ graphic organizer
__ comic strips __ projects __ illustration __ painting/drawing
__ portfolio __ games _questionnaire __ anecdotic record
__oral reports __ skit

3. X. Homework:
XI. Special Accommodations offered: None so far
XII. Teacher’s Reflections (material, method, and objectives):