1. The lesson plan was for a 12th grade English class on Valentine's Day about the theme of love. 2. The objectives were for students to discuss what love is, reflect on their inner feelings about love, and write a letter to someone special in their lives expressing love and appreciation. 3. However, the teacher anticipated that almost no students would show up on Valentine's Day so the lesson was modified to be more appropriate for the holiday, focusing on discussing love, expressing feelings about love, and arranging a letter to a special person.

1. LESSON PLAN
Date: ____February 14, 2012____ School: ____Jose Campeche________
Teacher: ___Mr. Sosa___________ Grade: 12th
I. Theme: ______Love_________________________________
Comments: II. Phase: _X_ Exploration ___Conceptualization ___Application
III. Integration: ____Social Studies________________________
Today is Valentine’s IV. Standard(s) and Grade Level Expectation:
Day. Almost nobody is
going to show up. Content Standards 12th Grade Expectations
Therefore, in order to 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
not lose material, the
The student uses the English language interpret and analyze character development, dialogue, and setting; makes
lesson is going to be to interpret oral input, construct connections to text; evaluates tone, voice, and mood.
modified for it to be meaning, interact with confidence both _X_ L/S.12.2 Listens and responds to synthesize, explain, describe, analyze,
one that suits verbally and nonverbally, and express justify, and debate information; answers and formulates closed and
ideas effectively in a variety of openended questions.
Valentine’s Day. 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: _X_ 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
DOK Level: 1 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.
Arrange writing process, proper grammar, and _X_ W.12.3 Uses creative writing styles to produce poems and other literary
age appropriate expressive vocabulary. forms.
Value
___ 12.4 Compares, contrasts, evaluates, and critiques two or more forms of
Know writing on similar topics to write a critical essay.
Discuss ___ W.12.5 Organizes, synthesizes, outlines, and evaluates information to
write a research paper; demonstrates voice and knowledge of topic
throughout the writing.
V. Depth of Knowledge: ___ L1 Recall _X_ L2 Skills/Concepts
___ L3 Strategic Thinking ___ L4 Extended Thinking

2. VI. Objectives:
Vocabulary Words: Conceptual: After discussing what love is, the student will reflecton their inner
Love feelings orally..
Procedural: After discussing what a love is, the student will arrange a letter to
someone special in their lives in a piece of paper..
Guide Questions:
Attitudinal: After discussing what a love is, the student will value the feeling of love
What is love? and the love for others to a new level.
Do you like the feeling
of love?
VII. Materials:
Do you have someone
special in your lives? a. Curriculum Material: “You Can Write: Not the What but the How” and “Writing for
the Real World” textbooks
How would you tell this
special person how b. Teaching Devices: blank paper
special he or she may be
to you? c. Technological Materials: Board, marker, eraser
VIII. Procedure:
a. Initial Activities:
1. _X_ Greetings 2. _X_ Date 3. _X_ Attendance
4. _X_ Review on: The essay
5. Motivation Act:Reflection
6. Other Activities: X Diversity, X Creativity, Leadership, and X Soc. Trans.
Appreciate the feeling of love and the love for others. Be creative toward writing and on the
activity. Be socially transformed through the feeling of love.
6. Statement of Aims: Students, today we are going to talk about love.
b. Developmental Activities
The student will describe in his own words what love is,
Will express what they feel about love,
Will arrange a letter to someone special in their lives by expressing their
love and appreciation for them,
Will draw a picture in the cover of the paper given to write a letter.
c. Closing Activities:
The students will review what they have learned on this day.

3. IX. Assessment Techniques:
__ reflective diary __ collage __ 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
X. Homework:
XI. Special Accommodations offered: None so far
XII. Teacher’s Reflections (material, method, and objectives):
I believe the activity was a good one. Still, since it was Valentine’s Day, nobody came.
There was music out-loud and the students were outside spending time with their
friends. It is typical that this was going to happen. Still, one must always be prepared.
The objectives were clear and precise. It was a fun activity to do. I believe students
might have spent a good time together.