The lesson plan is for a 12th grade class reading and discussing the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will make predictions about the story as they read, checking for comprehension. They will summarize the story after finishing. The teacher will ask guiding questions to engage students in anticipating events and interpreting the man's feelings and actions in the story. The goal is for students to appreciate literature and analyze character development, plot, and themes through class discussion.

1. LESSON PLAN
Date: School: Jose Campeche
Teacher: ___Mr. Sosa_____________ Grade: 12th
I. Theme: Writing Workshop
Comments: II. Phase: Exploration X Conceptualization Application
III. Integration: Arts
Students will read the IV. Standard(s) and Grade Level Expectation:
short story on this day.
The reading will be Content Standards 12th Grade Expectations
guided and the teacher LISTENING/SPEAKING: ___ L/S.12.1 Listens carefully during a read aloud, presentation, or
performance from a variety of literature, periods, genres, and styles to
will be asking questions
The student uses the English language interpret and analyze character development, dialogue, and setting; makes
to check for to interpret oral input, construct connections to text; evaluates tone, voice, and mood.
comprehension as well meaning, interact with confidence both __ L/S.12.2 Listens and responds to synthesize, explain, describe, analyze,
as to make predictions verbally and nonverbally, and express justify, and debate information; answers and formulates closed and
ideas effectively in a variety of openended questions.
of what might happen personal, social, and academic ___ L/S.12.3 Uses appropriate language structure to analyze and evaluate
next in the story. 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: __ 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 _X__ R.12.2 Argues on characterization techniques and character
appreciation of a variety of genres of development using text evidence to justify responses; evaluates the setting
both fiction and nonfiction. in fiction and nonfiction; classifies point of view using text evidence to supp
ort responses.
__X__ 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.
___ 12.4 Compares, contrasts, evaluates, and critiques two or more forms of
DOK Level: 2 writing on similar topics to write a critical essay.
Acquainted ___ W.12.5 Organizes, synthesizes, outlines, and evaluates information to
write a research paper; demonstrates voice and knowledge of topic
Make connections throughout the writing.
Write
Identify V. Depth of Knowledge: ___ L1 Recall _X__ L2 Skills/Concepts
__ L3 Strategic Thinking ___ L4 Extended Thinking

2. Vocabulary Words:
Acute
Dissimulation VI. Objectives:
Profound Conceptual: Given the short story “The Tell Tale Heart,” the student will make
Sagacity predictions to the short story by anticipating events based on what they have
Crevice discussed in previous classes.
Gesticulations
Derision Procedural: Given the short story “The Tell Tale Heart,” the student will anticipate
Suspense events by reading the short story.
Attitudinal: Upon finishing the class, the student will appreciate literacy to a new level.
Guide Questions: VII. Materials:
How is the man feeling? a. Curriculum Material: “Literature Timeless Voices and Timeless Themes: Silver
Level: The Tell-Tale Heart”
Why do you think he
says that he is not mad? b. Teaching Devices:
What does the man c. Technological Materials: Board, marker, eraser
want to do?
VIII. Procedure:
What is the man doing a. Initial Activities:
night after night? 1. _X_ Greetings 2. _X_ Date 3. _X_ Attendance
4. _X_ Review on:
What does the man
achieve? 5. Motivation Act. Reflection: “History has been passed through text.”
Who arrives at the 6. Other Activities: X Diversity, X Creativity, Leadership, and X Soc. Trans.
house? Students will enhance their imaginations, have diverse opinions on what
might happen in the story, and learn to value literacy, achieving social transformation.
What is the beating 6. Statement of Aims: Ok students, today we are going to read the short
sound? story “The Tell-Tale Heart”
How is the man feeling
after these events b. Developmental Activities: Students will
occur? Students will read the short story
Anticipate events
How does the story Check for comprehension
finishes?
c. Closing Activities:
Students will summarize the short story.
IX. Assessment Techniques:
_X_ reflective diary __ collage _X_ summary __ conceptual map
__ 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):