The lesson plan is for a 12th grade class. Students will take a test on the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" which will assess their understanding of suspense as a genre. The test will include true/false, multiple choice, and short answer questions. After receiving the test, students will discuss and apply their understanding of the concepts from the story. Upon finishing the class, students will have gained a deeper knowledge of suspense. The teacher will assess students through a test, group discussion, and summary.

1. LESSON PLAN
Comments: Date: School: Jose Campeche
Teacher: ___Mr. Sosa_____________ Grade: 12th
Students will take the
test on this day. It will I. Theme: Suspense
have true and false, II. Phase: Exploration Conceptualization X Application
multiple choice, and III. Integration: Arts
short answer questions. IV. Standard(s) and Grade Level Expectation:
Content Standards 12th Grade Expectations
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
DOK Level: 2
evidence to validate responses.
Discuss __ R.12.4 Distinguishes between fact and opinion, infers and supports the
Apply concepts main idea in a variety of texts; debates the theme or topic using text
Have knowledge 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
Vocabulary Words:
to a variety of audiences in all forms write effective narrative, expository, and persuasive essays using the writing
Acute of writing through the use of the process; demonstrates a preferred style of writing.
Dissimulation writing process, proper grammar, and __ W.12.3 Uses creative writing styles to produce poems and other literary
age appropriate expressive vocabulary. forms.
Profound
___ 12.4 Compares, contrasts, evaluates, and critiques two or more forms of

2. Sagacity writing on similar topics to write a critical essay.
___ W.12.5 Organizes, synthesizes, outlines, and evaluates information to
Crevice
write a research paper; demonstrates voice and knowledge of topic
Gesticulations throughout the writing.
Derision
Suspense V. Depth of Knowledge: ___ L1 Recall ___ L2 Skills/Concepts
__ L3 Strategic Thinking _X__ L4 Extended Thinking
Guide Questions: VI. Objectives:
Conceptual: After receiving the test by the teacher, the student will discuss the test
orally.
Procedural: After receiving the test by the teacher, the student will apply concepts
learned written.
Attitudinal: Upon finishing the class, the student will have knowledge of the suspense
genre to a new level.
VII. Materials:
a. Curriculum Material: “Literature Timeless Voices and Timeless Themes: Silver
Level: The Tell-Tale Heart”
b. Teaching Devices: test.
c. Technological Materials: Board, marker, eraser
VIII. Procedure:
a. Initial Activities:
1. _X_ Greetings 2. _X_ Date 3. _X_ Attendance
4. _X_ Review on:
5. Motivation Act. Reflection: “Knowledge needs to see the light of day.”
6. Other Activities: Diversity, Creativity, Leadership, and X Soc. Trans.
Students will be socially transformed through eh process of examination.
6. Statement of Aims: Ok students, today we are going to do the test
regarding “The Tell Tale Heart”.
b. Developmental Activities: Students will
Discuss the material learned
Receive the test
Do the test
c. Closing Activities:
Students will hand in the test.

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