1. The lesson plan is for a 12th grade writing workshop class. 2. Students will play rock, paper, scissors to choose vocabulary words to define from flashcards. This will review words for an upcoming quiz. 3. The objectives are for students to classify and arrange vocabulary words and definitions orally, demonstrating an appreciation for the writing process. 4. Materials include textbooks, flashcards with words and definitions, a board, and marker. Students will participate in group activities to review and reinforce the vocabulary.

1. LESSON PLAN
Date: ____February 27, 2012____ School: ____Jose Campeche________
Teacher: ___Mr. Sosa___________ Grade: 12th
I. Theme: ______Writing Workshop_________________________________
Comments: II. Phase: __ Exploration __X_Conceptualization ___Application
III. Integration: ____Arts_________________________________________
The students will play IV. Standard(s) and Grade Level Expectation:
rock, paper, and
scissors to choose a Content Standards 12th Grade Expectations
word. The will pick up 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
the word, read it, and
The student uses the English language interpret and analyze character development, dialogue, and setting; makes
say it’s definition or to interpret oral input, construct connections to text; evaluates tone, voice, and mood.
term. This will serve as meaning, interact with confidence both _X_ L/S.12.2 Listens and responds to synthesize, explain, describe, analyze,
a review for the next verbally and nonverbally, and express justify, and debate information; answers and formulates closed and
ideas effectively in a variety of openended questions.
quiz. personal, social, and academic _X_ 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: __ 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
DOK level:
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
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
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.
V. Depth of Knowledge: __ L1 Recall ___ L2 Skills/Concepts
_X__ L3 Strategic Thinking ___ L4 Extended Thinking

2. VI. Objectives:
Conceptual: Given the flashcards, the students will classify the vocabulary words with
the proper definition orally.
Procedural: Given the flashcards, the students will arrange the definitions of the
vocabulary words orally.
Vocabulary Words: Attitudinal: Upon ending the class, the student will appreciate the writing process to a
Essay new level.
Draft
Topic
Thesis statement
Paragraph VII. Materials:
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph a. Curriculum Material: “You Can Write: Not the What but the How” and the “Writing
Supporting ideas for the Real World” textbooks
Conclusion
Composition b. Teaching Devices: Flashcards containing vocabulary words and definitions.
Topic sentence
Structure c. Technological Materials: Board, marker, eraser.
Restate thesis
Copy
Write VIII. Procedure:
a. Initial Activities:
1. _X_ Greetings 2. _X__ Date 3. _X_ Attendance
4. _X_ Review on: The essay
Guide Questions:
5. Motivation Act: Reflection: students will get up, get their backpacks, and
reflect on the weight of it and apply it to real life. Then, they will let it go. This will lower
stress for this activity.
6. Other Activities: Diversity, X Creativity, Leadership, and Soc. Trans.
Engage in a creative environment in order to enhance learning and
imaginative skills.
6. Statement of Aims: Students, today we are going to classify vocabulary
words orally.
b. Developmental Activities
The teacher will present the presentation and the instructions for the
activity.
Students will be divided in group A and group B.
The students will play rock, paper, and scissors to win a select a word
from the selection of words.
If the student wins, he or she picks if he or she wants the word or the
definition.
The student will define the term or state the word for the definition.
The student will get help from the student audience.

3. c. Closing Activities:
The students will review what they have learned on this day by doing the
quiz they made but this time as a review for the reposition of the quiz the
next day.
IX. Assessment Techniques:
__ reflective diary __ collage __ summary __ conceptual map
__ check list __ rubric __ interview _X_ group discussion
__ concrete poems _X_ 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 loved this class activity. First of all, the objectives were met and the students learned in a very
engaging environment. Today, the class was fun and the students had fun learning. It was so much
fun. I wish all my classes were like this. I know my students want the same thing, too.