Gr. 9 Unit: Making my Point : My Words are my Weapons

Day 1:

Unit opener: Students will examine the First Amendment and discuss freedom of speech vs. freedom to read. Does the First Amendment allow for intellectual/academic freedom?
Text Model: The First Amendment

Standards: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.9, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1 , L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Routine Writing:
What are the different motivations for or against censorship? Analyze the First Amendment as it has protected or limited reading rights in landmark U.S. court cases.

LS_1_FirstAmend


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Day 2:

Text Model:
Harrison Bergeron

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10-2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts:
Using an Anticipation Guide, examine intellectual freedoms in society.

LP1_Bergeron
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Day 3:

Text Model:
Harrison Bergeron

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10-2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts: Read and analyze the text of “Harrison Bergeron.” Work in groups to apply CCSS standards to the short story.

Routine Writing: When rules rule out any hopes and dreams, has the government gone too far?

LP1_Bergeron






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Day 4:

Text Model:
Harrison Bergeron

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10-2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts: Using inferences, analyze Vonnegut’s use of vocabulary and syntax for effect.

Routine Writing:
Compare two specific sentences (from the lesson plan) for vocabulary and syntax

LP1_Bergeron
LP_Task2_Chart
LP1_Resource1_ChartEx






Lesson Plan 01

Day 5:

Text Model:
Art and political cartoon representations of censorship

Standards: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.7, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1 , L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3

Concepts: Using a work of critical art as a model students will engage in short focused research to select, write, and publish an analysis of an artwork or political cartoon’s depiction of censorship

Routine Writing:
Response: Evaluate the “argument” of the picture.

LS2_Drooker
LS2_Task1_SOAPSTone


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Day 6:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 1

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Examine the beginning of Part 1 to analyze how Bradbury uses non-traditional and traditional grammar for effect.

Routine Writing:
Student notes about Bradbury’s language conventions.

LP 2_NonTradGrammar
LP2_Resource A-D






Lesson Plan 02

Day 7:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 1

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2

Concepts:
World Café discussion extension activity

Routine Writing:
Based on the table discussions today, how has Montag changed throughout Part 1 of the novel? How does Bradbury use Montag’s vocation to build tension in the plot?

LP 3 World Café
LP 3 Task 1 World Café

Lesson Plan 03

Day 8:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 2

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Write and explanatory essay about allusions in Fahrenheit 451°

Routine Writing:
Explanatory Essay Draft

LS 3 Allusion Essay







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Day 9:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 2

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Write and explanatory essay about allusions in Fahrenheit 451°

Routine Writing:
Explanatory Essay Edit

LS 3 Allusion Essay







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Day 10:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 2

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Write and explanatory essay about allusions in Fahrenheit 451°

Routine Writing:
Explanatory Essay Edit

LS 3 Allusion Essay







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Day 11:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 3

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Read and analyze part 3 of the text. Note additional allusions in the text and their purpose

Day 12:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451° Part 3

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Read the remainder of Part 3. Have students discuss the author’s extensive use of figurative language and metaphors including the stage and circus. As in the beginning of the unit, examine the author’s use of nontraditional and traditional grammar in sentences for final effect.

Day 13:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451°
Non-fiction texts and non-print media

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Analyze non-print media about the Nazi Book Burning

Short Focused Research:
Have students research and print out two other credible resources about book burning during the Holocaust.

LP 4_Book Burning
LP 4 Task 1 DQ Sheet
LP4_Resource1_HMuseum

Lesson Plan 04

Day 14:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451°
Non-fiction texts and non-print media

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Group collaborative discussion of short focused research

Routine Writing:
In groups, synthesize information about literacy and how it can be a threat to power.

LP 4_Book Burning
LP 4 Task 1 DQ Sheet




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Day 15:

Text Model:
Fahrenheit 451°
Non-fiction texts and non-print media

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Socratic Seminar

Routine Writing:
Formative assessment

LP 4_Book Burning
LP 4 Task 1 DQ Sheet
LP4_Task 2_SocraticQues
LP4_Task_3_Formative







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Day 16:

Text Model:
Socratic Seminar Extension

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Concepts:
Seminar Extension – Literacy rates and societal advancement

LP 4_Book Burning
LP4_Task 2_SocraticQues
LP4_Task_3_Formative
LP4_Resource2_
SocraticExt

Lesson Plan 04

Day 17:

Text Model:
Literacy and Society Explanatory Essay

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Routine Writing:First Draft - How does fear threaten freedom in the short story?

LP 4_Book Burning






Lesson Plan 04

Day 18:

Text Model:
Literacy and Society Explanatory Essay

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Routine Writing:
Peer Edit-
How does fear threaten freedom in the short story?

LP 4_Book Burning






Lesson Plan 04

Day 19:

Text Model:
Literacy and Society Explanatory Essay

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Routine Writing:
Final Revisions and Publishing - How does fear threaten freedom in the short story?

LP 4_Book Burning





Lesson Plan 04

Day 20:

Text Model:
Literacy and Society Explanatory Essay

Standards:
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.6

Routine Writing:
Peer Critique of Published Product - How does fear threaten freedom in the short story?

LP 4_Book Burning





Lesson Plan 04

Day 21:

Text Model:
The Pedestrian

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts:
Analyze the non-print image

Routine Writing: How do imagery, syntax, and inference affect the tone of the story so far?

LP5_The Pedestrian
LP5_Task1_ArtAnalysis
LP5_Resource1_Hopper
LP5_Task2_PedNotes

Lesson Plan 05

Day 22:

Text Model:
The Pedestrian

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts:
Read and analyze the short story

Routine Writing: How does fear threaten freedom in the short story?

LP5_The Pedestrian
LP5_Task2_PedNotes





Lesson Plan 05

Day 23:

Text Model:
The Pedestrian

Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.5

Concepts:
Compare a new non-print image to the story

Routine Writing: Students select one of several prompts that analyze the text in conjunction with a new non-print image.

LP5_The Pedestrian



Lesson Plan 05

Day 24:

Text Model:
Writing an Argument Essay

Standards: RL.9-10.1, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9, W.9-10.10, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, SL.9-10.1

Concepts:
Argument Essay construction

Routine Writing:
Drafting

LS4_Arguement ES
LS4_Task1_EssayPlan








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Day 25:

Text Model:
Writing an Argument Essay

Standards: RL.9-10.1, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9, W.9-10.10, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.3, SL.9-10.1

Concepts:
Argument Essay construction

Routine Writing:
Peer Edit and finalize essay for homework

LS4_Arguement ES
LS4_Task2_PeerEdit
LS4_Resource1_Critique





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