Anaya One Finds the Theme

Objective:

Mayra L.

Objective:

The students will be writing their first essay of the semester; as a class we have already finished reading Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima. The learner will,

-       Identify a theme, select two techniques, and two forms of textual evidence (quotes) that support the thesis.

-       Create a rough draft of an introductory paragraph for their essay and submit at the end of the class

-       In pairs or groups of three the students will engage in a discussion of possible ideas for their essay

Guiding Questions:

-       Have you found a theme?  

-       Do your quotes accurately support your theme?

Material and Resources:

-       Bless Me, Ultima

-       Pencil

-       Paper

-       Rubric

Connection (Prior/Background Knowledge):

-       Theme

-       Figurative language

-       Diction

-       Connotation

-       General Statement

-       Specific Statement

Model:

-       Using a PowerPoint, I will compare and contrast evidence that accurately supports a theme and evidence that is taken out of context. Using the projector, I will show students sample introductory paragraphs and together we will discuss which one works and identify general, specific sentences. Using the rubric provided the students and I will work together to determine what should be included in their own introductions.

Check for Understanding:

-       At this point I will use a formative assessment technique in which students will rate their understanding on a scale of one through five. Depending on what I see I will either move forward or repeat myself.

Independent Practice:

The learner will now work independently to achieve the objectives of the day, I will walk around and provide feedback and further assistance.

Closure:

I will ask the students if they achieved todays goal and will have them turn in their rough draft introduction paragraphs. I will review them, provide feedback and hand them back for tomorrow's class.