DAILY LESSON PLAN

Lesson Title: Life Map

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Grade: 10

Projected/Current Unit of Study: Autobiography Unit at the beginning of the

ELA Standard(s):
W.9-10.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

W.9-10.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the components of an autobiography Utilize various autobiographical components to create a Life Map Analyze different aspects of their lives to decide which components should be included on their Life Maps

Delivery Strategies (mark with X; lesson specifics on next page):

( ( ( ( ( ( ) Lecture ) Socratic Lesson ) Overhead/PowerPoint Note ) Group Discussion ) Group Activity ) Jigsaw ( ) Role Play ( ) Reading Analysis ( ) Audio-Video Analysis (x) Writing Activity ( ) Debate ( ) Worksheet

Assessment and/or Evaluation Strategies (mark with X):

Observation ( ) Anecdotal Notes (x) Work Samples ( ) Interview/Conference ( ) Checklist ( ) Oral Questioning Learning Log/Journal ( ) Self-assessment ( ) Peer-assessment ( ) Assessment Rubric ( ) Evaluation Rubric ( ( ( ( Presentation ) AV Presentation ) Written Submission ) Oral Report ) Test/Quiz

Resources/Materials:
Plain paper Markers Crayons Colored pencils Pens Pencils

Lesson Delivery Specifics: Timing

Segment 1: |

Enter (3 minutes)

1. Explain that we are going to be starting our autobiography unit, which entails reading an autobiography as well as writing your own. 2. What is an autobiography and how it is different from a biography? Does anyone know what the Greek root autos means? 3. Today, we are going to start the writing aspect of this unit by having a writing workshop! Explain about their Life Maps and then show your example.
Segment 2: |

Engage (40 minutes)

1. Write your name and Life Map on one side of the sheet. 2. Take time to think about what you might include in your concept map. Write on board: Thoughts to include: Birthday, imp life events, school, goals a. Please also include a couple life goals that you have for yourself (college, career, family, travel, etc). 3. Organize your map in a way that makes sense (time, location, type of activity). Its okay to have more than one route, as that indicates multiple plot lines that you could incorporate into your writing. 4. When you are creating your maps, be creative! Use colored pencils, markers, etc and be sure to include pictures or symbols to further explain yourself. If you think of a good anecdote then be sure to jot a note down to yourself so you remember it! Try to incorporate brief details into your anecdotes to enhance your ideas. 5. When your maps are complete, use a bright color marker and mark (circle, star) your most important ideas that you want to include in your autobiography.
Segment 3: |

Exit (3 minutes)
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1. Explain that we will use these life maps in the next few days to plan out what we are going to say in our autobiographies, as well as to help us organize our writing. Make sure to keep them in a safe place!

Homework/Extension/Reminders:
For homework, write a journal entry about one of your memories that is on your Life Map. Be sure to include precise language, details, and sensory images to create a vivid picture of the memory. Make the experience clear and unique, include setting and characters. We will share them at the beginning of next class.

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