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Lesson Title: Introduction to Standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking using Across Five Aprils
Across Five Aprils is a difficult book to read due to the dialect and that it is categorized
as an advanced grade level 6.6 book. Due to this, the fully online course will require in
class reviews for this learner.
Grade Level: Gifted 5th Graders (QUEST)

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I. Goal statement1
Ms. Dukes of Norris Elementary School will increase student engagement and
technical skills in reading and language arts by using a fully online lesson plan to
review Across Five Aprils.
II. General description of assumptions and dependencies
In order for Ms. Dukes to be considered successful in implementing a fully online

lesson plan, students will need the following entry skills and tools:
o Time available for instructional use

o Time available for assignment completion in school and out of school
o Technology support from staff, peers and parents
o Updated technology and bandwidth in school
o Parent buy-in
o Prior knowledge of basic computer and word processing skills
o Typing, Access Internet, Use Microsoft Word
! Typing, Access Internet, Use Microsoft Word
o Adherence to technology policies
To access students prior knowledge of basic computer and word processing

skills, Ms. Dukes will partner with the media specialist to have the students
complete specific tasks. Based on the results, Ms. Dukes will incorporate any
needed skill training prior to the launch of the fully online lesson plan.
III. Learner Objectives and Standards
This course is designed to assist students in their introduction to Standard English

grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to:
o Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar

and usage when writing or speaking
o Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting

rhetorically poor fragments and run-ons
o Use correct capitalization, commas, and quotation marks to mark
direct speech and quotations from a text.
o Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
o Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
IV. Activities
Daily activities are structured around these essential questions:

1. How can we develop a writing to inform / explain?
2. Why is revising necessary in the writing process?
How can we develop a writing to inform / explain? activities:

o Students will participate in daily Bellringer assignments
o Students will review assigned reading or electronic resource
o Students will complete online activity with a focus on punctuation and
mechanics when writing (have students put the correct punctuation to
correct a writing sample)
o Students will read and discuss a writing review to address drafting,
ideation, organization and voice
o Students will complete online activity to discuss sentence fluency
based off the instructors read along excerpt from Across Five Aprils
V. Assignments and Assessments
Before launch of course, learners will complete a Pre-Assessment to access entry

skills and complete a lesson on Digital Citizenship.
The results from the pre-assessment will be used to determine what skills need to
be demonstrated in class to be successful in the online lesson.
The Digital Citizenship lesson will be used to bring awareness on how to conduct
oneself online. It will also be posted in the course.
Week 1
Module 1
Welcome
o Introduction of self (same introduction on Kidblog + picture), including
Fun Facts
o Introduction of course (same introduction on Kidblog), including Syllabus,
calendar, announcements, expectations, objectives, tutorials and e-mail
o Syllabus will include due dates, expectations, expectations,

objectives, contact information, and rubrics
Discussion 1: Create a username for Kidblog based on naming conventions and
submit
Discussion 2: Fun Facts About Me
1) Submit 3 truths and 1 lie about yourself. Keep in mind your audience is
Ms. Dukes, the instructor and your classmates. Do not submit anything
that you do not mind others to know. Think about the Digital Citizenship
lesson. If in doubt, dont.
2) Respond to 2 classmates post with the following information. Identify
which fact that you think is a lie and why.
Listen to and follow along with audio of Chapter 1 of Across Five Aprils and be
prepared to discuss in class
Module 2
In class
Review Fun Facts About Me discussion
Demonstrate and explain the use of Kidblog
Review Chapter 1 of Across Five Aprils and drive discussion around some of the
comprehension questions that will be due
Online homework
Review audio of Chapter 1 of Across Five Aprils as needed
Discussion 1: Check your understanding, answer the below questions using
Standard English grammar and usage when writing
1) Why do you think in the 1800s a womans beauty was short-lived?
2) Describe what Ellens life had been like for the past 30 years.
3) How had Destiny marked Jethro? What made him so special?
4) What did Irene Hunt mean when she wrote, Adults were usually
troubled?
5) Who was Shadrach Yale?
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, write down the following words and commit them to
memory. By the end of the week, you should know how to spell each word
correctly. Spelling quiz will be this Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
Discussion 3: Bellringer, by clicking on the link it should redirect you to Ms.
Tashika Ivery 10/25/15 2:43 PM
Dukes blog where you will find your assignment Comment: This will link to Kidsblog
Assignment:
Answer the following: What does Ellen mean when she says this about Pres.
Lincoln: Hes like a man standin where two roads meetand one road is a dark
and fearsome as the other, there aint a choice between the two, and yet a choice
has to be made.
Module 3
In class
Review new vocabulary words
Review comprehension questions 1-5
Review Bellringer assignment
Online homework
6) What forms of communication did they have in those days?
7) What was Jethro and Mother most afraid of?
8) What does this idiom mean: the pot cant call the kettle black?
9) What were the circumstances of Jethros sister Marys death?
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, write each word 5 times to show the progression of
you correctly spelling the word. Turn in exercise at beginning of class. By the
end of the week, you should know how to spell each word. Spelling quiz will be
this Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
Assignment:
1) Answer the following: Can you think of another decision that someone
might have to make that fits this dilemma? Describe some family rules in
the Creighton household. Describe any similarities or differences in

households today.
2) Respond or comment to 2 classmates post. One word posts will not get
credit.
Module 4
In class
Online homework
10) What news might Cousin Wilse Graham bring to the Creightons from
Kentucky?
11) What kind of background is Wilse from and what might he do for a living?
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, By the end of the week, you should know how to spell
each word. Spelling quiz will be this Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
Assignment:
1) Answer the following: Compare yourself to Jethro or Jenny and list 5
similarities and 5 differences.
2) Respond or comment to 2 classmates post. One word posts will not get
credit.
Module 5
In class
Online homework

Discussion 1: Check your understanding, write a paragraph using Standard
English grammar and usage when writing to answer the following
Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. Describe a time
you felt betrayed.
Discussion 2: Vocabulary Quiz, review the group of words and select the
correctly spelled word
1) List any difficulties you are facing with the reading.
2) List solutions or recommendations to help you through the difficulties.
Week 2
Module 6
In class
Discuss feedback from Bellringer
Introduce Chapter 2 of Across Five Aprils
Online homework
Review audio of Chapter 2 of Across Five Aprils
1) What news did Wilse bring?
2) What position do the Creightons and Wilse take in the North / South
struggle? Why?
3) What did the Southerns want?
4) What were the Creightons feelings about slavery? Cousin Wilse?
5) What did Bill think the real reason for the current conflict was outside of
slavery?
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, define each word in reference to the reading. By the
end of the week, you should know how to define and use each word in a complete
sentence. Vocabulary Quiz will be this Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
In addition to the previous words, write down the following words and commit
them to memory. Spelling Quiz will be this Friday
8) Din
9) Feint
10) Parry
11) Tumult
12) Vehement
Assignment:
Answer the following: Compare and contrast yourself and Sal or Phoebe.
Include details like where you live, what you look like, your family, personality,
beliefs, interest, or physical characteristics and experiences.
Module 7
In class
Review Chapter 2 of Across Five Aprils
Review vocabulary
Online homework
6) John and Bill were very close brothers but there is a hint or foreshadowing
that this relationship could change. What is it?
7) What news did Shadrach bring back?
8) After hearing the news, what announcement did Eb Carron make?
9) How did Wilse Graham describe Abe Lincoln in this war?
10) What roles did Congress and Lincoln have regarding the war at the time?
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, write a sentence for each word using the appropriate
context to show comprehension. By the end of the week, you should know how
to define and use each word in a complete sentence. Vocabulary Quiz will be
this Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
In addition to the previous words, write each word 5 times to show the
progression of you correctly spelling the word. Turn in exercise at beginning of
class. By the end of the week, you should know how to spell each word.
Spelling quiz will be this Friday.
8) Din
9) Feint
10) Parry
11) Tumult
12) Vehement
Assignment:
Answer the following: Would you sign up to protect your country, your family?
Why or Why not?
Module 8
In class
Review vocabulary
Online homework
Discussion 1: Check your understanding, answer the below question in paragraph
form using Standard English grammar and usage when writing
1) What did Matt Creighton add to this conversation? What did he mean in
the following passage:
Human nature aint any better one side of a political line than on the
other- we all know that-but human nature, the all-over picture of it, is
better than it was a thousand- five hundred- even a hundred years ago.
There is an awakenin inside us of human decency and responsibility. If I
didnt believe that, I wouldnt grieve fer the children Ive buried; I
wouldnt look forard to the manhood of this youngest one.
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, By the end of the week, you should know how to
define and use each word in a complete sentence. Vocabulary Quiz will be this
Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
By the end of the week, you should know how to spell. Spelling quiz will be this
Friday.
8) Din
9) Feint
10) Parry
11) Tumult
12) Vehement
Assignment:
Find out more about one of the battles of Civil War events from the book and
write a paragraph about it.
Module 9
In class
Review discussion
Online homework
Discussion 1: Check your understanding, answer the below question in paragraph
form using Standard English grammar and usage when writing
1) Make of list of important symbols and themes from the reading so
far. Explain how each symbol / theme is important.
2) Respond or comment to 2 classmates post. One word posts will
not get credit.
Discussion 2: Vocabulary, By the end of the week, you should know how to
define and use each word in a complete sentence. Vocabulary Quiz will be this
Friday.
1) Constrained
2) Imminence
3) Melancholy
4) Radiance
5) Reverberations
6) Seceding
7) Spare
By the end of the week, you should know how to spell. Spelling quiz will be this
Friday.
8) Din
9) Feint
10) Parry
11) Tumult
12) Vehement
Module 10
In class
Review discussion
Introduce Chapter 3 of Across Five Aprils
Online homework
Review audio of Chapter 3 of Across Five Aprils
Discussion 1: Check your understanding Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2
Discussion 2: One individual from each group of three post your group members
VI. Module Design
The lesson plan will be divided into 10 modules that will be delivered over a two-
week period. See below.
o Activities, Assignments, and Assessments

o Pre-assessment completed prior to online course participation
o Digital Citizenship lesson prior to online course participation
o Canvas Discussions due at 11:30pm on due date
o KidBlog Assignments due at 7:45am on due date
o Quizzes due at 11:30pm on due date
o Resources
o Syllabus
o Infographic on Digital Citizenship
o Chapter audios for Across Five Aprils
o Instructions on creating a Gmail account to use for Kidblog
o Link to Kidblog
VII. Interactivity and Collaboration
Students will interact with each other online through the lesson specific blog and
discussions posts; as well as in class through open discussions and in class
activities. Collaboration will be in class in order for students to freely brainstorm
and have immediate accessibility to the instructor. The blog will be used as the
Bellringer assignments and progress tracker where the instructor will post an
assignment that will address students comprehension of the reading or address

writing standards. In class, the Bellringer will be addressed to make sure all
students grasp the objective. The instructor will be able to review all the students
posts to gauge what needs to be revisited or built on. The discussion posts will
address reading comprehension. In class discussions and activities will focus on
both reading and writing with the support of peer-to-peer review. I acknowledge
that at times students can teach a topic in terms where another student will finally
get it.
VIII. Use of Technology
Students focus technology tools are Canvas and Kidblog. Activities, Assignments
and Assessment will be completed online. Other technology tools include: laptop,
ipad, notebook, mobile device, and Internet.
IX. Learner Support
Learner support will include the following:

o Instructor e-mail
o Online help and tutorial for Blog, in addition to an in-class demonstration
on how to access it and post
o Online help and tutorial for Canvas, in addition to an in-class
demonstration on how to access it and maneuver through it
o Audio of Across Five Aprils by chapter

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Grade Level: Gifted 5th Graders (QUEST)

II. General description of assumptions and dependencies

In order for Ms. Dukes to be considered successful in implementing a fully online

o Time available for instructional use

To access students prior knowledge of basic computer and word processing

III. Learner Objectives and Standards

This course is designed to assist students in their introduction to Standard English

Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to:

o Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar

o Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting

Daily activities are structured around these essential questions:

How can we develop a writing to inform / explain? activities:

V. Assignments and Assessments

Before launch of course, learners will complete a Pre-Assessment to access entry

o Syllabus will include due dates, expectations, expectations,

the Creighton household. Describe any similarities or differences in

Review audio of Chapter 1 of Across Five Aprils as needed

VI. Module Design

o Activities, Assignments, and Assessments

VII. Interactivity and Collaboration

assignment that will address students comprehension of the reading or address

VIII. Use of Technology

IX. Learner Support

Learner support will include the following:

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