April 29, 2009Ms. DurandFreshmen

ComprehensionUtopia

Timeline of Lesson: 58 minutes

Abstract: The purpose of this lesson is to write in a clear and coherent manner about personal utopian visions.Objectives (by the end of the lesson students will be able to…)

Write persuasively. Write with a clear and coherent focus.

Standards Addressed:Standard 19: Writing – Students will write with a clear focus, coherent organization, and sufficient detail.Standard 20: Consideration of Audience and Purpose – Students will write for different audiences and purposes.

Guiding Question: Is North Adams a utopia? What would you do to North Adams to make it into your utopia? What are some problems in our society? How would you solve or eliminate those problems in your utopia?

Procedure:10:52 – 10:59 – Water plants

Remind them to spray it four times at most. 11:00 – 11:10 – Review project assignment sheet

Explain what the project will be graded on. Due for period E Friday, and for period D Thursday at the beginning of the

period. Answer any questions

11:10 – 11:40 – Work on projects Walk around and help students individually.

11:40 – 11:49 – Save work and shut down laptops Make sure that all laptops are returned.

Assessment: Monday, May 4th Students will have their projects displayed. Students will go around to each project and then write down which utopia they would like to be

apart of. All projects will be graded according to four Focus Correction Areas.(See Create Your Own

Utopia assignment sheet)