9/16/19-9/20/19Topic: “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou.

9/16/19 Opening (Engage) 10 minutes:1. Explain in your own words what a memoir is.

9/17/19 Opening (Engage) 10 minutes:1. Explain in your own words what an Autobiographical Narrative is.

9/18/191. Indignation (page 143 in Literature Book):2. Complete a word study box or KIMS Chart for the above term.

9/19/191. Hypocrisy

Complete a word study box or KIMS Chart for the above term.

9/20/191. Dexterous

Complete a word study box or KIMS Chart for the above term.

Standards ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange

b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, and presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

Essential Question(s)

1. Can progress be made without conflict?2. How do your habits contribute to your character?

Vocabulary (List language of the standards and content vocabulary for this lesson.)

Vocabulary:

1. Indignation2. Hypocrisy3. Dexterous

Mini Lesson 15 minutes

9/16/191. Last week we talked about perseverance. Take a look at the clip from “Finding

Nemo.” Note examples of Perseverance in Finding Nemo 4 min-why is this an example of perseverance?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQytOBTlN8

9/17/19Recap from prior day

9/18/19Oprah’s chat with Maya Angelouhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLV0IeLaKrgBe able to discuss at least 2 facts from the video

9/19/19Autobiography vs Biography vs Memoir: Which one would “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou be? Explain why?

9/20/19Recap from prior days

Work Session (Explore, Explain, Elaborate) 25 minutes

9/16/19

1. SMART Goals2. Finish Pearson Reading Kit “Writing: Brief Memoir” pages 122-123

9/17/19

Autobiographical Narrative p. 25 in Reading Kit workbook.

9/18/191. Whole group reading: Read Text pages 142-147 “Occupation Conductorette”2. Answer the following questions. You find the answers between pages 143-144

What does Maya describe in the first passage of the story? What does Maya’s use of images (imagery-describing) reveal about her character? In the first paragraph on page 144, Maya talked about the look of the Market Street Railway

Company, how was what she saw in person a contract to what she thought it looked like? What does to last few paragraphs on page 144 reveal about Maya’s character? How does it

deepen your understanding of who she is? Why does Maya decide to seek work as a street car conductorette? What is the main obstacle Maya must overcome in being a street car conductorette?

9/19/191. Continued Audio read: Read Text pages 142-147 “Occupation Conductorette.”2. Complete below questions. You find the answers between pages 143-144

What does Maya describe in the first passage of the story? What does Maya’s use of images (imagery-describing) reveal about her character? In the first paragraph on page 144, Maya talked about the look of the Market Street Railway

Company, how was what she saw in person a contract to what she thought it looked like? What does to last few paragraphs on page 144 reveal about Maya’s character? How does it

deepen your understanding of who she is? Why does Maya decide to seek work as a street car conductorette? What is the main obstacle Maya must overcome in being a street car conductorette?

3. p. 148 Comprehension as a whole class then in groups students will discuss and answer Literary Analysis and Dialogue questions. Then as a whole group discuss their answers with evidence to support their findings.

9/20/19

1. Continued: p. 148 Comprehension as a whole class then in groups students will discuss and answer Literary Analysis and Dialogue questions. Then as a whole group discuss their answers with evidence to support their findings.

Differentiated Instruction/ Small Group/ Task

Advanced: Independently read “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou and answer questions.Proficient: Students will listen to audio of “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou and answer questions.Developing: Students will listen to the audio of “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou, pair with a buddy, and answer questions.

Writing Connection (How are the students communicating their level of understanding of the standard through writing?)

Students are communicating their level of understanding through the class in the following:

1. Opening2. Mini Lesson3. Work Session

End of Day’s Lesson or Unit Assessment Connection (10 minutes.)

9/16/19

Review of the day’s lesson Q&A

9/17/19 1. Review of Autobiographic sheet

9/18/19 1. Review of questions from the Comprehension 1-3 on page 148

9/19/19 In your own words what was Maya Angelou’s memoir about. Write 1-2 sentences.

9/20/19

Quizlet on story “Operation: Conductorette, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou.

https://quizlet.com/25098071/occupation-conductorette-flash-cards/

Closing (Evaluate) (5 minutes.): TOTD:

9/16/19

Submit the “Writing: Brief Memoir” sheet

9/17/19

Submit “Autobiographic Narrative” sheet

9/18/19

Write an antonym for hypocrisy?

9/19/19

Name one thing that you have read so far in your read where Maya Angelou has demonstrated perseverance.

9/20/19

Maya Angelou set a goal to become a conductorette. How did perseverance help her set meet this goal?