Students will primarily focus on literature that is not originally written in
English, beginning with ancient Greek mythology and Homer’s The
Odyssey. After this, students will begin a series of units, focusing on
selections of contemporary and historical literature from across the world
‐ the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. These literary selections include
short stories, plays, poetry, and other forms of prose. Students will write
responses to literature, and compose poetry in the style of spirit of some
of the poetry they read.
In addition, students will read William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and
The Merchant of Venice (two of the pieces originally written in English).
In studying these plays, students will note Shakespeare’s ability to create
complex, believable characters, and develop and expound on themes of
the human experience, which are as relevant today as the time in which
these works were composed and originally performed.
All of these literary selections (contemporary or historical) excited,
intrigued, and provoked their original audiences to think and wonder.
Students will examine and discover why, by noting the common themes
these works of literature often share, and noting how – with alterations
for the target audience – these are often the prevalent themes of modern
literature, including stories told through the various mediums of “pop
culture.”
Students will also gain exposure to concise and expressive vocabulary, in
the context of the selected readings, and from supplemental sources.
Students must then concisely use this vocabulary.
Learning Objectives
Study a diverse range of literatures and genres of writing for
breadth and master some in depth.
Articulate the ways in which selected works of literature challenge
and change our conceptions of society, culture, and art.
Identify and discuss the aesthetic and cultural elements in given
works of literature. Be able to incorporate such elements in one's
creative or critical writing, as appropriate.
Articulate the intimate connections between works of literature
and histories, cultures, and world views.
Make meaningful connections between literatures/writing and
real‐world problems. For example, make practical applications of
writing through community‐based courses or through the acquired
skill of authorial voice and formal essay techniques.
Practice the study of literature and the craft of writing as a
collaborative creative process, both in and out of the classroom.
Regardless of concentration, gain experience writing both
critically and creatively. Be able to organize, research, and
communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written form. Be
competent in various strategies of literary craft and experimentation
in order to produce compelling creative works.
Make connections between the study of literature, the craft of
writing, critical theory, and interdisciplinary study.
Gain proficiency in the use of appropriate technologies to explore
literatures/writing.
Gain the critical and creative skills to be adequately prepared for
graduate school in literature‐related fields, or for employment in
such fields as art, law, publishing, journalism, education, non‐profit
grant work, business, and creative or professional writing.
Textbook
AGS World Literature
ISBN: 0‐7854‐1829‐6
Grading
To all students: Remember that I want you to succeed, and do not
hesitate to ask me if you need help. Have a good semester. – Mr.
Behmer.
Grading percentage scale
Grading Scale
A
100 - 93
A-
92 - 90
B+
89 - 88
B
87 - 83
B-
82 - 80
C+
79 - 78
C
77 - 73
C-
72 - 70
D+
69 - 68
D
67 - 63
D-
62 - 60
F
59 - 0
Procedures
What to do (and not to do) in class: Being on time to class means you are ready to learn
You should be in your seat with materials out by the time the bell
rings. Passing time is 10 minutes, which provides plenty of time to use
the restroom, socialize with friends and be to class on time.
Missed class
You are responsible for material covered when you are absent. If you
have an unexcused absence when an assignment is due, you will
receive a zero grade.
For excused absences, you are given two make‐up days for every day
For excused absences, you are given two make‐up days for every day
you are absent. This means that if you miss class on Monday and
return on Wednesday, the work you missed on Monday is due Friday.
Missed labs must be made up – see the instructor to arrange a time to
perform the experiment.
The most common reason for students receiving a zero on an
assignment is that they did not make it up when they were absent. Use
ADD SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM as a tool to know which assignments
are missing. I do not chase down students or remind them that they
have missed work when they are absent. Students are responsible for
ensuring that assignments are completed on time. *****NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED*****
Homework and labs are due at the beginning of class on the assigned
due date. Homework and labs handed in after this are late and will
receive a zero grade. Lab report format
All questions must be answered in complete sentences. We will
discuss the requirements for a formal
lab report when the first lab report is assigned. Cell phones
Cell phones are not allowed in class. You must be turned off and stow
your phone during class. If I catch you using your cell phone during
class, I will keep your phone until 3:05 pm that day. Plagiarism& Cheating
Students involved in any type of plagiarism – either submitting
answers not their own that they don’t understand, supplying answers
to other students, copying another student’s work, or making up lab
data – will be given a zero for the assignment.
INSTRUCTOR will, under no circumstances, write a letter of
recommendation for any student who is involved with plagiarism in
her class, regardless of the size of the infraction.
Questions?
Parents, guardians, and host parents: If you have any questions,
comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me! E‐mail is the
best way to reach me. I am happy to answer questions via e‐mail,
meet with you in person, or have a phone conversation.
Students: I want you to succeed in this class! If you have questions,
are struggling with the course material, are concerned about your
grade, or have any other concerns, please come talk to me sooner
rather than later. I am happy to find a time to meet with you before
school, after school, or during lunch.
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will increase literary vocabulary.
Increase understanding of famous authors
from other cultures. Develop an
understanding of the literary genre known
as magical realism. They will also know
outlining and develop writing skills.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to develop
understanding of the literary genre.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity/Lesson:
Introduce class; introduce vocabulary terms for magical realism;
icebreakers.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity/Lesson:
PowerPoint intro of I. Allende. The teacher will discuss and ask
questions while discussing.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read magical realism handout.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Complete worksheet on magical realism; introduce creative writing
assignment using magical realism.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Brainstorm 5 possible ideas for your magical realism short story.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Outlining handout; discuss outlining process; students outline their
magical realism stories
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Begin writing magical realism stories
Main Activity/Lesson:
Magical realism handout #2; teacher reviews excerpts from famous
works of magical realism
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish writing magical realism stories
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: increase literary vocabulary;
develop understanding of the magical
realism short story; Improve speaking skills.
Improve speaking skills. Students develop an
understanding of Dystopias in literature and
the life of Aldous Huxley. Students further
their understanding of the key themes of
Brave New World.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity/Lesson:
Class begins “The Mapmaker” by reading aloud; vocabulary review of
words from story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish reading the short story.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Vocabulary review; introduction to “Eva is Inside her Cat”; students
begin reading the short story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish reading “Eva is Inside her Cat”.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Pop Quiz; review answers to Pop Quiz.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity/Lesson:
Introduction to Brave New World and Aldous Huxley. Teacher will
discuss what to expect in this story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 1 of Brave New World PDF.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Dystopia handout; teacher reviews key ethical issues from the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 2 of Brave New World PDF.
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Increase literary vocabulary;
develop understanding of Brave New World
themes (dystopia). Review and expand
understanding of dystopias and (dyes)
utopian literature. Students develop an
understanding of dystopias in literature and
enhance writing skills. Students further their
understanding of the key themes of Brave
New World and review key vocabulary terms
from the novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity/Lesson:
Vocabulary review; students take turns reading aloud with the
teacher from “Brave New World”.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 3 from Brave New World.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Activity Day: students are randomly assigned into Brave New World
castes (taped on backs) but don’t know their own categories, then
are asked to interact with each other about their plans following high
school graduation; teacher discusses caste systems.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 4.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Students complete dystopia worksheet on Brave New World, focusing
on plot/character basics.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Reach Chapter 5.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Teacher reviews major characters and themes from the novel;
students select one character and write a 300 word essay on him/her
based on discussed themes.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 6; finish essays.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Brave New World JEOPARDY! The teacher will facilitate the game and
student will answer for points.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 7.
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: increase literary vocabulary;
develop understanding of Brave New World
themes (dystopia). Improve writing and gain
understanding of utopias/dystopias in
literature.
Review and expand understanding of
dystopias and (dys) utopian literature.
Students develop an understanding of
dystopias in literature and enhance writing
skills. Students further their understanding
of the key themes of Brave New World and
review key vocabulary terms from the novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity/Lesson:
Vocabulary review; students take turns reading aloud with teacher
from “Brave New World”.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 5 from Brave New World.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Creative writing assignment: students create a utopian or dystopian
society of their own. They need to defend why they thought that the
society that they created is perfect.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 6.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Students complete dystopia worksheet on Brave New World, focusing
on plot/character basics.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Reach Chapter 7.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Teacher reviews major characters and themes from the novel;
students select one character and write a 300 word essay on him/her
based on discussed themes.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 8; finish essays.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Brave New World JEOPARDY! The teacher will facilitate and the
students will play for points.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 7.
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: increase literary vocabulary;
develop understanding of Brave New World
themes (dystopia). Improve writing and gain
understanding of utopias/dystopias in
literature.
Review and expand understanding of
dystopias and (dys) utopian literature.
Students develop an understanding of
dystopias in literature and enhance writing
skills. Students further their understanding
of the key themes of Brave New World and
review key vocabulary terms from the novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Complete a caste‐based propaganda assignment for Controller Mind
in the computer lab.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish propaganda.
Main Activity/Lesson:
Read aloud from Chapter 8 with the students; review key plot
developments; review key themes from the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Reach Chapter 8
Main Activity/Lesson:
Teacher reviews major characters and themes from the novel;
students select one character and write a 300 word essay on him/her
based on discussed themes.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 9
Main Activity/Lesson:
Brave New World Pop Quiz.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 10
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Develop understanding of how
propaganda is used to influence society in
Brave New World. Develop understanding of
cultural impact of Brave New World on
modern society. Develop understanding of
cultural impact of Brave New World on
modern society. Develop understanding of
cultural impact of Brave New World on
modern society; students enhance their
literary vocabularies. Students further their
understanding of the key themes of Brave
New World.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity/Lesson:
Student propaganda presentations. The teacher will grade them base
on their presentation and preparedness.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 9
Main Activity/Lesson:
Teacher summarizes Chapter 9; class views and compares/contrasts
film version of Brave New World with the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 10
Main Activity/Lesson:
Teacher summarizes Chapter 10; class views and compares/contrasts
film version of Brave New World with the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 11
Main Activity/Lesson:
Vocabulary review; class finishes film version of Brave New World
and discusses.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 12
Main Activity/Lesson:
Brave New World Pop Quiz (from prior week);
Essay topics assigned.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 13
Materials / Resources (including technology)
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: review key characters and plot
elements in the novel; review vocabulary.
Review key characters and plot elements in
the novel; review vocabulary. Review key
themes and concepts from Brave New World
Objective: Students further their
understanding of the key themes of Brave
New World.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
vocabulary worksheet; discuss key events from
chapters 13 and 14 of novel
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 15
Main Activity:
Teacher and students read aloud from novel; students complete
handout on BNW caste system
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 16
Main Activity:
Brave New World Jeopardy Round 2! The teacher will facilitate and
the student will play for extra points.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 17
Main Activity:
Teacher distributes essay topics and discusses with class; students
pick essay topic; possible presentation from Effie on caste system
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read Chapter 18
Main Activity:
Class finishes film version of Brave New World and compares/
contrasts with the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Research for essay.
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Enhance understanding of poetic
techniques. Develop a deeper understanding
of the key events of the novel. Objective:
review key characters and plot elements in
the novel. Review key themes and concepts
from Brave New World
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Review alliteration, assonance, consonance, and rhyming; listen to
student raps; begin creating rap about Brave New World
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish raps
Main Activity:
Mock Trial review and assignments. The teacher will ask questions to
check the students if they are prepared.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Think about your trial assignment.
Main Activity:
Divide into groups and prepare for mock trial.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish opening statements; finish charges
Main Activity:
Mock Trial practice run: questioning, opening statements. The
teacher will give his comments and suggestions to each group.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish closing statements; finish sentences
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: students reinforce key plot
elements, enhance understanding of key
motifs, and practice their oral and written
English skills. Students reinforce key plot
elements, enhance understanding of key
motifs, and practice their oral and written
English skills. Review key characters, themes
and plot elements from Brave New World.
Students further their understanding of the
key themes of Brave New World.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
No class – Aus assembly
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
Brave New World mock trial day one. The teacher will mediate
between the teams to make sure that everyone will have equal
opportunity in questioning and answering.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Revise closing statements; review notes; interviews for court
reporter
Main Activity:
Brave New World mock trial day 2.The teacher will mediate between
the teams to make sure that everyone will have equal opportunity in
questioning and answering.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Complete court report and journal entries
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews video “film” of trial, and students write narrative
text for the footage.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Complete court report and journal entries
Main Activity:
Class reviews and discusses completed film footage of the trial;
teacher reviews Magical Realism;
vocab review for exam.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Vocab review for exam.
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Enhance understanding of
magical realism; improve poetry writing
skills. Students gain an understanding of key
plot elements, enhance understanding of
key motifs. Improve oral English skills.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Essays due; Review Magical Realism PPT; Discussing opening of House
of the Spirits; Create new song lyrics with motifs relating to magical
realism, utopias, mock trials, E.A. Poe, etc. Break into groups to
review lyric assignments.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read first 15 pages of the novel; finish lyrics
Main Activity:
Review first 15 pages of the novel and introduce main characters;
trial run for video recording.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 15‐30
Main Activity:
Film video performance with motifs relating to magical realism,
utopias, mock trials, E.A. Poe, etc.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 30‐45
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews pages 15‐45 of the novel; students take turns
reading aloud; vocab review.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 45‐60
Main Activity:
Class reviews and discusses video performance from Wednesday
(post edit); teacher reviews pages 45‐60 of the novel; students
discuss usage of magic in the novel; discuss character development.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 60‐75
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Enhance understanding of
magical realism. Improve poetry writing
skills. Students enhance literary
vocabularies. Enhance literary vocabularies;
review key plot elements and themes from
the novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
- Civil Wars ‐ Students will
compare, contrast, evaluate, and
empathize with the motivations
of two main characters in
different short stories, as they
undergo similar ordeals in civil
wars.
- Students will also compare the
internal arguments of one of
these main characters, as he
debates with himself.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Review major characters from the novel; Discussing opening of House
of the Spirits; Review major plot developments through page 75.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 75‐100.
Main Activity:
Review vocabulary from first 100 pages; students complete
vocabulary crossword puzzle; show edited student video from prior
week.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 100‐115
Main Activity:
Enhance appreciation for creative writing and usage of
magical/fantastical elements in literature.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 115‐130
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews pages 100‐130 of the novel; students take turns
reading aloud; vocab review.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 130‐145
Main Activity:
Teacher show short video segments with magical realism elements to
class; students write short creative responses for each segment.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 145‐160
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: students enhance literary
vocabularies. Enhance appreciation for
creative writing and usage of magical /
fantastical elements in literature and
enhance understanding of character
development in the novel. Enhance literary
vocabularies; review key plot elements and
themes from the novel. Students further
their understanding of magical realism and
the novel House of the Spirits.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
NO CLASS.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
Review vocabulary since last vocab check; students vocabulary
hangman and/or bingo based on the novel House of the Spirits
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 160‐175
Main Activity:
Students read aloud from the novel one‐by‐one; review plot and
character developments; students write a short essay on one
character of their choice (if time allows), drawing a picture of him or
her with a magical element.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 175‐190
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews plot developments from pages 175‐190; students
complete a worksheet on the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 190‐205
Main Activity:
Students divide into three groups and play House of the Spirits
Jeopardy. The teacher will facilitate and the students will answer for
extra points.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 205‐220
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Students further their
understanding of magical realism and the
novel House of the Spirits. Students enhance
literary vocabularies. Improve reading,
speaking, and listening skills; enhance
understanding of novel.
Enhance understanding of key scenes in the
Novel. Students further their understanding
of magical realism and the novel House of
the Spirits.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 6 developments; students divide into groups for reenactment
of key scene from novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 205‐220
Main Activity:
Vocabulary review; Pictionary game based on key persons/events in
the novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 220‐235
Main Activity:
Students read aloud from the novel one‐by‐one; review plot and
character developments; divide into groups for re‐enactment
presentations (Friday)
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 235‐250
Main Activity:
Students divide into groups for re‐enactment presentation
preparation
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 250‐265
Main Activity:
Student re‐enactment presentations. The teacher will grade the
students base on how well they know the lines.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 265‐280
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Students further their
understanding of magical realism and the
novel House of the Spirits. Objective:
students enhance literary vocabularies.
Objective: Improve reading, speaking, and
listening skills; enhance understanding of
novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 8&9 developments; students divide into groups for reenactment
of key scene from novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 280‐295
Main Activity:
Vocabulary review; watch 15 min of the film. interview of author I.
Allende
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 295‐310
Main Activity:
Students read aloud from the novel one‐by‐one; review
plot and character developments; brainstorm for mock trial (who,
where, what).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 310‐325
Main Activity:
Students read aloud from the novel one‐by‐one; review
plot and character developments; trial worksheet.
Objective: Improve reading, speaking, and listening skills; enhance
understanding of novel.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 310‐325
Main Activity:
Mock Trial Assignments; group prep for Trial.
Objective: Students further their understanding of magical realism
and the novel House of the Spirits.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Read pages 340‐355
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Students further their
understanding of magical realism and the
novel House of the Spirits. Students further
their understanding of magical realism and
the novel House of the Spirits. Students
further their understanding of magical
realism and the novel House of the Spirits.
Students further their understanding of
magical realism and the novel House of the
Spirits. Students further their understanding
of magical realism and the novel House of
the Spirits.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 10&11 developments; students divide into groups for reenactments
of key scenes from novel (video presentation prep).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Work on video scripts
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 12 developments; students divide into groups for reenactments
of key scenes from novel (video recording).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Work on video scripts; read pages 370‐385
Main Activity:
Vocabulary Review; students divide into groups for re‐enactments of
key scenes from novel (video recording).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Work on video scripts; read pages 385‐400
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 13 developments; students divide into groups for reenactments
of key scenes from novel (video recording).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Work on video scripts; read pages 400‐415
Main Activity:
Review Ch. 14 developments; students divide into groups for reenactments
of key scenes from novel (video recording).
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Work on video scripts; read pages 415‐433
(FINISHED!!)
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Objective: Students enhance their
understanding of the novel and actively
participation in key scene recreations based
on their own scripts. Students enhance their
understanding of the novel and actively
participation in key scene recreations based
on their own scripts. Students enhance their
understanding of the novel and actively
participation in key scene recreations by
writing their own summaries/intros.
Students enhance their understanding of the
novel and review vocabulary from the novel.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews key plot elements from chapters 9, 10, and 11;
students record short video scenes chapters 9, 10, and 11
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish scripts; edit video; review vocabulary
Main Activity:
Teacher reviews key plot elements from chapters 12, 13, and 14;
students record short video scenes chapters 12, 13, and 14
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish scripts; edit video; review vocabulary
Main Activity:
Students review rough edit of full video and then draft
summaries/intros for each chapter. ( Computer lab)
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Finish summaries; edit video
Main Activity:
Class plays House of the Spirits Jeopardy. The teacher will facilitate
and the students will answer to get extra points.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Review vocabulary
Main Activity:
Class watches full video project; teacher leads discussion on
differences between our video and the novel
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Review vocabulary; study for final exam!
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
Students will read the first chapter of the book. The students will try
their best to understand chapter 1.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The teacher will ask questions about chapter 1. The students will
write all the words that they don’t know and find the meaning.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The teacher will give a vocab test base on chapter 1.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
Students will read chapter 2.The teacher will ask questions if there is
still time.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The teacher will ask questions about chapter 2. The students will
write all the words that they don’t know and find the meaning.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The teacher will give a vocab test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will read chapter 3.The teacher will ask questions about
chapter 3.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write all the words that they don’t know and find
the meaning.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The teacher will give a vocab test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will read chapter 4.The teacher will ask questions about
chapter 4.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write all the words that they don’t know and find
the meaning.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocab test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The Teacher will review the students for chapter 1 – 4.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a chapter test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will make a dialogue for chapters 1 ‐4. The teacher will
check and help the student a bit.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will practice for a play. The teacher will oversee the
practice.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will do a play. The teacher will grade them base on the
story if they have portrayed the part correctly and if they memorized
their lines well.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay regarding what they have read in
chapters 1 ‐4.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will read chapter 5. The teacher will ask questions in
what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know and they
need to find the meaning and write a sentence using each word.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The teacher will give a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will read chapter 6.The teacher will ask questions in
what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know and they
need to find the meaning and write a sentence using each word.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will read Chapter 7.The teacher will ask questions in
what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know and they
need to find the meaning and write a sentence using each word.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay in what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Julius Caesar
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate Julius
Caesar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The teacher will review the students with chapter 5 ‐7.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a chapter test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will practice for a play. The teacher will oversee the
practice making sure that everyone is participating.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a play. The students will be graded base on the
play that they have made and how well they know their lines.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know the works of other
authors.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to appreciate other
authors works.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will read The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan
Poe. They will write the words that they don’t know, look for its
meaning and write a sentence using the words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will research about Edgar Allan Poe. The teacher will ask
questions about the author after the students finished with the
research.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a pop quiz on Edgar Allan Poe.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The student will continue reading The Masque of the Red Death by
Edgar Allan Poe. The teacher will ask some questions to check if the
students understand the story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The Students will write the vocabulary that they don’t understand
and they will look for the meaning. They also need to write sentences
using those words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay regarding the life of Edgar Allan Poe.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The Students will write an essay regarding “The Masque of the Red
Death” by Edgar Allan Poe.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will read the first 5 pages of The Death of a Salesman by
Arthur Miller. The teacher will ask questions afterwards.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know. They will
also need to write the characters.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will continue reading until page 20. The teacher will ask
some questions and discuss what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
They will write the words that they don’t know, look for the meaning
and write a sentence using those words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocab test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay regarding the part that they have
read. The students may open the book for reference.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will watch a movie regarding Julius Caesar.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue the movie. The teacher asks questions to
make sure that the students understand the movie.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay regarding the movie.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue reading the book until page 30. The
teacher will discuss what they have read, asking questions from time
to time to check the students attentiveness.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will continue reading the book until page 40. The
teacher will give a pop‐quiz on what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the words that they don’t know and look for
their meaning. They also need to write sentences using those words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will practice a play for act 1. The teacher will make sure
that everyone is participating. He will also give comments on how to
improve their play.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will continue practicing and memorizing their lines for
the play. The teacher will oversee the practice.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue practicing and memorizing their lines for
the play. The teacher will oversee the practice.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue practicing and memorizing their lines for
the play. The teacher will oversee the practice.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have their play. The teacher will grade the students
based on how well they have adopted the book. They will also be
graded on how well they memorize their lines.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will have a test on Act 1.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue reading the book until page 55. The
teacher will ask students to tell the story on how they understand it.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know, look for
their meaning and write a sentence using those words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will continue reading the book until the end. The
teacher will give a pop quiz on what they have read.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write the vocabulary that they don’t know, look for
the meaning and write a sentence using those words.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocab test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay regarding Howard Wagner. One of
the characters in the play.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a test on Act 2.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will practice for the play for Act 2. The teacher will make
sure that everyone will have a part in the play.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The Students will continue to practice and memorize their lines for
Act 2. The teacher will oversee the practice.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The Students will continue to practice and memorize their lines for
Act 2. The teacher will randomly pick a student to deliver his/her line
in front of the class.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The Students will continue to practice and memorize their lines for
Act 2.The teacher will randomly pick a student to deliver his/her line
in front of the class.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The Students will continue to practice and memorize their lines for
Act 2. The teacher will give a pop quiz for Act 2. To make sure that
students fully understand the story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The Students will have their play. The teacher will grade the students
on how well they know their lines and how they acted the part.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The Students will write an essay regarding Act 2.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The teacher will ask questions from ACT 1 to the latest. He will divide
the students into 2 groups. They will have a debate on whether the
main characters deserve their fate or not.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will write an essay using most of the words that they
have learn from the start of the semester. They must use 80 percent
of the vocabs.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have a vocabulary test.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
Students will know Edgar Allan Poe.
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Students will be able to write complex
essays.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will practice and memorize their lines for the final Act.
The teacher will participate by being one of the main characters in
the story.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Continue reading
Main Activity:
The students will practice and memorize their lines for the final Act.
The teacher will make sure that everyone is participating and doing
their task properly.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Continue reading
Main Activity:
No Class
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have their final practice and memorize their lines
for the final Act. They will also have a dress rehearsal for the play.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Main Activity:
The students will have their play. They will be graded base on the
familiarity of the lines and how they acted their part.
Evaluation:
Vocabulary:
Homework:
Continue reading
Materials / Resources (including technology)
State of Minnesota Standards Covered
Weekly Informational Knowledge Overview - (Students will know...)
FINAL EXAM
Weekly Procedural Knowledge Overview - (Students will be able to...)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main Activity:
The students will review all topics for this semester. The teacher will
help by asking questions.