RTL Intro Lesson
RTL Intro Lesson
RTL Intro Lesson
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Based on a simplified version of Understanding by Design (UBD) and the IB Middle Year Program Planner
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Essential -What is a literary response?
Question(s) -Why do we write them? Why are they important?
-What is a literary theme? How do we identify them?
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they obtained from lectures, class
2. Introduce literary themes (foundation of a response). discussions, and the text in order to
a. Class discussion: Have you heard the term begin a rough analysis of the theme of
8-10 min “theme” before? What do you know about it? their assigned story.
What do you know about detecting themes in
works of fiction? - C3: Exercises critical judgment
b. Read with students p. 140 of the student Students will need to use critical
packet. judgment in order to ascertain the theme
c. Specify that the purpose of a response is to of their assigned story.
explore the theme of a work of literature and
how it relates to the world outside of the - C5: Adopts effective work methods
story. Since there is a time limit for the group
d. Emphasize that without a theme, there cannot work, students will need to work
be a response. efficiently in order to complete the work
e. The concept of a theme may still be difficult in a timely fashion.
for some students to grasp. They may
confuse “theme” for “lesson”. Ms. - C8: Cooperates with others
Khozozian suggested a real-life comparison Students will be working in groups in
with themes birthday parties in order to make order to begin their process or learning
the topic relatable to students. how to scope out a literary theme.
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SUMMATIVE - Assessment OF learning:
N/A
Total:
75 min
Reflection:
During the lessons that I have previously taught both during this field experience and my previous one, I have had
difficulty adhering to the lesson timing. This, I would say, is my biggest challenge, and something that I will always
have to work on. This time, what is important is giving the students the whole 30 minutes to work as planned, because I
would like them to get the opportunity to fully explore the stories that they are given. I am ready to make concessions
on either the introduction or the conclusion of the lesson if needed in order to give students this time to work.
Professional Competencies:
- Competency 1: Act as a cultural facilitator when carrying out duties
An important part of this lesson consists of helping students understand why writing responses is relevant both in the
academic sense and in their role as members of a society. The critical thinking abilities that I hope they will gain from
this lesson will enable them to think more deeply about the world around them.
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- Competency 7: Take into account student diversity
Much of the material can be interpreted differently according to each student’s ethnic, cultural, and religious
background. It is important to consider these factors so that we can properly work with our students.