Today’s class moves us into the creative world of scriptwriting and a storyboard activity. Students will practice their analytical and visual storytelling skills while working with Roald Dahl’s short story Lamb to the Slaughter. Lesson Flow: 1. Silent Reading (15 minutes)Start the class with 15 minutes of silent reading. This routine helps students build stamina…
Today’s lesson plan blends reading practice with grammar and literary analysis. Students will begin with their independent novels, then move into a commas lesson that links to a detailed guide, and finally, wrap up their worksheet work on Eleven. Lesson Flow 1. Silent Reading – 15 MinutesStart the class with quiet, focused reading. This consistent…
1. Silent Reading (15 minutes) As always, begin class with 15 minutes of silent reading. Encourage students to log their thoughts or track themes, characters, or devices they notice in their independent novels. 2. Quick Quiz on Capitalization Follow up the reading session with a short quiz on capitalization rules. This reinforces yesterday’s lesson while…
Day 13 is all about sharpening grammar skills while keeping our momentum with literary analysis. Today’s focus: a capitalization lesson that refreshes students on the rules they think they know but often forget in practice. After that, we’ll return to Sandra Cisneros’ Eleven to continue logging the elements of fiction. Lesson Flow Silent Reading –…
Today, we’re digging deeper into the elements of fiction by applying them to one of my favorite short stories: Eleven by Sandra Cisneros. This relatable and powerful story is perfect for showing how character, conflict, setting, and theme all come together to create meaning. Here’s how the day is structured: 1. Silent Reading (15 minutes)…
When it comes to literature, theme is one of those big ideas that students often struggle with. Sure, they can spot a simile from across the room or identify rising action without breaking a sweat, but ask them what the story really means, and you might hear crickets. That’s why today’s focus is on finding…
Today’s lesson gives students a chance to show off their creativity while deepening their understanding of literary devices. By creating a literary devices poster, students will combine definitions, examples, and visuals into a polished piece of classroom-ready work. Posters are not only fun to make but also help reinforce key concepts in a way that’s…
Day 9 is here, and it’s time to put some of those new skills to the test! Today’s focus is a literary terms quiz, followed by a quick dive into point of view in fiction. Afterward, students will reflect on point of view in their own novels through journaling. This lesson balances assessment, learning, and…
We’ve reached Day 8 of our Grade 9 English journey, and today’s focus is one of the most essential story elements: conflict in fiction. Every story needs conflict—it’s what drives the action forward and keeps readers turning the page. This lesson helps students recognize different types of conflict, finishing up their glossary work while also…
Day 7 is all about learning how authors create characters that feel real, flawed, and fascinating. Just like plot and setting, characters are the backbone of a story—without them, we’d have nobody to root for, argue with, or laugh at. Today, students will continue their independent reading, explore a new set of literary terms, and…