Sierra Nevada College Lesson Plan

Teacher
Candidate:
Grade/Subject:
Lesson
Content:
SNC
Supervisor:

Matt Galli
English 10
Vocabulary Test and
Speeches
Michael Lauleta

Lead
Teacher:
District:
School:

Paul Richter

Time
Allotted:

55 Minutes

Diocese of Reno
Bishop Manogue

Materials, including technology:

Vocabulary Test and Speeches

Standard(s), including literacy for all content areas and/or SMP
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.2,
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4

10.3,10.4,10.6

How will learning be assessed at the end of the unit/learning cycle (summative):

Students will demonstrate knowledge by successfully passing vocabulary unit 6

test. Students will demonstrate mastery of public speaking by giving and critiquing
speeches on controversial topics
Objective(s): high cognitive demand for diverse learners

Cognitive Level (DOK or

Blooms)

1.Students

DOK

Level 1

DOK

Level 3

will use knowledge to pass vocabulary test

Students will apply knowledge of rhetorical devices

and speaking techniques to demonstrate understanding
of rhetoric and speech giving
2.

Connections to past learning or experience, building background

Students will apply knowledge of literary elements, close reading, and information
from previous drama units to fully understand the text
Essential Vocabulary

Rhetoric

Definitions
The art of speaking or writing persuasively

Strategy for teaching new vocabulary

Discuss and have students refer to their notes

Sequence and Scope of Instruction (include
instructional strategies, questions, opportunities
for meaning making through discourse and other
engagement strategies, formative assessments,
opportunities for metacognition, grouping,
differentiation and transitions)

Instructional Strategy

estimate
d time

Sierra Nevada College Lesson Plan

Individual study
Students will work to finish vocabulary test on
unit6

30
Minutes
.

Classroom Activity
Students will give rhetorical persuasive
speeches and critique each others
techniques.

20
minutes

Closure : specific activity to review content

Students will discuss each others work and name specific feedback they received
before leaving
Teacher Candidate Reflection on the lesson (after delivery)

The lesson went moderately well. Several students took an exorbitant amount
finishing the vocabulary test, which cut into the amount of time on the speeches. To
counteract this, my advisor suggested implementing a time limit for all future tests.
This is prudent advise since the students rarely take that long when testing.
The speech section was fun and went magnificently. The students actively listened
and critiqued each others work to guarantee everyone got feedback of substance.
This sort of interactive presentation will be used more often I believe.
SNC: April 3, 2014