Lesson Plan The Outsiders (Regular students)

The Outsiders Created by Erin Hall

ID #: 30164

Subject Area: English and Literature Grade Level: 10

Lesson Summary The regular students (not advanced) will create a PowerPoint presentation in which they describe the five steps of a plot map (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) that represent the details in The Outsiders. They will also find pictures to represent all stages (steps). SOLs: 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.

Learning Objectives and Computer Functions This lesson plan uses 1 objectives.

Problem Problem Nature These students will be able to understand the plot map better than other students. Students have already completed plot maps for real-life stories that have happened to them, so they will be able to create a plot map from the novel. Based upon their own experiences, they will understand what the climax, resolution, etc. will be. Problem Data generated Notes on Using Data

Problem Statement We have created several plot maps together in class. Now, after we have discussed the novel, you should be able to complete the plot map from the novel with the appropriate details.

Data Manipulation Instructions The learner used computers at intermediate level

Integration Strategies Students will create a plot map by hand, making sure they include all parts of the plot map and details from the novel.

Organization Strategies Students will organize all the important details learned from the story into the parts of the plot map.

Elaboration Strategies Students will include pictures that represent each step of the plot map (five pictures).

Results Presentation

Students will create a PowerPoint presentation labeling all parts of the plot map and the details that correspond with the parts of the plot map. Students will also include five pictures in their presentation that represent the steps of the plot map.

Activities Activities Before Using the Computer Students will create a plot map by hand and label all parts of the plot map. They will then include all the appropriate details under each part. They will start to brainstorm what types of pictures they can use in their presentation. Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness: I will make sure students have included all the details in the plot map and encourage students to be as creative and imaginative as they can when finding pictures that represent each step of the plot map.

Activities While Using the Computer Students will work at the computer indiv Group Information:

Activities After Using the Computer Students will practice as to how they want to present their material through the PowerPoint presentation.

Supporting Activities

Assessment Students will be assessed by means of: Included in the assessment: There will be a rubric which lists all the requirements for the presentation (labeling of the plot map, details, pictures).
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