Flipped Lesson Plan: Revising Essays
Grade(s): 11/12
Subject: English IV
Topic: Writing Process
Time Period: 2 Classes/2 Evenings
TEKS: 13.C; 13.D
Subject: English IV
Topic: Writing Process
Time Period: 2 Classes/2 Evenings
TEKS: 13.C; 13.D
Learning Objectives
Through the activities and resources of this lesson, students will
- IDENTIFY the elements of voice;
- EXPLAIN the effects of the voice choices;
- EVALUATE their own and other's writing samples;
- REVISE drafts to CLARIFY meaning and achieve their rhetorical purpose: connect to audience and share personality;
- CREATE/PUBLISH a well-written personal essay to be used in the application process.
Marzano's Instructional Strategies
- Setting Objectives: See above.
- Providing Feedback: Students will receive instant feedback from the interactive online terms practice (schemes, tropes). The flipped model will also allow for more individualized feedback during the revision work in class.
- Offering Practice Opportunities: Students will have the opportunity to apply their learning as the practice revising their own essays and their peer's essays. Furthermore, students will have a chance to practice their voice knowledge through the online interactive resources.
- Note-taking: Students will be required to take notes about voice.
The Flip (ENGAGE)
We have spent a lot of time in class looking at some examples of college application essays, and you have already written a first draft of your own college application personal essay. Remember, this is your first--and often only--chance to make an impression on the admissions counselors and panels at your ideal schools. This may be the only "you" they ever get to meet, so the goal should be to reveal yourself as a unique individual that they don't want to miss out on. You should also reveal yourself to be a smart, insightful, mature young man or woman who is ready for the work and expectations of college.
The next step of he writing process is revision. In my opinion, this is the most important step of the entire process because this is the part when a good essay can be transformed into a great one---if you are willing to put in the work. We will spend two days making revisions and edits in class. I want you to maximize those 90 minutes, and I want to be free to help you on your specific paper. In order to do that, we are going to flip the normal process for this step. I want you to review and learn some information at home, so that we can get down to the dirty business of proofreading in class. Follow the steps and use the links below.
The next step of he writing process is revision. In my opinion, this is the most important step of the entire process because this is the part when a good essay can be transformed into a great one---if you are willing to put in the work. We will spend two days making revisions and edits in class. I want you to maximize those 90 minutes, and I want to be free to help you on your specific paper. In order to do that, we are going to flip the normal process for this step. I want you to review and learn some information at home, so that we can get down to the dirty business of proofreading in class. Follow the steps and use the links below.
Step One (EXPLORE)
Take a moment to read over this brief paragraph above. You should be able to clearly see the original writing and the revision and editing marks on the paper. Do you like the changes that were made to the paragraph? What effect do these changes have on the passage? Would you keep them or do something different? What do you like most about the new passage? What do you like least?
Why did the writer choose to revise their writing? Below you will find one example of a revision checklist from Aims Community College. A resource like this can help guide your revising and editing. Are all revision checklists the same? Why would items on a checklist like this change?
Why did the writer choose to revise their writing? Below you will find one example of a revision checklist from Aims Community College. A resource like this can help guide your revising and editing. Are all revision checklists the same? Why would items on a checklist like this change?
Steps Two (EXPLANATION)
Our revisions are going to focus on one major area for this paper: VOICE. In this type of writing assignment, your voice is very important. To begin your exploration of voice, watch these these and take notes over what you learn. Then review the note cards on StudyBlue to help you study.
Night One:
Night Two:
Night One:
- WATCH & ANSWER: VOICE VIDEO
Night Two:
- WATCH: DETAILS VIDEO
- READ: TROPES & SCHEMES
- REVIEW: FLASHCARDS
Step Three (EXTENSION)
At home:
Listed under each topic section above is a link to a set of StudyBlue flashcards. At home, students will use these flashcards and self-quizzes to check their own understanding and receive immediate feedback. The video also contains questions and extensions.
In-Class:
Students will practice revising voice in their own writing and by revising peers' works. Students are arranged in groups of four and will share their essay with these peers to receive feedback. They will make revisions by applying what they have learned to their own papers.
At the beginning of each class period, students will take a formative Socrative quiz about voice revisions.
Listed under each topic section above is a link to a set of StudyBlue flashcards. At home, students will use these flashcards and self-quizzes to check their own understanding and receive immediate feedback. The video also contains questions and extensions.
In-Class:
Students will practice revising voice in their own writing and by revising peers' works. Students are arranged in groups of four and will share their essay with these peers to receive feedback. They will make revisions by applying what they have learned to their own papers.
At the beginning of each class period, students will take a formative Socrative quiz about voice revisions.
STEP FOUR (EVALUATION)
Informal Evaluation
Since you are doing some of the prep work at home, I will be able to help you individually and check on your revision progress. As I monitor the class and your peer work, I will be able to see how much you understand and learn what you struggle with.
Your StudyBlue flashcards will also give me insight into how well you are starting to understand the terms. While these quizzes are not for a grade, they can be helpful in identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
Formal Evaluation
When I grade your final versions of the essay, I will be able to tell how well you understood the objectives, concepts, and skills of this lesson. I will use this rubric to evaluate your paper.
Since you are doing some of the prep work at home, I will be able to help you individually and check on your revision progress. As I monitor the class and your peer work, I will be able to see how much you understand and learn what you struggle with.
Your StudyBlue flashcards will also give me insight into how well you are starting to understand the terms. While these quizzes are not for a grade, they can be helpful in identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
Formal Evaluation
When I grade your final versions of the essay, I will be able to tell how well you understood the objectives, concepts, and skills of this lesson. I will use this rubric to evaluate your paper.