As a part of the Tuesdays with Morrie Unit I did with my sophomore students at Mason City High School during my fall 2014 clinical placement, I had the students write a letter to the author, Mitch Albom, reflecting on the book.
To reference the lesson, click this link: Letter to Author, Mitch Albom Continue reading
To direct my students in the Letter to [Author] Mitch Albom activity, I created an assignment sheet and a rubric, grading them on their ability to connect the text to their personal lives [narrative writing], use correct letter-writing format, content, and conventions/grammar. Continue reading
In beginning the Coach/Mentor Poem activity, a lesson in my Tuesdays with Morrie unit, I first had the students brainstorm about a coach or a mentor in their personal lives. I created a Brainstorming Worksheet to assist in their pre-planning for this assignment. Continue reading
In the fall of 2014, I completed over 50 clinical hours at Mason City High School with English Department Chair, Deadra Stanton. My experience consisted of taking control of her 10th grade English classes, teaching every Friday.
One of my first set of lessons was on the book, Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom. Continue reading
Lesson Plan: The House on Mango Street
Grade Level: Sophomore English
Teacher: Marisa Donnelly
Topic: Home / Home Identity
Time: 45 minutes Continue reading
