REFERENCE TO CONTEXT LESSON AND RESOURCES

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on reference to context (RTC).

After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:

• Understand how reference to context (RTC) helps to analyse texts.
• Discuss RTC template, guide and the prompt.
• Determine the main ideas and provide an objective summary of the text.
• Explain the lines of the story with reference to context.

This Resource Includes:

• Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
• Vocabulary Overview - RTC, Setting, Characters, Plot, Summary
• Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Reference to Context, Context Clues
• Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Context Clues
• Success Criteria - RTC Checklist
• Scaffolding Notes - Template, Guide, Prompt
• Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
• Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes
• Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
• Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
• Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise
• Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEC Technique
• Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Worksheets and Task Cards
• Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.1/2/4
• Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
• Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives

Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:

• To challenge early finishers
• For effective tutoring
• As ESL stations and sub tubs
• As holiday work and homework
• For small group collaborations
• For an end of unit assessments
• For reinforcement and enrichment