Friday, September 29, 2017

Friday, September 29

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
“Finding Your Everest” (20 minutes)
  • Identify the argument and claims
  • Write your analysis - due today
RL.7.1 - Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn.

R.I.7.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson
FInding Theme in a literature story

Work Time
- Socratic Seminar: “Zebra” Theme Assessment
- Read Novels





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)
Homework
None


2nd Period
Warm-up
Describe a character from The Outsiders using traits

Mini-Lesson


Work Time
- Identify Character Traits
- Read The Outsiders



RL.7.3Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g.how setting shapes the characters)




Homework
None

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Thursday, September 28

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
“Finding Your Everest” (20 minutes)
  • Identify the argument and claims
  • Write your analysis
RI.7.1 - Cite several pieces of evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI.7.2 - Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text

RI.7.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

W.7.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Mini-Lesson
Finding Theme in a literature story

- Begin “Zebra” Theme Assessment: Complete Thursday assignment only





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)

Homework
Complete “Zebra” Theme Assessment - THURSDAY assignment only


2nd Period
Warm-up

Mini-Lesson
What are Character Traits?

Work Time
- Identify Character Traits
- Read The Outsiders



R.L.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g. how setting shapes the character or plot).

Homework
None

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Wednesday, September 27

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
“Finding Your Everest” (20 minutes)
  • Identify the argument and claims
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson


Work Time
- Read novels and identify story elements





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)
Homework
Read and annotate  “Zebra” - Part II


2nd Period
Warm-up
Read and Annotate “Finding Your Everest”
- answer questions
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
What are Character Traits?

Work Time
- Identify Character Traits
- Read The Outsiders



W.7.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

W.7.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen  writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

W.7.10 - Write routinely over an extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline -specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Homework
None

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Tuesday, September 26

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
Read and Annotate “Finding Your Everest” (20 minutes)
  • Identify the argument and claims
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
  • Identifying themes in a story

Work Time
- Anticipation guides for novels
- Read novels and identify story elements





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)
Homework
Read and annotate  “Zebra” - up to Part II


2nd Period
Warm-up
Read and Annotate “Finding Your Everest”
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
Story elements

Work Time
- Anticipation guide for The Outsiders”
- Background information about The Outsiders
- Begin reading The Outsiders



W.7.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

W.7.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen  writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

W.7.10 - Write routinely over an extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline -specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Homework
Finish your Anticipation Guide

Monday, September 25, 2017

Monday, September 25

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
Read and Annotate “Finding Your Everest” (20 minutes)
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
What is Identity?
  • Quick Write
  • Discussion

Work Time
- Begin reading The Outsiders or The Giver
- Identify story elements (in your Writer’s Notebook)





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)
Homework
NONE


2nd Period
Warm-up
Read and Annotate “Finding Your Everest”
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson


Work Time
- Write  your final copy of the “Amigo Brothers” alternate ending



W.7.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

W.7.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen  writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

W.7.10 - Write routinely over an extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline -specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Homework
Finish your final copy of “Amigo Brothers” alternate ending.

Friday, September 22, 2017

Friday, September 22

Periods 1, 6, and 7
Warm-up
Review Peer Revision/Editing Checklist

Mini-Lesson


Work Time
- Finish writing your rough draft
- Peer Revise and Edit
- Type final copy of narrative alternate ending





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)

W.7.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework
Finish typing final copy - DUE Sunday NIGHT


2nd Period
Warm-up
Review Peer Revision/Editing Checklist

Mini-Lesson


Work Time
- Write  your rough draft
- Peer Revise and Edit



RL.7.1 - Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

W.7.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

W.7.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen  writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

W.7.10 - Write routinely over an extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline -specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Homework
None

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Thursday, September 21

All Class Periods
Warm-up
Sensory Details Scavenger Hunt

Mini-Lesson
How to use sensory details in your narrative

Work Time
- Plan your narrative alternate ending
- Start writing your rough draft





RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

RL.7.3 - Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (example: how setting shapes the character and plot)

W.7.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework
None

Friday, May 18

All Classes: Warm-Up None Mini-Lesson Drama practice Work Time Drama performances Homework NONE