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

Friday, May 18

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