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

Friday, May 18

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