Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thursday, November 30

1, 6, and 7th Periods
Warm-up
None

Mini-Lesson
- How to write a conclusion paragraph for an argument essay

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.
Work Time
-Write a conclusion paragraph for your argument essay: Should people be rescued…?









W.7.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

W.7.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Homework
Complete conclusion paragraph
EXAMPLE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH - DO NOT COPY 


2nd Period
Warm-up
SIlent reading

Mini-Lesson
- Identifying important facts and details that will support your position on a debatable topic
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
Work Time
- Discuss important facts/details identified in two articles that share a theme/central idea - “Why Everest?” and “Ranger Killed During Rescue on Mount Rainier”

- Read “Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Accused of Risking Her Life”



RI.7.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

RI.7.6 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Homework
None

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Wednesday, November 29

1, 6, and 7th Periods
Warm-up
- Answer questions 3-5 for “The BP Oil Spill” EXCEPT 6TH PERIOD
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.
Mini-Lesson
- How to write a counterargument paragraph for an argument essay

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.
Work Time
-Write a counterargument for your argument essay: Should people be rescued…?









W.7.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

W.7.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Homework
Complete counterargument paragraph
EXAMPLE COUNTERARGUMENT PARAGRAPH - DO NOT COPY


2nd Period
Warm-up
- Answer questions 3-5 for “The BP Oil Spill”
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.
Mini-Lesson
- Identifying important facts and details that will support your position on a debatable topic
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
Work Time
- Read and annotate ““Ranger Killed During Rescue”



RI.7.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

RI.7.6 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Homework
None

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Tuesday, November 28

1, 6, and 7th Periods
Warm-up
- Answer questions 1-2 for “The BP Oil Spill” EXCEPT 6TH PERIOD
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.
Mini-Lesson
- How to write a body paragraph for an argument essay

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.
Work Time
-Write body paragraphs 1 and 2 for your argument essay: Should people be rescued…?









W.7.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

W.7.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Homework
Complete body paragraphs 1 and 2
Ms. Baca's Example Paragraph - DO NOT COPY


2nd Period
Warm-up
- Answer questions 1-2 for “The BP Oil Spill”
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.
Mini-Lesson
- Identifying important facts and details that will support your position on a debatable topic
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
Work Time
- Read and annotate “Why Everest?” and “Ranger Killed During Rescue”



RI.7.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

RI.7.6 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Homework
None

Monday, November 27, 2017

Monday, November 27

1, 6, and 7th Periods
Warm-up
- Read and annotate “The BP Oil Spill”
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.
Mini-Lesson
- How to write an introduction paragraph for an argument essay

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.
Work Time
-Write an introduction paragraph for your argument essay: Should people be rescued…?









W.7.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

W.7.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Homework
Complete your introduction paragraph
Ms. Baca's Example Paragraph - DO NOT COPY


2nd Period
Warm-up
Read and annotate “The BP Oil Spill”
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.
Mini-Lesson
- Identifying important facts and details that will support your position on a debatable topic
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
Work Time
- Read and annotate “Why Everest?”



RI.7.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

RI.7.6 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Homework
None

Friday, November 17, 2017

Friday, November 17

1, 6, and 7th Periods
Warm-up
- Preparing for a Socratic Seminar
SL.7.1b - Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Mini-Lesson
- Socratic Seminar Expectations

SL.7.1a - Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Work Time
- Socratic Seminar: Should people be rescued if they put themselves in dangerous situations?









SL.7.1b - Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

SL.7.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.7.1a - Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

SL.7.1c - Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
Homework
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK!


2nd Period
Warm-up
None

Mini-Lesson
- How to identify and evaluate an argument in a text and determine the strength of the arguments and claims presented
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
Work Time
Complete reading response for  “Sis! Boom! Bah! Humbug!”
  • Identify the argument and claims presented
  • Identify evidence
  • Evaluate the argument and the claims and evidence used to support the argument



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.
Homework
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK!

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thursday, November 16

1, 6, AND 7th Periods
Warm-up
- Library: Book check-out/return

Mini-Lesson
- Writing your position statement for the Rescue Articles: Should people be rescued?

RI.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Work Time
- Preparing for tomorrow’s Socratic Seminar - Should people be rescued if they put themselves in a dangerous situation?
- Complete the orange worksheet - THIS IS YOUR TICKET INTO THE SOCRATIC SEMINAR. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE IT,  YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE!









RI.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its 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.
Homework
- Complete your orange Socratic Seminar worksheet
BRING IN CANNED GOODS FOR ROCKY TOP’S FOOD DRIVE

2ND PERIOD
Warm-up
Library: Book check-out/return

Mini-Lesson
- How to identify and evaluate an argument in a text and determine the strength of the arguments and claims presented
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
Work Time
Read and annotate “Sis! Boom! Bah! Humbug!”
  • Identify the argument and claims presented
  • Identify evidence
  • Evaluate the argument and the claims and evidence used to support the argument



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.
Homework
NONE
BRING IN CANNED GOODS FOR ROCKY TOP’S FOOD DRIVE

Friday, May 18

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