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!

Friday, May 18

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