Thursday, November 9, 2017

Thursday, November 9

PERIODS 1, 6, AND 7
Warm-up
Answer questions 5-6 for “Password Protected”
  • Discuss the argument, claims, and evidence to evaluate the  effectiveness of 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.
Mini-Lesson
Expectations for the Socratic Seminar
SL.7.1b - Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Work Time
- Participate in a Socratic Seminar based on the Abby Sunderland articles
- Speaking and listening expectations









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
Finish "Password Protected" questions 5-6
BRING IN CANNED GOODS FOR ROCKY TOP’S FOOD DRIVE

2ND PERIOD
Warm-up
Finish reading and annotating “Password Protected”
RI.7.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and  evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson
- How to identify an argument, claims, reasons, and evidence in a text

Work Time
Read Scope article “Should You Have Recess?”
  • Complete Pro/Con organizer
  • Write a position statement



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