Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Wednesday, November 15

1, 6, and 7th PERIODS
Warm-up
- Read and annotate Aesop’s Fable: The Ant and the Dove
- Answer questions 1-2
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
- What do annotate for the article “Ranger Killed During Rescue of Climbers on Mount Rainier”

RI.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Work Time
- Read and annotate “Ranger Killed During Rescue of Climbers on Mount Rainier”
Identify/annotate the following:
  • Type(s) of evidence presented
  • The main idea of the text
  • Important/key details in the text
  • Unfamiliar words









RI.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text

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.7.8 - 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
- Finish reading and annotating “Ranger Killed During Rescue of Climbers on Mount Rainier” and answer questions 1 on the Google document “Rescue Service Article Questions”
- Complete ONLY the chart on the Rescue Services Article Question document (Credible Sources)
BRING IN CANNED GOODS FOR ROCKY TOP’S FOOD DRIVE

2ND PERIOD
Warm-up
Read and annotate The Ant and the Dove
RL.7.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text
Mini-Lesson
- How to identify and evaluate an argument in a text and determine the strength of the arguments and claims presented

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