Weekly Agendas and Information Center
Although our lesson plans change by the day and even by the hour on occasion, we intend to keep this page up-to-date with weekly information pertaining to our classroom agendas, instructional focus, and upcoming assignments for Language Arts. Please view our 7th Grade Text Selections document for a list of literary texts students may receive for instructional purposes this year.
Information may vary from class to class; however, our general learning objectives and weekly agenda will be kept on this page. If you have any questions about the information you find on this page, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Week 37: May 19-23, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Regular Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 3 (Pages 126-177) Reading & Annotations (Due on 5/19/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Post Reading: Anticipation Guide T/F Review and Reflection
Independent Reading Bookmark Collection Document
Second Semester Grand Totals
Reading Reflection
Summer Reading Project 2025
Family Communication Letter Signature (Due by 5/16/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7 and 5/19/2025 for Block 5)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Gallery Walk: Display Poster, New Learning Research Essay, Annotated Bibliography, and Note-Taking Collection on 5/20/2025
Week 36: May 12-16, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Regular Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 2 (Pages 59-125) Reading & Annotations (Due on 5/12/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Section 3 (Pages 126-177) Reading & Annotations (Due on 5/19/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Advanced Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 2 (Pages 91-177) Reading and Annotations (Due on 5/15/2025)
Summer Reading Project 2025
Family Communication Letter Signature (Due by 5/16/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7 and 5/19/2025 for Block 5)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Next Steps: New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography
New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography Due 5/16/2025
Week 35: May 5-9, 2025 (Spring iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment)
iReady Reading Assessment (5/2/25-5/8/25)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Regular Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 2 (Pages 59-125) Reading & Annotations (Due on 5/12/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Section 3 (Pages 126-177) Reading & Annotations (Due on 5/19/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Advanced Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 2 (Pages 91-177) Reading and Annotations (Due on 5/15/2025)
Summer Reading Project 2025
Family Communication Letter Signature (Due by 5/16/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7 and 5/19/2025 for Block 5)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Next Steps: New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography
New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography Due 5/16/2025
Week 34: April 28-May 2, 2025 (Spring iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment)
iReady Reading Assessment (5/2/25-5/8/25)
iReady Reading Results History
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Regular Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 1 (Pages 1-58) Reading and Annotations (Due on 4/30/2025 for Blocks 2-3 and 5/1/2025 for Blocks 4 & 7)
Section 2 (Pages 59-125) Reading and Annotations (Due on 5/12/2025 for Blocks 2, 3, 4, & 7)
Advanced Track: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Pacing Calendar and Work Days Provided
Section Due Dates: Comprehension Check for Understanding, Small Group Discussion, and Annotation Journal Turn In
Section 1 (Pages 1-90) Reading and Annotations (Due on 5/1/2025)
Section 2 (Pages 91-177) Reading and Annotations (Due on 5/15/2025)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Next Steps: New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography
New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography Due 5/16/2025
Week 33: April 22-25, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #23 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Annotation Notes (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #23 (Due 4/22/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Annotation Notes (Due 4/22/2025)
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices
Mentor and Application Text Collection (Read, Annotate, Analyze, and Compose Poetry)
Study Tools - Study Guide and Quizlet Flashcards (Terms/Definitions, Terms/Examples, and Riddles)
Assessment Dates - Blocks 2-3 on 4/23/2025 and Blocks 4-7 on 4/24/2025
New Unit of Study: Nothing But the Truth Novel Study
Introduction, Pacing Calendar, and Anticipation Guide
Section 1 Reading and Annotations (Due on 4/30/2025 for Blocks 2-3 and 5/1/2025 for Blocks 4-7)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Next Steps: New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography
New Learning Research Essay Outline Due 4/22/2025
New Learning Research Essay and Annotated Bibliography Due 5/16/2025
Week 32: April 14-18, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #23 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Annotation Notes (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #23 (Due 4/22/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Annotation Notes (Due 4/22/2025)
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices
Mentor and Application Text Collection (Read, Annotate, Analyze, and Compose Poetry)
Study Tools - Study Guide and Quizlet Flashcards (Terms/Definitions, Terms/Examples, and Riddles)
Assessment Dates - Blocks 2-3 on 4/23/2025 and Blocks 4-7 on 4/24/2025
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Next Steps: New Learning Research Essay, Annotated Bibliography, and Creative Project
New Learning Research Essay Outline Due 4/22/25
Week 31: April 7-11, 2025 (CMAS Testing)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices
Jolly Grammar Notes - Figurative Language and Poetic Devices (Terms and Examples)
Study Tools - Quizlet Flashcards (Terms/Definitions, Terms/Examples, and Riddles)
Mentor and Application Text Collection (Read, Annotate, Analyze, and Compose Poetry)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Update Note-Taking Collection (Books 1-3 of 3 should be read & notes should be complete)
Pre-Thinking: What are your most important discoveries?
Next Steps: Research Essay, Annotated Bibliography, and Creative Project
Week 30: March 31-April 4, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Personal Narrative Essay Due on 3/31/2025
CMAS Preparation
Student Friendly Schedule (Testing on April 7, 8, and 10)
Test Nav Application Practice
New Unit of Study: Figurative Language and Poetic Devices
Jolly Grammar Notes - Figurative Language and Poetic Devices (Terms and Examples)
Study Tools - Quizlet Flashcards (Terms/Definitions, Terms/Examples, and Riddles)
Mentor and Application Text Collection (Read, Annotate, Analyze, and Compose Poetry)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Update Note-Taking Collection (Books 1-3 of 3 should be read & notes should be complete)
Pre-Thinking: What are your most important discoveries?
Next Steps: Research Essay, Annotated Bibliography, and Creative Project
Week 29: March 17-21, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #22 and Reader's Response Journal Character Contrast Literary Analysis (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #22 (Due 3/18/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Character Contrast Literary Analysis (Due 3/18/2025)
Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #3: bene
Assessment of Learning on 3/21/2025
Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Personal Narrative Essay Instruction
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 28: March 10-14, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form
Signed Student-Led Conferences Forms due by 3/14/2025
Independent Reading Bookmark #21 and Reader's Response Required Reading Journal Outline (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #21 (Due 3/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading Prompt and Outline (Due 3/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading Comprehension Check for Understanding (3/11/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #22 and Reader's Response Journal Character Contrast Literary Analysis (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #22 (Due 3/18/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Character Contrast Literary Analysis (Due 3/18/2025)
Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #3: bene
Assessment of Learning on 3/21/2025
Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Personal Narrative Essay Instruction
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 27: March 3-7, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form
Read, Annotate, and Prepare on 3/3/2025
Student Led Conferences Available on Tuesday, 3/4/2025 from 4:15-7:00 PM
Signed Student-Led Conferences Forms due by 3/14/2025
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 and Reader's Response Required Reading Journal (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (Due 3/4/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading and Annotation (Due 3/4/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #21 and Reader's Response Required Reading Journal Outline (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #21 (Due 3/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading Prompt and Outline (Due 3/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading Comprehension Check for Understanding (3/11/2025)
Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #2: auto
Assessment of Learning on 3/5/2025 for Blocks 2-3 and 3/6/2025 for Blocks 4-7
Word Roots Focus #3: bene
Assessment of Learning on 3/21/2025
Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Personal Narrative Essay Instruction
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 26: February 24-28, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 and Reader's Response Annotation Journal (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (Due 2/25/2025)
Reader's Response Annotation Journal - Required Annotation Prompts and Optional Extension Prompts (Due 2/25/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 and Reader's Response Required Reading Journal (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (Due 3/4/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Assignment - Required Reading and Annotation (Due 3/4/2025)
Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Who Am I? Paragraph Prompt, Resources, and Outline
Personal Narrative Essay Instruction
Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #1: aud/audi
Assessment of Learning on 2/24/2025
Word Roots Focus #2: auto
Assessment of Learning on 3/5/2025 for Blocks 2-3 and 3/6/2025 for Blocks 4-7
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 25: February 18-21, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 and Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 (Due 2/18/2025)
Finalized Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis (Due 2/18/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 and Reader's Response Annotation Journal (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (Due 2/25/2025)
Reader's Response Annotation Journal - Required Annotation Prompts and Optional Extension Prompts (Due 2/25/2025)
New Unit of Study: Paragraph to Personal Essay Guided Instruction
Who Am I? Paragraph Prompt, Resources, and Outline
Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #1: aud/audi
Assessment of Learning on 2/21/2025 (Delayed due to Snow Day, Rescheduled for 2/24/2025)
Word Roots Focus #2: auto
Assessment of Learning on 3/5/2025 for Blocks 2-3 and 3/6/2025 for Blocks 4-7
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 24: February 10-14, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 and Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis Draft (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 (Due 2/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis Draft (Due 2/11/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 and Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis Writing Resources (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 (Due 2/18/2025)
Finalized Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis (Due 2/18/2025)
Language Study
Sentence Types Overview, Examples, and Manipulatives
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Advanced Class: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound/Complex Sentences
New Unit of Study: Greek and Latin Word Roots Study
Word Roots Focus #1: aud/audi
Advanced Class: RAFT Creative Writing Prompt
Assessment of Learning on 2/21/2025
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on 2/13/2025 (Books 1-2 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #4 on 3/20/2025 (Books 1-3 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 23: February 3-7, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 and Reader's Response Journal Prompt and Outline (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 (Due 2/4/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Outline (Due 2/4/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 and Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis Writing Resources (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 (Due 2/11/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Compare and Contrast Analysis (Due 2/18/2025)
Language Study
Sentence Types Overview, Examples, and Manipulatives
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Advanced Class: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound/Complex Sentences
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on 2/13/2025 (Books 1-2 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 22: January 27-31, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 and Reader's Response Journal Required Reading (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 (Due 1/28/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Reading and Annotations (Due 1/28/2025)
Comprehension Check for Understanding (In Class On 1/28/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 and Reader's Response Journal Prompt and Outline (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 (Due 2/4/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Outline (Due 2/4/2025)
New Unit of Study: Language Study
Sentence Types Overview, Examples, and Manipulatives
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Advanced Class: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound/Complex Sentences
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on 2/13/2025 (Books 1-2 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 21: January 21-24, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 and Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 (Due 1/21/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Due 1/21/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 and Reader's Response Journal Required Reading (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 (Due 1/28/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Reading and Annotations (Due 1/28/2025)
Comprehension Check for Understanding (In Class On 1/28/2025)
New Unit of Study: Annotation Guide for Literary Text
Annotation Review and Application Practice
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Cumulative Review Part I-III: Study Organizer, Quizlet Cards, and Kahoot Links
Cumulative Assessment of Learning: Friday, 1/24/2025
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on 2/13/2025 (Books 1-2 of 3 need to read & notes need to be complete)
Week 20: January 13-17, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 and Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Outline (Due)
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 (Due 1/14/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis Topic Selection and Outline (Due 1/14/2025)
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 and Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 (Due 1/21/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Due 1/21/2025)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part III Adjectives and Adverbs: Assessment of Learning on Wednesday, 1/15/2025 for Blocks 2 & 3 and Thursday, 1/16/2025 for Blocks 4 & 7
Cumulative Review Part I-III: Study Organizer, Quizlet Cards, and Kahoot Links
Cumulative Assessment of Learning: Friday, 1/24/2025
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on TBD
Week 19: January 7-10, 2025
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 and Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Assigned)
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 (Due 1/14/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis Topic Selection and Outline (Due 1/14/2025)
Reader's Response Journal Paragraph Analysis (Due 1/21/2025)
Student Ownership Reminders and Reflection
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part III Notes: Adjectives and Adverbs
Part III Practice Passage and Additional Practice
Part III Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Wednesday, 1/15/2025 for Blocks 2 & 3 and Thursday, 1/16/2025 for Blocks 4 & 7
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part III Unit of Study
Part III Notes: Adjectives and Adverbs
Part III Practice Passage and Additional Practice
Part III Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 1/16/2025
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #3 on TBD
Week 18: December 16-20, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 (Due 12/17/2024)
Bookmarks Collection Documents and Semester Totals
Update Reading Trackers
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part III Notes: Adjectives and Adverbs
Part III Practice Passage and Additional Practice
Part III Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: TBD
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part II Unit of Study
Part II Notes: Advanced Verbs and Verb Conjugation
Part II Practice Passage
Part II Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 12/19/2024
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #2 on Thursday, 12/19/2024
Week 17: December 9-13, 2024 (Science Field Trip on 12/9/2024)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 and Reader's Response Journal Shared Reading Text
Reading, Annotations, and Responses Questions (Due 12/10/2024)
Comprehension Check for Understanding (12/10/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 (Due 12/17/2024)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part III Notes: Adjectives and Adverbs
Part III Practice Passage
Part III Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: TBD
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part II Unit of Study
Part II Notes: Advanced Verbs and Verb Conjugation
Part II Practice Passage
Part II Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 12/19/2024
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #2 on Thursday, 12/19/2024
Week 16: December 2-6, 2024 (Winter iReady Reading and Math Diagnostic Assessments)
iReady Math Assessment (12/3/2024) and iReady Reading Assessment (12/6/2024)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 and Reader's Response Journal Shared Reading Text
Reading, Annotations, and Responses Questions (Due 12/10/2024)
Comprehension Check for Understanding (12/10/2024)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part II Notes: Verbs - Types of Verbs, Verb Conjugation, and Verb Tense
Part II Practice Passage
Part II Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Wednesday, 12/4/2024 (Blocks 2 & 3) and Thursday, 12/5/2024 (Blocks 4 & 7)
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part I Unit of Study
Part I Notes: Advanced Nouns - Concrete, Abstract, Proper Nouns, and Pronoun Classification
Part I Practice Passage
Part I Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 12/5/2024 (Block 5)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Reading and Note-Taking Collection
Week 15: November 18-22, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 and Reader's Response Journal Argumentative Analysis Paragraph (Due 11/19/2024)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part II Notes: Verbs - Types of Verbs, Verb Conjugation, and Verb Tense
Part II Practice Passage
Part II Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: TBD (Blocks 2, 3, 4, and 7)
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part I Unit of Study
Part I Notes: Nouns - Concrete, Abstract, Proper Nouns, and Pronoun Classification
Part I Practice Passage
Part I Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 12/5/2024 (Block 5)
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #1 on Thursday, 11/21/2024
Week 14: November 11-15, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Paragraph Outline (Due 11/12/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 and Reader's Response Journal Argumentative Analysis Paragraph (Due 11/19/2024)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part I Notes: Nouns - Concrete, Abstract, Proper Nouns, and Pronouns
Part I Practice Passage
Part I Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning: Friday, 11/15/2024 (Blocks 2, 3, 4, and 7)
Advanced Class: Advanced Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Study Tools - Notes, Quizlet Flashcards, and Application Practice
Independent Application Texts
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 11/14/2024
Advanced Class: Advanced Parts of Speech Part I Unit of Study
New Unit of Study: Pre-Test on Friday, 11/15/2024
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Note-Taking Collection
Note-Taking Collection Check-In #1 on Thursday, 11/21/2024
Week 13: November 4-8, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Required Reading and Comprehension Check for Understanding (Due 11/5/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 and Reader's Response Journal Argumentative Analysis Paragraph Outline (Due 11/12/2024)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Part I Notes: Nouns - Concrete, Abstract, Proper Nouns, and Pronouns
Part I Practice Passage
Part I Study Materials: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot
Advanced Class: Advanced Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Study Tools - Notes, Quizlet Flashcards, and Application Practice
Independent Application Texts
Assessment of Learning: Thursday, 11/14/2024
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Proposals (Signed Proposals due by 11/1/2024)
Annotation Guide for Literary and Nonfiction Text
Week 12: October 28-November 1, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Character Analysis Paragraph (Due 10/29/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Required Reading (Due 11/5/2024)
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Study Tools - Notes, Quizlet Flashcards, and Application Practice
Independent Application Film and Text
Assessment of Learning: Blocks 2 & 3 on Wednesday, 10/30/2024 and Blocks 4 & 7 on Thursday, 10/31/2024
New Unit of Study: Pre-Test: Parts of Speech Unit of Study
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Proposals (Signed Proposals due by 11/1/2024)
Annotation Guide for Literary and Nonfiction Text
Week 11: October 22-25, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Character Analysis Paragraph (Due 10/29/2024)
First Semester 7th Grade Language Arts Student-Led Conference Form (Signatures Due by 10/25/2024)
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Terms, Definitions, and Example Application
Study Tools - Notes, Quizlet Flashcards, and Application Practice
Guided Application Text
Independent Application Film and Text
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Proposals (Signed Proposals due by 10/31/2024)
Annotation Guide for Literary and Nonfiction Text
Week 10: October 14-16, 2024 (Student-Led Conference Week)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Character Analysis Outline (Due 10/15/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Character Analysis Paragraph (Due 10/29/2024)
First Semester 7th Grade Language Arts Student-Led Conference Form (Signatures Due by 10/25/2024)
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Terms, Definitions, and Example Application
Study Tools - Quizlet Flashcards
Application Text
Advanced Class: Reading Research Discovery Project Introduction and Proposals
Week 9: October 7-11, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Short Constructed Responses (Due 10/8/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Character Analysis Outline (Due 10/15/2024)
New Unit of Study: Elements of Fiction Terms, Definitions, and Example Application
First Semester Student-Led Conferences: Purpose, Options, and Form (Signed Forms Due by 10/25/2024)
Week 8: September 30-October 4, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment SCR Planning Spaces (Due 10/1/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment Short Constructed Responses (Due 10/8/2024)
Email Etiquette and Informational Writing: Application Prompt (Writing Process: Outline, Draft, Revise, Send, and Self-Assess by 10/4/2024)
Week 7: September 23-27, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/24/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment SCR Planning Spaces (Due 10/1/2024)
New Unit of Study: Email Etiquette and Informational Writing - Email Etiquette Notes, Formal Language Notes, and Application Prompt (Writing Process: Outline)
Week 6: September 16-20, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Word Walls - Mentor Text Reading, Classroom Word Worms, and Personal Word Walls
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/17/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/24/2024)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes - Eagerness to Learn
Independent Reading Routine: Complete Independent Reading Notes
Complete Expressing Gratitude Reflection Assignment (Page 2)
Week 5: September 9-13, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/10/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/17/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark Calculation Practice
Independent Reading Routine: Independent Reading Notes and Reading Trackers
Assignment Return, Binder Organization, and Infinite Campus Explanation
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes - Respect
Week 4: September 3-6, 2024 (Fall iReady Reading and Math Diagnostic Assessments)
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
iReady Diagnostic Assessment (Reading Assessment on 9/3/2024 with additional work time provided in Language Arts and Math Assessment on 9/6/2024)
Independent Reading Practice Bookmark (Due 9/3/2024)
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Due 9/10/2024)
Independent Reading Routine: Independent Reading Notes
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes - Ownership
Week 3: August 26-30, 2024
"First Five" Preparation Routine: Planners, Check-In Form, and Reading Time
Class Letter & Required Signature Page (Signature Pages Due by 8/30/2024)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes - Community Mindedness
Summer Reading Project Rubric Reminders, Raffle Tickets, and Due Date (Due 8/27/2024)
Book Recommendations (Class Website Contributions - For Students, By Students)
Independent Reading Routine: Independent Reading Notes (Why should we read? How do we fix our comprehension when we do not understand what we read?)
Independent Reading Practice Bookmark (Due 9/3/2024)
iReady Diagnostic Assessment Preparation (Reading Assessment on 9/3/2024 and Math Assessment on 9/6/2024)
Week 2: August 19-23, 2024
Independent Reading Habits
Introductory Language Arts Survey
Class Letter & Required Signature Page (Signature Pages Due by 8/30/2024)
Safety Procedures & Protocols
Summer Reading Project Rubric Reminders, Raffle Tickets, and Due Date (Due 8/27/2024)
Language Arts Binder Assembly Project (Due 8/21/2024 for Blocks 2-3 and 8/22/2024 for Blocks 4-7)
Expressing Gratitude Reflection Assignment
Digital Access: Bookmark Class Website and Join Google Classroom
Week 1: August 13-16, 2024
Welcome to Language Arts!
School Supplies
Name Tags
Supplies, Examples, and Binder Assembly (Date Due 8/21/2024 for Blocks 2 & 3 and 8/22/2024 for Blocks 4, 5, & 7)
Summer Reading Project Reminders and Due Date (Due 8/27/2024)
Student Planners
Introductory Language Arts Survey