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.
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 36: May 16-20, 2022
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Elements of Fiction Short Story Project
Presentations (Story Summary and Creative Project Sharing)
Elements of Fiction Final Application and Review
Language Arts Binder
Organize final papers and take home completed portfolio of work
Summer Reading Project
Review Expectations, Answer Clarifying Questions, and Provide Resources
Week 35: May 9-13, 2022
Tricky Words Warm-Ups
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study
Elements of Fiction Short Story Project
Short Story Selections from the Elements of Literature grade level textbook
Plot Diagram, Conflict, and Character Analysis
Creative Project
Presentations Next Week (Story Summary and Creative Project Sharing)
Summer Reading Project (Signatures due by Friday, May 13, 2022)
Collect Family Awareness Letter Signatures
Review Expectations, Answer Clarifying Questions, and Provide Resources
Week 34: May 2-6, 2022
Tricky Words Warm-Ups
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study (Assessment of Learning planned for May 3-4, 2022)
Elements of Fiction Study Guide
Quizlet Flashcards
Elements of Fiction Review
Independent Reading Annotation Bookmark #2 (DUE on Thursday, May 5, 2022)
Calculations, Time Goal Scores, and Self-Assessment of Annotations
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Book Talks
Summer Reading Project (Signatures due by Friday, May 13, 2022)
Family Awareness Letter
Join Google Classroom
Reading Records, Creative Project Options, and Rubric
Week 33: April 26-29, 2022
Analogy Warm-Ups
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study (Assessment of Learning planned for May 3-4, 2022)
Application Practice: "The Winner" and Comprehension Check for Understanding
Elements of Fiction Study Guide
Quizlet Flashcards
Elements of Fiction Review
Independent Reading Annotation Bookmark #1 (DUE on Thursday, April 28, 2022)
Calculations, Time Goal Scores, and Self-Assessment of Annotations
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Annotation Bookmark #2 (DUE on Thursday, May 5, 2022)
Annotation Expectations and Relevance to Elements of Fiction Unit
Set Time Goals
Week 32: April 18-22, 2022
Analogy Warm-Ups
Elements of Fiction Unit of Study (Assessment of Learning planned for May 3-4, 2022)
Class Guided Notes and Application to Videos
Application Practice: "The Winner"
Quizlet flashcards are now available to study terminology
Independent Reading Annotation Bookmark #1 (DUE on Thursday, April 28, 2022)
Annotation Expectations and Relevance to Elements of Fiction Unit
Set Time Goals
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Week 31: April 11-15, 2022
iReady Schedule, Previous iReady Scores, and Book Checkout Scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2022
Analogy Warm-Ups
Personal Essay Writing Guide (multi-paragraph informational essay with narrative examples)
Step-By-Step Guided Instruction and Personal Essay Examples (Teacher & Former Student Examples)
Personal Essay Self-Assessment and Final Turn In on Monday, April 11, 2022
New Unit of Study: Elements of Fiction
Class Guided Notes and Application to Videos
Quizlet flashcards will be available soon to study terminology
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality.
Round #2 of Book Clubs:
Meeting #3: POSTPONED from 4/7/2022 to 4/11/2022
Week 30: April 4-8, 2022
CMAS Schedule, Book Checks, and TestNav Practice Scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2022
Analogy Warm-Ups
What is an analogy? What types of analogies are there?
Daily Analogy Practice
Personal Essay Writing Guide (multi-paragraph informational essay with narrative examples)
Step-By-Step Guided Instruction and Personal Essay Examples (Teacher & Former Student Examples)
Personal Essay Outline Completion
Personal Essay Drafting, Revising, and Editing
Personal Essays due by Friday, April 8, 2022
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality.
Round #2 of Book Clubs:
Meeting #3: POSTPONED from 4/7/2022 to 4/11/2022
Week 29: March 28-April 1, 2022
CMAS Schedule, Book Checks, and TestNav Practice Scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2022
Introduction to Analogies
What is an analogy? What types of analogies are there?
Daily Analogy Practice
Personal Essay Writing Guide (multi-paragraph informational essay with narrative examples)
Step-By-Step Guided Instruction and Personal Essay Examples (Teacher & Former Student Examples)
Personal Essay Outline Completion
Personal Essay Drafting, Revising, and Editing
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality.
Round #2 of Book Clubs:
Meeting #2: 3/31/2022
Meeting #3: 4/7/2022
Week 28: March 14-18, 2022
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Assessment of Learning Scheduled for March 15-16, 2022
Study Guides due March 15, 2022
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (DUE on Thursday, March 17, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
New Unit of Study: Personal Essay Writing Guide (multi-paragraph informational essay with narrative examples)
Step-By-Step Guided Instruction
Personal Essay Outline
Personal Essay Examples - Teacher Examples and Former Student Examples
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality.
Round #2 of Book Clubs:
Meeting #1: 3/17/2022
Meeting #2: 3/31/2022
Meeting #3: 4/7/2022
Week 27: March 7-11, 2022
Second Semester Conference Forms and Expectations (DUE no later than Wednesday, March 9, 2022)
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Study Guide Expectations
Mentor and Application Text Collection
Assessment of Learning Scheduled for March 15-16, 2022
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (DUE on Thursday, March 17, 2022)
New Unit of Study: Personal Essay Writing Guide (multi-paragraph informational essay with narrative examples)
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality.
Prepare for Round #2 of Book Clubs:
Meeting #1: 3/17/2022
Meeting #2: 3/31/2022
Meeting #3: 4/7/2022
Week 26: February 28-March 3, 2022
Second Semester Conference Forms and Expectations (DUE no later than Wednesday, March 9, 2022)
Word Roots Focus 4: chron(o) (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022)
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (DUE on Thursday, March 3, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Mentor and Application Text Collection
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality. Prepare to compose a collaborative objective summary with your book club members.
Meeting #3: 3/3/2022
Week 25: February 22-25, 2022
Word Roots Focus 4: chron(o) (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022)
Vocabulary in Context Check-In on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 (DUE on Thursday, February 24, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (DUE on Thursday, March 3, 2022)
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Mentor and Application Text Collection
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality. Prepare for the next meeting.
Meeting #2: 2/24/2022
Meeting #3: 3/3/2022
Week 24: February 14-18, 2022
Word Roots Focus 3: bene (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022)
Word Roots Focus 4: chron(o) (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022)
Vocabulary in Context Check-In on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 (DUE on Thursday, February 17, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 (DUE on Thursday, February 24, 2022)
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Notes
Complete Notes and Application Practice
Mentor and Application Text Collection
Advanced Language Arts
Book Club Meetings - Follow group reading schedule and annotation plans in preparation for each of the scheduled meetings. Discuss reading with the guidance of the "Book Club Meeting Structure" agenda. Self-assess preparedness, participation, and annotation quality. Prepare for the next meeting.
Meeting #1: 2/17/2022
Meeting #2: 2/24/2022
Meeting #3: 3/3/2022
Week 23: February 7-11, 2022
Word Roots Focus 3: bene (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022)
Vocabulary in Context Check-In on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 (DUE on Thursday, February 10, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 (DUE on Thursday, February 17, 2022)
New Unit of Study: Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Notes
Complete Notes and Application Practice
Mentor and Application Text Collection
Advanced Language Arts
An Introduction to Book Clubs: Organization Process, Learning Targets, and Novel Selections (district-approved, literary selections)
Annotation Guide for Literary Text
Book Club Meeting Preparation: Group Pacing Choices, Annotation Expectations, and Meeting Dates
Meeting #1: 2/17/2022
Meeting #2: 2/24/2022
Meeting #3: 3/3/2022
Week 22: January 31-February 4, 2022
Word Roots Focus 2: auto (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022)
Word Roots Focus 3: bene (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022)
Vocabulary in Context Check-In on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 (DUE on Thursday, February 3, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 (DUE on Thursday, February 10, 2022)
New Unit of Study: Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Notes
Introduction: Background Knowledge, Learning Purpose, and Unit Organization
Notes and Application Practice
Week 21: January 24-28, 2022
Word Roots Focus 2: auto (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022)
Vocabulary in Context Check-In on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Character Analysis Informational Response Paragraph Assignment
Writing Process Expectations: draft, revise, and edit with guidance from the "Review, Edit, and Label Checklist"
Self-Assess and Turn-In Assignment on Google Classroom
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Sentence Types Resource Guide and Application Practice
Final Edits: Apply Sentence Types Resource Guide to Character Analysis
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 (DUE on Thursday, January 27, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 (DUE on Thursday, February 3, 2022)
Week 20: January 18-21, 2022
Word Roots Focus 1: aud/audi (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022)
Word Roots Focus 2: auto (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022)
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Character Analysis Informational Response Paragraph Assignment
Writing Process Expectations: complete outline plan and work on the drafting process
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 (DUE on Thursday, January 20, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 (DUE on Thursday, January 27, 2022)
Week 19: January 10-14, 2022
Word Roots Focus 1: aud/audi (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022)
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Character Analysis Informational Response Paragraph Assignment
Assignment Instruction: Summarizing and Paraphrasing Text for Textual Evidence, Practice Passage, and Updated Outline
7th Grade Writing, Reading, and Language Rubric Standards
Writing Process Expectations
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 (DUE on Thursday, January 13, 2022)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 (DUE on Thursday, January 20, 2022)
Week 18: January 4-7, 2022
Winter Break Color, Symbol/Image, and Word Reflection
Informational Paragraph Assignment Return, Feedback Notes, and Personal Reflection
Complete Greek and Latin Word Roots Introduction
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 (DUE on Thursday, January 13, 2022)
Set Time Goals
Book Talks
Set Up New Reading Accountability Partners
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Begin Word Roots Focus 1: aud/audi (Language Study Quiz scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022)
Flashcard Options for Studying: Quizlet or Create Your Own
Week 17: December 13-17, 2021
Informational Paragraph Writing Guide
Informational Response Paragraph Application Assignment
Review, Edit, and Label Checklist
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 (DUE on Thursday, December 16, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Greek and Latin Word Roots Introduction
Week 16: December 6-10, 2021
iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic Assessment
Informational Paragraph Writing Guide
Informational Response Paragraph Application Assignment
Review, Edit, and Label Checklist
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 (DUE on Thursday, December 9, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 (DUE on Thursday, December 16, 2021)
Week 15: November 29-December 3, 2021
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part II
Verbs (Tense, Action Verbs, State of Being Verbs)
Adjectives
Adverbs
Quizlet Flashcards
Parts of Speech Part II Practice Passage and Review
Assessment of Learning on Parts of Speech Part II (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)
Informational Paragraph Writing Guide
Informational Response Paragraph Application Assignment
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 (DUE on Thursday, December 9, 2021)
Week 14: November 15-19, 2021
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part II
Verbs (Tense, Action Verbs, State of Being Verbs)
Adjectives
Adverbs
Quizlet Flashcards
Parts of Speech Part II Jamboard Practice and Review
Assessment of Learning on Parts of Speech Part II (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 (DUE on Thursday, November 18, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Week 13: November 8-12, 2021
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part I
Nouns (Concrete and Abstract)
Proper Nouns
Pronouns and Antecedents (Personal, Demonstrative, Reflexive, Interrogative, and Indefinite)
Quizlet Classes and Flashcards
Parts of Speech Part I Jamboard Practice
Parts of Speech Part I Practice Passage
Assessment of Learning on Parts of Speech Part I (Tuesday, November 9, 2021)
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part II
Verbs (Tense, Action Verbs, State of Being Verbs)
Adjectives
Adverbs
Quizlet Classes and Flashcards
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 (DUE on Thursday, November 11, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 (DUE on Thursday, November 18, 2021)
Week 12: November 1-5, 2021
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part I
Nouns (Concrete and Abstract)
Proper Nouns
Pronouns and Antecedents (Personal, Demonstrative, Reflexive, Interrogative, and Indefinite)
Quizlet Classes and Flashcards
Parts of Speech Part I Jamboard Practice
Parts of Speech Part I Practice Passage
Prepare for an Assessment of Learning on Parts of Speech Part I (Tuesday, November 9, 2021)
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 (DUE on Thursday, November 4, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 (DUE on Thursday, November 11, 2021)
Week 11: October 25-29, 2021
Argumentative Response Paragraph
Argument Writing Assignment for "Just For Teens: Understanding and Managing Stress Part II"
Draft, Revise, Edit, and Label Paragraph
Self-Assessment on Rubric Standards
Jolly Grammar Lesson: Parts of Speech Part I
Nouns (Concrete and Abstract)
Proper Nouns
Pronouns and Antecedents (Personal, Demonstrative, Reflexive, Interrogative, and Indefinite)
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 (DUE on Thursday, October 28, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 (DUE on Thursday, November 4, 2021)
Week 10: October 18-22, 2021
Student Led Conference Forms
Signed Student-Led Conference Form (DUE by Wednesday, October 20, 2021)
Argumentative Writing Guide Level 1
Argument Response Paragraph Examples
Argument Writing Assignment for "Just For Teens: Understanding and Managing Stress Part II"
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 (DUE on Thursday, October 21, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 (DUE on Thursday, October 28, 2021)
Week 9: October 11-15, 2021
Student Led Conferences
Prepare for Student Led Conferences
Forms, Expectations, and Locations/Times
Signed Student-Led Conference Form (DUE by Wednesday, October 20, 2021)
Informational Reading Practice Article Complete Part 3
Reading Skill Focus: Reading Comprehension
Guided and Independent Reading of the Article (Part 3)
Reading Comprehension Check for Understanding
Argumentative Writing Guide Level 1
Argument Writing Assignment for "Just For Teens: Understanding and Managing Stress Part II"
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 (DUE on Thursday, October 21, 2021 - two weeks!)
Week 8: October 4-8, 2021
Objective Summary for "Just For Teens: Understanding and Managing Stress Part I"
Reread, review, and revise one last time (DUE in class on Monday, October 4, 2021)
Informational Reading Practice Article Part 2 and Part 3
Reading Skill Focus: Reading Comprehension
TED Talk Multimedia Connection (Part 2)
Guided Reading of the Article (Part 3)
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 (DUE on Thursday, October 7, 2021 or Friday, October 8, 2021 depending on field trip)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 (DUE on Thursday, October 21, 2021 - two weeks!)
Week 7: September 27-October 1, 2021
Informational Article and Application of Fix-Up Strategies Guided Reading
Reading Skill Focus: Reading Comprehension, Central Idea, and Objective Summaries
Objective Summary of the Text: Guidelines, Guiding Questions, and Planning Page
Google Classroom: Draft, Revise, Edit, and Finalize Objective Summary
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 (DUE on Thursday, September 30, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 (DUE on Thursday, October 7, 2021 or Friday, October 8, 2021 depending on field trip)
Week 6: September 20-24, 2021
iReady Data Discussion
Informational Article and Application of Fix-Up Strategies Guided Reading
Reading Skill Focus: Reading Comprehension, Central Idea, and Objective Summaries
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 (DUE on Thursday, September 23, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Tracker Updates
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 (DUE on Thursday, September 30, 2021)
Week 5: September 13-17, 2021
Independent Reading Notes: Why Read, Searching for "Just Right" Books, Fix-Up Strategies, and What to Expect in 7th Grade
Application to Independent Reading
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 (DUE on Thursday, September 16, 2021)
Calculations and Scores
Reading Accountability Partner Discussion
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 (DUE on Thursday, September 23, 2021)
Week 4: September 7-10, 2021
Email Etiquette Notes and Proper Email Etiquette Application Assignment (DUE on Friday, September 10, 2021)
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 (DUE on Thursday, September 16, 2021)
Independent Reading Notes: What to Expect in 7th Grade
Book Talks
Reading Bookmarks
Independent Reading Trackers
Reading Accountability Partners
Week 3: August 30-September 3, 2021
iReady Reading Fall Diagnostic Assessment
Independent Reading Habits - access to books, nightly expectation of at least 20 minutes of reading, as well as some practice toward Reader's Notes and quick writes
Gmail Organization, Email Etiquette Notes, and Proper Email Etiquette Application Assignment
Week 2: August 23-27, 2021
Class Letter: Signed Class Letter DUE by Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Emergency Procedures, Locations, and Practice for Lockdown, Shelter & Place, and Fire Drills
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes
Classroom Technology - bookmark class website, join Google Classroom, and complete Seating Chart Preference Forms
Independent Reading Habits - access to books and nightly expectation of at least 20 minutes of reading
Email Etiquette Notes
Week 1: August 16-20, 2021
Symbolic Name Tags and Sharing
Supply Reminders and Examples (Supplies are DUE on Thursday, August 19, 2021)
Introduction to Language Arts assignment
Assemble and Organize Supplies (binders, dividers, composition notebooks, supply bags, etc.)
Class Letter: read, annotate, and review before taking home for signatures (Signed Class Letter DUE by Tuesday, August 24, 2021)
Week 0: August 12-13, 2021
Welcome to Language Arts!
School Supply Reminders
Rose, Thorn, and Bud Reflective Discussions
Chromebook Deployment