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 20-24, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Novel Study Work Time)
Summer Reading Project 2024 Information, Instructions, and Materials
Family Signature Page due by 5/20/2024
Summer Reading Book Checkout
Avi's Nothing But the Truth Whole Class Novel Study
Assigned Reading, Reader's Response Annotation Journals, Comprehension Checks for Understanding, and Class Discussions
Due Date and Pacing Calendars - Block 2, Blocks 3 and 7, and Block 6
Section 3 Due (5/21/2024 for Odd Blocks and 5/22/2024 for Block 2)
Novel Turn In
Language Arts Binder Organization and Reflection
Chromebook and Charger Turn In (5/22/2024)
Week 36: May 13-17, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Novel Study Work Time)
Summer Reading Project 2024 Information, Instructions, and Materials
Family Signature Page due by 5/20/2024
Avi's Nothing But the Truth Whole Class Novel Study
Assigned Reading, Reader's Response Annotation Journals, Comprehension Checks for Understanding, and Class Discussions
Due Date and Pacing Calendars - Block 2, Blocks 3 and 7, and Block 6
Section 2 Due (5/14/2024 for Odd Blocks, 5/15/2024 for Block 2, and 5/17/2024 for Block 6)
Week 35: May 6-10, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Novel Study Work Time)
Summer Reading Project 2024 Information, Instructions, and Materials
Family Signature Page due by 5/20/2024
Avi's Nothing But the Truth Whole Class Novel Study
Assigned Reading, Reader's Response Annotation Journals, Comprehension Checks for Understanding, and Class Discussions
Due Date and Pacing Calendars - Block 2, Blocks 3 and 7, and Block 6
Section 1 Due (5/9/2024 for Odd Blocks and 5/10/2024 for Even Blocks)
Week 34: April 29-May 3, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Study Time)
Jolly Grammar Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Application and Mentor Text Poetry Analysis Wrap Up and Review
Study Tools: Quizlet Flashcards (3 Sets), Kahoot Practice, and Study Guide
Assessment of Learning (4/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 5/1/2024 for Even Blocks)
Avi's Nothing But the Truth Whole Class Novel Study
Unit of Study Begins 5/2/2024 for Odd Blocks and 5/3/2024 for Even Blocks
Material Distribution and Unit Preview:
Introduction, Pacing Calendars, and Anticipation Guide
Reader's Response Journal Annotation Expectations
Comprehension Checks for Understanding
Discussion Protocol
Independent Work Time for Section 1
Week 33: April 23-26, 2024
iReady Reading Spring Diagnostic Assessment
Independent Reading - 20 Minutes a Day!
Jolly Grammar Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Study Tools: Quizlet Flashcards (3 Sets), Kahoot Practice, and Study Guide
Assessment of Learning (4/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 5/1/2024 for Even Blocks)
Week 32: April 15-19, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Study Time)
Independent Reading - 20 Minutes a Day!
Jolly Grammar Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Study Tools: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot Practice (Prepare for Assessment)
Application and Mentor Text Poetry Analysis
iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment Discussion
Purpose of Testing
Test Taking Strategies
Score Reports
Week 31: April 8-12, 2024 (CMAS Testing Week)
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Study Time)
Independent Reading - 20 Minutes a Day!
Jolly Grammar Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Terminology Notes
Study Tools: Quizlet Flashcards and Kahoot Practice
Application and Mentor Text Poetry Analysis
Week 30: April 1-5, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Study Time)
Independent Reading - 20 Minutes a Day!
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Personal Narrative Essay (Due in class on 4/2/2024 for Odd Blocks and 4/3/2024 for Even Blocks)
Revision, Editing, and Labeling Checklist
Color-Coding and Self-Assessment Instructions
Jolly Grammar Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Unit of Study
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Terminology Notes and Quizlet Flashcards
Application and Mentor Text Poetry Analysis
CMAS ELA Preparation
CMAS Student-Friendly Schedule (What to bring/What not to bring)
CMAS Assessment Platform Practice
Physical Book Checks (Due in class on 4/4/2024 for Odd Blocks and 4/5/2024 for Even Blocks)
Spring Break: March 25-29, 2024
Week 29: March 18-22, 2024
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form (Academic Work Habits Self-Assessment and Signature Page Due by 3/18/2024)
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (Assigned 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/19/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/20/2024 for Even Blocks)
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 3: bene (Assessment of Learning Retakes Available During Lunch or Tutorials Until 3/22/2024)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Personal Essay Writing Guide Instruction
Week 28: March 11-15, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (Assigned 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #20 (Assigned 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/19/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/20/2024 for Even Blocks)
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 3: bene (Assessment of Learning on 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Personal Essay Writing Guide Instruction
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form (Academic Work Habits Self-Assessment and Signature Page Due by 3/18/2024)
Week 27: March 4-7, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent Writing Prompt on 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
Independent Reading Bookmark #19 (Assigned 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks)
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 3: bene (Assessment of Learning on 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Personal Essay Writing Guide Instruction
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form (Academic Work Habits Self-Assessment and Signature Page Due by 3/18/2024)
Week 26: February 26-March 1, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #18 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent Writing Prompt on 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 2: auto (Assessment of Learning on 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks)
Focus 3: bene (Assessment of Learning on 3/12/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/13/2024 for Even Blocks)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Step 1: Paragraph Prompt, Outline, and Draft
Step 2: Review, Edit, and Label Paragraph
Step 3: Begin Personal Essay Writing Guide Instruction
Second Semester Student-Led Conference Form (Provided in class with instruction on 2/29/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/1/2024 for Even Blocks, Due by 3/18/2024 for All)
Week 25: February 20-23, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience, Annotation Application Practice, and Paragraph Outline in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent "Check for Understanding" and Writing Prompt on 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
Independent Reading Bookmark #17 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent Writing Prompt on 3/5/2024 for Odd Blocks and 3/6/2024 for Even Blocks
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 2: auto (Assessment of Learning on 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Step 1: Paragraph Prompt, Outline, and Draft
Step 2: Review, Edit, and Label Paragraph
Week 24: February 12-16, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #16 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience, Annotation Application Practice, and Paragraph Outline in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent "Check for Understanding" and Writing Prompt on 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 1: aud/audi (Assessment of Learning on 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks)
Focus 2: auto (Assessment of Learning on 2/27/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/28/2024 for Even Blocks)
Personal Essay Unit of Study
Step 1: Paragraph Prompt, Outline, and Draft
Week 23: February 5-9, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, Word Worm Contributions, and/or Word Roots Study Time)
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/31/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent Check for Understanding and Writing Prompt on 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
Independent Reading Bookmark #15 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience, Annotation Application Practice, and Paragraph Outline in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent "Check for Understanding" and Writing Prompt on 2/20/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/21/2024 for Even Blocks
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Study Tools: Sentence Types Resource Guide, Conjunction Flashcards, Assignment Practice Packet, Quizlet Flashcards, and Quizlet Live Open Tutorials
Focus 1: aud/audi (Assessment of Learning Due 2/13/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/14/2024 for Even Blocks)
Week 22: January 29-February 2, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 (Assigned 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/31/2024 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #14 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/31/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent "Check for Understanding" and Writing Prompt on 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
Jolly Grammar Unit of Study
Sentence Types Notes, Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunction Flashcards, and Sentence Practice
Word Roots Vocabulary Unit of Study
Introduction - Focus 1: aud/audi
Week 21: January 22-26, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/16/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/17/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks)
Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks
Independent Reading Bookmark #13 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/30/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/31/2024 for Even Blocks)
Shared Reading Experience and Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
In Class Follow-Up: Text Dependent "Check for Understanding" and Writing Prompt on 2/6/2024 for Odd Blocks and 2/7/2024 for Even Blocks
Annotation Guide for Literary Text
Purpose and Guiding Questions: What are annotations? Why do we annotate literature? What types of notes can I make to annotate a text?
Application Texts: Complex Text, Guided Practice, and Reflection
Jolly Grammar Unit of Study
Sentence Types Notes, Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunction Flashcards, and Sentence Practice
Week 20: January 16-19, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 (Assigned 1/9/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/10/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/16/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/17/2024 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #12 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/16/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/17/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks)
Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks
Annotation Guide for Literary Text
Purpose and Guiding Questions: What are annotations? Why do we annotate literature? What types of notes can I make to annotate a text?
Application Texts: Complex Text and Guided Practice
Week 19: January 9-12, 2024
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #11 and Reader's Response Journal (Assigned 1/9/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/10/2024 for Even Blocks, Due 1/16/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/17/2024 for Even Blocks)
Annotation Application Practice in Reader's Response Journal Due 1/23/2024 for Odd Blocks and 1/24/2024 for Even Blocks
Annotation Guide for Literary Text
Purpose and Guiding Questions: What are annotations? Why do we annotate literature? What types of notes can I make to annotate a text?
Application Texts: Complex Text and Guided Practice
Winter Break: December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Week 18: December 18-22, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I-Part III Cumulative Post Test
Study Tools: Study Guide Note-Taker, Cumulative Quizlet Cards, and Kahoot Practice Links
Assessment of Learning (12/19/2023 Odd Blocks and 12/20/2023 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Reflection
Independent Reading Bookmark Collection Document #8-10
Semester Totals for Pages and Minutes
Book Recommendation Forms (Due 12/21/2023 Odd Blocks and 12/22/2023 for Even Blocks)
Book Pass Activity - Update "Books I WANT To Read List" for Second Semester
Week 17: December 11-15, 2023
Announcement: All Missing Work and Retakes Due by Monday, 12/18/2023
iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic Assessment
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 12/5/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/6/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 12/12/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/13/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Responses Google Classroom Document (Responses due 12/12/2023 or 12/13/2023)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I-Part III Cumulative Post Test
Study Tools: Study Guide Note-Taker, Cumulative Quizlet Cards, and Kahoot Practice Links
Assessment of Learning (12/19/2023 Odd Blocks and 12/20/2023 for Even Blocks)
Week 16: December 4-8, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment Discussion
Fall Scores
Winter Assessment in Language Arts (12/11/2023-12/15/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 11/28/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/29/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 12/5/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/6/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Response Planning (Planning Boxes due 12/5/2023 or 12/6/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #10 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 12/5/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/6/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 12/12/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/13/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Responses Google Classroom Document (Responses due 12/12/2023 or 12/13/2023)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part III
Practice Tools: Jamboard and Practice Passage
Study Tools: Quizlet and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning (12/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I-Part III Cumulative Post Test
Study Tools: Note-Taker, Quizlet, and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning (12/19/2023 Odd Blocks and 12/20/2023 for Even Blocks)
Week 15: November 27-December 1, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #9 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 11/28/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/29/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 12/5/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/6/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Response Writing Expectations (Planning Boxes due 12/5/2023 or 12/6/2023)
Short Constructed Responses Google Classroom Document (Responses due 12/12/2023 or 12/13/2023)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part III
Notes
Practice Tools: Jamboard and Practice Passage
Study Tools: Quizlet and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning (12/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 12/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Thanksgiving Break: November 20-24, 2023
Week 14: November 13-17, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 (Assigned 11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 11/14/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/15/2023 for Even Blocks)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part II
Notes
Practice Tools: Jamboard and Practice Passage
Study Tools: Quizlet and Kahoot
Assessment of Learning (11/16/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/17/2023 for Even Blocks)
Oxford Comma Gratitude Hand Turkeys
Week 13: November 6-10, 2023 (7th Grade Field Trip on Monday, 11/6/2023)
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/1/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Paragraph Response in Google Classroom (Paragraph due 11/7/2023 or 11/8/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #8 (Assigned 11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 11/14/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/15/2023 for Even Blocks)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I
Assessment of Learning (11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part II
Notes and Study Tools
Assessment of Learning (11/16/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/17/2023 for Even Blocks)
Week 12: October 30-November 3, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Student-Led Conference Forms (Return by 10/30/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/24/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/25/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/1/2023 for Even Blocks)
Paragraph Response Planning Structure (Outline due 10/31/2023 or 11/1/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #7 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/1/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Paragraph Response in Google Classroom (Paragraph due 11/7/2023 or 11/8/2023)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I
Notes, Jamboard Practice, Practice Passage Application, and Study Tools
Assessment of Learning (11/7/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/8/2023 for Even Blocks)
Week 11: October 24-27, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Student-Led Conference Forms (Return by 10/30/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #6 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/24/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/25/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 11/1/2023 for Even Blocks)
Paragraph Response Writing Expectations (Outline due 10/31/2023 or 11/1/2023)
Google Classroom Document for Paragraph (Paragraph due 11/7/2023 or 11/8/2023)
Block 6 Only - Email Etiquette: Email Etiquette Application Assignment Completion (Revise, Edit, Finalize Email Contents, Send Message, and Self-Assess)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I
Notes and Study Tools
Week 10: October 16-18, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Student-Led Conference Forms (Conference Options, Reflection Process, and Signatures, Return by 10/30/2023)
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/10/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/11/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/17/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/18/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Response Writing Expectations
Google Classroom Document for Responses
Email Etiquette: Email Etiquette Application Assignment Completion (Revise, Edit, Finalize Email Contents, Send Message, and Self-Assess)
Jolly Grammar: Parts of Speech Unit of Study, Part I
Notes and Practice
Week 9: October 9-13, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 (Assigned 10/3/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/4/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/10/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/11/2023 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #5 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 10/10/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/11/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/17/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/18/2023 for Even Blocks)
Short Constructed Response Writing Expectations
Google Classroom Document for Responses
Email Etiquette: Email Etiquette Application Assignment Completion (Revise, Edit, Finalize Email Contents, Send Message, and Self-Assess)
Parts of Speech Unit of Study Pretest
Week 8: October 2-6, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Choice Tasks - Independent Reading, Breathing Exercise, Update Reading Trackers, Update Personal Word Walls, and/or Word Worm Contributions)
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/26/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/27/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/3/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/4/2023 for Even Blocks)
Reading Accountability Partner Discussions
Independent Reading Bookmark #4 (Assigned 10/3/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/4/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/10/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/11/2023 for Even Blocks)
Email Etiquette: Email Etiquette Application Assignment (Task List, Writing Prompt, Outline, Sentence Starters, Examples, and Rubric)
Single Paragraph Writing Expectations
Writing Process - Prewrite, Outline, Revise, Edit, and Self-Assess
Week 7: September 25-29, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Independent Reading with an optional Breathing Exercise)
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/19/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/20/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 9/26/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/27/2023 for Even Blocks)
Reading Accountability Partner Discussions
Independent Reading Bookmark #3 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/26/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/27/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 10/3/2023 for Odd Blocks and 10/4/2023 for Even Blocks)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Kahoot Review (Being Community-Minded in Language Arts, Owning Your Learning in Language Arts, and Being Respectful in Language Arts)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes (Demonstrating Eagerness to Learn in Language Arts)
Word Walls (Classroom Word Worm Contributions)
Email Etiquette: Email Basics Notes and Formal Language
Week 6: September 18-22, 2023
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Independent Reading with an optional Breathing Exercise)
Independent Reading Bookmarks Notes (Process, Purpose, and Calculations)
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/12/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/13/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 9/19/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/20/2023 for Even Blocks)
Reading Accountability Partner Discussions
Independent Reading Bookmark #2 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/19/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/20/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 9/26/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/27/2023 for Even Blocks)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Kahoot Review (Being Community-Minded in Language Arts & Owning Your Learning in Language Arts)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes (Being Respectful in Language Arts)
Word Walls (Read Aloud - The Word Collector, Personal Word Walls, Personal Word Wall Practice - "The Three Doctors," and Classroom Word Worm Contributions)
Week 5: September 11-15, 2023
iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment 9/11/2023
Independent Reading Practice Bookmark - Read and Record Reading for Two Weeks (Due 9/11/2023 for All Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmark #1 and Reader's Response Journal Assignment (Assigned 9/12/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/13/2023 for Even Blocks, Due 9/19/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/20/2023 for Even Blocks)
Independent Reading Bookmarks Notes (Process, Purpose, and Calculations)
Classroom Policies and Procedures Notes (Being Community-Minded in Language Arts & Owning Your Learning in Language Arts)
"Ten for Zen" Classroom Routine (Planners, Materials, Check-In Form, and Independent Reading with an optional Breathing Exercise)
Week 4: September 5-8, 2023
iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment 9/5/2023-9/11/2023
Independent Reading Practice Bookmark - Read and Record Reading for Two Weeks (Due 9/11/2023 for All Blocks)
Week 3: August 28-September 1, 2023
Class Letter & Required Signature Page (Signature Pages Due by 8/28/2023)
Join Google Classroom and Bookmark Class Website
Independent Reading Practice Bookmark - Read and Record Reading for Two Weeks (Due 9/11/2023 for All Blocks)
Independent Reading Notes: Why Read, Searching for "Just Right" Books, Reading Interests, and Book Pass Activity
Independent Reading Trackers: Books I WANT To Read and Books I HAVE Read
Summer Reading Project Reading Record Raffle, Gallery Walk Presentation, and Turn In (Due 8/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/1/2023 for Even Blocks)
iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment Presentation and Preparation (iReady Reading 9/5/2023-9/11/2023)
Week 2: August 21-25, 2023
Class Letter & Required Signature Page (Signature Pages Due by 8/28/2023)
Safety Procedures & Protocols
Summer Reading Project Gallery Walk Presentation Plans, Clarification, Digital Uploads, and Exit Ticket Reflection (Due 8/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/1/2023 for Even Blocks)
Language Arts Binder Assembly Project (Due 8/24/2023 for Odd Blocks and 8/25/2023 for Even Blocks)
Introductory Language Arts Reflection
Expressing Gratitude Reflection Assignment
Week 1: August 15-18, 2023
Welcome to Language Arts!
School Supply Reminders
Name Tags
Supplies, Examples, and Binder Assembly Date (Due 8/24/2023 for Odd Blocks and 8/25/2023 for Even Blocks)
Summer Reading Project Reminders and Due Date (Due 8/31/2023 for Odd Blocks and 9/1/2023 for Even Blocks)
Chromebook Deployment
Introductory Language Arts Reflection