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Friday, March 13, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Begin drafting success essay
- Use your outline to write your draft
- You will have today and Monday to draft
- My sample draft is posted on the assignment on Google Classroom
HW: Enjoy your weekend
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Warm Up:Independent Reading
1. Run On Sentence Practice #1 (handout given in class) - If you are out sick, watch this video on Run-Ons and Comma Splices
2. Continue work on The Secret to Success Explanatory Response
- Begin an outline for your article (my example is on slide 9)
- Make a copy (slide 8) and paste it into your Google Doc here
- If you are read, you can start drafting your essay, but you will have Friday and Monday to complete your rough draft
HW: Finish creating outline (if not done in class) so you are ready to begin drafting tomorrow
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Run-On Sentences Warm Up- How to Fix Them
2. Continue work on The Secret to Success Explanatory Response
- Finish researching for your topic (Slides 7-9)
HW: Finish researching (if not done)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Run On Sentences (given in paper)
2. Continue work on The Secret to Success Explanatory Response
- Submit topics here
- Today you will begin research and taking notes in preparation for your article
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Monday, March 9, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Finish fragment grammar handout
2. Introduction to The Secret to Success Explanatory Response (on Google Classroom)
- We will start this writing activity and complete slides 1-4 on your Google Doc
- Today you will brainstorm a topic and start researching (if ready)
HW: Read 15-20 minutes; finalize a topic for your explanatory response
Friday, March 6, 2020
Independent Reading
1. Fragments (handout used in class)
2. Review Reading Like a Writer Questions
3. Writing Workshop Journal: Informational Text
- After we discuss the organization and author's craft of "The Rise of Fandom," use the "moves" from the writer in your own information text
HW: Enjoy your weekend
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Finish group summary activity from yesterday
- Submit to #11 on Classroom
2. Complete #12 "Reading Like a Writer Questions" on GoFormative
HW: Finish #12 (if not done); Read independent reading books
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Period 1:
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- 2 Truths and a Lie Vocabulary Game
- Summary Group Discussion
- With your team, share your summary and give feedback to one another
- One person will make a copy of this and share with your team
- As a group, select the top summary that meets the requirements
- Your group will submit this as a team and we will analyze these as mentor texts
HW: Read independent reading books
Period 2:
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- 2 Truths and a Lie Vocabulary Game
- Summary Group Writing
- As a team, you will write a summary about your Fandom article using your Cornell Notes
- This will be done on a shared Google Doc and submitted as a team
- One person will make a copy of this and share with your team
HW: Read independent reading books
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- "The Rise of Fandoms" Play-Doh Pictionary
- #10 "The Rise of Fandoms" Text and Summary (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finish classwork; read if done with classwork
Monday, March 2, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Fragments - grammar handout given in class
2. Finish #08 Explanatory Text: Writing a Summary and close reading “The Truth About Binge-Watching" Cornell Notes/Summary (on Google Classroom)
3. #09 "The Rise of Fandoms" Vocabulary - on Google Classroom
HW: Finish vocabulary (#09) due tomorrow
Friday, February 28, 2020
1. Independent Reading
2. #08 Explanatory Text: Writing a Summary and close reading “The Truth About Binge-Watching" Cornell Notes/Summary (on Google Classroom)
HW: Enjoy your weekend
Thursday, February 27, 2020
1. Independent Reading
2. Finish Be the Change Presentations
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Submit projects to Padlet
- Take time to review one another’s work
- Leave feedback and a rating focusing on the rubric as a guide for feedback
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
Workshop Time- Be the Change Project
- Review checklist and MLA Works Cited Page (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finalize be the Change projects - due tomorrow!
Monday, February 24, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
Workshop Time- Be the Change Project
HW: Book Club Journal #4 due tonight!
Friday, February 21, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
Workshop Time- Be the Change Project
HW: Enjoy your weekend; read! Book Club Journal #4 due Monday!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Workshop Time- Be the Change
HW: Work on project; read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Grammar Quiz: Phrases & Clauses on Google Classroom
2. "Be the Change" Project Overview
3. Work on project
HW: Work on project; book club journals due Friday
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Warm Up: Phrases/Clauses Quizizz Practice
1. Book Club #4 Journal - due tomorrow
You will have the period to write 2 paragraphs about your book for book club. Be sure to include a claim(s) with evidence and anlaysis/commentary.
Done Early?
- Work on "Be the Change"
- Read independent reading books
HW: Find an independent reading book; grammar quiz tomorrow
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Warm Up: Phrases & Clauses 2.5 (handout)
1. Book Club #4- The Final Meeting
- Discuss thought questions
- Share and discuss TQEs
- Present and explain book club projects
HW: Enjoy your long weekend- read!
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Warm Up: Phrases and clauses (handout given in class)
Workshop Time:
- Prep for Book Club #4 (TQEs and project)
- Work on "Be the Change" project
HW: Book Club #4 is tomorrow (have TQEs and project ready)
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Warm Up: Phrases/Clauses 2.3 (handout given in class)
1. Discuss Informative Writing Mentor Texts: “Be The Change” Hyperdoc
- Complete “apply” after sharing your findings with your small group
2. Work on "Be the Change" project/book club #4
HW: Prepare for Book Club #4 Thursday
Monday, February 10, 2020
Warm Up: Phrases Clauses 2.2 (Period 2)
1. Introduce Final Book Club Meeting Project (on Google Classroom)
2. Informative Writing Mentor Texts: “Be The Change” Hyperdoc (on Google Classroom)
- Pick a presentation format
- View/watch a mentor text and answer the questions under "explain"
- Tomorrow, you will collaborate with other students about similar formats and effective ways to organize your work
HW: Finish "explain" Informative Writing Mentor Texts: “Be The Change” Hyperdoc; Prep for Book Club #4; work on “Be the Change”
Friday, February 7, 2020
- There are 3 options for workshop time today:
- Research for “Be the Change” project
- This is our last full day for researching during class
- If you haven’t started or are behind, this is your top priority today
- Aim for 2-4 different sources
- Work on Book Club Journal #3
- Entry will be due Tuesday @ the beginning of class
- Read for Book Club #4 or read independent reading books
- Research for “Be the Change” project
HW: Book Club Entry #3 is due Tuesday; have at least 2-4 sources with notes for your project by Monday
Thursday, February 6, 2020
1. Book Club Meeting #3
- Discuss your TQEs for book club 3
- If done early, start your Book Club Journal #3
HW: Work on journal; think about format for "Be the Change" project
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Workshop Time:
1. Complete Book Club Journal #2
2. Continue "Be the Change" Research
3. Read independent/book club books
*As you work today, I will be conferencing with you about your Book Club Journal entries*
HW: Book Club #3 is tomorrow- have TQEs ready! Begin thinking of a format for your "Be the Change" project
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar: Phrases/Clauses
1. FAST Test Checkpoint #2
Done Early?
- Work on "Be the Change" research
- Read/prep for Book Club #3 (this Thursday)
- Catch up/revise on Book Club Journals (if needed)
HW: Read; start planning a format for your "Be the Change" Project
Monday, February 3, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar- Phrases and Clauses
Workshop Time:
1. Complete Book Club Journal #2
2. Continue "Be the Change" Research
3. Read independent/book club books
*As you work today, I will be conferencing with you about your Book Club Journal entries*
HW: Read; start planning a format for your "Be the Change" Project
Friday, January 31, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar- Phrases and Clauses
Workshop Time:
1. Complete Book Club Journal #2
2. Continue "Be the Change" Research
3. Read independent/book club books
*As you work today, I will be conferencing with you about your Book Club Journal entries*
HW: Enjoy your weekend
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar- Phrases and Clauses
- Book Club Meeting #2
- Workshop Time: Book Club Journal Reflection #2
HW: Finish journal (if not done)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Workshop Day:
1. Read for Book Club #2 and work on TQES (due tomorrow)
2. Begin research phase for "Be the Change" project
HW: Prep for book club #2 tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Warm Up: Subject/Verb Agreement Quiz (on Classroom)
1. Finalize "Be the Change" Research Question- submit here
- Make sure it is re-searchable and cannot be answered with one search
- It is a question that can be answered and provide information on how/why changes or improvements can be made
2. Watch How Internet Searches Work
3. Begin researching (once a question is approved) on your "Be the Change" document
Done Early?
- Read and prep TQEs for Book Club #2 Thursday
HW: Prep TQEs for Book Club #2 Thursday; finalize or revise a research question
Monday, January 27, 2020
Warm Up: Subject Verb Agreement Final Practice
1. Literary Reflection for Book Club (on Google Classroom)
- Done Early?
- Read for book club (Meeting #2 this Thursday)
- Finalize "Be the Change" research question(s)
HW: If not done in class: Finalize “Be the Change” research question(s)
Read book club book
Friday, January 24, 2020
1. Subject Verb Agreement Practice 9.4
2. Book Club #1 Meeting
3. Book Club Reflection #1 (Book Club Journal on Google Classroom)
HW: Enjoy your weekend; read
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar 9.3 Subject Verb/Agreement
1. Book Club Independent Reading
- Work on TQE Chart (on Google Classroom)
2. Continue brainstorming "Be the Change"
- Come up with a topic and 5-10 open ended, re-searchable questions
HW: Read for book club and finalize question choices
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Warm Up: Reading
1. Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 9.2
2. Book Club- pacing calendar (divide your book club book into 4 chunks to read)
3. Introduction to "Be the Change" Investigation project
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Subject Verb Agreement Practice
2. Book Club Assignments - You will get your book club assignment and meet with your team to create a timeline and guidelines
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Friday, January 17, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Subject/Verb Agreement
2. Book Club Picks -
3. Share A Christmas Carol Projects
HW: Enjoy your weekend. Read!
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Warm-Up: Subject/Verb agreement notes
1. Finish Socratic Smackdown
- Reflection (complete this when done with our “smackdown”)
2. Share A Christmas Carol Projects here (and submit to Google Classroom)
HW: Finish classwork
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Warm Up: Subject-Verb Agreement Practice (handout will be given in class)
1. Socratic Smackdown
- Reflection (complete this when done with our “smackdown”)
HW: Finish classwork
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Warm Up: Subject-Verb Agreement Practice (handout will be given in class)
- Finish Projects
- #33 Socratic Smackdown Preparation (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finish Socratic Smackdown responses for tomorrow
Monday, January 13, 2020
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Work on A Christmas Carol Project
2. Finish GoFormative Film Comparison (if needed)
HW: Read independent reading books 15-20 minutes
Friday, January 10, 2020
- A Christmas Carol film comparison- on GoFormative
- Work on projects
HW: Enjoy your weekend! Read independent reading books- have one finalized by Monday
Thursday, January 9, 2020
I will be out today due to having jury duty- here is our agenda: (posted on Classroom as well)
- There are 3 tasks to accomplish today:
- Read Stave 5 in A Christmas Carol on Actively Learn (or borrow a book from the sub)
- Finalize constructed response from Stave 4
- Double-check structure and requirements
- Run it through Grammarly
- Select and begin one A Christmas Carol Project options (on Classroom)
- This will not be due until next week, but get a start on it
- You can use any medium (paper, Google Doc, Google Drawing, Slides, other sites, etc.) to publish your work
- If you have your own idea for a project that will reflect your understanding of the theme and characters, email me for approval- smarsala@sandi.net.
HW: Constructed response and Stave 5 need to be finished by tomorrow when you walk into class; you will have more class time to work on your project
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar Subject/Verb Quizizz
- Constructed Response Stave 4 (posted on Google Classroom)
- You will practice evidence based writing
- You can work with a partner (or on your own)
- Use the linked resources on the doc to help you
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork; read 15-20 minutes; get an independent reading book by tomorrow - Thursday (if you don't have one)
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Warm Up: Grammar- Subjects and Verbs
- We will review what a subject and a verb is in a sentence and how to identify each of them
- TQE Discussion Stave 4
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork; read 15-20 minutes; get an independent reading book ASAP (if you don't have one)
Monday, January 6, 2020
Welcome Back!
1. Finish film to Stave 3 (15-20 min)
2. Finish Stave 4 on Actively Learn
3. Create 2 TQEs for Stave 4 on TQE Board (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork
Friday, December 20, 2019
Watch film version of A Christmas Carol and compare to text (Staves 1-3)
HW: Enjoy your break! Read independent reading books
Thursday, December 19, 2019
- Final touches for #30 The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money (on Google Classroom)
- Share projects
- Read Stave 4 on Actively Learn
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Discuss and create project for #30 The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money (on Google Classroom)
- Today we will read the excerpt and complete the 3-2-1 Reflection and the 2 thinking questions
- We will make connections to A Christmas Carol
HW: Finish classwork (if not done);Read 15-20 min
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
1. Finish TQE Conversation
2. #30 The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money (on Google Classroom)
- Today we will read the excerpt and complete the 3-2-1 Reflection and the 2 thinking questions
- We will make connections to A Christmas Carol
HW: Finish classwork (if not done);Read 15-20 min
Monday, December 16, 2019
- Stave 3 Review- Quizizz
- TQE - Stave 3
- Share your top two questions and thoughts here
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Friday, December 13, 2019
Independent Reading (10 minutes)
- Turn in #25 TQE Board to Google Classroom (on Google Classroom)
- Complete #26 One Pager for Stave 3 (on Google Classroom)
- Illustrate your understanding of the big takeaways from Stave 3
- Follow the specific directions on the assignment
- This can be done on poster paper or digitally on a Google Drawing (template is on Google Classroom) Feel free to use markers/colored pencils if done on paper
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork
Done Early? Study vocabulary for CH. 1-4 on Quizlet (posted on Classroom) or read your independent reading book!
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Period 1:
1. Continue reading Stave 3
2. Tug of War: Is ignorance more harmful than want? (in-class discussion activity)
3. Develop 2 TQEs based on the rest of Stave 3
Period 2:
1. TQE Discussion
- Discuss and share TQEs in small groups based on reading from Stave 3
- Share your top two questions and thoughts here
2. Continue reading Stave 3
HW:
Period 1- Prepare 2 TQEs for Stave 3
Period 2- finish Stave 3 (if not done in class) and prepare 2 TQEs for Stave 3
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1. TQE Discussion
- Discuss and share TQEs in small groups based on reading from Stave 3
- Share your top two questions and thoughts here
2. Continue reading Stave 3
HW:
Period 1: Read independent reading books 15-20 min.
Period 2: Read to paragraph 85. Create 1 thought, question, and epiphany for discussion tomorrow (on TQE Board- Google Classroom)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
1. Finish Peergrade: You will use the rubric to provide feedback about the content and organization of your constructed responses.
- Use feedback from peers to revise and strengthen your writing
- Submit #27
- Go to www.peergrade.io/join
- Period 1 Code: SS4BKP
- Period 2 Code: 4G8VRJ
2. Use feedback from peers and the rubric to revise your constructed response. Submit to #27 when finished (on Google Classroom)
3. Begin reading Stave 3
HW:
1) Finish revising constructed responses using Peergrade (if needed)
2) PERIOD 1: Read to assigned paragraph in Stave 3 on Actively Learn and have 2 TQEs prepared on "#28 TQE Board - A Christmas Carol" (on Google Classroom)
PERIOD 2: Prepare 1 TQE for paragraphs 1-39 on Stave 3 in Actively Learn
Monday, December 9, 2019
1. Model Constructed Responses and Constructed Response Rubric Overview
2. Peergrade: You will use the rubric to provide feedback about the content and organization of your constructed responses. (PERIOD 2- WE WILL GET TO THIS ON TUESDAY)
- Use feedback from peers to revise and strengthen your writing
- Submit @27
- Go to www.peergrade.io/join
- Period 1 Code: SS4BKP
- Period 2 Code: 4G8VRJ
HW: Work on #27 Constructed Response- Scrooge's Past
Friday, December 6, 2019
1. Finish Stave 2
2. #27 Stave 2: Scrooge's Past Constructed Response
HW: Finish your constructed response (if not done in class)
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Counselor Announcement - Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness
HW: Read independent reading book 15-20 min
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
1. Share Stave 2 Vocabulary Sentences
2. Read Stave 2
HW: Get to assigned portion of Stave 2 on Actively Learn (Read to paragraph 108 on Stave 2)
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Warm Up: Quizizz Stave 1 Review
1. Stave 1 Thinking Questions (on GoFormative)
- Answer with your team using the text
- There will be one submission per group
- Be sure to collaborate and discuss BEFORE answering
2. Stave 2 Vocabulary (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finish classwork- ; Finish vocabulary (if not done in class)
Monday, December 2, 2019
WELCOME BACK!
1. Finish reading Stave 1 in A Christmas Carol (on Actively Learn)
HW: Finish classwork- reading Stave 1 (if not done); Read 15-20 minutes
Friday, November 22, 2019
Independent Reading
1. Turn in and discuss Life in London (#22 and #23)
2. Review Narrative Unit Assessment
3. Continue reading Stave 1 in A Christmas Carol (on Actively Learn)
HW: Enjoy the break! Spend some time reading!
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Independent Reading
1. #24 Stave 1: A Christmas Carol Vocabulary (on Google Classroom)
2. Start A Christmas Carol
- Text is on Actively Learn
HW: Catch up on any incomplete work; read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Continue Life in London- Research and Reflection (#22 on Google Classroom)
- Post your response on Google Classroom (#23 Life in London Online Discussion)
- Respond to 2+ peers. Go beyond "I agree, Good response, etc."
- Turn in #22 and #23 when done
3. Chalk Talk: A Christmas Carol "Big Ideas"
- We will complete this silent thinking activity in class today. You will start off thinking independently about big ideas coming up in our next unit. You will then discuss findings in teams when done.
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
1. Finish Narrative Unit Assessment (on Illuminate)
- Read if you are done or begin Life in London (on Google Classroom)
2. Life in London- Research and Reflection (#22 on Google Classroom)
- Today you will write your reflection based on the sources you read/watched yesterday
- Post your response on Google Classroom (#23 Life in London Online Discussion)
- Respond to 2+ peers. Go beyond "I agree, Good response, etc."
- Turn in #22 and #23 when done
HW: Finish Life in London (if not done in class)
Monday, November 18, 2019
1. Finish Narrative Unit Assessment (on Illuminate)
- Read if you are done or begin Life in London (on Google Classroom)
2. Life in London- Research and Reflection (#22 on Google Classroom)
- We will read and listen to various sources to gain insight on what life was like in Victorian England so that we can understand the impact of the setting in A Christmas Carol.
- You are expected to have read ALL sources and have completed notes for those sources by tomorrow. Any unfinished classwork will be HW.
HW: Finish Life in London (if not done in class)
Friday, November 15, 2019
Narrative Unit Assessment
Go to https://sdusd.illuminatehc.com/login to access the test.
If done early, read your independent reading books.
HW: Enjoy your weekend! Read :)
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Workshop Time: Constructed Response on "Oranges" (on Classroom)
- You will have time in class to draft your constructed response.
- Use the Constructed Response Resources (on Classroom) to help
- Complete the CEC Checklist BEFORE submitting
HW: Finish classwork (if not done); read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- Reflection on TQE (from yesterday)
- Oranges Quizizz
- “Oranges” Constructed Response (on Google Classroom)
- In class, we will construct an evidence-based response using CEC
- We will practice one together and then you will pick a prompt of your choice and practice writing one on your own
Example from "Walter Bountiful Mystery"
HW: Finish your constructed response (if not done in class)
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- Fig Language Warm-Up
- TQE Discussion & Reflection
- Period1- Click here
- Period 2- Click here
3. “Oranges” Quizizz Game
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Friday, November 8, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
- Finish Figurative Language Practice/Review
- Read “Oranges” (#20 on Google Classroom)
- Close read/make meaning
- Develop TQEs (on Google Classroom)
HW: Develop 2-3 TQEs for discussion on Monday (2-3 thoughts, questions, AND epiphanies)- on Google Classroom
Thursday, November 7, 2019
- Discuss Bountiful Murder Mystery
- Figurative Language Practice/Review
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Review Tuesday's classwork
- Finish The Bountiful Case: Claim Based Writing Practice
- Develop claims, evidence, and commentary about what happened to Mr. Bountiful
HW: Finish classwork; read 15-20 min.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
- Independent Reading (10 minutes)
- #018 Exploring Mood in “The Dead Rising” (on Google Classroom)
- #019 “The Dead Rising” Reading Check Quiz (on Google Classroom)
HW: Finish any incomplete classwork
Monday, November 4, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Finish & discuss #017 Reader's Theater: "The Dead Rising" Close Reading Questions
- The Bountiful Case: Claim Based Writing Practice (handout will be given out in class)
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Friday, November 1, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Post-Halloween Warm-Up
- #017 Reader's Theater: "The Dead Rising" Close Reading Questions
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading (or finish Narrative Writing Unit Reflection- on Google Classroom)
1. Four Corners
2. Reader's Theater: "The Dead Rising"
Password: petmint7
- In class, volunteers will be assigned a role and we will "act" out the play
- After, we will start answering/discussing close reading questions (on Google Classroom)
HW: Enjoy Halloween; be safe!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
1. Publishing Party
- Post Narrative to Edublog
- Post Narrative to Class Dojo Portfolio
- Read-aloud celebration
2. Turn #013 into Google Classroom (be sure to have comments about 3 descriptive moments, 3 STEAL excerpts, 3 uses of dialogue/inner thinking, and your conflict)
Complete 7th Grade Narrative Writing Checklist
HW: Read 15-20 minutes
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
*Setup your blog- click here (Period 1)
Period 2- click here
1. Finish Writing Response Groups: Today you will share your narrative with peers to receive feedback on strengths and areas in need of improvement using the narrative rubric.
2. Complete 7th Grade Narrative Writing Checklist
HW: Finalize narrative- due tomorrow!
Monday, October 28, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
Writing Response Groups: Today you will share your narrative with peers to receive feedback on strengths and areas in need of improvement using the narrative rubric.
1. Identify 2-3 areas you want feedback on
2. Share work with your peers
3. Participate in giving focused rubric-based feedback
4. Clarify any confusion from feedback received
HW: Work on narrative revisions
Friday, October 25, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Share narrative ending (from yesterday)
2. Focus on revising criteria for "Style" from narrative rubric by completing #016 Revising Style in Your Narrative: Adding Dialogue, Description, & Variety (on Google Classroom)
- Uses precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
- Uses a variety of sentence styles and dialogue structures.
- Uses both showing and telling when each one is most effective.
HW: Work on narrative (if needed); be ready for WRGs (writing response groups) on Monday
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Share new narrative lead
2. #014 Narrative Ending: on Google Classroom
- Read "Frog"
- Review narrative endings
- Go through narrative ending checklist and revise your narrative
HW: Finalize your narrative ending
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Warm Up: Independent Reading
1. Leads for Your Narrative- #014 Narrative Leads (on Google Classroom)
- We will draft three different openings for our stories using various techniques
HW: Continue working on draft
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
1. Draft Day 2: Finish drafting your narratives
- You will have the period to finish your short stories
HW: Finish drafting (if not done in class)
Monday, October 21, 2019
- Draft your Fictional Narrative
- Using your story arc, begin drafting your narrative
- You will get points for completion tomorrow
- Draft up to the climax of your plot
- Done Early? Read or continue writing.
HW: Have up to the climax of your plot drafted
Friday, October 18, 2019
1. Finish "Is it a Story?"
- Sort and share
2. #012 Plot Lines/Story Arcs- Mapping & Getting to the Heart of Your Story
- Writing Your Narrative (slides 3-4)
- Now that we've studied pacing, description, dialogue, and characterization, we are going to write a narrative using these different narrative skills
HW: Enjoy your weekend
Thursday, October 17, 2019
1. Share Character Scenes
2. Complete "Reflect" in #011 Character Development Writer's Craft Mini Lesson (on Google Classroom)
3. Start Planning Narratives
- Writing Your Narrative
- Now that we've studied pacing, description, dialogue, and characterization, we are going to write a narrative using these different narrative skills
HW: Narrow down a prompt/scene you want to expand into a narrative. Read 15-20 minutes
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
- Independent Reading
- #011 Character Development Writer's Craft Mini Lesson (on Google Classroom)
- We will practice using narrative techniques and STEAL to develop characters in a narrative.
HW: Read independent reading book! Finish any incomplete classwork (#011)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Present projects
- #011 Character Development Writer's Craft Mini Lesson (on Google Classroom)
- We will practice using narrative techniques and STEAL to develop characters in a narrative.
HW: Read independent reading book!
Monday, October 14, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Finalize “Us & Them” David Sedaris Character Ingredients Project- access on Google Classroom
- Start Character Development Writer's Craft Mini Lesson (posted on Google Classroom)
HW: Read independent reading book!
Friday, October 11, 2019
Project Workshop Time: Continue “Us & Them” David Sedaris Character Ingredients Project- access on Google Classroom
HW: Read! Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, October 10, 2019
1. Independent Reading
2. Discuss 3-2-1 Chart (at end of “Us and Them” text)
- 3 things you understand
- 2 inferences
- 1 open ended question
3. Continue “Us & Them” David Sedaris Character Ingredients Project- access on Google Classroom
HW: Read
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
1. Independent Reading
2. Read “Us and Them” (make a copy and save to your English Folder)
Complete 3-2-1 Chart (at end of “Us and Them” text)
- 3 things you understand
- 2 inferences
- 1 open ended question
3. Begin “Us & Them” David Sedaris Character Ingredients Project- access on Google Classroom
- You will have time in class today and tomorrow to work on this
HW: Read independent reading books
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
- Independent Reading
- STEAL Practice (make your own copy and save to your English folder)
- We will practice making inferences about characters by looking at their speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.
- This will help us understand various ways to develop a character in our own narrative writing.
HW: Finish classwork; read
Monday, October 7, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Finish workshop & summarize revisions:
- Make comments pointing out your best use of dialogue and your 3 most descriptive phrases/sentences
- Review the rubric to make sure you meet all requirements
- Turn English Narrative Journal into Google Classroom when done
HW: Finish scene (if not done in class) and read.
Friday, October 4, 2019
- Workshop: Revisit and Revise a Scene
- Writing Time Options
- Rubric
- Focus on enhancing:
- Scene vs. summary
- Dialogue
- Used effectively?
- Punctuated correctly?
- Exploding a moment
- Add imagery/sensory details
- Use figurative language
- Focus on enhancing:
- Copy and paste your finalized scene at the TOP of your English Narrative Journal.
Title the entry: Scene Practice #1 10/4/19
- Done Early? Read or study Story Elements Quizlet (on Classroom)
HW: Enjoy your weekend! Read :)
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Independent Reading
Discuss: How does Myers develop mood in the passage?
Finish #009 “Explode a Moment”
- Today you will draft a scene, focusing on using imagery and sensory details to “show, not tell”
HW: Work on scene (if needed); read!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
- Finish discussing Writer’s Craft Discussion Questions
- Explode a Moment- Descriptive Writing Writer's Craft Mini Lesson (on Google Classroom)
HW: Independent Reading
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
- Independent Reading
- Small Group Discussion
- #008 “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” Writer’s Craft Discussion Questions (posted on Google Classroom)
HW: Read independent reading books