August 31, 2017

Warm-Up	Please take a few minutes and turn in your Seventh Grade narrative. It does not need to be finished! You will place this in the appropriate "Turn in" basket. Turn in your homework from last night! Read and annotate The Substitute. You can find this document in Google Classroom.	RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Mini-Lesson	"Doing the Right Thing" - Body Paragraphs
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing"- Body Paragraph 1 Writing Conferences	W7.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W7.2b- Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing"- Body Paragraph 1

August 30, 2017

Warm-Up	Continue working on your narrative for Seventh Grade by Gary Soto.
Mini-Lesson	"Doing the Right Thing" Rubric
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" - Introduction	W7.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing" Introduction- Due TOMORROW! Period 2 Permission Slip	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 29, 2017

Warm-Up	After reading Seventh Grade, write a narrative from the perspective of Mr. Bueller or Teresa.	W7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Mini-Lesson	Analyzing Theme- "A Different Day"	RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Reflection	SL7.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. SL7.1a- Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Homework	Socratic Seminar Reflection- Due TOMORROW!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 28, 2017

Warm-Up	Read the text Seventh Grade. This story will be in the 7th grade literature book.	RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Mini-Lesson	Socratic Seminar Rules/ Rubric "A Different Day"- Analyzing theme	RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Work Time	Prepare for Socratic Seminar TOMORROW!	SL7.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. SL7.1a- Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing" Socratic Seminar- TOMORROW! Please complete your preparation guide!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 25, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate "The Ransom of Red Chief"- You can find this in the same document from Wednesday and Thursday! You will complete the the Google Quiz once you have finished reading the text for Friday.	RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Mini-Lesson	Analyzing a Poem
Work Time	"The Road Not Taken"- Analysis - Text-Based Questions	RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Homework	Have a great weekend!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 24, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate The Ransom of Red Chief"- You can find this in the same document from yesterday. It is marked "Thursday"	RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Mini-Lesson	Analyzing Theme in a Short Story
Work Time	"Thank You, Ma'am" Analysis - Text Based Questions	RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL7.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Homework	"Thank You, Ma'am" - Text Based Questions due TOMORROW!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 23, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate The Ransom of Red Chief. You can find this document in Google Classroom	RL71- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Mini-Lesson	Genre Study- Commentary
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Analysis - Text Based Questions	RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL7.2- Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing" Text-Based Questions- Due TOMORROW!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch School Picture Day TOMORROW!

August 22, 2017

Warm-Up	Unit 2 Book Talk
Mini-Lesson
Work Time	MAPs Testing	RL/RI7.10- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Homework	- Syllabus/ Student Handbook Signature - Send me your selfie!	MAPS Make-Up Testing Times: - August 23rd: 7:45-8:20 AM - August 24th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 25th: 7:45-8:20 AM, Lunch, OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 28th: Lunch - August 29th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR 3:45-4:30 PM - August 30th: 7:45-8:20 AM OR Lunch

August 21, 2017

Warm-Up	Dictionary Page- Past/Present/Future Using a dictionary page, pick a word that represents your past, your present and your future. Circle the word and write your name on the dictionary page!
Mini-Lesson
Work Time	MAPs Testing	RL/ RI7.10- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Homework	- Syllabus/ Student Handbook Signature - Send me your selfie!

August 18, 2017

Warm-Up	Student Survey- Please complete the survey link that is in your Google Classroom.
Mini-Lesson	"Doing the Right Thing" Pre-Assessment Reminders
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Pre-Assessment	RL/ RI7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. W7.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Homework	- Syllabus/ Student Handbook Signature - Send me your selfie!

August 17, 2017

Warm-Up	Set up Google Classroom Bookmark Mrs. Venturo's Blog Set up Remind Text Presentations (Mrs. Venturo and Ms. Fromme)
Mini-Lesson	Pre-Assessment Directions
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Pre-Assessment	W7.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. RL/RI71.- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Homework	- Syllabus/Student Handbook Signature - Send me your selfie!

August 16, 2017

Warm-Up
Mini-Lesson
Work Time	- Class Rules - Letter to Mrs. Venturo/ Ms. Fromme
Homework	- Bring a pencil and a charged chromebook tomorrow!