September 29, 2017

Warm-Up	Finish your reading response for Finding Your Everest. Turn in your reading response for Zebra.	RI 7.8- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson	Week 1 Reading Response- How did the setting impact the characters/plot in your novel?	RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
Work Time	The Giver/The Outsiders - Reading Groups - Check Reading Calendar! - Week 1 Reading Response- DUE TODAY! - Questions for Reading Group
Homework	Have a great weekend!

September 28, 2017

Warm-Up	Work on your reading response for Finding Your Everest.	RI 7.8- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson	Analyzing the development of a theme over the course of "Zebra"	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	The Giver/The Outsiders - Reading Groups - Check Reading Calendar! - Week 1 Reading Response - Questions for Reading Group
Homework	"Zebra" reading response- due TOMORROW!

September 27, 2017

Warm-Up	Answer the question for Finding Your Everest.	RI 7.8- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson	Using evidence to determine a theme of the text. How is the theme developed over the course of 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.
Work Time	The Giver/The Outsiders - Reading Groups - Check Reading Calendar! - Week 1 Reading Response - Questions for Reading Group
Homework	"Zebra"- Evidence Collection- due TOMORROW "Zebra" Reading Response- due FRIDAY!

September 26, 2017

Warm-Up	Begin answer the question for Finding Your Everest.	RI 7.8- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson	Read and annotate "Zebra"- Paragraphs 95-145. Review homework annotations	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	The Giver/The Outsiders - Reading Groups - Check Reading Calendar! - Week 1 Reading Response - Questions for Reading Group
Homework	Read and annotate "Zebra"- Paragraphs 146-End.

September 25, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate Finding Your Everest. You can find this in your Google Classroom.	RI 7.8- Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mini-Lesson	"Zebra" - Read and annotate "Zebra"- Paragraphs 1-62 - How is the theme developed over the course of 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.
Work Time	Unit 2 Calendar Book Group Requirements The Giver/The Outsiders
Homework	Read and annotate "Zebra"- Paragraphs 62-94.

September 22, 2017

Warm-Up	Answer question #3 for "Heartbeat"- How did his essential personality change over the story?	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2   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	Narrative Checklist
Work Time	- Final Narrative - Unit 2 Preparations      - Join Google Classroom           -"The Giver"- jeuls30           - "The Outsiders"- 6alehd      - Anticipation Guide      - Read and annotate "Zebra"	W7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework	Have a great weekend!

September 21, 2017

Warm-Up	Answer question #2 for Heartbeat. You can find this in Google Classroom!	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 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	Narrative Final Revisions
Work Time	Narrative Revisions Final Narrative Due TOMORROW! Writing Conferences	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Homework	Final Narrative- Due TOMORROW!

September 20, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate the text Heartbeat. You can find this text in your Google Classroom. 1st Period- Please complete the Google Form in Classroom!	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Revising/Editing Your Writing
Work Time	Amigo Brothers and Thank You, Ma'am Narrative Writing Conferences	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework	Narrative Final Draft- due Friday!

September 19, 2017

Warm-Up	Finish Question #2 for Little Women. How was the theme developed over the course of the text?	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Musical Chair Share/ Peer Feedback	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Work Time	Thank You, Ma'am and Amigo Brothers Narrative Revisions Writing Conferences	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework	Narrative Reflection- Due Tomorrow!

September 18, 2017

Warm-Up	Review your annotations from Friday for the text Little Women. Answer question #1 and #2.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 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. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Little Women- Question #2 - How was the theme developed over the course of the text? - How can you develop your theme over the course of the text?
Work Time	"Amigo Brothers" or "Thank You, Ma'am" Narrative Writing Conferences Theme Exit Slip	W7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W7.3d- Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Homework	Narrative Rough Draft- due tomorrow!

September 15, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate Little Women. You will find this document in Google Classroom. We will be reviewing some of this as a whole class. Once we have finished, we will complete the Google Quiz.	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. RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Student Narrative Examples - Hooking your reader - Including sensory details
Work Time	Amigo Brothers and Thank You, Ma'am Narrative	W7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W7.3b- Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
Homework	Have a great weekend!

September 14, 2017

Warm-Up	"Amigo Brothers" Text-Based Discussion Questions Narrative Planning Questions
Mini-Lesson	Narrative Planning Guide Narrative Rubric
Work Time	Narrative: - "Thank You, Ma'am" - "Amigo Brothers" Narrative Planning Guide	W.7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework	Narrative Planning Guide- Due Tomorrow!

September 13, 2017

Warm-Up	"Amigo Brothers" Text-Dependent Questions - Work on questions #3 and #5 from yesterday
Mini-Lesson	Plot Map: - "Thank You, Ma'am" - "Amigo Brothers"
Work Time	- Original Story Plot Map - Alternate Ending Plot Map	W7.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Homework	Original Story Plot Map- Due Tomorrow! Alternate Ending Plot Map- Due Tomorrow!

September 12, 2017

Warm-Up	Answer Question #1 from Amigo Brothers Text-Dependent Questions
Mini-Lesson	Amigo Brothers Narrative Overview
Work Time	Amigo Brothers Text-Dependent Questions *Library Checkout (Last 10 minutes)	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. RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Homework	No Homework! However, if you have not finished your Doing the Right Thing Analysis, you need to finish this by tomorrow!

September 11, 2017

*We are on an assembly schedule today*

Warm-Up	Work on your "Doing the Right Thing" Literary Analysis!
Mini-Lesson	Amigo Brothers
Work Time	Read and annotate Amigo Brothers (paper) Amigo Brothers Text-Dependent 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. RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Homework	No Homework! However, if you have not finished your Doing the Right Thing Analysis, you will need to complete this!

September 8, 2017

Warm-Up	Complete the questions for The Prince and the Pauper. How did the setting impact the plot?	RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Literary Analysis Checklist
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Literary Analysis- Final due at the END of class! Literary Analysis Checklist- due at the end of class!	W7.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Homework	Have a great weekend!

September 7, 2017

Warm-Up	Look in Google Classroom for the student examples of the "Doing the Right Thing" analysis. As you are reading through Student 1, be noting things the student did well and things they can work on.	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.
Mini-Lesson	Student Example 2- What did the student do well? What should the student work on? Grading on the rubric
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Analysis 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.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing" Literary Analysis- due at the END of class on Friday!

September 6, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate The Prince and the Pauper. You can find this text in your Google Classroom.	RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Revising your introduction
Work Time	Literary Analysis Revisions Writing Conferences	W7.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Homework	"Doing the Right Thing" Analysis- due Friday (end of class)

September 5, 2017

Warm-Up	Read and annotate Black Sunday. You can find this text in your Google Classroom. Period 1- Please complete the survey provided by Ms. Fromme	RL7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Mini-Lesson	Writing your analysis conclusion	W7.2f- Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Work Time	"Doing the Right Thing" Conclusion Body Paragraph Writing Conferences	W7.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Homework	Analysis Conclusion- Due tomorrow!