Warm-Up
| Answer the questions for the poem How Things Work. Please get a Literature Book from the back bookshelf. If you would like a speaking part, please sign up here | RL 7.3- Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of ideas. RL7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Mini-Lesson
| Mood/ Tone- Scary Mary A Christmas Carol Overview | |
Work Time
| A Christmas Carol- Prologue and Scene 1 Graphic Organizer Compare/Contrast Drama and Video Clip | RL 7.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact RL 7.5- Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning RL7.7- Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium |
Homework
| Victorian London Research- Due Friday! | W 7.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. |
Thursday, November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate How Things Work. Answer the questions that follow. | RL 7.3- Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of ideas. RL7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Mini-Lesson
| Final Reminders for Argumentative Essay | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Argumentative Essay Argumentative Essay Checklist | W 7.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W 7.1a- Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. |
Homework
| Victorian London Research- Due Friday! | W 7.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. |
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer the questions for Dump. You can find the questions in Google Classroom. Once you have finished, please complete the Friendship Survey for your lesson next week. | RL 7.3- Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of ideas. RL7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Mini-Lesson
| Argumentative Essay Checklist | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Final Argumentative Essay- Due Wednesday! | 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. |
Homework
| Victorian London Research- Due Friday! | W 7.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. |
Monday, November 27, 2017
November 27, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate Dump- This will be a paper copy. If you are absent, you can get a copy tomorrow! | RL 7.3- Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of ideas. RL7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Mini-Lesson
| Rescue Services Rubric Review | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Argumentative Essay Revisions | 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. |
Homework
| Victorian London Research- due Friday! | W 7.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. |
Friday, November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer the question marked "Thursday/Friday" for Saving the Lost. | RI 7.2- 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. |
Mini-Lesson
| Rescue Services Conclusion Mrs. Venturo's Abby Sunderland Example | W7.1e- Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Conclusion Revise/Edit: Begin Typing | W7.1a- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W7.1e- Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. |
Homework
| Have a great Thanksgiving! No Homework! |
Thursday, November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer the question marked "Thursday/Friday' for Saving the Lost. | RI 7.2- 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. |
Mini-Lesson
| Including a counterargument Mrs. Venturo's Abby Sunderland Example | |
Work Time
| Body Paragraph #3- Counterargument | W7.1- Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W7.1b- Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. |
Homework
| Body Paragraph #3- Due Tomorrow! |
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer the questions marked "Wednesday" for Saving the Lost. | RI 7.2- 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. |
Mini-Lesson
| Body Paragraph #2 Mrs. Venturo's Abby Sunderland Example | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Body Paragraph #2 | W7.1b- Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. |
Homework
| Body Paragraph #2- Due Tomorrow! |
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Warm-Up
| Complete the questions marked "Tuesday" for Saving the Lost. | RI 7.2- 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. |
Mini-Lesson
| Body Paragraph- Supporting your claim with relevant facts Mrs. Venturo's Abby Sunderland Example | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Argumentative Essay- Body Paragraph 1 | W7.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W7.1b- Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. |
Homework
| Body Paragraph 1- Due TOMORROW! |
Monday, November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate Saving the Lost. You can find this in Google Classroom. | RI 7.2- 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. |
Mini-Lesson
| Argumentative Essay - Unpacking the prompt - Introduction Mrs. Venturo's Abby Sunderland Example | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Argumentative Essay Introduction | W7.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W7.1a- Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. |
Homework
| Argumentative Essay Introduction- Due TOMORROW! |
Thursday, November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer Short Answer response for The Good Earth. | RL7.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. |
Mini-Lesson
| Socratic Seminar Reminders- Review Rubric | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services 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
| No Homework! Enjoy your three day weekend! |
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate The Good Earth. You can find this document in Google Classroom. | RL7.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. |
Mini-Lesson
| Rescue Services Socratic Seminar Rubric/ Preparation | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Article #3 Socratic Seminar Preparation | 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
| Rescue Services Socratic Seminar- TOMORROW! |
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate The Stingy Artist. You can find this in Google Classroom. | RL7.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. |
Mini-Lesson
| Rescue Services Article | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Article #2- Questions Why Everest? Ranger Killed During Rescue of Climbers on Mount Rainier | 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. RI7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Homework
| Rescue Services Article #2 Questions- Due Tomorrow! |
Monday, November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017
Warm-Up
| Answer Questions for A Dire Shortage of Water. | RI7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Mini-Lesson
| Review Abby Sunderland Questions Rescue Services Overview | |
Work Time
| Rescue Services Article #1 - What is the author's point of view/purpose? - Trace and evaluate the author's argument | 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. RI7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Homework
| Rescue Services Questions- Article #1 Due TOMORROW! |
Friday, November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate Dire Shortage of Water. You can find this document in Google Classroom. | RI 7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Mini-Lesson
| Socratic Seminar Reminders | |
Work Time
| Abby Sunderland Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Reflection Turn in Abby Sunderland Questions | SL 7.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. |
Homework
| Have a great weekend! |
Thursday, November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate BP Oil Spill. You can find this document in your Google Classroom. | RI 7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Mini-Lesson
| Socratic Seminar- Review the Rubric | |
Work Time
| Abby Sunderland Socratic Seminar Preparation | RI 7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Homework
| Abby Sunderland Socratic Seminar- TOMORROW! |
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017
Warm-Up
| Read and annotate Rising from the Ashes. You can find this document in Google Classroom. | RI 7.6- Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Mini-Lesson
| Abby Sunderland Article #1 | RI 7.6- Determine and author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. |
Work Time
| Abby Sunderland Article #1 & Questions Abby Sunderland Video & Questions | RI 7.9- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. |
Homework
| Read and annotate Abby Sunderland Article #2 and Questions- Due Tomorrow! |
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