Thursday, November 30, 2017

November 30, 2017



Warm-Up
Answer the questions for the poem How Things Work.

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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.

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.

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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 RevisionsW 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 LostRI 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 LostRI 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- CounterargumentW7.1- 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 1W7.1- 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 IntroductionW7.1- 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 EarthRL7.6- 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 WaterRI7.6- 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 PreparationRI 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 #1RI 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!