Mrs.
Holder
(Formerly
Miss Pedde)
7th
Grade Language Arts
Team
3
Announcements
v Interims went home on Friday,
November 20.
v Textbook Check is Monday, November
23. Bring in Textbooks!
v Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday,
November 25, through Friday, November 27.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wish List
v Hand Sanitizer
v Tissues
v Computer Paper
v Notebook Paper
v Pencils
This Week
v
Write
Alphabet Autobiography
Notes
v Plot
Lesson Plans
Plans may change
due to pacing or unforeseen circumstances.
Abbreviatons
v T = Teacher
v S = Student
v B= Both
v SSR = Sustained Silent
v RS = Reading Strategy
v WS = Writing Strategy
v V = Visual
v A = Auditory
v K = Kinesthetic (hands-on)
v SB = SmartBoard
November
23-27, 2009
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Week
of November
23 |
Student/Teacher Activities |
Assessment |
Homework Read a minimum of 30 minutes a night. |
Materials |
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Monday Nov.
23 |
Bellwork – Fact/Opinion
(S) WS VK Word of the Week
(S) WS AVK Write Alphabet
Autobiography (S) WS VK SSR (B) RS V |
Teacher
Observation Autobiography |
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RR Books RR Logs |
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Standards
and Indicators |
7-1 The student
will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print
formats. 7-1.1
Analyze literary texts to draw conclusions and make inferences. 7-1.9
Read independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure. 7-2 The student
will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and
non-print formats. 7-2.2
Analyze information within and across texts to draw conclusions and make
inferences. 7-2.4
Create responses to informational texts through a variety of methods such as
drawings, written works, oral presentations, and media productions. 7-2.8
Read independently for extended periods of time to gain information. 7-4 The student
will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent
organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of conventions of
written Standard American English. 7-4.1
Use prewriting techniques to organize written works. 7-4.2
Use complete sentences in a variety of types: simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex. 7-4.4
Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English including
the reinforcement of conventions previously taught. 7-4.6
Use revision strategies to improve clarity, tone, voice, and the development
of ideas in written works. 7-4.7
Spell correctly using Standard American English. 7-5 The student
will write for a variety of purposes and audiences. 7-5.1
Create informational pieces (for example book, movie, product reviews, and
news reports) that use language appropriate for a specific audience. |
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Tuesday Nov.
24 |
Bellwork – Thanksgiving
Word Scramble (S) WS VK Word of the Week
(S) WS AVK Library Time (S) RS
VK Finish Alphabet Autobiography
(S) WS VK “I am most
thankful for…” Writing (S) WS VK Thanksgiving Day
Activities (S) WS AVK |
Teacher
Observation Bellwork Autobiography “Thankful”
Writing |
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SmartBoard Library RR Books RR Logs Computer |
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Standards and Indicators |
7-1 The student
will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print
formats. 7-1.1
Analyze literary texts to draw conclusions and make inferences. 7-1.9
Read independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure. 7-2 The student
will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and
non-print formats. 7-2.2
Analyze information within and across texts to draw conclusions and make
inferences. 7-2.4
Create responses to informational texts through a variety of methods such as
drawings, written works, oral presentations, and media productions. 7-2.8
Read independently for extended periods of time to gain information. 7-4 The student
will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent
organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of conventions of
written Standard American English. 7-4.1
Use prewriting techniques to organize written works. 7-4.2
Use complete sentences in a variety of types: simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex. 7-4.4
Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English including
the reinforcement of conventions previously taught. 7-4.6
Use revision strategies to improve clarity, tone, voice, and the development
of ideas in written works. 7-4.7
Spell correctly using Standard American English. 7-5 The student
will write for a variety of purposes and audiences. 7-5.1
Create informational pieces (for example book, movie, product reviews, and
news reports) that use language appropriate for a specific audience. |
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Wednesday Nov.
25 |
No School |
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Standards
and
Indicators |
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Thursday Nov.
26 |
No School |
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Standards
and Indicators |
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Friday Nov.
27 |
No School |
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Standards
and Indicators |
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Ongoing
Assignments:
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Self-Selected Reading |
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7-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of
literary texts in print and non-print formats. 7-1.9 Read
independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure. 7-2 The student will read and comprehend a variety of
informational texts in print and non-print formats. 7-2.8 Read
independently for extended periods of time to gain information. |
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Journal Writing |
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7-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of
literary texts in print and non-print formats. 7-1.7 Create
responses to literary texts through a variety of methods such as written
works, oral presentations, media productions, and the visual and performing
arts. |
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Vocabulary Development |
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7-3 The student will use word analysis and vocabulary
strategies to read fluently. 7-3.1 Use context
clues such as those that provide an example, a definition, a restatement, or
a comparison/contrast to generate the meanings of unfamiliar and
multiple-meaning words. 7-4 The student will create written work that has a
clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of
voice, and correct use of conventions of written Standard American English. |
Classroom Rules and Procedures