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  Types of Literature

v  Character

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 Reading Time

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

 

Week of

 

November 23

Student/Teacher   Activities

Assessment

Homework

 

Read a minimum of 30 minutes a night.

Materials

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

 

RR Books

RR Logs

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.

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

 

SmartBoard

Library

RR Books

RR Logs

Computer

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.

Wednesday

 

Nov. 25

No School

 

 

 

Standards

and

Indicators

 

Thursday

 

Nov. 26

No School

 

 

 

Standards

and

 Indicators

 

Friday

 

Nov. 27

No School

 

 

 

Standards

and

 Indicators

 

 

Ongoing Assignments:

Self-Selected Reading

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.

Journal Writing

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.

Vocabulary Development

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

 

Grading Scale

 

Class Schedule