Monday, May 28th

Lesson Objectives - After continuing with Vocabulary Unit 16, students will start their final story, "Exploring the Titanic."  They will then cite examples where the author used fact and opinion.
Homework -

• Paragraph Response: "How might the story of the Titanic be a metaphor for human nature?  Explain with examples."
• Class work pages 14-16, sub packet are due tomorrow.

Common Core Standards -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.9 Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
• 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.

Monday, May 20th

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish Vocabulary Unit 15 today.  They will then have time to make corrections for 3 assessments. Once completed, students will examine the author's narrative style in "Boy: Tales of Childhood."
Homework - Students are bringing home 3 assessments (2 tests, 1 quiz) and their corrections to get signed by a parent or guardian.  They need to have these back by Wednesday to receive homework and/or additional points.
Common Core Standards -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from 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).

Thursday, May 16th

Lesson Objectives - After some practice in the Vocabulary Unit 15, students will start the next story, "Boy: Tales of Childhood."  With this, students will examine the author's use of tone.
Homework - Interview Question: "When you were young, who was your least favorite teacher?  Why did you not like him/her?  Explain."
Common Core Standards -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from 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).

Wednesday, May 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students are taking their test on "The White Umbrella."
Homework - Students are to make sure that their Sub Packet from last week is fully completed.  Those who have not submitted their Essay Letter must do so tomorrow if they wish to receive full credit.

Essay Letter: In a letter to a parent or guardian, summarize the story, “The White Umbrella.”  After that, explain how you made a connection with the narrator (or maybe how the narrator is very different from you.)  Be sure to thank your parent or guardian for what they do for you.  (Length: at least one side of a page)

Monday, May 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will start Vocabulary Unit 15.  They will then identify and explain examples of the author's use of mood and tone found in the short story "The White Umbrella."

Homework -

• Period 3 - Letter Rough Draft - In a letter to a parent or guardian, summarize the story, “The White Umbrella.”  After that, explain how you made a connection with the narrator (or maybe how the narrator is very different from you.)  Be sure to thank your parent or guardian for what they do for you.  (Length: at least one side of a page)
• Period 4 -Paragraph Response: "What assumptions do people make about others based on their appearances?  When are looks deceptive?  Explain your answer." 

 Common Core Standards -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• 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).

Friday, May 3rd

Lesson Objectives - While some students are DCAS testing, others are preparing for the test with some review exercises.
Homework - Find a book and start reading it for May's RRS.  It is due in exactly 4 weeks!