Tuesday, October 29th

Lesson Objectives - Students will revise and edit their rough drafts of the Embedded Assessment #2: "Working with a partner, create an original myth that explains a natural phenomenon and also teaches a lesson or moral.  Include illustrations that complement the myth as it unfolds.
Homework - October's RRS is due this Friday!
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Monday, October 28th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue writing their rough drafts of the Embedded Assessment #2: "Working with a partner, create an original myth that explains a natural phenomenon and also teaches a lesson or moral.  Include illustrations that complement the myth as it unfolds.
Homework - October's RRS is due this Friday!
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Friday, October 25th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin writing their rough drafts of the Embedded Assessment #2: "Working with a partner, create an original myth that explains a natural phenomenon and also teaches a lesson or moral.  Include illustrations that complement the myth as it unfolds.
Homework - October's RRS is due next week!
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Thursday, October 24th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin planning/brainstorming ideas for their Embedded Assessment #2: "Working with a partner, create an original myth that explains a natural phenomenon and also teaches a lesson or moral.  Include illustrations that complement the myth as it unfolds.
Homework - Prepare for the Vocabulary Unit 3 quiz and book check
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Wednesday, October 23rd

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish presenting their modern retelling of the "Arachne" myth using modern day celebrities/sports figures.  They will then identify the most significant actions in a myth story (Raven and the Sources of Light) that should be portrayed in an illustrated format.
Homework - Students are to bring home the purchase form for the vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by this Friday.  Students should also continue working on October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Tuesday, October 22nd

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish the 3rd unit in the vocabulary series.  They will then create and present their modern retelling of the "Arachne" myth using modern day celebrities/sports figures.  Students will also begin looking at the second Embedded Assessment, which is due at the end of next week.
Homework - Students are to bring home the purchase form for the vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by this Friday.  Students should also continue working on October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
• 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.

Monday, October 21st

Lesson Objectives - Using a quickwrite activity. students will develop and explain a brief explanation of their thoughts concerning pride and arrogance.  They will then apply these ideas to the myth, "Arachne."  Students will then identify examples of adjectives and other samples of descriptive language that invoke visual details. 
Homework - Students are to bring home the purchase form for the Vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by October 25th.  Students should also continue working on October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
• 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.

Friday, October 18th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue their analysis of the traits of the main characters found in the story "Phaethon."  They will then examine the author's use of symbolism in this work as well as other examples found in media sources.
Homework - Students are to bring home the purchase form for the Vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by October 25th.  Students should also continue working on October's RRS.
CCSS -

• 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.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Wednesday, October 16th

Lesson Objectives - Students will start the third unit in the vocabulary book.  They will then edit and present their group responses that explain the main themes of the story, "Daedalus and Icarus."
Homework - Students are to bring home the purchase form for the Vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by October 25th.
CCSS -

• 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.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Tuesday, October 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will present and evaluate last week's project in a "gallery walk" format.  They will also identify the elements that make up the narrative structure.  Students will discuss the themes found in this myth and present their ideas to the rest of the class.
Homework -

• Students are to bring home the purchase form for the Vocabulary book.  This form and the $9.00 to pay for the book are due by October 25th.
• The test corrections for "Seventh Grade" and the Student Detail Report are due tomorrow

CCSS -

• 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.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Monday, October 14th

Lesson Objectives - Students will present and evaluate last week's project in a "gallery walk" format.  They will then prepare for the reading of the next sample by making a personal connection to the main themes.  Students will also identify the elements that make up the narrative structure.

Homework - Students are to make corrections and get their Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz signed by a parent of guardian.

CCSS -

• 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.

Friday, October 11th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz at the beginning of class.  They will then make corrections on their most recent test.  Students will then complete yesterday's project and present it to the class in a "gallery walk" format.

Homework - Students are to complete their test corrections on looseleaf paper and get a parent/guardian signature by the score.

Common Core State 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.WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Thursday, October 10

Lesson Objectives - After a review of Vocabulary Unit 2 exercises, students will compose a short response that reflects the theme of yesterday's folk tale example.  Students will also research popular Greek/Roman gods.  They will then pick one example and generate a visual representation of the characteristics related to that particular deity.

Homework - Study for Friday's Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz.

Common Core State 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.WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Wednesday, October 9th

Lesson Objectives - After a brief editing exercise, students will compose a polished draft of a short response.  Students will also examine an example of folk literature.  They will then identify and find evidence that support their understanding of the personality traits of the main characters

Homework - The Embedded Assessment Reflection (with parent signature) is due tomorrow.  Also, study for Friday's Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz.

Common Core State 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).

Monday, October 7th

Lesson Objectives - After finishing Vocabulary Unit 2, students will define the various forms and characteristics of folk literature.  In groups, they will then create and present an example of one of these styles for the rest of the class.
Homework - Unit 2 Vocabulary packet is due tomorrow.
Common Core State Standards -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
• 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).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.6 Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.

Thursday, October 3rd

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish the test they started yesterday.  They will then continue with Vocabulary Unit II as well as make corrections for the first Embedded Assessment.

Homework - Students are to get their Student Detail Reports signed and returned on Monday.  This grade reflects the 1st marking period interim grade.  They should also read their books for October's Reader Response Sheet.

Tuesday, October 1st

Lesson Objectives - Students will preview the upcoming lessons to determine what skills, strategies, and vocabulary word definitions will help them successfully understand and complete the next Embedded Assessment.  We will also have some time to review for tomorrow's test.

Homework - Students have a test as well as a book check during tomorrow's class.