Friday, May 30th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin presenting their own monologues. They will discuss positive feedback and constructive criticism.

Homework - May's Reader Response Sheet is due no later than the beginning of class on Monday.  Students will finish presenting their monologue presentations next class.

CCSS -
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.a
Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Thursday, May 29th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue working on their own monologues.  They will edit, revise, and practice during class.

Homework - May's Reader Response Sheet is due tomorrow.  Students will begin presenting their monologue presentations tomorrow.

CCSS -
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.a
Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Wednesday, May 28th

Lesson Objectives - Students will evaluate the monologue samples and decide which was the most effective.  Students will then begin working on their own monologues and present them on May 30th-June 3rd.

Homework - Students will have their Vocabulary Unit 15 quiz tomorrow.  May's Reader Response Sheet is due on Friday.

CCSS -
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.a
Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)

Friday, May 23rd

Lesson Objectives - After more work in Vocabulary Unit 15, students will read, critique, and present various examples of monologues.  They will then begin to decide upon their monologue topic.

Homework - May's Reader Response Sheet is due at the next of next week.

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.

Thursday, May 22nd

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish presenting their poem analysis.  They will then work in groups to create and present an improvided scene with dialogue.  After that, students will reflect on their use of gestures, facial expressions, inflection, and pantomime.

Homework - Students will get their Student Detail Report #3 signed by a parent/guardian.  Students should also continue working on their RRS for May.

CCSS -
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.SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Wednesday, May 21st

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their quiz for Vocabulary Unit 15.  They will then present their TP-CASTT analysis of their group poem.  Students will read "Casey at the Bat" and create an informal monologue based on the main themes.

Homework - Students are to continue working on the May 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.SL.7.2
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Tuesday, May 20th

Lesson Objectives - Students will apply yesterday's TP-CASTT poetry analysis technique in a group setting.  They will then present their findings to the rest of the class. 

Homework - Students are to continue working on their May RRS.  Also, the Vocabulary Unit 14 quiz is tomorrow.  Books will be collected then as well.

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.7.4
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.

Monday, May 19th

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish their Post-Test essay.  They will then examine the author's tone and purpose in a poetry sample.  They will eventually incorporate these ideas into their own monologues.

Homework - Students are to continue working on their May RRS.  Also, the Vocabulary Unit 14 quiz is on Wednesday.  Books will be collected then as well.

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.7.4
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.

Friday, May 16th

Students, Parents, & Guardians - Please take note of the gray section on the right of the page.  In it, you will find every due date for the rest of the school year.  Because I want to update grades as quickly as possible, it is important that students understand that I cannot accept late work for the rest of the year.  I will only make a concession if the student is absent the day an assignment is due.

Lesson Objecives - Students are taking their writing prompt post-test today.

Homework - Students are to continue reading their books for the May Reader Response Sheet.

Thursday, May 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue working in Vocabulary Unit 14.  They will then begin to prepare for the final Embedded Assessment: Creating and Presenting a Monologue.  Students will identify the connection between writing and emotion in a simple exercise.  They will then create an article depicting an emotional retelling of an event.

Homework - Students are to get their interim Student Detail Reports signed and returned. The Embedded Assessment Reflection form is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.  Neither of these will be accepted on Monday!

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.

Wednesday, May 14th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin Vocabulary Unit 14.  They will then complete their Embedded Assessment Reflection form for up to an additional 20 points to their scores.

Homework - Students are to get their interim Student Detail Reports signed and returned.  The Embedded Assessment Reflection form is due at the beginning of class on Friday.

CCSS -
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.W.7.1.b
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.d
Establish and maintain a formal style.