Wednesday 2-28-18

Week #26: Unit 5: Comparing Authors' Choices

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
10 Minute Free-Write

Warm-Up:

Review: Hope is the thing with feathers

Class Work:

Today we will learn how to determine in what way the delivery of a

speech affects the impact of the words, by comparing and contrasting

Winston Churchill's speech Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat to the
audio version.

So that we can think critically about the texts we read and understand

the ways a speaker can impact their audience.

We’ll know we have it when we are able to describe the benefits and

limitations of each medium’s portrayal of the subject.

Mini-biography on the life of Winston Churchill.

Homework:

I will be reading ____________ for at least 30 minutes.

*Next library check-out: March 8th

Tuesday 2-27-18

Week #26: Unit 5: Comparing Authors' Choices

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

Hope is the thing with feathers (Poem)

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to determine in what way the delivery of a

speech affects the impact of the words, by comparing and contrasting

the text of Lou Gehrig's speech to the audio version.

So that we can think critically about the texts we read and understand

the ways a speaker can impact their audience.

We’ll know we have it when we are able to describe the benefits and

limitations of each medium’s portrayal of the subject.

Class Work:

Lou Gehrig speech: Graphic Organizer & Reading Response

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.
Finish the Lou Gehrig speech Graphic Organizer &
Reading Response

*Next library check-out: March 8th

Focus Standard: RI.7.7 Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or

multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the

subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).

Monday 2-26-18

Week #26: Unit 5: Comparing Authors' Choices

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
Friendship Survey

Warm-Up:

10 minutes of independent reading

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to determine in what way the delivery of a

speech affects the impact of the words, by comparing and contrasting

the text of Lou Gehrig's speech to the audio version.

So that we can think critically about the texts we read and understand

the ways a speaker can impact their audience.

We’ll know we have it when we are able to describe the benefits and

limitations of each medium’s portrayal of the subject.

Class Work:

Read and listen to Lou Gehrig's speech

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

*Next library check-out: March 8th

Focus Standard: RI.7.7 Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or

multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the

subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).

Friday 2-23-18

Week #25: Unit 5: Comparing Authors' Choices

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

None

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how two or more authors writing

about the same topic, should cities host the olympics,

come to different conclusions about the topic,

So that we can know how authors shape their

presentation of key information and emphasize

different evidence to show their interpretation of the facts.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve analyzed the texts

on the topic of hosting the olympics and completed the chart.

Class Work:

Should Cities Bid to Host the Olympics?

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

*Next library check-out: March 8th

Thursday 2-22-18

Week #25: Unit 5: Comparing Authors' Choices

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minute of independent reading

Warm-Up:

None

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how two or more authors writing about the

Same topic, should cities host the olympics, come to different
conclusions about the topic,

So that we can know how authors shape their presentation of
key information and emphasize different evidence to show their
interpretaton of the facts.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve analyzed the texts on the topic

of hosting the olympics and completed the chart.

Class Work:

Should Cities Bid to Host the Olympics?

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.9

Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.

Wednesday 2-21-18

Week #25: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
10 minute Free-Write

Warm-Up:

None

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
My Friend the Enemy,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the My Friend
the Enemy Note Catcher.

Class Work:

My Friend the Enemy: Reading Response
Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

Tuesday 2-20-18

Week #25: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

None

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
My Friend the Enemy,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the My Friend
the Enemy Note Catcher.

Class Work:

My Friend the Enemy: Reading Response
Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

Wednesday 2-14-18

Week #24: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts

Bell-Ringer:

Planner Check

Warm-Up:

None today!

Mini-Lesson:

14 by the 14th

Class Work:

Root Beer Float Party -OR- Study Hall
Homework:

Write down ALL of your missing assignments from the
list above. Make sure to complete them and turn in a
RAP sheet.

Tuesday 2-13-18

Week #24: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner
20 Minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

None today!

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
My Friend the Enemy,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the My Friend
the Enemy Note Catcher.

Class Work:

My Friend the Enemy: Note Catcher Part 1 and 2
Homework:

Finish My Friend the Enemy: Note Catcher Part 1 and 2

14 by the 14th

Monday 2-12-18

Week #24: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Library Check-Out
Record homework in planner

Warm-Up:

Children and World War II

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
My Friend the Enemy,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the My Friend
the Enemy Note Catcher.

Class Work:

My Friend the Enemy: Reading chapters 1-4
Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

14 by the 14th

Friday 2-9-18

Week #23: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

Freedom School Poems: Write your own poem.

Mini-Lesson:

None! Today is a workday!
Class Work:

Note Catcher: Reading Response
Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

14 by the 14th

Thursday 2-8-18

Week #23: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

Freedom School Poems

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
Lions of Little Rock,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Lions of Little Rock
Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Note Catcher: Reading Response
Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

14 by the 14th

Wednesday 2-7-18

Week #23: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minute free-write

Warm-Up:

Freedom School Poems

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
Lions of Little Rock,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Lions of Little Rock
Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Note Catcher: Compare/Contrast Chart
Reading chapters 1-10
Homework:

Lions of Little Rock Note Catcher: Part 2
Due Thursday!

14 by the 14th

Tuesday 2-6-18

Week #23: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading & Reading Survey

Warm-Up:

Freedom School Poems

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell
a story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
Lions of Little Rock,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical
significance of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a
historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Lions of Little Rock
Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Note Catcher
Reading chapters 1-10
Homework:

Lions of Little Rock Note Catcher: Part 2
Due Thursday!

14 by the 14th

Monday 2-5-18

Week #23: Unit 4 Analyzing Literary & Historical Texts
Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

Freedom School Poems

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell a
story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel
Lions of Little Rock,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical significance  
of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Lions of Little Rock
Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Lions of Little Rock Note Catcher: Reading Response

Reading chapters 1-10 in Lions of Little Rock

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

14 by the 14th

Friday 2-2-18

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

None today!

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell a
story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel Revolution,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical significance  
of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Revolution Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Revolution Note Catcher: Reading Response

Reading chapters 53-56 in Revolution

Homework:

30 minutes of independent reading.

14 by the 14th

Thursday 2-1-18

Bell-Ringer:

Record homework in planner

10 minutes of independent reading

Warm-Up:

Review homework: Civil Rights Movement: An Overview.

Mini-Lesson:

Today we will learn how to authors of fiction use history to help tell a
story by reading a selection from the historical fiction novel Revolution,

So that we can have a better understanding of the historical significance  
of the setting, characters, events, and actions in a historical fiction novel.

We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Revolution Note Catcher.

Class Work:

Revolution Note Catcher

Reading chapters 53-56 in Revolution

Homework:

Finish Part 2 of the Revolution Note Catcher. Due Tomorrow!

14 by the 14th