English (Period 4th, 5th, 6th ) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Brittany Gaylord
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Description
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The English Language Arts class will address the four domains outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education.Reading Literature (RL.7)Reading Information (RI.7)Language (L.7)Writing (W.7)*Syllabus Attached on Class Information Page.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Focal Standards: L.7 Spiral Review (Language, Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); W.7 Spiral Review (Writing)
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc. (Bellwork); RI.7 Spiral Review "Brain Dump"; RL.7 Spiral Review "Brain Dump"; Test Prep Q&A; Homework: Sleep! Eat! Be Present and Prepared for Testing on TUESDAY! ("YOU GOT THIS!")
Tuesday: MAAP ELA State Testing; After Testing: W.7 Spiral Review; Grocery List "Brain Dump"; Test Prep Q&A; Homework: Sleep! Eat! Be Present and Prepared for Testing on WEDNESDAY! ("YOU GOT THIS!")
Wednesday: MAAP Writing State Testing; After Testing: RI.7 Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition Introduction; Homework: NONE
Thursday: RI.7 Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition Introduction; RI.7 Hidden Figures Chapters 1-4; Homework: NONE
Friday: RI.7 Hidden Figures Chapters 1-4; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive
2. iReady Incentive
3. MAAP ELA State Testing will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024. Please see that your child is PRESENT, WELL RESTED, and PREPARED!
4. MAAP Writing State Testing will take place on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024. Please see that your child is PRESENT, WELL RESTED, and PREPARED!
Due:
S2 T4 Week 6: April 22-26, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); W.7 (Writing Modes- Narrative, Argumentative, and Informative)
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; RL.7 MDE Call of the Wild (Passage Analysis, Prompt Analysis, W.7.2 Rubric Review); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; RI.7 Satellite Tagging (Questar Practice Test); W.7.1 Satellite Tagging; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; W.7.2 MDE Call of the Wild (Passage Analysis, Prompt Analysis, W.7.2 Rubric Review); Homework: NONE
Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; Group 1: RL.7 CommonLit's Fourteen, Group 2: RL.7 CommonLit's Gren's Ghost, Group 3: RL.7 CommonLit's The Veldt, Group 4: RL.7 CommonLit's Button, Button (Passage Analysis, Question Analysis, Answer Analysis, Prompt Analysis, etc.); Homework: NONE
Friday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; RI.7 The Man Who Invented the Roller Skates (Questar Practice Test); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive
2. iReady Incentive
3. MAAP ELA Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.
4. MAAP Writing Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.
Due:
S2 T4 Week 5: April 15-19, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review of Standards (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review of Standards (Reading Information); W.7 Spiral Review (Writing Modes: Argumentative, Informative, Narrative)
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary (Bellwork); RL.7 The Road Not Taken (MAAP ONLINE PRACTICE TEST); RL.7 The Woodpile (MAAP ONLINE PRACTICE TEST); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary (Bellwork); RI.7 Beam Me Up, Smellie! + Q&A: Our Noses Can Smell... (MAAP ONLINE PRACTICE TEST); W.7.3 Wings of Hope (NEW MAAP Released Writing Samples); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary (Bellwork); RL.7 Anne of Avonlea (MAAP ONLINE PRACTICE TEST); Early Finishers- AR, iReady; Homework: NONE
Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary (Bellwork); RI.7 The Past is Present Cruising (MAAP ONLINE PRACTICE TEST); W.7.2 Call of the Wild (MDE Released Sample); Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary (Bellwork); RL.7 Multi Standard Fiction + Poetry Assessment; Early Finishers- AR, iReady; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive
2. iReady Incentive
3. MAAP ELA State Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
4. MAAP Writing State Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Due:
S2 T4 Week 4: April 8-12, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); W.7 Review (Narrative, Informative, and Argumentative Writing)
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 Persistent from Words with Wings (Benchmark Review); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 The Road Not Taken (MAAP Online Practice Test); W.7.1 Argumentative Writing Review (The Road Not Taken); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 MultiStandard Fiction + Poetry Assessment (MasteryConnect); Homework: NONE
Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); RI.7 Beam Me Up Smellie! + Q&A (MAAP Online Practice Test); W.7.3 Words with Wings (MAAP Online Sample); Homework: NONE
Friday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 The Woodpile (MAAP Online Practice Test); Unfinished Work; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. MAAP ELA Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
2. MAAP Writing Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
3. AR Incentive
4. iReady Incentive
Due:
S2 T4 Week 3: April 2-5, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); W.7.2 (Informative Writing)
Monday: Easter Monday- NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 Spiral Review- The Strictest School (Engage NY); W.7.2 Two Kinds; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: RI.7 Multi Standard Review (MasteryConnect)
Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 Spiral Review- Struggling Upwards (enCase); W.7.2 Something to Bee Worried About; Homework: NONE
Friday: Quizizz (Bellwork); RL.7 Spiral Review- The Last Wild Place (Engage NY); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive
2. iReady Incentive
3. MAAP ELA Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
4. MAAP Writing Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Due:
S2 T4 Week 2 March 25-29, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature)
Monday: RI.7 Exit Ticket (Edulastic); R.7.9 Multi Standard Assessment (Completion); W.7.3 The Lure of San Francisco (Turn In); RI.7 Elephants Benchmark Review; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); RI.7 All Female Garage; W.7.2 Texting and Driving; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); RI.7 Photos First; Homework: NONE
Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); RI.7 The Man Who Invented the Rollerskates (MDE MAAP Practice Passage); W.7.2 Texting and Driving; Homework: NONE
Friday: Good Friday- NO SCHOOL!
Notes:
1. iReady Incentive
2. AR Incentive
3. BOOTCAMP Schedule will run every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from now until state testing week (Week of March 29th).
Due:
S2 T4 Week 1: March 18-22, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature Standards); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information Standards)
Standards for Language:
L.7.4- Context Clues, Greek and Latin Word Roots/Parts
L.7.5- Figurative Language
L.7.6- Domain Specific Vocabulary
Standards for Reading Information:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text
Reading Literature Standards:
RL.7.1- Citing Text to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RL.7.6- Analyzing Point of View
RL.7.7- Comparing Media and Literature
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres
Monday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategies Review (ROUNDS, Process of Elimination, ETC.); RI.7 Garbage Can Teach Us A Lot... (2023 Final Comp. Benchmark) (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis); Input (Blooket/Edulastic/Quizizz/Kahoot); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategies Review (ROUNDS, Process of Elimination, ETC.); RI.7.9 Comparing and Contrasting Information Standard Review (Paired Passages); RI.7 Its What's Outside That Counts... (2023 Final Comp. Benchmark) (Question Analysis, Paired Passage Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis); Input (Blooket/Edulastic/Quizizz/Kahoot); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategies Review (ROUNDS, Process of Elimination, ETC.); RL.7 The Lure of San Francisco (2023 Final Comp. Benchmark) (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis); Input (Blooket/Edulastic/Quizizz/Kahoot); Homework: NONE
Thursday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategies Review (ROUNDS, Process of Elimination, ETC.); RL.7.9 Comparing and Contrasting Genres Standard Review (Paired Passages); RI.7 Past Dramatized for Visitors of Golden Gate Fair (2023 Final Comp. Benchmark) (Question Analysis; Paired Passage Question Analysis; Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis); Input (Blooket/Edulastic/Quizizz/Kahoot); Homework: NONE
Friday: RI.7 Short Text (Exit Ticket); MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord R.7.9 Multi Standard Assessment; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. The AR Incentive will remain the same as in previous nine week periods. Students must test on a minimum of 7 books at level 5.0 or higher and score a 60% or higher to receive 7 100 daily grades and 1 100 test grade in their English class.
2. The iReady Incentive will apply as an extra credit 100 test grade in both the English and Creative Writing classes. Students must complete a minimum of 5 iReady Teacher Assigned Lessons scoring an average of 70% or higher to receive the grade.
3. Small Group Remediation and Enrichment Groups will take place daily during English. The purpose of these groups will be for students in need of more one-on-one instruction to receive remediation in preparation for state testing.
Important Dates:
MAAP ELA ASSESSMENT- TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024
MAAP WRITING ASSESSMENT- WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024
Due:
S2 T3 Week 9: March 4-8, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 (Spiral Review of Informational Standards); RL.7 (Spiral Review of Literature Standards); W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)
Standards for Language:
L.7.4- Context Clues, Greek and Latin Word Roots/Parts
L.7.5- Figurative Language
L.7.6- Domain Specific Vocabulary
Standards for Reading Information:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text
Standards for Reading Literature:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning
RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RL.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RL.7.7- Comparing Literary Text and Media
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres
Standards for Writing:
W.7.3- Narrative Writing
Monday: SCIENCE BENCHMARK (5th & 8th Grades ONLY); Test Taking Strategies Review (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Chunking, Answer Analysis, ROUNDS, etc.); RL.7 Wednesday Wars (MDE Practice Passage); Homework: Get plenty of rest in preparation for tomorrow's English exam. Eat breakfast at home or school. Be in attendance for the exam.
Tuesday: ELA BENCHMARK (5-8 Grades); Blooket (Review Games); Math Study Guides; Homework: Get plenty of rest in preparation for tomorrow's Math exam. Eat breakfast at home or school. Be in attendance for the exam.
Wednesday: MATH BENCHMARK (5-8 Grades); W.7.3 Prompt Analysis; W.7.3 Student Friendly Writing Rubric; Grocery List Review (W.7.3); W.7.3 Drafting; Homework: Get plenty of rest in preparation for tomorrow's Writing exam. Eat breakfast at home or school. Be in attendance for the exam.
Thursday: NARRATIVE WRITING BENCHMARK (5-8 Grades); Blooket (Review Games); Quizizz (Review Games); Homework: NONE
Friday: MAKE-UP BENCHMARK EXAMS; StudySync: Feed (Audio, Think, Quiz); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. Students will take the ELA Benchmark Exam on Tuesday, March 5th.
2. Students will take the Writing Narrative Benchmark Exam on Thursday, March 7th.
3. AR is due by Thursday, March 7th. (OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT)
4. iReady is due by Thursday, March 7th. (OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT)
5. Spring Break will take place Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th, 2024.
(Lake Middle School's campus will be closed at this time.)
School will resume on Monday, March 18th, 2024.
Due:
S2 T3 Week 8: February 26-March 1, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 (Spiral Review of Informational Standards); RL.7 (Spiral Review of Literature Standards); W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)
Standards for Language:
L.7.4- Context Clues, Greek and Latin Word Roots/Parts
L.7.5- Figurative Language
L.7.6- Domain Specific Vocabulary
Standards for Reading Information:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text
Standards for Reading Literature:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning
RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RL.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RL.7.7- Comparing Literary Text and Media
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres
Standards for Writing:
W.7.3- Narrative Writing
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); StudySync: Test Prep- Textual Evidence (Define, Model, Your Turn); RI.7 Benchmark Review: Meatless Meat; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP- L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s); L.7 Daily Edit (Groups 2-3 ONLY); RI.7 Nonfiction Benchmark Review: "Turning Farming Upside Down: Mob Grazing on Cumbrian Hill Farm" (Group 1); "Antarctica's Hidden Wetland" (Groups 2-3); RL.7 Fiction Benchmark Review: "The Lure of San Francisco" (Group 1); "Hidden Heritage" (Groups 2-3); RL.7 Poetry Benchmark Review: "Susan B. Anthony" (Group 1); "Waiting" (Groups 2-3); W.7 Narrative Writing Benchmark Review: "Valentine for Earnest Mann"; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s); StudySync: Test Prep- Literary Texts (Define, Model, Your Turn); RL.7 Fiction Benchmark Review: "Bread Baker's Apprentice"; Early Finisher- "Baker's Bread"; Homework: NONE
Thursday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s); StudySync: Test Prep- Connotation and Denotation (Define, Model, Your Turn); RL.7 Poetry Benchmark Review: "Windstorm" & "Safe"; Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s); StudySync: Test Prep- Characters, Setting, Plot (Define, Model, Your Turn); RL.7 Fiction Benchmark Review: "The Fox and the Wolf"; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. Students will take the ELA Final Benchmark Exam on Tuesday, March 5th.
2. Students will take the Writing Narrative Benchmark Exam on Thursday, March 7th.
3. AR is due by Thursday, March 7th. (OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT)
4. iReady is due by Thursday, March 7th. (OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT)
Due:
S2 T3 Week 7: February 19-23, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Spiral Review; RI.7 Spiral Review of Informational Standards; RL.7 Spiral Review of Literature Standards; W.7.3 Narrative Writing
PARENTS & STUDENTS, ALL STANDARDS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT!
WE ARE IN REMEDIATION AND ENRICHMENT MODE!
Standards for Reading Information:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text
Standards for Reading Literature:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning
RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RL.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RL.7.7- Comparing Literary Text and Media
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres
Monday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item (Bellwork); W.7.3 Thanks for the Knife (Review Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis Review, Beginning, Middle); Homework: Compose an ending for W.7.3 Thanks for the Knife
Tuesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item (Bellwork); RI.7 MyPerspectives An Invisible Thread (Passage Analysis, Close Read, Comprehension Check); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item (Bellwork); RI.7 An Invisible Thread Analyze Craft and Structure- Narrative Point of View (Modeled, Practice); RI.7 An Invisible Thread Selection Test; Early Finisher Activities (AR, iReady, Alternate School Work); Homework: NONE
Thursday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item (Bellwork); StudySync: Figurative Language (Define, Your Turn); RL.7 MyPerspectives Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son" + Frank Horne's "To James" (Poetry Analysis- Comprehension, Figurative Language, Structure); Analyze Craft and Structure; Symbolism (Modeled, Practice); RL.7 MyPerspectives Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son" + Frank Horne's "To James" Comprehension Check; Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item (Exit Ticket); "Typewriter" (Question Analysis, Poetry Analysis, Answer Analysis); MasteryConnect: RL.7 MultiStandard Poetry- Happiness; Homework: NONE
Due:
S2 T3 Week 6: February 12-16, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Spiral Review; RI.7 Spiral Review of Informational Standards; RL.7 Spiral Review of Literature Standards; W.7.3 Narrative Writing
PARENTS & STUDENTS, ALL STANDARDS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT!
WE ARE IN REMEDIATION AND ENRICHMENT MODE!
Standards for Reading Information:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text
Standards for Reading Literature:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning
RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RL.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose
RL.7.7- Comparing Literary Text and Media
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres
Monday: RI.7 MasteryConnect: MyPerspectives A Simple Act Selection Test (Daily Grade); RI.7 MasteryConnect: A Game Fit for a President (Test Grade); Early Finisher Activities- iReady, AR, Alternate School Work, ETC.; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); RI.7 Benchmark Test Review: "Early School Starts Can Turn Teens into Zombies" (Modeling of Test Taking Strategies/Question Analysis/Passage Analysis/Answer Analysis); RI.7 Benchmark Test Review: "Later School Starts Linked to Better Teen Grades" (Paired Passage Questions); Early Finisher Activities- iReady, AR, Alternate School Work, ETC.; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); L.7.4 Context Clues (Modeling); L.7.4 Context Clues Quizizz; MasteryConnect: L.7.4 Practice; Early Finisher Activities- iReady, AR, Alternate School Work, ETC.; Homework: NONE
Thursday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); W.7.3 Narrative Writing Introduction; Punctuating Dialogue Worksheet (Modeling); W.7.3 Thanks for the Knife (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Beginning); Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4,5,6 Vocabulary Item(s) (Exit TIcket); W.7.3 Narrative Writing Review; Punctuating Dialogue Worksheet Review; W.7.3 Thanks for the Knife (Middle, End, Conferencing); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. The English Language Arts Benchmark exam will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
2. AR Incentive is ongoing and must be met by 3/8.
3. iReady Incentive- Complete FIVE Teacher Assigned Lessons making 70% or better on each and receive an extra credit 100 test grade in your English class.
Due:
S2 T3 Week 5: February 5-9, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary), RI.7.9 (Comparing and Contrasting Information), RI.7 (Spiral Review of Power Standards)
Reading Information Standards:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Point of View
RI.7.7- Comparing Media and Information
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Information
Monday: L.7 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); RI.7.9 Comparing and Contrasting Information Ready Lesson (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Tuesday: L.7 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); StudySync: Comparing and Contrasting Informational Texts- The People Could Fly- Black American Folktales (Define, Your Turn); MasteryConnect- RI.7.9 California Drivers License; CommonLit- Conflicting News Reports on the Fate of the Titanic; Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Wednesday: L.7 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); StudySync: Theme- The Song of Wandering Aengus (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Grounded (Launch Text- Close Read, Summary, QuickWrite); Four Corners Activity; Homework: Read MyPerspectives "A Simple Act"
Thursday: L.7 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); StudySync: Informational Text Elements- Nothing to Envy Ordinary Lives in North Korea (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives "A Simple Act" (Annotation Guide, Comprehension Check); Homework: Second Read of MyPerspectives "A Simple Act"
Friday: L.7 Vocabulary Item(s) (Bellwork); StudySync: Test Prep- Author's Purpose and Point of View (Define, Model, Your Turn); Analyze Craft and Structure- Point of View; MyPerspectives "A Simple Act" (Analyze the Text Questions); Homework: NONE
ELA Benchmark- March 5th
Due:
S2 T3 Week 4: January 29- February 2, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary), RL.7 (Reading Literature Spiral Review), & W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme & Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Story Elements
RL.7.4- Figurative and Connotative Language
RL.7.5- Text Structure
RL.7.6- Point of View
RL.7.7- Media (if applicable)
RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres (if applicable)
Monday: L.7.4 MAAP Aligned Item (Bellwork); StudySync: Plot- Little Women (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives The Last Dog (Close Reading Analysis); Homework: Second Read of MyPerspectives The Last Dog (PG. 182)
Tuesday: L.7.4 MAAP Aligned Item (Bellwork); StudySync: Story Elements- The Ransom of Red Chief (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives The Last Dog (Close Reading Analysis, Comprehension Check); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: L.7.4 MAAP Aligned Item (Bellwork); StudySync: Theme- The Wise Old Woman (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives The Last Dog (Analyze Structure: Conflict and Resolution); Analyze Craft and Structure: Conflict and Resolution Practice Activity; MyPerspectives The Last Dog (W.7.3); Homework: Complete Classwork
Thursday: L.7.4 MAAP Aligned Item (Bellwork); MyPerspectives The Last Dog (Selection Test); Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4 MAAP Aligned Item (Exit Ticket); Poetry Analysis Strategies (Review); MyPerspectives Science-Fiction Cradlesong (Poetry Analysis, Selection Test); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive remains the same as the previous two grading periods. (If your child has writing, a test grade will be earned if the incentive is met in entirety.)
2. Please encourage your child to take iReady time seriously. This program has been proven to remediate and/or enrich skills.
Due:
S2 T3 Week 3: January 22-26, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 (Spiral Review of Power Standards with emphasis on Evaluating Arguments); RL.7.9 (Comparing and Contrasting Genres)
RI.7 Power Standards:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Point of View
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
Monday: RI.7.8 Claim and Evidence Task Card (Bellwork); StudySync: Arguments and Claims (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Neil deGrasse Tyson (Close Read; Annotation; Comprehension Check); Homework: Second Read of Text
Tuesday: RI.7.8 Claim and Evidence Task Card (Bellwork); RI.7.8 Neil deGrasse Tyson (Practice; RP); MyPerspectives Neil deGrasse Tyson Selection Test; Homework: NONE *STUDENT DATA CONFERENCES WILL TAKE PLACE!*
Wednesday: RI.7.8 Claim and Evidence Task Card (Bellwork); StudySync: A Celebration of Grandfathers (Define, Your Turn); NewsELA's "In Spicy First, Astronauts are Growing Chile Peppers in Space"; Homework: Assigned Reading: MyPerspectives The Last Dog PG. 182
Thursday: RI.7.8 Claim and Evidence Task Card (Bellwork); RL.7.9 Ready Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Genres (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Assigned Reading: MyPerspectives The Last Dog PG. 182 + Independent Practice (if not finished in class)
Friday: RI.7.8 Claim and Evidence Task Card Quiz (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Compare and Contrast (Define, Your Turn); MasteryConnect- RL.7.9 + Spiral Review of Standards QuickCheck; Homework: Assigned Reading: MyPerspectives The Last Dog PG. 182
Notes:
1. AR Incentive- Same as Previous Nine Weeks
2. iReady Incentive- Complete at least FIVE teacher assigned lessons at 80% or higher= 100 Extra Credit Test Grade in
3. Spring Benchmark will take place on Tuesday, March 5th.
Due:
S2 T3 Week 2: January 16-19, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 Spiral Review of Vocabulary Standards, RI.7.7 Comparing Media and Informational Text, & RI.7 Spiral Review of Reading Information Standards
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure
RI.7.6- Analyzing Point of View
RI.7.7- Comparing Media and Informational Text
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
Monday: MLK JR. DAY *NO SCHOOL!*
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Media- Informational Texts (Define, Your Turn); Ready Lesson: Comparing Media and Informational Text (Introduction, Guided Instruction); RI.7.7 Malala Yousafanzi Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech Analysis; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Informational Writing- Media (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Ellen Ochoa: Director, Johnson Space Center (First Read Media Guide; Comprehension Check); Assigned Reading: MyPerspectives Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of Space Exploration after Curiosity
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Arguments and Claims (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of Space Exploration after Curiosity (Close Reading Guide; Comprehension Check); Homework: NONE
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Arguments and Claims Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of Space Exploration after Curiosity (Practice; RP Activity); Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. The AR Incentive remains the same as in the previous nine week period. (7 books scoring at 60% or better at the level 5.0 or higher will receive a maximum of 7 100 daily grades and 1 100 test grade if all 7 books are met. If fully met, a 100 test grade will also be applied in your child's Creative Writing class.)
2. Student data conferences will begin taking place on Friday, January 19th, 2024.
Due:
S2 T3 Week 1: January 9-12, 2024
Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary) & RI.7 Spiral Review
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea & Summarizing Information
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions in a Text
RI.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
Monday: Professional Development (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!)
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Central Idea- California Invasive Plant Inventory (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Leaving Main Street- Launch Text (Summary; Quickwrite); Homework: Assigned Reading: MyPerspectives Danger, This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! (PG. 153)
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Summarizing Informational Texts (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Danger, This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! (PG.153) (Passage Analysis, Comprehension Check); Homework: NONE
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Introductions in Informative Writing (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Danger, This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!: Analyze Craft and Structure- Informative Writing; RP Activity; Homework: NONE
Friday: Edulastic (Exit Ticket); MyPerspectives Danger, This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! (Selection Test); Google Mail Blog Post Response; Homework: NONE
Notes:
1. AR Incentive will remain the same as the previous two nine week periods.
Due:
S1 T2 Week 9: December 18-19, 2023
Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information)
Monday: ENGLISH NINE WEEKS EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE.
MasteryConnect- Just for Elephants; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: EARLY RELEASE DAY
Blooket: Educational Games/Activities
NOTE: If your child is not exempt from writing, the English exam will also count towards this class.
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Due:
S1 T2 Week 8: December 11-15, 2023
Focal Standards: RI.7 (Reading Information Review); RL.7 (Reading Literature Review); L.7 (Vocabulary/Context Clues/Figurative Language)
Monday: ENGLISH BENCHMARK
After Benchmark Testing- RL.7.7 Ready Media and Literature (Introduction, Practice); Disney's A Christmas Carol w/T-Chart Activity; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: MATH BENCHMARK
After Benchmark Testing- Disney's A Christmas Carol w/T-Chart Activity; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: Disney's A Christmas Carol w/T-Chart Activity; Homework: NONE *STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE STUDY GUIDES!*
Thursday: Study Guide- Practice Test; Homework: Study *STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE EXEMPTION LETTERS!*
Friday: NINE WEEKS EXAMS
After Nine Weeks Exams- Study Guide- Practice Test
Due:
S1 T2 Week 7: December 4-8, 2023
Focal Standards: RL.7 (Reading Literature Spiral Review); RI.7 (Reading Information Spiral Review); L.7 (Vocabulary Spiral Review)
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
1. STUDENTS WILL TAKE THEIR WRITING BENCHMARK EXAM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2023 DURING 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS!
2. THE ENGLISH BENCHMARK WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023.
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives A Christmas Carol Act II Scenes I, II, & III (Close Read, Annotation, Associated Activities and Discussion); Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Point of View (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives A Christmas Carol Act II Scene IV (Close Read, Annotation, Associated Activities and Discussion); Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork): StudySync Test Prep: Characters, Setting, and Plot (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives A Christmas Carol Act II Scene V (Close Read, Annotation, Associated Activities and Discussion); MyPerspectives A Christmas Carol Act II Comprehension Check; Homework: A Christmas Carol Act II Take Home Assessment (due Friday)
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategy Review; RI.7 Coral Reef: A City that Never Sleeps (Reading Information Review); Homework: A Christmas Carol Act II Take Home Assessment (due Friday)
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategy Review; RL.7 The Glorious Whitewasher (Reading Literature Review); Homework: Get plenty of rest. Eat breakfast. Be in attendance on Monday for the English Benchmark Exam.
Due:
S1 T2 Week 6: November 27- December 1, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4a,b (Decoding unknown words using context clues, Greek and Latin word roots & affixes); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature)
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary
RL.7.3- Story Elements; Character Interactions
RL.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RL.7.5- Structure of a Drama
RL.7.6- Point of View
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Story Structure (Define, Your Turn); A Christmas Carol Act I Scenes III-IV with Close Reading Guide; Homework: Unfinished Classwork ***10 DAYS UNTIL WINTER BENCHMARK***
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Dramatic Elements (Define, Your Turn); MasteryConnect: RL.7.5 + RL.7.6 After the Tone QuickCheck (Daily Grade); Early Finisher Activities: iReady, AR, Unfinished Assignments, ETC.; Homework: NONE ***9 DAYS UNTIL WINTER BENCHMARK***
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategy Review (Annotation, Chunking, Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis/Justification); A Christmas Carol Act I Scene V with Close Reading Guide + Comprehension Check; Homework: NONE ***8 DAYS UNTIL WINTER BENCHMARK***
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); A Christmas Carol First Read Extension Question Response/Analysis; Analyze Craft and Structure: Dialogue; CommonLit's A Christmas Carol Marley's Ghost; Homework: NONE ***7 DAYS UNTIL WINTER BENCHMARK***
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); A Christmas Carol Act I Selection Test; Early Finisher Activities: iReady, AR, Unfinished Assignments, ETC.; Homework: NONE ***6 DAYS UNTIL WINTER BENCHMARK***
Reminders:
1. The ENGLISH WINTER BENCHMARK will take place on MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th. It is very important that your child be in attendance.
2. Early Release Day for Christmas Break is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2023.
3. Students will not return to school until TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2024.
Due:
S1 T2 Week 5: November 13-17, 2023
Focal Standards: R.7.2 (Central Idea, Theme, & Summary); RL.7.6 (Determining Point of View); RL.7.5 (Analyzing the Structure of Drama), and RL.7 Power Standards Spiral Review
Thanksgiving Break- Monday, November 20- Friday, November 24, 2023
Winter English Benchmark Exam- Monday, December 11th, 2023
Winter Math Benchmark Exam- Tuesday, December 12th, 2023
Early Release Day- Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Christmas Break- Wednesday, December 20, 2023- Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Monday: Central Idea/Summary Task Card (Bellwork); RL.7.6 Determining Point of View (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork- Independent Practice
Tuesday: Central Idea/Summary Task Card (Bellwork); RL.7.5 Analyzing the Structure of Drama (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork- Independent Practice
Wednesday: Central Idea/Summary Task Card (Bellwork); StudySync: Dramatic Elements and Structure (Define, Your Turn); NewsELA's Why Charles Dicken's Wrote A Christmas Carol (Pre-Reading Activity); Homework: NONE
Thursday: Central Idea/Summary Task Card (Bellwork); StudySync: Dramatic Elements and Structure Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); A Christmas Carol Act I Scene I (Chunking, Summary); Homework: NONE
Friday: Central Idea/Summary Task Card Quiz (Bellwork); A Christmas Carol Act I Scene II (Close Reading Analysis, Jot Notes, Annotations, etc.)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Note: We will have a RL.7.5 + RL.7.6 QuickCheck on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. This will be a test grade.
Due:
S1 T2 Week 4: November 6-10, 2023
Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); R.7.4 (Analyzing Figurative Language); RL.7.2 (Determining Theme; Objective Summary); RL.7.6 (Analyzing Point of View)
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives The Story of My Life Selection + Extension Selection Test (Daily Grade on MasteryConnect); NewsELA's Helen Keller; Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday)- NewsELA's "Helen Keller" AOTW + Assigned Reading- MyPerspectives "The Circuit" (due Wednesday) PG.469-474
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Test Taking Strategies (Review); NewsELA's "Older Kids in the Plains Recall Being Kids During the Dust Bowl"; Assigned Reading- MyPerspectives "The Circuit" (due Wednesday) PG. 469-474; Homework: Assigned Reading- MyPerspectives "The Circuit" (due Wednesday) PG. 469-474 & NewsELA's "Helen Keller" AOTW
Wednesday: Edulastic (The Circuit Comprehension Check); MyPerspectives The Circuit (Fab Five, Analyzing Cultural Context, Close Reading Guide, Analyzing Author's Point of View); MyPerspectives "The Circuit" Text Questions; Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday)- NewsELA's "Helen Keller" AOTW
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Test Prep: Theme (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives "The Circuit" Analyzing Craft and Structure- Theme + RP Activity; Homework: NONE
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives "The Circuit" Selection + Extension Selection Test; RL.7.2 Together QuickCheck; Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T2 Week 3: October 30- November 3, 2023
Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); L.7.4a,b (Context Clues; Greek and Latin Affixes); RI.7.5 (Analyzing Text Structure)
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation (Comprehension Quiz on Edulastic); StudySync Informational Text Structures Test Prep (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation (Close Reading Guide); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MAAP Practice Resources: Winds of Hope (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis, Quizizz); Homework: Assigned Reading- MyPerspectives Story of My Life PG. 505-507 (due Thursday)
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation (Selection + Extension Selection Test); MasteryConnect- RI.7.5 Kitchen King; Homework: Assigned Reading- MyPerspectives Story of My Life PG.505-507 (due Thursday)
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives Story of My Life (Comprehension Quiz); StudySync: I, Too, Sing America Figurative Language (Define, Model, Your Turn); Autobiographical Writing (Teach and RP Activities); Homework: NONE
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Author's Point of View and Purpose Reality TV and Society (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives Story of My Life (Associated Activities); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T2 Week 2: October 23-27, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4a,b (Context Clues & Greek and Latin Word Roots and Affixes); RI.7 Spiral Review of 7.1,2,3,4; RI.7.5 (Analyzing Text Structure); RI.7.6 (Point of View and Purpose)
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
Monday- Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Test Prep- Point of View (Define, Model, Your Turn); MyPerspectives A Work in Progress (Analyze Craft and Structure; Text Questions); Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday)
Tuesday- Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives A Work in Progress (Selection Test + Extension Selection Test); RI.7.6 The Darning Needle QuickCheck; Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday)
Wednesday- Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation (First/Second Read, Annotation, Fab Five, Summary); MAAP CONFERENCES WILL TAKE PLACE.; Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday)
Thursday- Edulastic (Bellwork); Ready Lesson RI.7.5 Analyzing Text Structure (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Article of the Week (due Friday); Unfinished Classwork
Friday- Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Test Prep- Informational Text Structure; MyPerspectives A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation (Close Reading Guide, Text Questions); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T2 Week 1 Cont.: October 16-20, 2023
Focal Standards: RI.7 Review; RI.7.6 Determining Point of View
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions in a Text
RI.7.4- Figurative, Technical, and Connotative Language
RI.7.6- Determining Point of View
RI.7.8- Evaluating an Argument
Notes:
1. AR Incentive is as follows- Students receive a 100 daily grade per AR test taken at a 5.0 or above grade level and scoring at 70% or higher. Students may take up to seven tests for seven 100 daily grades. If all seven books are accomplished, students will receive an extra 100 test grade in both their English and Writing class. *Not all students have the writing section.
2. Benchmark #2 (Winter) is scheduled for December 11th, 2023.
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Organizing Informative Writing (Define, Your Turn); Data Dig (Benchmark Data); MyPerspectives Unit 5 Launch Text- Against All Odds (Summary; Quickwrite); Homework: Assigned Reading due Thursday- MyPerspectives A Work in Progress PG. 493-498
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Organizing Informative Writing (Define, Your Turn); NewsELA's The Surprising Positive Power of Texting (Read, Quiz, Write); Accelerated Reading Startup; Homework: Assigned Reading due Thursday- MyPerspectives A Work in Progress PG. 493-498
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); RI.7.6 Ready Lesson- Determining Point of View (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork; Assigned Reading due Thursday- MyPerspective A Work in Progress PG. 493-498
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives A Work in Progress Comprehension Quiz; StudySync Spotlight: Point of View (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives A Work in Progress Close Read and Analysis Guide
Friday: CELEBRATING BEING "A"CHIEVERS!; Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T2 Week 1: October 9-10, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues, Greek and Latin Word Roots/Affixes); RI.7 (Reading Information Review); RL.7 (Reading Literature Review)
Notes:
1. Students must have their extra credit assignment turned in through Edulastic by Tuesday, October 10th. (OPTIONAL)
2. Fall Break will be Wednesday, October 11- Friday, October 13, 2023. See you all Monday, October 16th for T2!
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); NewsELA Online- "Half of US Food Produce is Wasted" (Analysis, Quiz, Writing Prompt); AR; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); NewsELA Online- "Summer with Papaji" (Analysis, Quiz, Writing Prompt); AR; Homework: NONE
Wednesday- Friday: Fall Break (NO SCHOOL!)
Due:
S1 T1 Week 9 Cont.: October 2-6
Focal Standards: RL.7 (Reading Literature Power Standards Review), RI.7 (Reading Information Power Standards Review), & W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)
Reading Information Power Standards are as follows:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea; Summarizing Information
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Technical, Connotative)
RI.7.8- Evaluating an Argument
Reading Literature Power Standards are as follows:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Determining Theme; Summarizing Literature
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Connotative)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
ELA Benchmark- Tuesday, October 3rd
MATH Benchmark- Wednesday, October 4th
WRITING Benchmark- Thursday, October 5th
NEW: Missing Assignments Deadline- October 6th
Early Release Day- Tuesday, October 10th
Fall Break- Wednesday, October 11th- Friday, October 13th
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Goals Review (Data Sheet); StudySync Grade 6: Context Clues (Define, Your Turn); RI.7 Benchmark Passage (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis, Quizizz Input, Review); Homework: English Benchmark Assessment will take place tomorrow, 10/3. Please get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, and be in attendance.
Tuesday: ENGLISH BENCHMARK EXAM; AFTER EXAM- Edulastic (Bellwork); Blooket/Quizizz (Context Clues Games, etc.); Homework: Math Benchmark Assessment will take place tomorrow, 10/4. Please get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, and be in attendance.
Wednesday: MATH BENCHMARK EXAM ; AFTER EXAM- Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Transitions in Argumentative Writing (Define, Your Turn); "The Great Chicago Firel" (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis, Introduction); Homework: Writing Benchmark Assessment will take place tomorrow, 10/5. Please get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, and be in attendance.
Thursday: WRITING BENCHMARK EXAM; AFTER EXAM- Edulastic (Bellwork); Blooket/Quizizz (Context Clues Games); Homework: NONE
Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); RI.7 "How Gross is Your Bathroom?" (Passage Analysis, Comprehension Check, Associated Activities); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T1 Week 9: September 25-29, 2023
Focal Standards: RL.7 (Reading Literature Power Standards Review), RI.7 (Reading Information Power Standards Review), & W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing Review)
Reading Information Power Standards are as follows:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea; Summarizing Information
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Technical, Connotative)
RI.7.8- Evaluating an Argument
Reading Literature Power Standards are as follows:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Determining Theme; Summarizing Literature
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Connotative)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
NEW: Writing Benchmark in English Class- Thursday, September 28th
AR Incentive Deadline- Friday, September 29th
ELA Benchmark- Tuesday, October 3rd
MATH Benchmark- Wednesday, October 4th
Early Release Day- Tuesday, October 10th
Fall Break- Wednesday, October 11th- Friday, October 13th
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); Emily Dickinson's "Mother Nature" (Unfinished Work from Friday); StudySync: Summarizing Informational Texts (Define, Your Turn); RI.7 "Photo First" (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis, Quizizz Input, Review); Homework: NONE
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Context Clues (Define, Your Turn); RL.7 "Struggling Upwards" (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis, Answer Analysis, Quizizz Input, Review); Homework: NONE
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); "Goals" Review (Data Sheet); MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord RI & RL Multi Standard Assessment "Benchmark Review"; MyPerspectives "Victor de'Averyron the Wild Child" (Passage Analysis + Comprehension Check); Homework: Complete reading and comprehension check for MyPerspectives "Victor de'Averyron the Wild Child"
Thursday: WRITING BENCHMARK
Friday: WRITING BENCHMARK COMPLETION; Testing Taking Strategies (Review); MyPerspectives "Victory de'Averyron the Wild Child" (Review, Text Questions, Selection Test); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T1 Week 8: September 18-22, 2023
Focal Standards: W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing), RI.7 (Review of Power Standards), & RL.7 (Review of Power Standards)
Reading Information Power Standards are as follows:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea; Summarizing Information
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions
RI.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Technical, Connotative)
RI.7.8- Evaluating an Argument
Reading Literature Power Standards are as follows:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Determining Theme; Summarizing Literature
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Figurative, Connotative)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
AR Incentive Deadline- Friday, September 29th
ELA Benchmark- Tuesday, October 3rd
MATH Benchmark- Wednesday, October 4th
Fall Break- Wednesday, October 11th- Friday, October 13th
Monday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); MasteryConnect- Goal Setting & Written Commitments; StudySync Test Prep: Arguments and Claims (Define,Model, Your Turn); W.7.1 Student Friendly Writing Rubric Review; W.7.1 The Benefits of Shale Gas & Stop the Fracking! (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, T.A.C., Introduction, Graphic Organizer, Organizational Review); Homework: Unfinished Classwork, NewsELA's Everyday Mysteries: Why Songs Get Stuck in our Heads (due Friday)
Tuesday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Informational Text Elements (Define, Your Turn); CommonLit's The Dust Bowl (Question Analysis, Passage Analysis with annotation + chunking strategies, Answer Analysis, Process of Elimination, Justification); Homework: Unfinished Classwork, NewsELA's Everyday Mysteries: Why Songs Get Stuck in our Heads (due Friday)
Wednesday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); Review MasteryConnect Goals/Data; MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord RI.7 Multi Standard Assessment "Ocean Wonder", "Urban Birds" (First Read + Annotation); Homework: NewsELA's Everyday Mysteries: Why Songs Get Stuck in our Heads (due Friday)
Thursday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Test Prep: Central Idea and Summary (Define, Model, Your Turn); "Urban Birds" (Second Read + Annotation & Chunking Strategies, Comprehension Questions); Homework: NewsELA's Everyday Mysteries: Why Songs Get Stuck in our Heads (due Friday)
Friday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Exit Ticket); StudySync Test Prep: Figurative Language (Define, Model, Your Turn); Emily Dickinson's "Mother Nature" (Poetry Analysis, Question Analysis, Quizizz Gaming Format Input); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T1 Week 7: September 11-15, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues + Greek and Latin Word Roots); RL.7 (Reading Literature Power Standards Spiral Review); RI.7 (Reading Information Power Standards Spiral Review)
Reading Literature Power Standards:
RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RL.7.2- Determining Theme; Summarizing Literature
RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements
RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning; Analyzing Word Choice; Tone
Reading Information Power Standards:
RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences
RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea; Summarizing Information
RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions in an Informational Text
RI.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Technical, Figurative, Connotative)
RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
AR Incentive Deadline- Friday, September 29th
ELA Benchmark- Tuesday, October 3rd
MATH Benchmark- Wednesday, October 4th
Fall Break- Wednesday, October 11th- Friday, October 13th
Monday: RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Setting (Define, Your Turn); RL.7 How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun (Plot Diagram, Text Questions, Selection Test); Homework: CommonLit's "Believing in Horses" (due Friday); StudySync's "The King of Mazy May" (Close Read, Annotation)
Tuesday: RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Textual Evidence (Define, Your Turn); RL.7.1 Ready Lesson- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: CommonLit's "Believing in Horses" (due Friday); StudySync's "The King of Mazy May" (Close Read, Annotation); Unfinished Classwork (Independent Practice)
Wednesday: RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Test Prep: Textual Evidence (Define, Your Turn); RL.7 "The King of Mazy May" (Summary, THINK, QUIZ); Homework: CommonLit's "Believing in Horses" (due Friday)
Thursday: RI.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord RL.7 Multi Standard Assessment "Solo Solar Sailing"; Homework: CommonLit's "Believing in Horses" (due Friday)
Friday: RI.7 Edulastic (Exit Ticket); StudySync Spotlight: Arguments and Claims (Define, Your Turn); RI.7 Ready Unit 5 Interim Assessment- "The Benefits of Shale Gas" (Annotation, Response to Questions); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T1 Week 6: September 5-8, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues; Greek and Latin Word Roots) + RL.7.3 (Analyzing Story Elements in a Literary Text)
Monday: Labor Day- No School!
Tuesday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); RL.7.3 Ready Lesson- Analyzing Story Elements in a Literary Text (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork, NewsELA's "Opinion: Don't know how to save the planet? This is what you can do."
Wednesday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); MyPerspectives "He-y, Come On O-ut!" Comprehension Quiz (Edulastic); StudySync Spotlight: Plot (Define, Your Turn); MyPerspectives "He-y, Come On O-ut!" Close Read and Annotation Guide + Plot Diagram; Homework: Unfinished Classwork; NewsELA's "Opinion: Don't know how to save the planet? This is what you can do."
Thursday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Bellwork); RL.7.3 Irony Detectives Activity; MyPerspectives "He-y, Come On O-ut!" Analyze Craft and Structure Literary Elements: Irony (Guided Instruction, Guided Practice); Homework: NewsELA's "Opinion: Don't know how to save the planet? This is what you can do."
Friday: L.7.4 Edulastic (Exit Ticket); MasteryConnect- MyPerspectives "He-y, Come On O-ut!" Selection Test; MyPerspectives "How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun" with text questions; Homework: NONE
This week your child will turn the following in for grading:
1. RL.7.2 Determining Theme Ready Independent Practice (assigned Friday, 9/1)
2. RL.7.3 Analyzing Story Elements in a Literary Text Ready Independent Practice (assigned Tuesday, 9/5)
3. NewsELA's "Opinion: Don't know how to save the planet? This is what you can do."
Due:
S1 T1 Week 5: August 28- September 1, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues, Greek and Latin Word Roots); RL.7.4 (Determining Word Meaning, Poetry); RL.7.2 (Determining Theme, Summarizing Literature)
Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MasteryConnect RL.7.4 River Moons Poetry; Homework- AOTW3: NewsELA's The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution
Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Poetic Structure- The Cremation of Sam McGee (Define, Your Turn); StudySyncTV- The Klondike Goldrush; StudySync's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Annotation; Close Read; THINK questions); Homework: AOTW3- NewsELA's The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution
Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Summary, THINK, FOCUS, QUIZ); Homework: AOTW3- NewsELA's The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution
Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MasteryConnect RL.7.4 Poetry; Homework: AOTW3- NewsELA's The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution + Assigned Reading- "He-y Come On Ou-t" due 9/5
Friday: Edulastic (Exit Ticket); Ready Lesson- Determining Theme (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Assigned Reading- "He-y Come On Ou-t" due 9/5
Due:
S1 T1 Week 4: August 21-25, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues), RL.7.4 (Determining Word Meaning in Literature & Poetry); & RL.7.4 (Analyzing the Impact of Word Choice)
Monday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); Ready Lesson 12- Determining Word Meaning (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork, AOTW2- NewsELA's "Earth"
Tuesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MyPerspectives Poetry Collection 1 (First Read Nonfiction Guide); Homework: AOTW2- NewsELA's "Earth"
Wednesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MyPerspectives: Word Study- Etmology; MyPerspectives: Analyze Craft and Structure- The Speaker in Lyric Poetry; MyPerspectives: Author's Style- Diction and Tone; Homework: AOTW2- NewsELA's "Earth"
Thursday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); Ready Lesson- Analyzing the Impact of Word Choice (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork, AOTW2- NewsELA's "Earth"
Friday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord RL.7.4 River Moons (Poetry); NewsELA's "Earth" (Input); Homework: NONE
Due:
S1 T1 Week 3: August 14-18, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues; Greek and Latin Word Roots), RI.7.1 (Citing Evidence to Support Inferences), & RI.7.8 (Evaluating an Argument)
*Note that standards will be addressed holistically throughout the year, which means that all standards come into play as they work together.
Monday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); Ready Lesson RI.7.1 Citing Evidence to Support Inferences (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork; NewsELA's "People and Invasive Species" (due Friday)
Tuesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); StudySync Spotlight: Textual Evidence (Define, Your Turn); MasteryConnect- 2023 B. Gaylord RI.7.1-5 Charles M. Schlutz; Homework: NewsELA's "People and Invasive Species" (due Friday)
Wednesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); Ready Lesson RI.7.8 Evaluating an Argument (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork; NewsELA's "People and Invasive Species" (due Friday)
Thursday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MyPerspectives "Silent Spring" Selection Test (daily grade); Homework: NewsELA's "People and Invasive Species" (due Friday)
Friday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); StudySync Spotlight: Textual Evidence in Informational Text (Define, Your Turn); NewsELA's "People and Invasive Species" Online Input; Homework: NONE
Note:
AR Incentive will consist of students taking an AR quiz at level 5.5 or above for an extra 100 daily grade. (Max. 7 times)
This will also result in a 100 extra test grade if all 7 tests are taken.
Due:
S1 T1 Week 2: August 7-11,2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4 (Context Clues; Greek and Latin Word Roots), RI.7.2 (Analyzing Central Idea in an Informational Text; Summarizing Information), RI.7.4 (Analyzing Word Meaning), & RI.7.1 (Citing Evidence to Make Inferences)
Monday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); STAR Test; MyPerspectives (Launch Video, Launch Text- "Rethinking the Wild"); Summary of "Rethinking the Wild" + QuickWrite; Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Tuesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); My Perspectives- "Rethinking the Wild" Summary Review; StudySync Spotlight: Annotation (Define, Your Turn); Ready Lesson RI.7.2 Summarizing Information (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice) Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Wednesday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); RI.7.4 Ready Lesson- Analyzing Word Meaning (Introduction, Modeled Instruction, Guided Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice); Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Thursday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MasteryConnect RI.7.2 QuickCheck; Homework: NONE
Friday: L.7.4 Bellwork (Edulastic); MyPerspectives- Quickwrite Review; MyPerspectives- "Silent Spring" PG. 362 (Read, First Read NonFiction Guide); Homework: Second Read of "Silent Spring"
Notes:
1. Assignments will be posted on the teacher webpage weekly.
2. Students can access attachments through "Modules" on Canvas. (Canvas can be accessed through Clever.)
3. SchoolStatus Broadcasts will go out weekly with updates as well.
4. AR updates will be available once that criteria is set.
Due:
S1 T1 Week 1- August 3-4, 2023
Focal Standards: L.7.4a (Context Clues) & RI.7.2 (Analyzing Central Idea in an Informational Text; Summarizing Information)
Thursday: L.7 Bellwork; Teacher/Student Introductions; Review of Procedures; Ready Lesson- Analyzing Central Idea in an Informational Text; Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Friday: L.7 Bellwork; Teacher/Student Introductions Cont.; Review of Procedures Cont.; Ready Lesson- Summarizing Information; Homework: Unfinished Classwork
Notes:
1. Assignments will be posted on the teacher webpage weekly.
2. Students can access attachments through "Modules" on Canvas. (Canvas can be accessed through Clever.)
3. SchoolStatus Broadcasts will go out weekly with updates as well.
4. AR updates will be available once that criteria is set.