Monday 10-31-16

Week #12

Unit 3

Warm-Up:	Movie/Book Comparison sheet	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7 Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
Mini-Lesson:	None
Class Work:	Watching The Outsiders or The Giver
Debrief:	None
Homework:	Happy Halloween! Be safe!
Notes:	If your Unit 2 Novel Assessment isn’t finished, plan on coming in before school or at lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday. You can also stay after school for my study session on Tuesday.

Friday 10-28-16

Week #11

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	And Still I Rise * Watch the filmed version of Maya Angelou delivering the poem. * Compare/contrast the delivery techniques unique to the text and the poet read-aloud.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7 Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
Mini-Lesson:	Directions for Writing Work Stations
Class Work:	Writing Work Stations: * Unit 2 Novel Assessment * The Noblel Experiment Essay	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3 Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Debrief:	How did you like using the writing work stations? Would you want to do this again?
Homework:	Get prepared for Spirit Week next week!
Notes:	Spirit Week Next Week: Monday: Halloween Costumes Tuesday: Pajama Day Wednesday: Rocky Top Spirit Day Thursday: Crazy Outfit Day Friday: House Color: Sun = orange	We will be on an assembly schedule on Monday and Friday next week.

Thursday 10-27-16

Week #11

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	And Still I Rise * Read and annotate the poem by Maya Angelou	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.
Mini-Lesson:	Finding Your Everest *Review scores and enter them in the Google Form The Noble Experience * Deconstruct the essay prompt * Reader Response Rubric	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.5 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Class Work:	Unit 2 Novel Assessment
Debrief:	What stuck with you today?
Homework:	The Noble Experience * TBQs * Essay
Notes:	Spirit Week Next Week: Monday: Halloween Costumes Tuesday: Pajama Day Wednesday: Rocky Top Spirit Day Thursday: Crazy Outfit Day Friday: House Color: Sun = orange	We will be on an assembly schedule on Monday and Friday next week.

Wednesday 10-26-16

Week #11

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	The Washington Post: Maya Angelou * TBQs	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Mini-Lesson:	The Giver and The Outsiders Plot Guide
Class Work:	Unit 2 Novel Assessment	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;
Debrief:	How did the Plot Guide help you with the assessment?
Homework:	The Noble Experience * TBQs	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.5 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Notes:	Spirit Week Next Week:  Monday: Halloween Costumes Tuesday: Pajama Day Wednesday: Rocky Top Spirit Day Thursday: Crazy Outfit Day Friday: House Color Day:  Sun = orange	We will be on an assembly schedule on Monday and Friday next week.

Tuesday 10-25-16

Week #11

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	Read and annotate the Washington Post article about Maya Angelou. Answer the comprehension questions that follow.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Mini-Lesson:	The Noble Experience *TBQs
Class Work:	Unit 2 Novel Assessment
Debrief:
Homework:	The Noble Experiment *TBQs
Notes:

Monday 10-24-16

Week #11

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	Vocabulary Notes: Compare
Mini-Lesson:	The Noble Experiment * Read and annotate the text for examples of Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson showing personal courage. * Teacher modeling of first page * Students continue annotation (10 min.)
Class Work:	Unit 2 Novel Assessment Brain Break	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3 Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Debrief:
Homework:	Finish reading and annotating The Noble Experiment
Notes:

Friday 10-21-16

Week #10

Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas

Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:	Heartbeat * TBQ #5	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3 Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Mini-Lesson:	Movie Permission Form Extension Activity for The Giver & The Outsiders * See Ms. Brownell before beginning this assignment.
Class Work:	* Reading assigned Chapters * Work on chapter questions * Work on Graphic Organizer (Due today) * Book Group conferences with Ms. Brownell
Debrief:	If you met with your book group today, then answer the exit ticket question: Exit Ticket Question	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.
Homework:	Movie Permission Form
Notes:	Chapters this week: * Outsiders: Chapters 10-12 * Giver: Chapters 18-23