Bell Ringer Quick Write: Explain whether you think Alfred sells out James. Why or why not? Remember to: Restate the question Answer the question Cite evidence from the text Explain why the evidence is important

Housekeeping ANNOUNCEMENTS: Remember the seventh grade late work policy from now on is no late work will be accepted. Read to Succeed update HOME LEARNING: Read Ch. 5-6 of The Contender and record at least 2 pieces of evidence to the Read- Explain-Decide graphic organizer due by next class and the Alfred tracker.

Objective LAFS.7.RL.1.2 I will be able to… determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Theme Analysis Materials Needed: Read-Explain-Decide Chart Pencil The Contender Alfred tracker worksheet (being distributed today)

Intro to Novel Read-Explain-Decide Chart Alfred Tracker As you read The Contender, cite evidence from the text that reveals the answer to the following prompt: Is it better to follow the same path as those around you, or forge your own path? How can either decision be difficult? Explain. Be looking for possible themes of the text. Similar, but different…

Guided Practice Switch to doc. camera to model how to complete the chart

Work Period STATIONS: Independent: Read Chapter 5-6 The Contender and continue to add information to the Alfred Tracker (1 detail per chapter) & Read-Decide-Explain Chart ( 2 details per chapter) Achieve 3000: “Wanted: More Women in Top Jobs” (before reading poll + article + activity) Teacher-led: Small groups to help students whom have questions about the chart

Closing Share out your findings from Ch. 5

Packing Up Checklist #1 – Computers returned to the cart #2 - All your belongings packed up #3 - My supplies neatly returned to where you got them #4 - All trash thrown away & paper recycled #5 - Desks in neat rows #6 - Seated silently waiting for Ms. Barker to dismiss you