7th Grade Week 24 Agenda & Obj. 2/11/13-2/15/13 Monday: Novel Study 7.4.10.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature and other texts including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity 7.11.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; etc. Tuesday: Essay Timed Writing 7.11.2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing 7.7.10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Wednesday: Poetry Analyzing & Writing 7.7.3.3 Write narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences (a-e). 7.4.5.5 Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure contributes to its meaning. 7.11.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings to extend word consciousness. Thursday: Poetry study & vocab review 7.4.10.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature and other texts including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity. Friday: Quiz & Independent Reading

Daily Writing: Respect Others 2/11/13 Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail: “I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” ~Jackie Robinson “To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” ~Bono

Larson’s late homework pass: Monday: Novel Study Larson’s late homework pass: 7B: Abdullahi H., Latifa, Idil & Abdirahman/7A: Khadija & Hafsa for getting to work/reading right after I collected their tests and staying on task the rest of the period without me having to ask. Way to go! While I check vocab part 7 and your planner: Draw a picture for each of the new vocab words. Planner: Test corrections (or take test) on Wednesday Part 7 study guide questions & reading due Thursday. Quiz part 7 & poetry terms on Friday. Book nomination no later than Friday, March 1.

Popcorn read & work on study guide questions. Monday: Novel Study Highlight/underline these poetry terms in your notebook (for quiz on Friday): Metaphor Personification Simile Symbol Alliteration Rhyme Haiku Free verse Lyric Concrete Limerick 5 minutes: Draw pictures/illustrations based on each vocab word. Popcorn read & work on study guide questions.

Daily Writing: Respect Yourself 2/12/13 Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail: “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.” ~Clint Eastwood “Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.” ~Laurence Sterne

Test corrections (or take test) on Wednesday. PLEASE STUDY PART 3-6! Tuesday: Writing Another reminder: Please don’t come to see me during 6th and 7th period! If you have a question about late work or want to turn something in, please ask/show me during planner check. Do NOT get into an argument with your homework help teacher! Planner: Test corrections (or take test) on Wednesday. PLEASE STUDY PART 3-6! Part 7 study guide questions & reading due Thursday. Quiz part 7 & poetry terms on Friday. Book nomination no later than Friday, March 1.

Read a student example essay and evaluate. Tuesday: Writing 7B: Read a student example essay and evaluate. You’ll be writing a similar essay on a given prompt. First, write your thesis. Remember! A is B because of X, Y, & Z. Ex: Homework should be eliminated because it takes away from family time, it causes unnecessary stress, and it doesn’t accurately assess student knowledge. Next, write your outline. Finally, write your essay. This essay is TIMED. Your outline and finished rough draft is due by the end of the period.

On separate pieces of paper due at the end of the period! Tuesday: Writing 7B: On separate pieces of paper due at the end of the period! Write a 3 part (5 paragraph) essay on one of these prompts: What is the most important civic responsibility? Support 3 specific reasons why you believe this. Who should be nominated as “Most Likely to Succeed”? Support 3 specific reasons. Name one problem in the world and support 3 specific reasons why it should be eliminated.

1st nominated novel: Private by Kate Brain (Khadija) Tuesday: Writing 7A: Work on essay: Hafsa Wako Abdulqadir Abdisalam Yusuf Also, if these students can’t produce their essays (never turned in 2nd draft), they’ll have to rewrite: Yasin Sundus Caisha Abdullahi A. The rest of you, read independently & try to recommend/nominate a novel by next week! OR work on riddles. 1st nominated novel: Private by Kate Brain (Khadija)

DW: Respect the Environment 2/13/13 Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail: What do you think someone your age can do to help reduce the amount of pollution in our environment? What do you think the world needs now?

Wednesday: Test Corrections 15-20 minutes (use your time wisely!): Corrections! Write your corrections next to it and HIGHLIGHT the number so I know to check it again. Do not write with your highlighter. For each question you get correct, you will receive ½ credit. NO TALKING! Just like a normal test, I will take points off if you talk or your eyes wander. Raise your hand and I’ll collect it when you’re done. After I’ve collected your test work on late work or read silently. 7B: When you’re done, Finish your essay. 7A: When you’re done, read silently.

Wednesday Writing/Editing/Revising 7B: Ask one person to read your essay & fill out editor’s check list. Editors: BE SPECIFIC AND CRITICAL! Make edits to their paper if you can. OR underline sentences that “sound” Rewrite your essay making revisions & edits as you go. Write NICELY! Hand in: 2nd draft on top, then editor’s check list, and finally your 1st draft all marked up. Due tomorrow what you don’t get done in class: Rewrite your essay using your own critical eye and your editor’s check list.

Wednesday After Corrections… 7A: This class was AMAZING yesterday – thank you!! If you can stay on task, we’ll play a riddle game. These students continue to work on essay: Hafsa Wako Abdulqadir Abdisalam Yusuf Sundus Read & work on study guide questions. Have your notebook out and actively read! If you’re done with your study guide questions due tomorrow, silently read & fill out nomination form (?) for Mock Printz Award.

Daily Writing: Fam/Friends 2/14/13 Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail: What do you think makes a good friend? What do you think makes a happy family?

While I check your homework due today & planner, review your vocab. Thursday: Poetry While I check your homework due today & planner, review your vocab. Any questions on the study guide questions part 7? Planner: Quiz part 7 & poetry terms tomorrow! Finish poetry assignment by tomorrow.

Listen & follow along to this song: Thursday: Poetry Does everyone have my website marked as their “favorite”? I’ve added a bunch of resources.  Let’s check it out… Listen & follow along to this song: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/adele/rollinginthedeep.html What poetic devices do you see? Work on poetry assignment. Due tomorrow what you don’t get done in class.

Daily Writing: Weekend 2/15/13 Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail: What are looking forward to this weekend? What are you dreading this weekend?

Book nomination no later than Friday, March 1. Friday: Test/Wrap up Check study guide questions part 7 and collect literature devices worksheet. While you wait for me to check your planner and HW, study for the quiz! Planner: Due Wednesday: Go to the library and check out a book! Bring that book to class on Wednesday. Vocab part 8 Parallel worksheet Catch up on reading! Book nomination no later than Friday, March 1.

Move on to parallel structure… Friday: Test/Wrap up Quiz! NO TALKING! When you’re finished, raise your hand, and read silently or work on your vocab. Move on to parallel structure… No school Monday OR Tuesday! Get caught up on your reading! 

Using the same pattern when listing items in a sentence. Parallel Structure: Using the same pattern when listing items in a sentence. Your ideas come across more clearly since they’re easier to read.

Examples of Parallel Sentences He enjoyed playing football and exploring the neighborhood. All consist of ---ing and a noun She liked to swim, to read and to play. All consist of infinitives (to verbs) The judge wrote her report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. All consist of adverbs.

Not Parallel Wrong: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.

Parallel Parallel  The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. — or — The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.

Not Parallel Wrong: I like to swim and playing basketball. Atticus explains things to Scout kindly and in a clear way. We were hungry and in need of sleep.