Advanced Content ELA-7 Learning Agenda for 2/4/2013 Ms. S. Hines and Ms. Dalton Griffin MS

Opening Warm Up/Hook –“Major Differences” a poem by Sara Hollbrook Review Standards Discuss requirements for Acrostic Poem and Love Activity Performance Tasks Student Presentations #6, 7, and 8

Using Common Core standards, today we will…  Pay close attention to parallel structure, by interpreting the poem “Major Differences” and its connection to the extended text, The Secret Life of Bees.  7.RL.5 {Analyze how a poem’s form or structure contributes to its meaning}  7.RL.1 {Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.}  Be respectful of our classmates by being quiet during presentations, paying attention, and providing encouraging feedback.  7.SL.1 {Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on texts and issues relating to The Secret Life of Bees.}

Warm Up for 2/4/13 Major Differences by Sarah Holbrook Whenever your kind sticks together, my kind feels left out. When your kind starts to whisper, my kind starts to shout. Your kind feels neglected, my kinds feels aggrieved. We both feel disrespected, both feel we’ve been deceived. We divide the world in columns when we stick to our own kind. We nurture our suspicions, keep our stereotypes in line. We have to keep our distance so we’ve another kind to blame. How come, if we’re so different, we both react the same? Enter the classroom quietly Unpack and place your backpack under your desk. Using your thinking notes, read the poem to yourself and answer the following questions in your notebook: 1.Explain “your kind” and “my kind”. 2.What are the differences between the two groups? 3.Does the word “stereotypes” help you understand this poem? Why or why not? 4.Answer the question in the last stanza. 5.Do you feel the same as the speaker? Why or why not?

1. Explain “your kind” and “my kind”.

2. What are the differences between the two groups?

3. Does the word “stereotypes” help you understand this poem? Why or why not?

4. Answer the question in the last stanza. “How come, if we’re so different, we both react the same?”

5. Do you feel the same as the speaker? Why or why not?

How does the poem, “Major Differences” by Sara Holbrook(short text) connect/relate to Ch. 3 (extended text)?

Acrostic Poem Performance Task Due: 2/13/2013 Yes (3)Sometimes (2) No (1) Evidence Written element that includes textual support for creative choices and authorial interpretation Free of Standard English Grammar, Usage, and Mechanic mistakes Displays creativity and thoughtfulness Using the acrostic poem Lily creates on page 162 as a model, write an acrostic poem using the name of one of the characters in the novel. After you create the poem, write a half page explanation on why you chose the words within the poem. It may be a good idea to use quotes to support your explanation.

Love Activity Performance Task Due: 2/14/2013 Rubric Yes (3)Sometimes (2) No (1)Evidence Visual element includes textual support for creative choices and authorial interpretation Free of Standard English Grammar, Usage, and Mechanic mistakes Displays creativity and thoughtfulness Oral presentation uses appropriate language and presents fluidly Using page The Secret Life of Bees p. 139 as a model, create a collage, or other visual means of communicating to the class all of the things you love.

Work Period Read Chapters 3 and 4 (extended text) Write a constructed response (see your warm up handout) and place your constructed response in your period’s inbox. Work on mini research presentations Work on Acrostic Poem and Love Activity Performance Task

Name: _____________________________ Period: AC ELA7-_____ (Hines) How does the poem (short text) connect/relate to Ch. 3 (extended text)? – Be sure to make references to the poem and novel (ex. use quotations, scenes, word choice, style, etc). – Write your response inside the box.

Closing Place your constructed response in your period’s inbox (due tomorrow) Work on mini research presentations. Coming up tomorrow: –Read Ch. 5 –SP # 6-10 Work on Acrostic Poem Performance Task –Due: 2/13/2013 Love Activity Performance Task –Due: 2/14/2013