7 th Grade ELA 4 th Six Weeks January 21, 2013 Through February 28, 2014 February 28, 2014

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Tuesday January 21, 2014 Starter: 1.Get out your fact gathering packet 2.Collectors, please get grade folders for your group Class time: 1.New Six Weeks 2.Passes & Seats 3.Pass out papers ’s Research Note taking 5.Rough Draft of brochure layout Remember: 1.Today: First day of 4 th 6 weeks 2.Homework: Research your 1960’s Topic The 60’s:

Works Cited Information Author: none (leave space blank) Title: Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later Publishing Info: date: 2007 Place: none (leave space blank) Company: HBO Documentaries

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday & Thursday January 22-23, 2014 Starter: Get your fact gathering packet Class time: 1.Gaggle Net 2.Type & Save your Works Cited Page 1.Son of Citation Work on your Brochure 1.Change Klein ISD to your name Remember: 1.Homework: continue Research your 1960’s Topic The 60’s:

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday January 23, 2014 Starter: Just Start Class time: 1.Type & Save your Works Cited Page Son of Citation 2.Work on your Brochure 1.Change Klein ISD to your name Remember: 1.Homework: continue Research your 1960’s Topic The 60’s:

Gaggle Net username: is the first initial of first name + full last name + last 4 digits of student id number. password: connect Example: U: awuensche8838 P: connect address : AT HOME YOU MUST OPEN GAGGLE NET THROUGH KLEIN WEB SITE!!!!!! 6

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Monday January 27, 2014 Starter: Get out your folded blank brochure Class time: 1.Outline your research info 2.Write a rough draft of your article over your topic Remember: 1.Homework: Finish planning your brochure The 60’s:

MLK I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of MLK B. MLK made vast strides in fight for civil rights C. Made a change for improvement for all races II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - early life A. dob B. place C. parents D. siblings E. education I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – Teen Years A. education: public & college B. things he did C. friends he made D. tragic event E. I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Adult years A. Education B. Doctorate C. marriage & children D. Jobs E. Awards that he earned I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance MLK in our society B. How MLK has effected society C. How MLK has effected me

Place I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of place B. C. II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - Founded/started A. who started B. why started C. When D. how E. I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – Growth of the place A. Education B. Economics C. Politics D. Tourist industry E. Famous Events I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Now A. Education B. Economics C. Politics D. tourist industry E. Famous events I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance ‘This Place” in our society B. How ‘this place’ has effected society C. How ‘this place’ has effected me

Entertainment I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of E in society B. C. II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - Music A. who B. songs C. top 10 D. Dick Clark E. Record Labels F. Music today I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – TV A. B. C. D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Fashion A. B. C. D. E. I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance Entertainment in our society B. How entertainment has effected society C. How entertainment has effected me

Speech I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of speeches in society B. Why? C. I Have A Dream Speech II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - The Speaker A. who B. why C. When D. how E. tragedies I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – The Speech A. B. C. D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Impact A. B. C. D. E. I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance of the B. What it means to you C. closing thoughts

Fashion I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of fashion society B. in general C. 1960’s II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - Women A. B. C. D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – Men A. B. C. D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Teens A. B. C. D. E. I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance of the B. What it means to you C. closing thoughts

Event I.Intro Paragraph A. Importance of Cuban Missile Crisis B. in general what it is C. 1960’s II.Body Paragraph Category #1 - US Issues/Conflict/Side A. USA Politics B. What did we want C. What would we give up D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #2 – Cuban Issues/Conflict/Side A. What did they want B. C. D. E. I.Body Paragraph Category #3 – Missile Crisis A. Th B. C. D. E. I.Closing Paragraph A. Importance of the B. What it means to you C. closing thoughts

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday January 29, 2014 Starter: Get out your folded blank brochure Class time: 1.STAAR Writing Simulation tomorrow 2.The P.O.W.E.R. Remember: 1.Homework: Finish planning your brochure and rough sketch of article 2.Friday – meet in lab 223 to complete your brochure The 60’s:

You’ve Got the P.O.W.E.R. P.O.W.E.R.

Kennedy Curse I. Intro Paragraph A. Importance of Kennedy Curse B. in general what it is C. II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - Plane Crashes A. Topic Sentence about Plane Crashes B. Supporting Details about P.C. C. Supporting Details about P.C. D. Supporting Details about P.C. E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – Assassinations A. Topic Sentence about Plane Crashes B. Supporting Details about P.C. C. Supporting Details about P.C. D. Supporting Details about P.C. E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – Car Accidents A. Topic Sentence about Plane Crashes B. Supporting Details about P.C. C. Supporting Details about P.C. D. Supporting Details about P.C. E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes V. Body Paragraph Category #4 – Suicide A. B. VI. Closing Paragraph A. Importance of the B. What it means to you C. closing thoughts

Expository Writing Persuasion Compare & Contrast Cause & Effect Problem & Solution How To Research Response to Literature

Editing & Revising R39 – R42 Phrases, Clauses, & Sentences Subject-Verb Agreement Capitalization Punctuation

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday January 30, Sharpen your pencils 2.Sit in your labeled seat 3.Turn your cell phone off and put in baggie STAAR Writing Test - Simulation

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period FRIDAY January 31, 2014 Start With: Computer Lab 223 Computer Lab 223 Class Time: 1.Finish Your Brochure 2.Save in your student file 3.Save in my drop box 4.Learning.com if you finish Next Week: 1.Review STAAR Writing Test 2.Practice Editing and Revision

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Monday Feb. 3, 2014 Start With: Lesson One Packet Lesson One Packet Class Time: 1.Discuss brochures 2.MLK “I Have a Dream” Speech Remember: 1.Return your report card signature slip to 1 st period teacher 2.Computer Lab 223 Thursday & Friday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014 Start With: Pick up Lesson 3 Packet Pick up Lesson 3 Packet Class Time: 1.Turn in Lesson 1 packet, completed 2.Talk about brochure 3.Do & turn in Lesson 3 packet Remember: 1.Return your report card signature slip to 1 st period teacher 2.Computer Lab 223 Thursday & Friday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday & Friday Feb. 6-7, 2014 Start With: 1.Computer Lab 223 Class Time: 1.Thursday: iStation Reading with ISIP 2.Friday: 1.Final Brochure 2.iStation Writing Remember: 1.Return your report card signature slip to 1 st period teacher 2.Next week test corrections, counselor visit, District Reading Benchmark

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Monday Feb. 10, 2014 Start With: 1.A.M. Substitute, I have a Dr.’s Appt Class Time: 1.Blue Literature book 2.Pages Pages Pages (not the composition) Remember: 1.4 th Progress Report on Thurs or Fri 2.Family Fun Night – Tuesday night 3.This Week: 1.SIM test corrections 2.counselor visit, 3.District Reading Benchmark

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014 Start With: 1.District Reading Benchmark Class Time: 1.District Reading Benchmark Remember: 1.4 th Progress Report on Thurs or Fri 2.Family Fun Night – Tuesday night 3.This Week: 1.SIM test corrections 2.counselor visit 3.District Reading Benchmark

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down Class Time: 1.Mrs. Bitter Visits about 8 th grade course selection 2.Continue benchmark Remember: 1.4 th Progress Report on Wed. in L.E.A.D. 2.This Week: 1.SIM test corrections 2.counselor visit 3.District Reading Benchmark

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday & Friday Feb , 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down 2.Bring something to read after you are finished testing Class Time: 1.Finish Reading Benchmark 2.Editing & Revising STAAR SIM test corrections Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher 2.8 th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next Wednesday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Monday Feb. 17, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down 2.Substitute Class Time: 1.Comparing Literary Works & About the Authors 2.Eat Dirt 3.Playing Time 4.No Gumption Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher 2.7 th Grade Course selections due by 2/17, next Wednesday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down Class Time: 1.Eat Dirt 2.Playing Time 3.No Gumption Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher 2.7 th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next Wednesday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down 2.Work on Lesson 5 & 6 packet Class Time: 1.I Am a Native of North America 1.Pages Critical Thinking and Big Question After You Read Volar: To Fly 1.Pages 450 – Critical Thinking and Big Question After You Read 457 Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher 2.7 th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next Wednesday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down 2.Work on Lesson 7 & 8 packet Class Time: Finish: 1.I Am a Native of North America 1.Pages Critical Thinking and Big Question After You Read Volar: To Fly 1.Pages 450 – Critical Thinking and Big Question After You Read 457 Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher 2.7 th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next Wednesday

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Friday Feb. 21, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down Class Time: 1.Staple all together….in order 1.Eat Dirt & Playing Time 2.No Gumption 3.I Am a Native of North America 4.Volar: To Fly 6.Take Notes on “Viva La Cause” (César Chávez) Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Monday Feb. 24, 2014 Start With: 1.Come in quietly and sit down Class Time: 1.Discuss sim. & dif. Of both causes 2.Take Notes on “Viva La Cause” (César Chávez) Remember: 1.Return 4 th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1 st period teacher

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014 Start With: 1.Lesson 9 & Exercise 2 Class Time: 1.Organize and Outline 2.Write rough draft for “The Fight for the Right” Remember: 1.This week is the last week of the 4 th six weeks

MLK & Cesar Chavez Civil Rights Fighters 1 st Period I.Introduction paragraph II.Economic Impact I.Bus Boycott – MLK III.Organizations IV.Marches V.Political Connections VI.Conclusion I.Speeches

Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. 2 nd Period I.Introduction Paragraph II.Civil Rights for both Paragraph I.MLK – equal rights for African-Americans II.Chavez – Better working/living & working conditions III.Economy IV.Speeches V.Politicians VI.Organizations VII.Conclusion Paragraph

3 rd Period The Fight for Civil Rights

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014 Start With: 1.Lesson 10 & Cumulative Review Class Time: 1.Follow Outline and write your rough draft of Compare/Contrast paper 2.Do STAAR Review #1 Remember: 1.This week is the last week of the 4 th six weeks

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 Start With: 1.Start writing your compare & contrast paper Class Time: 1.Paper due by end of period 2.Do STAAR Review #2 Remember: 1.This week is the last week of the 4 th six weeks

7 th ELA Mustang Minutes 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd Period Finally Friday Feb. 28, 2014 Start With: 1.Bring Something to READ!!!! Class Time: 1.Paper due by end of period 2.Do STAAR Review #2 3.D.E.A.R. Remember: TODAY is the last day of the 4 th 6 Weeks!!!