Work Session (1st period only – during teacher training). Read “Heartbeat” by David Yoo in the Close Reader Workbooks. Students will: Answer questions 1-6 in blue in their workbook while reading the text. After reading: On their own sheet of paper, students will answer the short response on pg. 30 of the workbook (ticket out the door). They are asked to provide a summary of the story “Heartbeat” by answering Who? Where? When? And What?

Closing Turn in the short response to “Heartbeat” as your ticket out the door.

Bellwork Nov. 9, 2015

Standard/I can ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELAGSE7W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ELAGSE7W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade- specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline specific tasks. I can draft a memoir about a memorable experience in a natural setting.

Hook Show don’t tell (in your body paragraphs): https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/shownottell/

Mini-Lesson Show Don’t Tell Activity Handout – Work in pairs.

Introduction Paragraph Your introduction paragraph should include a hook (something to get the readers attention) The information from #1 and #2 on your graphic organizer. A thesis statement where you state your memory. It should be 6-8 sentences in length.

Work Session Follow the directions for Performance Task A: Still working on draft – one body paragraph. Write a Memoir pg. 175 – 178. Produce: Write Your Memoir – pg. 176-177. Still working on draft – one body paragraph. Review the information in your graphic organizer as you begin your draft. ***Use the planning template provided to help you plan your writing*** Revise: Review Your Draft – pg. 177. Revise/Edit the draft of your body paragraph. Think pair share: Work with a partner to determine if you have described your experience clearly and have used vivid details that will interest readers. Use the editing marks we practiced in class.

Closing In what ways were you able to “show not tell” in your body paragraph?

Bellwork Nov. 10, 2015

Standard/I can ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELAGSE7W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ELAGSE7W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade- specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline specific tasks. I can draft a memoir about a memorable experience in a natural setting.

Hook Before watching – Students will respond to at least two of the video clips. They will state the moral or lesson learned from the concluding clip. Again, they should do this for at least two clips while watching the video. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH0CLH2b3Fg

Mini-Lesson Share the lessons/morals you wrote down for the two video clips you wrote about with a partner. Class discuss: How did the concluding clips impact the ending of the video? Why should we end with a moral or lesson learned when writing a narrative? (Think about the impact it has on the reader/viewer).

Work Session Follow the directions for Performance Task A: Still working on draft – conclusion. Write a Memoir pg. 175 – 178. Produce: Write Your Memoir – pg. 176-177. Still working on draft – conclusion. Review the information in your graphic organizer as you begin your draft. ***Use the planning template provided to help you plan your writing*** Revise: Review Your Draft – pg. 177. Revise/Edit the draft of your conclusion. Think, pair, share: Work with a partner to determine if you have described your experience clearly and have used vivid details that will interest readers. Use the editing marks we practiced in class.

Closing In a personal narrative, such as a memoir, why should you end with the moral or lesson learned?

Bellwork Nov. 10, 2015

Standard/I can ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELAGSE7W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ELAGSE7W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade- specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline specific tasks. I can draft a memoir about a memorable experience in a natural setting.

Hook Watch: https://www.flocabulary.com/using-descriptive-language/

Mini-Lesson Using the song lyrics, complete an INSERT. Insert the sense above lyrics that show one of the five sense.

Work Session Once your conclusion is complete, you and your partner should swap papers. Now you should…. Edit your partner’s writing (use the chart as a guide). Revise – make suggestions for improvement. Do they need more detail/sensory language? Have they included the three examples of figurative language? Is anything unclear to you, as you read their paper?

Work Session Follow the directions for Performance Task A: Still working on draft – conclusion. Write a Memoir pg. 175 – 178. Produce: Write Your Memoir – pg. 176-177. Still working on draft – conclusion. Review the information in your graphic organizer as you begin your draft. ***Use the planning template provided to help you plan your writing*** Revise: Review Your Draft – pg. 177. Revise/Edit the draft of your conclusion. Think, pair, share: Work with a partner to determine if you have described your experience clearly and have used vivid details that will interest readers. Use the editing marks we practiced in class.

Bellwork Nov. 13, 2015

Standard/I can I can summarize using the five w’s and 1 h. ELAGSE7W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ELAGSE7W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline specific tasks. I can summarize using the five w’s and 1 h.

Hook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXWK1-L41f0 (need to preview)

Work Session Follow the directions for Performance Task A: Final copy. Write a Memoir pg. 175-178. Present: Create a finished Copy – pg. 177. Final Copy. ****Write in blue or black pen****

Work session/After final draft. Read “Oliver Twist” and identify the 5 w’s and 1 h. Summarize the story.

Closing How has going through the writing process helped you as you wrote your memoir?