Week 20 January 17 th -20 th, 2012

Tuesday January 17th, 2012

WARM-UP, JANUARY 17, Copy the question down below. What part of speech is the underlined word? 2. Copy the sentence down below. Louis ran the race faster than anyone else. 3. Think about whether the underlined word is performing an action, naming an item, describing a verb, or describing a noun. 4. Write out the letter of your answer. A. verb B. noun C. adverb D. adjective

WARM-UP, JANUARY 17,2012 Compare Your Answer!  Louis ran the race faster than anyone else. What part of speech is the underlined word? A. verb B. noun C. adverb D. adjective (-er, comparative adjective) Faster is describing the race which is a noun.

EQ: EQ: Does every conflict have a winner?  Focus Standards:  ELACC7RI1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.  ELACC7RI4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.  ELACC7RI7: Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject.  ELACC7SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.  Today we will begin discussion about some of the themes in The Hunger Games because discussion will help us all better understand the novel best.

ACTIVATOR  Anticipation Guide: 1 ST Put your heads together and think about the questions. (2 MINUTES) 2 ND Write down your own thoughts to each question.

WORK PERIOD  The Hunger Games (movie trailer) 1. Watch this trailer. 2. We will discuss it along with the questions from the anticipation guide after we finish watching it. vie.com/index2.html vie.com/index2.html

CLOSING  Closing thoughts… On a sticky note or half sheet of paper, write down the first thing that comes to mind about today’s lesson. Explain why you think this way.

Homework  Read for 30 minutes and log it in your Reading Log.  Remember the READING ACTIVITIES!!!

Wednesday January 11 th, 2012

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  Move out of the way before you get hurt.  What kind of sentence is the one above? A. Exclamatory B. Declarative C. Interrogative D. Imperative

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  Move out of the way before you get hurt.  What kind of sentence is the one above? A. Exclamatory B. Declarative C. Interrogative D. Imperative (This sentence is a command.)

EQ: EQ: Does every conflict have a winner?  Focus Standards:  ELACC7RI1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.  ELACC7RI4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.  ELACC7RI7: Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject.  ELACC7SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.  Today we will begin discussion about some of the themes in The Hunger Games because discussion will help us all better understand the themes.

ACTIVATOR  To Do List: What do you and your group still need to finish with the Persuasive Marketing Project? If your group is already done, what does your group need to cover to ensure a successful presentation? Write down your answers to these in the form of a To Do List.

WORK PERIOD  Work on Persuasive Marketing Project: Due to a last-minute change in the school schedule, you have extra time to work on your Persuasive Marketing Project. These will be DUE TOMORROW!! If you have finished, you may read on your own.

CLOSING  Go back in time… Do you remember what your table area looked like when you sat down? Clean up your tables so that each looks BETTER than it did when you first sat down.

Homework  Read for 30 minutes and log it in your Reading Log.  Can you out-read me? Remember, the first to 25 books will receive a prize!!

Thursday January 18th, 2012

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  She knew he was a poet, but she had not read any of his poems.  What kind of sentence is the one above? A. simple B. compound C. compound-complex D. complex

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  She knew he was a poet, but she had not read any of his poems.  What kind of sentence is the one above? A. simple B. compound (two complete sentences joined by,but) C. compound-complex D. complex

EQ: How effectively did my research team and I market our chosen business?  Focus Standards:  ELACC7RI1: Cite textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text  ELACC7RI8: Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.  ELACC7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.  Today we will present our Persuasive Marketing Projects because we should take pride in showing off our hard work.

ACTIVATOR  Create your Feedback Cards: Take out two sheets of paper and divide it into 4 boxes. (You can also use 8 sticky notes or notecards.)  Fold them once vertically (hot dog style) and once horizontally (hamburger style). You will write feedback to your peers on this quarter sheet of notebook paper like the example below: To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________ To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________

Work Period  Evaluate your peers: Take out two sheets of paper and divide it into 4 boxes. (You can also use 8 sticky notes or notecards.)  Fold them once vertically (hot dog style) and once horizontally (hamburger style). You will write feedback to your peers on this quarter sheet of notebook paper like the example below: To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________ To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________

CLOSING  Organize your Feedback Cards: After the presentations have finished, work with your group to make sure your cards are separated into piles (one for each group). These will be distributed to the presenters.

Homework  Read for 30 minutes and log it in your Reading Log.  Can you out-read me? Remember, the first to 25 books will receive a prize!!

Friday January 20th, 2012

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  Which sentence is a fragment? A. My all-time favorite movie is “Star Wars.” B. From 11:45 to 12:15, Mrs. Ross and her class. C. Do you prefer pepperoni or mushroom pizza? D. Sam and Laura are best friends and next-door neighbors.

SPONGE – Copy the question and the sentence with the correct answer circled in your Source Book. Then write one sentence explaining why that is the correct answer.  Which sentence is a fragment? A. My all-time favorite movie is “Star Wars.” B. From 11:45 to 12:15, Mrs. Ross and her class. (And??) C. Do you prefer pepperoni or mushroom pizza? D. Sam and Laura are best friends and next-door neighbors.

EQ: How effectively did my research team and I market our chosen business?  Focus Standards:  ELACC7RI1: Cite textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text  ELACC7RI8: Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.  ELACC7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.  Today we will present our Persuasive Marketing Projects because we should take pride in showing off our hard work.

ACTIVATOR  Create your Feedback Cards: Take out two sheets of paper and divide it into 4 boxes. (You can also use 8 sticky notes or notecards.)  Fold them once vertically (hot dog style) and once horizontally (hamburger style). You will write feedback to your peers on this quarter sheet of notebook paper like the example below: To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________ To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________

Work Period  Evaluate your peers: Take out two sheets of paper and divide it into 4 boxes. (You can also use 8 sticky notes or notecards.)  Fold them once vertically (hot dog style) and once horizontally (hamburger style). You will write feedback to your peers on this quarter sheet of notebook paper like the example below: To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________ To: (Group Name) From: (Your Name) Feedback: Positives___________________ Suggestions________________

CLOSING  Organize your Feedback Cards: After the presentations have finished, work with your group to make sure your cards are separated into piles (one for each group). These will be distributed to the presenters.

Homework  Read for 30 minutes and log it in your Reading Log.  Can you out-read me? Remember, the first to 25 books will receive a prize!!