1. Bellwork Dec. 14, 2015 Copy and answer 1)When taking an exam, should you spend a lot of time on one question? 2) Should you plan your writing before you actually write anything down in your test booklet? Why? 3) When given a choice between two correct answers, which answer do you choose?

2. Standard/EQ Review of the following standards: ELAGSE7L1,4,5 (Language) ELAGSE7RL 1,2,3,6,10 (Reading Literary) ELAGSE7RI1,5,6 (Reading Informational) ELAGSE7W3a (Writing) What have I learned in 7 th grade ELA this semester?

3. Hook Watch: https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/testtakingski lls/ (Test Taking Skills)

4. Mini Lesson Test taking vocabulary handout from brain-pop: Define the terms in your own words. Share out using popsicle sticks.

5. Work Session Work on the ELA study guide for the exams on Thursday/Friday. Note: You may use any available resource except your teacher. Examples: Textbook, workbook, peers. Your teacher has worked hard to prepare you, but now you must answer the questions on the study guide on your own!

6. Closing What do you plan to review tonight on the study guide to help you prepare for the exam?

7. Bellwork Dec. 15, 2015 Copy and answer. TRUE OR FALSE 1)When presenting something to the class, you should look down at your notes the entire time. 2)When presenting to the class, you should giggle and laugh. 3)When listening to a presentation you should giggle and laugh or make fun of the presenter.

8. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7SL4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient (important) points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. ELAGSE7SL5: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient (important) points. (OPTIONAL). ELAGSE7SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated as appropriate. I can present my informational essay to an audience.

9. Hook: Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShavGuo0_E (The Triple P Method)

10. Mini-Lesson Create a five block comic strip demonstrating the triple p method showing what you should do during a presentation. The Triple P Method: - Prepare, prepare, prepare - Posture and physicality -Pander (indulge or accommodate) your audience FYI – You do NOT need to include jokes when you present your informational essay : ). Hint: Devote a block to each “p” (3 blocks) and include an beginning block and ending block. This should equal 5 blocks for your comic strip.

11. Work Session Presentations: Informational Essay on the holiday traditions students researched. Audience member assignment: As you watch the presentations, you need to…. 1.Write down the name of the holiday and tradition presented. 2.Provide one cool or interesting fact about the tradition presented You will do this for each holiday tradition presented. I will collect this as a classwork grade before you leave.

12. Closing Based on peer presentations, state one new thing you learned about holiday traditions.

13. Bellwork Dec. 16, 2015 Copy and answer. Can you remember the presenting tips from yesterday’s video? It was called the triple P method. Make a list of three additional tips you would give to someone presenting.

14. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7SL4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient (important) points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. ELAGSE7SL5: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient (important) points. (OPTIONAL). ELAGSE7SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated as appropriate. I can present my informational essay to an audience.

15. Hook: Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFE-nosj_RA (Three tips: Practice, add expression, and make eye contact)

16. Mini-Lesson Create a five block comic strip demonstrating what happens when you DO NOT follow the three tips in the video. The Three Tips: 1. Practice 2. Add expression 3. Make eye contact Hint: Devote a block to each tip (3 blocks) and include an beginning block and ending block. This should equal 5 blocks for your comic strip.

17. Work Session Presentations: Informational Essay on the holiday traditions students researched. Audience member assignment: As you watch the presentations, you need to…. 1.Write down the name of the holiday and tradition presented. 2.Provide one cool or interesting fact about the tradition presented You will do this for each holiday tradition presented. I will collect this as a classwork grade before you leave.

18. Closing Based on peer presentations, state one new thing you learned about holiday traditions.

19. Bellwork Dec. 17, 2015 Copy and answer. List 3 things that you can do today on your exam to be successful.

20. Standard/EQ Assessment over the following standards: ELAGSE7L1,4,5 (Language) ELAGSE7RL 1,2,3,6,10 (Reading Literary) ELAGSE7RI1,5,6 (Reading Informational) ELAGSE7W3a (Writing) What have I learned in 7 th grade ELA this semester?

21. Hook: Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdUXxdmhIsw (Subjects and predicates – School House Rock).

22. Mini-Lesson Brain-pop handout – Define the terms in your own words. Take the Brain-pop quiz on the back. You may use your definitions to assist.

23. Work Session ELA Exams/Review

24. Closing Reflect on the first semester: In what ways has your knowledge/understanding of ELA improved? What still needs work?

25. Bellwork Dec. 18, 2015 Copy and answer.

26. Standard/EQ Assessment over the following standards: ELAGSE7L1,4,5 (Language) ELAGSE7RL 1,2,3,6,10 (Reading Literary) ELAGSE7RI1,5,6 (Reading Informational) ELAGSE7W3a (Writing) What have I learned in 7 th grade ELA this semester?

27. Hook: Watch: Preview for next semester: https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/debate/ https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/debate/ (argumentative writing)

28. Mini-Lesson Brain-pop handout: T-chart activity.

29. Work Session ELA Exams/Review

30. Closing Reflect on the first semester: In what ways has your knowledge/understanding of ELA improved? What still needs work?