1. Dr. Harper’s Lesson Plan Agendas: Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills February 4 – 8, 2013

2. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 Target Learning: I can define how tone or meaning is conveyed in poetry through figurative language. RS 3.4. Word of the Day: (computer words; 3 minutes) Application – a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need, like Microsoft Word or Angry Birds. Context Clues Sentence: __________________.

3. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 Writing Prompt: (3 minutes) On this day in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested and fined for not giving up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. Many people admired her for her confidence and bravery. If you had been Rosa Parks in this situation, would have done the same thing? Why or why not? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=320992

4. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 Target Learning Instruction: Collect reading logs & pass-out new logs. 1. Ode to Mi Gato, by Gary Soto, p. 391. 2. Define: Mi Gato; porque; huevo Read: Audio CD. Discussion: Think/Pair/Share What two things does Gary Soto compare in this simile? In this ode, what does the speaker give the cat? What does the cat give the speaker?

5. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 3. In a Neighborhood in Los Angeles, p. 392. Read: Audio CD. Discussion: Think/Pair/Share What tone is set in the first stanza? Why do you think the speaker’s grandma sings and dances with the chairs? How can the speaker’s grandma wear Mexico’s mountains, deserts, and ocean in her eyes? How do the words of the closing lines help you understand the speaker’s feelings toward his grandmother and the tone of the poem?

6. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 4. Hard on the Gas, p. 393. Read: Audio CD. Discussion: Think/Pair/Share Base on this comparison between how the grandfather drives and how he lives, what do you think his life has been like? How does reading the line “rush, rest, rush, rest—” aloud help you to envision the grandfather’s life? Why does the speaker clutch the bar? What do you think “the ride” represents?

7. Language Arts Monday, February 4, 2013 Check for Understanding: (closure) True/False— 1. The speaker in “Ode to Mi Gato” rescued the cat at the local animal shelter. 2. The cat in “Ode to Mi Gato” is not much of a hunter. 3. The grandmother in “In a Neighborhood in Los Angeles” cared for the speaker when he was young. 4. The grandfather in “Hard on the Gas” is teaching the speaker a lesson about life. HOMEWORK: Poetry Packet: finish Alliteration, Winter Wardrobe, and Metaphor for Rachel’s challenge.

8. Social Studies Monday, February 4, 2013 Target Learning:

9. Study Skills Monday, February 4, 2013

10. Language Arts Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Writing Prompt: February 5 th is “Disaster Day.” Over the past several years, think about the natural disasters that have taken place in your area, in your state, in your country, and around the world. What do you think has been the greatest natural disaster and why? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=373251

11. Language Arts Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Writing Prompt: On February 6, 1895, Babe Ruth was born. Many people consider Babe Ruth to be the “Best Baseball Player Ever.” What is something that you hope people would someday remember you by as the “Best Ever?” Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.clipart.com

12. Language Arts Thursday, February 7, 2013 Writing Prompt: On February 7, 1812, author Charles Dickens was born. During interviews later in his life, Dickens mentioned that memories from his childhood helped him create his fictional stories. What are some memories of your childhood that could someday be turned into great works of fiction? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.clipart.com

13. RTI Schedule for Dr. Harper’s ELA Classes (Only ELA classes go to enrichment activities). Intervention TimeWednesdayThursday 7:46 – 8:26 a.m.Period 1 ELAPeriod 6 SS 8:42 – 9:21 a.m.Period 2 SSPeriod 5 ELA 9:37 – 10:16 a.m.Period 3 Teacher PrepPeriod 4 Study Skills **Students follow 3 rd period teacher’s lunch schedule.

14. Language Arts Friday, February 8, 2013 Writing Prompt: On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Clubs and organizations are a great way to learn important skills. What types of clubs and/or organizations do you belong to? What are some of the skills that you have learned? If you don’t belong to one, which club would you like to join? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=151417