1. Monday, May 9 Do Now: SSR Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on May 13) Objective: I can apply my knowledge of ELAR content and testing strategies to complete “Sink or Sail.” Today you will need: Independent Reading Novel Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook Pen or Pencil

2. Motivational Monday

3. Writing Response

4. “Sink or Sail” Use Strategies to read and answer the questions. You will be in groups of 4 to create a “poster” for your question. Your goal is to get the answer correct AND match my rationale.

5. Correct Answer: B This answer choice provides the reason for including information about Jesse Martin in his argument that Laura is old enough to sail around the world by herself.

6. Correct Answer: H Stereotype- a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Saying that teenagers make irrational decisions is a fixed idea of that group of people.

7. Correct Answer: B The danger of sailing is mentioned by both Luka and Maya. Proof- Paragraph 4 and 10

8. Correct Answer: H Proof- Paragraph 7 “And the risks won’t be as great for Laura because she will have the safety boat shadowing her.” Using context clues around the word, “shadowing” let the reader know that a safety boat will be following Laura throughout her voyage.

9. Correct Answer: D Giving examples of the boat crashing, giant waves, and storms help to stress the potential danger.

10. Correct Answer: H Giving the reader information about Laura’s experience, the type of boat she will use, and her plan allows the reader to understand that she is well-prepared for her voyage. Process of Elimination- F: BOGUS- it’s the opposite; G: That’s only one part of the table (experience); J: That’s only one part of the table (plan)

11. Correct Answer: D Process of Elimination: A: BOGUS since she is competing against Michael Perham’s record; B: BOGUS since showing that other kids have sailed around the world solo strengthen Laura’s case; C: Wrong because the world record is based on age not length of time; D: best answer choice

12. Tuesday, May 10 Do Now: SSR Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on May 13) Today you will need: Independent Reading Novel Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook Pen or Pencil Objective: I can apply my knowledge of ELAR content and testing strategies to complete a review activity.

13. Prepare for Silent Discussion- you only need a bright color and your phone (in pocket) 4 minutes to write responses on the Inspiration and Motivation poster. (Quotes, Shout-Outs, Word- 2-The-Wise) you may use your phone ONLY on the Quotes section – cite your source 3 minutes to observe responses on poster. 3 minutes to respond to other students’ responses on poster.SWITCH 4 minutes to write responses on the Tips and Tricks poster. (Testing Day, Free Form, Summary, Testing Strategies, Fig. Lang., Summary/Main Idea, Vocabulary, Inference, Text Structures) 3 minutes to observe responses on poster. 3 minutes to respond to other students’ responses on poster.

14. Online Gallery Walk Go to Google Classroom and click on the “The Outsiders Website” Question Post a link to your website Visit at least 10 different websites Comment on at least 3 posts- give specific feedback about the effectiveness of the website in terms of character, conflict, plot, theme, mood, etc.

15. Silent Discussion of Motivation and Review Original Post: One piece of motivation One piece of advice for test taking Reply Posts: Reply to at least 4 classmates

16. Wednesday, May 11 Do Now: SSR Objective: I can apply my knowledge of the book, The Outsiders, and compare it to the movie with a focus on plot, conflict, and characters. Today you will need: Independent Reading Novel Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook Pen or Pencil Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on May 13. )

17. Compare and Contrast Look for similarities and differences: Characters Plot Conflict BookMovie

18. Thursday, May 12 Do Now: SSR Objective: I can apply my knowledge of the book, The Outsiders, and compare it to the movie with a focus on plot, conflict, and characters. Today you will need: Independent Reading Novel Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook Pen or Pencil Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on May 13. )

19. Compare and Contrast Look for similarities and differences: Characters Plot Conflict BookMovie

20. Captone Project Part ONE: Due May 20th 2 Poems over this past school year 2 Top Ten Lists (writer's choice) Movie Memory (3 pictures of moments from this school year and includes ONLY compound and complex sentences) 2 Six-Word Memoirs (1st- you as an author at the beginning of the school year 2nd- you as author NOW; how have you CHANGED?)

21. Captone Project Part TWO: Due May 26th Inspirational Narrative- someone who has influenced you this year Expository Letter- includes what is the best, what to watch out for, and one piece of advice Soundtrack Paragraph- explains what song represents your school year and why

24. Planning Pages

25. Captone Project Due NEXT WEEK: 6-Word Memoirs, Top Ten Lists, Poems, and Movie Memory Today’s Goal: Plan, Draft, and Edit/ Revise BOTH Six-Word Memoirs Check your rough draft against the rubric before asking me to check to receive colored paper. When you finish a final copy, bring the paper and rubric to me to grade. Remember! Part of your grade is participation. Extra Time?: Work on your cover!

26. Friday, May 13 Do Now: SSR Objective: I can apply my knowledge of EVERYTHING I have learned in 7 th grade ELAR to complete the Capstone Project! Today you will need: Independent Reading Novel Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook Pen or Pencil Homework: ✓ Enjoy your weekend!

27. Captone Project Part ONE: Due May 20th 2 Poems over this past school year 2 Top Ten Lists (writer's choice) Movie Memory (3 pictures of moments from this school year and includes ONLY compound and complex sentences) 2 Six-Word Memoirs (1st- you as an author at the beginning of the school year 2nd- you as author NOW; how have you CHANGED?)

28. Captone Project Part TWO: Due May 26th Inspirational Narrative- someone who has influenced you this year Expository Letter- includes what is the best, what to watch out for, and one piece of advice Soundtrack Paragraph- explains what song represents your school year and why

31. Planning Pages

32. Captone Project Due NEXT WEEK: 6-Word Memoirs, Top Ten Lists, Poems, and Movie Memory Today’s Goal: Plan, Draft, and Edit/ Revise BOTH Six-Word Memoirs Check your rough draft against the rubric before asking me to check to receive colored paper. When you finish a final copy, bring the paper and rubric to me to grade. Remember! Part of your grade is participation. Extra Time?: Work on your cover!