1. Week 5
September 12th-16th, 2011

2. Day 1
September 12, 2011, Monday

3. Need one volunteer to collect reading logs. (do not write this)
Homework
Need one volunteer to collect reading logs. (do not write this)
Book Report Project: Due Tomorrow
Plot Diagram Project: Use Rubric, Due Friday
Return library books by Wednesday!

4. Connection: September 12, 2011
EQ: How can Folio Writing help me as a writer?
Today I will learn how a writing assessment helps me improve as writer.
Draw the Word Splash from the board in your Sourcebooks.
Add pictures or more words to the Word Splash about what it part means to you.
Focus Standard:
ELACC7W10-Write routinely over extended and/or short time frames for a range of discipline

5. Folio Writing Today you will begin the first portion of Folio Writing.
This is a 100-minute, mock writing assessment that will prepare you for the 8th grade writing exam next year and future writing test like high school graduation.
It will be administered over the next three days, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as needed.
Begin at 9:20 am, 1st :20 pm, 4th :30 p.m., 5th :30 p.m., 6th
Clear your desk of all items except for two sheets of paper and a pen or pencil.

6. Closing and reflection
Silently, two volunteers will return all testing materials to teacher’s blue table
at 10:00 am 1st period
2:00 pm 2nd period
3:00 pm 3rd period
4:00 pm 4th period
See Model of Projects!
Upcoming Forged by Fire Quiz !

7. Day 3
September 14, 2011

8. Day 3: Sponge
Sponge: ( 5 mins)
CRCT Practice
(Context Clues)

9. EQ: What effects do tone and mood have on a narrative?
Focus Standard:
ELACC7RL3- Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (i.e. characters, setting)
Today I will learn how words effect the mood and/or tone in a narrative.

10. Activator Forged by Fire: Word Splash:
We will now read from the next chapter in Forged by Fire.
Before we do so, what happened last time?
Word Splash:
How do the words in the Word Splash indicate the mood of the story?

11. Work Period
Let’s look at pg.11 (Forged by Fire) see how Sharon Draper creates a distressed mood (worried, sad, or anxious) in the last paragraph.
What image is created in your mind after reading that paragraph?
What do you smell?
What sounds ring through your ears?
Turn to Reader’s Journey Pg. 73
Let’s discuss the definition of mood Pg. 72
“Heart of a Chief”
Mark up the text
Let’s discuss!
Now complete the description (At least 3 sentences)
Answer #2 independently
Let’s share!

12. Check for Understanding
Try to guess the tone used as I say the sentence below.
I will say it 3 times, 3 different ways
Lindley Middle School is my favorite place to be.

13. Bring in Plot Diagram Posters for Review Only!
Homework
Bring in Plot Diagram Posters for Review Only!
Return Library
Book by Tomorrow!

14. Closing
Read the sentence. In 7 words or less describe the mood that is created.
Jacqueline couldn’t believe her eyes. She gasped, and her knees became weak. Her heartbeat was uncontrollable; she fainted.

15. EQ: What range of book should I look for in the library?
Library Day
EQ: What range of book should I look for in the library?

16. Plot Diagram Posters: Due Tomorrow
Homework
Plot Diagram Posters: Due Tomorrow
Read for 30 minutes
and log it in
your Reading Log

17. Activator
Circle my independent reading level range in the front of my agenda.
My standard for check out is: novels must be within your reading level range, not below or beyond.
Procedure to check out is: Show teacher your range in your agenda with the range of your book from Destiny.

18. Work Period Work Period:
Go Immediately to Destiny Sitting By Neighborhoods
Record at least 5 books within your independent range.
Check out at least 2 novels ( on comics or drawing books)
Sit down quietly at your table to ensure that one of your selections is noteworthy of a book report.
Read independently!

19. Closing We will silently transition to the Library at
9:30 a.m :20 p.m : 30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Bring all of your possessions with you.
Clean up your library table before leaving.

20. Day 5
September 16, 2011

21. Day 5: Sponge CRCT Practice (Identifying Theme)
Plot Diagram Project Day

22. EQ: How does word choice enhance the mood that is created for a reader?
Standard of Focus:
ELACC7RL3- Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (i.e. characters, setting)
Today I will learn how words effect the mood and/or tone in my writings.

23. Activator You will receive 3 sentences.
Read the sentence to your tablemates in the tone in the parentheses.
“ I can’t believe you didn’t do your homework1” (Frustrated tone)
“ I can’t wait until this day is over!” (Depressed/ Sad Tone)
“My second period class is just fabulous! (Excited tone)

24. Work Period (slide 1 of 2) Writing Mini Lesson (Tone & Mood)
Let’s review the definition of tone on page 290.
Let’s fill in the example box together!
Guided Practice
Reader’s Journey Pg. 290
Together we will read “Thursday”.
Complete analyzing the story through discussion with your group members.
Independent Practice:
Pg  

25. Work period (slide 2 of 2)
Let’s read “Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper” together.
Copy down and answer the following questions in your Source Book:
1. How does the author’s tone effect your feelings on working in a paper factory?
2. Lift three words from the poem that helped reveal the authors tone
3. Add a line to the poem. Be sure this line continues to reveal the speakers thoughts.
4. What role does the title play in this poem? Reflect on the speakers’ tone and the mood created for readers.
5. What could be a possible theme of this poem?

26. Check for Understanding
Think of a sentence.
Now say it 3 times. Each time must have a different tone.
Can your classmates identify each tone?

27. What’s the difference between tone and mood?
Closing
Twitter Summary:
Answer the question below using 145 characters (letters and spaces) or less, just like on Twitter.
What’s the difference between tone and mood?

28. Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log.
Homework
Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log.