1. Bell Ringer Quick Write:
Explain whether you think Alfred sells out James. Why or why not?
Remember to:
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite evidence from the text
Explain why the evidence is important

2. Housekeeping ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Remember the seventh grade late work policy from now on is no late work will be accepted.
Read to Succeed update
HOME LEARNING:
Read Ch. 5-6 of The Contender and record at least 2 pieces of evidence to the Read- Explain-Decide graphic organizer due by next class and the Alfred tracker.

3. Objective LAFS.7.RL.1.2 I will be able to…
determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development
cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis
draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

4. Theme Analysis Materials Needed: Read-Explain-Decide Chart Pencil
The Contender
Alfred tracker worksheet (being distributed today)

5. Intro to Novel
Read-Explain-Decide Chart
Alfred Tracker
As you read The Contender, cite evidence from the text that reveals the answer to the following prompt:
Is it better to follow the same path as those around you, or forge your own path? How can either decision be difficult? Explain. Be looking for possible themes of the text.
Similar, but different…

6. Guided Practice
Switch to doc. camera to model how to complete the chart

7. Work Period
STATIONS:
Independent: Read Chapter 5-6 The Contender and continue to add information to the Alfred Tracker (1 detail per chapter) & Read-Decide-Explain Chart ( 2 details per chapter)
Achieve 3000: “Wanted: More Women in Top Jobs” (before reading poll + article + activity)
Teacher-led: Small groups to help students whom have questions about the chart

8. Closing
Share out your findings from Ch. 5

9. Packing Up Checklist #1 – Computers returned to the cart
#2 - All your belongings packed up
#3 - My supplies neatly returned to where you got them
#4 - All trash thrown away & paper recycled
#5 - Desks in neat rows
#6 - Seated silently waiting for Ms. Barker to dismiss you