1. Micki Kaminski ELA and Social Studies Lesson Plans
7th Grade ELA Block Hours 1,2 and 3,4
8th Grade Social Studies Hour 6
Prep Hour 5
February 12 – February 16, 2018

2. Micki Kaminski 7th Grade ELA Agendas
7th Grade ELA: Hours 1,2 and 3,4
February 12 – February 16, 2018

3. 7th Grade ELA Standards Writing Speaking/Listening Language Reading
RI Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
RI Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
RI Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
RI Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
RI Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
W Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.7.1a - Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
W.7.1b - Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.7.1c - Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
W.7.1d - Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.7.1e - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
SL Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.7.1a - Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
SL.7.1b - Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1c - Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.1d - Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
L Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.7.4a - Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.7.4b - Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
L.7.4c - Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
L.7.4d - Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

4. Reading/Writing Workshop Stations
Mrs. Kaminski – Making Connections and Monitor Reading
2. Read to Self – IDR Self Selected Book - Enjoyment
3. Word Work – Greek and Latin Roots Lesson 4
4. Work on Reading – Read Aloud House Arrest
5. Work on Writing – The Argument Writing Step Up to Writing Format
ELA Activity – Speaking and Listening Accountable Talk
7. Warm Up Practice – February Week 23
8. Technology – NEWSELA Assigned Reading
Cart 82 Evidence to Support Argument
Reading/Writing Workshop Stations

5. Guided Reading/Writing Assignments
Claims and Reasons of Argument Writing
Students are to complete the assignment and read the assigned reading to be prepared for guided reading groups. The rest of the week they may read any book of choice (including the guided reading book) as well as complete a Reading Journal.
Group
Title of Reading
Assignment
Focus
Red
Claims, Reasons and Evidence
Exit Tickets W
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet

6. MODELING OF STATIONS AND WEEK’S STRATEGIES
Rotations
Day
Guided
Kaminski
ELA
Activity
Work on Writing
Word
Study
Work on Reading
Mon
EVERY STUDENT WILL IDR USING ASSIGNED GUIDED READING AND COMPLETE STRATEGY ORGANIZER.
MODELING OF STATIONS AND WEEK’S STRATEGIES
Tues R O Y - G B V
Wed
Thurs
Fri
STUDENTS WILL IDR AND COMPLETE A POST ASSESSMENT, COLORED READING ASSIGNMENT OR USE TIME TO CATCHUP.
ALL WORK IS DUE TODAY.

8. ON DEMAND TIMED WRITING
ABC+D Strategy

9. ON DEMAND TIMED WRITING
ABC+D Strategy

15. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Monday, February 12, 2018
Famous Inspiration
ELA Responsibilities
Argument Prompt 6 in Folders
Reader’s Response House Arrest
Phone Patrol/Pajama Game Assessment
Claims, Reasons and Evidence
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Building and Argument Blue 3
Main Idea and Reasons
Shared Reading Tweeting About a Pop Quiz
Read Aloud House Arrest
Mrs. K Writing Claims, Reasons, Evidence
Rotations Review of Claims, Reasons
Language/Word Work
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
act, cycl, mem, graph, tact
Writing Workshop
Notes
Extravaganza WED
Bagels FRI
½ DAY FRIDAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Argument - Hit ‘em With Your Best Shot
Body Paragraphs
Reasons and Evidence
Argument Prompt 6 in Folders

16. I agree / disagree with Wilson’s quote. He meant …
I agree / disagree with Wilson’s quote. He meant …. when he stated… I can relate to this quote because…
You must have at least
3-5 sentences.

18. Packet Page 4

20. Packet Page 5

23. Reader’s Response
After reading “Week 7,” create a character portrait about one of the following secondary characters: Mrs. Bainbridge, James, or Timothy’s mom. Use at least 10 adjectives to describe the character. Choose 3 of the adjectives and give reasons to explain the description for the character.

25. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Word of the Week
ELA Responsibilities
Argument Prompt 7 in Folders
Reader’s Response House Arrest
Delineating Arguments
Issue, Perspective and Position
Claims, Reasons and Evidence
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Building and Argument Blue 3
Evidence to Support Reasons
Shared Reading Tweeting About a Pop Quiz
Read Aloud House Arrest
Mrs. K R O Y
Rotations IDR and Reading Article (WR)
Language/Word Work
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
act, cycl, mem, graph, tact
Writing Workshop
Notes
Extravaganza WED
Bagels FRI
½ DAY FRIDAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Argument - Hit ‘em With Your Best Shot
Body Paragraphs
Reasons and Evidence
Argument Prompt 7 in Folders

26. Relating to or consisting of money
ADJECTIVE
Relating to or consisting of money
Because of the young woman's pecuniary needs, she is determined to marry a wealthy man.

28. Tweeting About a Pop Quiz

34. BLUE 3

35. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Figurative Language
ELA Responsibilities
Argument Prompt 8 in Folders
Reader’s Response House Arrest
Delineating Arguments
Issue, Perspective and Position
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Building and Argument Blue 3
Pros/Cons and Counter Argue
Shared Reading Tweeting
Read Aloud House Arrest
Mrs. K NONE
Rotations IDR, Greek/Latin Roots 4 (WW)
Language/Word Work
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
act, cycl, mem, graph, tact
Writing Workshop
Notes
Extravaganza WED
Bagels FRI
½ DAY FRIDAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Argument - Hit ‘em With Your Best Shot
Body Paragraphs
Reasons and Evidence
Computer Cart 82 Research

36. Rudy Video (3:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RSO9paxHf8
A protagonist’s inner struggles, and may depend on a character trying to decide between good and evil or overcome self-doubts.
Rudy Video (3:46)

37. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4

38. Work on Writing Claims/Reasons

41. 9. Reason # _____

42. 9. Reason # _____

43. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Creative Writing
ELA Responsibilities
Reader’s Response House Arrest
Delineating Arguments
Issue, Perspective and Position
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Close Read Check List Green 1
What Does It Mean?
Annotate - Summarize
Shared Reading Course Scheduling Conflict
Read Aloud House Arrest
Mrs. K NONE
Rotations IDR and Word Work (WW)
Language/Word Work
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
act, cycl, mem, graph, tact
Writing Workshop
Notes
Bagels FRI
½ DAY FRIDAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Argument - Hit ‘em With Your Best Shot
Body Paragraphs and Reasons
Computer Cart 82 Research

45. Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
Friday, February 16, 2018
Critical Thinking
ELA Responsibilities
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Listening and Speaking
Shared Reading NONE
Read Aloud House Arrest
Mrs. K NONE
Rotations NONE
Language/Word Work
Greek and Latin Roots Unit 4
act, cycl, mem, graph, tact
Writing Workshop
Notes
Bagel Day
½ DAY TODAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Argument - Hit ‘em With Your Best Shot
The Watson’s Go to Birmingham
Conflict in Movies – Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society

46. I can use it in real life when/because…
I learned … this week.
I can use it in real life when/because…
Draw an emoji to represent the week.
Yes/No, I do/don’t believe in superstitions because…Some examples of superstitions are…

48. Micki Kaminski 8th Grade Social Studies Agendas
Hour 6
February 12 – February 16, 2018

49. 8th Grade Social Studies Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
U4 USHG ERA 4 – EXPANSION AND REFORM ( ) U4.1 Challenges to an Emerging Nation Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges.
U Washington’s Farewell – Use Washington’s Farewell Address to analyze the most significant challenges the new nation faced and the extent to which subsequent Presidents heeded Washington’s advice.
U Establishing America’s Place in the World – Explain the changes in America’s relationships with other nations by analyzing treaties with American Indian nations, Jay’s Treaty (1795), French Revolution, Pinckney’s Treaty (1795), Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Transcontinental Treaty (1819), and the Monroe Doctrine.
U Challenge of Political Conflict – Explain how political parties emerged out of the competing ideas, experiences, and fears of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton (and their followers), despite the worries the Founders had concerning the dangers of political division, by analyzing disagreements over • relative power of the national government (e.g., Whiskey Rebellion, Alien and Sedition Acts) and of the executive branch • foreign relations (e.g., French Revolution, relations with Great Britain)• economic policy (e.g., the creation of a national bank, assumption of revolutionary debt)
U4.1.4 Establishing a National Judiciary and Its Power – Explain the development of the power of the Supreme Court through the doctrine of judicial review as manifested in Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the role of Chief Justice John Marshall and the Supreme Court in interpreting the power of the national government (e.g., McCullouch v. Maryland, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, Gibbons v. Ogden).

50. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Student Responsibilities
Monday, February 12, 2018
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
Student Responsibilities
8.3 WS 20,21,22,23,24,25
Practice Due Wednesday
Chapter 8 Section 3
Chronological Order
ELA in Social Studies
Key Terms / People
Strategy/Skill Main Idea, Supporting Details, Chronological Order, Cause/Effect
Reading Unit 3 8.3
Pages Power Point
Writing Section 3 WS 20,21,24-29
Summary, Sacagawea, Pike Map
and Comprehension Practice
Impressment, Embargo, Embargo Act, War Hawks, Non-Intercourse Act, Tecumseh, James Madison
Notes
8.3, 8.4 QUIZ WEDNESDAY
CHAPTER 8 TEST THURSDAY
The Big Idea(s)
Challenges at home and abroad led the United States to declare
war on Great Britain.

51. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Student Responsibilities
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
Student Responsibilities
8.3 WS 20,21,22,23,24,25
8.4 WS 29,30,31,32,33,34
Practice Due Tomorrow
Chapter 8 Section 4
True or False
ELA in Social Studies
Key Terms / People
Strategy/Skill Main Idea, Supporting Details, Chronological Order, Cause/Effect Reading Unit Power point
Writing Section 4
8.3 - WS 20,21,22,23,24,25
8.4 - WS 29,30,31,32,33,34
Oliver Hazard Perry, Battle of Lake Erie, Andrew Jackson,
Battle of New Orleans,
Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent
Notes
8.3, 8.4 QUIZ TOMORROW
CHAPTER 8 TEST THURSDAY
The Big Idea(s)
Great Britain and the United States went to battle in the War of 1812.

52. Critical Thinking In Social Studies

53. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Student Responsibilities
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
Student Responsibilities
REVIEW WS
DUE TOMORROW
REVIEW FOR CHAPTER 8 TEST and SECTIONS 8.3, 8.4 QUIZ
ELA in Social Studies
Key Terms / People
Strategy/Skill Main Idea, Supporting Details, Chronological Order, Cause/Effect Reading Unit REVIEW
Writing Section 3 WS 20,21,24-29
Summary, Sacagawea, Pike Map
and Comprehension Practice
Impressment, Embargo, Embargo Act, War Hawks, Non-Intercourse Act, Tecumseh, James Madison
Notes
8.3, 8.4 QUIZ TODAY
CHAPTER 8 TEST TOMORROW
The Big Idea(s)
Challenges at home and abroad led the United States to declare
war on Great Britain.

54. Critical Thinking In Social Studies

55. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Student Responsibilities
Thursday, February 15 , 2018
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
Student Responsibilities
NONE
Chapter 8 Section 4
True or False
ELA in Social Studies
Key Terms / People
Strategy/Skill Main Idea, Supporting Details, Chronological Order, Cause/Effect Reading Unit Power Point
Writing Section 4 WS 29,30,33-41
Summary, Comprehension
Practice, BIOS, Review
Oliver Hazard Perry, Battle of Lake Erie, Andrew Jackson,
Battle of New Orleans,
Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent
Notes
CHAPTER 8 TEST TODAY
The Big Idea(s)
Great Britain and the United States went to battle in the War of 1812.

56. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Student Responsibilities
Friday, February 16, 2018
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
Student Responsibilities
NONE
NONE
ELA in Social Studies
Key Terms / People
Strategy/Skill Main Idea, Supporting Details, Chronological Order, Cause/Effect Reading NONE
Writing NONE
NO CLASS TODAY ½ DAY
HOURS 1,2,3
Notes
NONE
The Big Idea(s)
NONE