1. The Origin of the Seasons
In cooperative/collaborative groups, discuss the question given and cite textual evidence that supports your opinions.
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
Get into assigned cooperative/collaborative groups.
Using the Accountable Talk rubric, discuss the following question: Which character in this myth do you feel the most sympathy for? WHY?
Using the iPad app called Corkulous, post your sticky notes of your group comments and thoughts. Be sure to include any textual evidence or clues that support your opinions.
This task uses:
Common Core/NG Standard(s):
SL.7.1 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.7.5 Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and finding and emphasize salient points.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Pam Hoffpauir /
School: Moss Bluff Middle School
Grade Level/Subject: 7th Grade ELA
Task Card Level: two
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: Rubric
Prerequisites for students: Text being used (from Holt Elements of Literature): “The Origin of the Seasons”

2. Accountable Talk Rubric
Group Discussion
Qualities 4 3 2 1
Accountable for Observing Discussion Etiquette
Does the following consistently:
Is an active participant
Pays attention to the statements of others
maintains eye contact
Uses respectful language
Stays on topic
Does the following most of the time:
Maintains eye contact
Does the following some of the time:
Does the following rarely or not at all:
Accoutable for Rigorous Thinking
Defends reasoning by providing evidence from the text, class discussion, and/or real world examples
Explains how response connects to others’ responses
Explains how response connects to prior learning
Demonstrates preparedness