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
October 16-20, 2017

2. Micki Kaminski 7th Grade ELA Agendas
7th Grade ELA: Hours 1,2 and 3,4
October 16-20, 2017

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.
W.7.3a - Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
W.7.3d - Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
W With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of L )
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 Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
L.7.5b - Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.

4. Guided Reading/Writing Assignments
Questioning of the Text
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
How Did They Do That?
(1,2 Pgs. 4-11) (3,4 Pgs )
Ask 2 questions on Post it
ASK QUEST
Orange
Extreme: Lights Out
(1,2 Pgs (3,4 Pgs ) Ask 2 questions on Post it
Yellow
Pyramids
Secrets of the Pyramids Pgs
Green
Extreme: Investigating UFO’s and Aliens
Pgs
Blue
Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption
Pgs
Violet
Anatomy of a Flood
Pgs

5. Reading/Writing Workshop Stations
1. Mrs. Kaminski – Asking Questions B,D,A Reading
Stick it Together Reader Response Questions
2. Read to Self – IDR Self Selected Book - Enjoyment
3. Word Work – Word Generation 3.2
“Should Our Use of Paper or Plastic be Regulated?”
4. Work on Reading – Asking Questions and Close Reading/Memoirs
Ask Questions B,D,A Reading Memoir in RNB
5. Work on Writing – Memoirs Draft
6. ELA Activity – Verb Review Activities
7. Warm Up Practice – October Week 7
8. Multimedia – Word Generation Video
Reading/Writing Workshop Stations

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.

7. Monday, October 16, 2017 Reading Workshop Notes Famous Inspiration
ELA Activities
Asking Questions in RNB
Verbs Review Lesson and PP
The Memoir
Planning a Memoir in WNB
The Five Senses in WNB
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Asking Questions of Reading
Shared Reading “Should Our Uses of Paper or Plastic Be regulated?” Word Gen 3.02
Read Aloud Knucklehead By Jon Scieszka
Reading Response Respond to questions from Word Generation 3.02
Language/Word Work
Tier II Academic Vocabulary Word Generation 3.02
Should Our Use of Paper of Plastic Be Regulated?
Verbs Review
Writing Workshop
Notes
The Memoir
“What Will I Write About” WNB
“Planning a Memoir” WNB
The Five Senses of a Memoir WNB
NOUNS/VERBS ASSESSMENT FRIDAY

8. Discussion Questions . Plastic is made from petroleum. How does this
fact support an argument against using plastic
bags?
. Why do some people think it’s important to use
biodegradable items?
. What are some reasons that people support the
bag law? Oppose it?

9. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Reading Workshop Notes Word of the Week
ELA Activities
“Angela’s Ashes” Questions in RNB
4.6 and 7.23 on WNB
ELA Verbs WS
Verbs
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Asking Questions
Shared Reading “Angela’s Ashes”
Close Read 1/Ask Questions
Read Aloud Knucklehead By Jon Scieszka
Reading Response Ask B,D,A Questions in RNB At least 5
Mrs. K R O Y (Round 1)
Language/Word Work
Tier II Academic Vocabulary Word Generation 3.02
Should Our Use of Paper of Plastic Be Regulated?
Verbs Review
Writing Workshop
Notes
The Memoir
“Zoom in on a Moment of Importance”
Not “so” ‘very” “nice” words
4.6 Page 141 and 7.23 Page 284
WNB Page 20
NOUNS/VERBS ASSESSMENT FRIDAY

10. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Reading Workshop Notes Figurative Language
ELA Activities
“Angela’s Ashes” MC w/Evidence
Rewrite of Draft Memoir
ELA Verbs WS
Verbs
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Asking Questions
Shared Reading “Angela’s Ashes”
Close Read 2/MC Evidence
Read Aloud Knucklehead By Jon Scieszka
Reading Response NONE
Mrs. K G B V (Round 1)
Language/Word Work
Tier II Academic Vocabulary Word Generation 3.02
Should Our Use of Paper of Plastic Be Regulated?
Verbs Review
Writing Workshop
Notes
The Memoir
Rewrite draft a second time in WNB
Must have details
Is it a seed story or a watermelon?
NOUNS/VERBS ASSESSMENT FRIDAY

11. Thursday, October 19, 2017 Reading Workshop Notes Creative Writing
ELA Activities
”Taking Flight” Questions in RNB
Memoir Checklist and Rubric
Verbs Review Activity
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Asking Questions
Shared Reading “Taking Flight”
Close Read 1/Ask Questions
Read Aloud Knucklehead By Jon Scieszka
Reading Response Ask B,D,A Questions in RNB At least 5
Mrs. K R O Y (Round 2)
Language/Word Work
Tier II Academic Vocabulary Word Generation 3.02
Should Our Use of Paper of Plastic Be Regulated?
Verbs Review
Writing Workshop
Notes
The Memoir
Reading a Rubric for Writing
Use Writing Pathways Rubric for memoirs
Make changes as needed according to the rubric
NOUNS/VERBS ASSESSMENT FRIDAY

12. Friday, October 20, 2017 Reading Workshop Notes Critical Thinking
ELA Activities
“Taking Flight” MC Questions and
Highlight Evidence
Nouns and Verbs Assessment
Reading Fluency 2
Writing Tracker 2
Reading Workshop
Strategy/Skill Asking Questions
Shared Reading “Taking Flight”
Close Read 2/MC Evidence
Read Aloud Knucklehead By Jon Scieszka
Reading Response NONE
Mrs. K G B V (Round 2)
Language/Word Work
Tier II Academic Vocabulary Word Generation 3.02
Should Our Use of Paper of Plastic Be Regulated?
Verbs Review
Writing Workshop
Notes
The Memoir
All work from the week is to be completed in WNB Checking in on Monday 10/16
NONE TODAY
NOUNS/VERBS ASSESSMENT TODAY
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM 311

13. Micki Kaminski 8th Grade Social Studies
Social Studies: Hour 6
October 16-20, 2017
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

14. 8th Grade Social Studies Standards
Craft and Structure:
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.
F1.1: Describe the ideas, experiences, and interactions that influenced the colonists’ decisions to declare independence by analyzing
• colonial ideas about government (e.g., limited government, republicanism, protecting individual rights and promoting the common good, representative government, natural rights);
• experiences with self-government (e.g., House of Burgesses and town meetings); and
• changing interactions with the royal government of Great Britain after the French and Indian War

15. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Important Terms/Facts
Monday, October 16, 2017
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
SS Responsibilities
Study for the Test
Counts Triple
What can you do to help prepare you for the Chapter Test?
ELA in Social Studies
Important Terms/Facts
Strategy/Skill Test Taking
Skills/Strategies
Reading Graphic Organizer
Writing Survey about Circles
Video Clips
Vocabulary from Chapter 3 Units 1-4
Notes
CHAPTER 3 UNIT TEST
TOMORROW 10/17
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROSEVILLE
The Big Idea(s)
The English colonies continued to grow despite many challenges.

16. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Important Terms/Facts
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
SS Responsibilities
Chapter 3 Test
Counts Triple
Study for the test 5 Minute Review
ELA in Social Studies
Important Terms/Facts
Strategy/Skill Comprehension
Reading Chapter 3 Test
Writing Chapter 3 Test
Vocabulary from Chapter 3 Units 1-4
Notes
STALLION BOWL
STERLING HGTS HS
The Big Idea(s)
The English colonies continued to grow despite many challenges.

17. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Important Terms/Facts
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
SS Responsibilities
Graphic Organizer in SSNB
Due Tomorrow
Review the Previous Chapter
Preview Chapter 4 Section
ELA in Social Studies
Important Terms/Facts
Strategy/Skill Main Ideas Details
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order Events
Reading Chapter 4 Section 1 P
Listening Audio of Section 1
Writing Graphic Organizer in SSNB
First Continental Congress,
Patriots, Minutemen, Redcoats, Second Continental Congress, Continental Army, George Washington,
Battle of Bunker Hill
Notes
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CARLETON
The Big Idea(s)
The tensions between the colonies and Great Britain let to armed conflict in1775.

18. Leading to the Outbreak of the American Revolution
SSNB Page
British Actions
American Reactions

19. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Important Terms/Facts
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
SS Responsibilities
Section 1 Summary Notes
Vocabulary Builder
“Should Our Use of Paper or Plastic Be Regulated?” WG Agenda
ELA in Social Studies
Important Terms/Facts
Strategy/Skill Cause and Effect
Main Ideas and Details
Debate the Issue WG
Support Claim Evidence
Reading Chapter 4 Section 1 P Writing Section 1 Summary and
PP Notes “The Revolution Begins”
Section 1 Vocabulary Words
Word Generation 3.02
Cite, Research, Data, Phase, Strategy
Notes
FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL PICTURES TODAY
The Big Idea(s)
The tensions between the colonies and Great Britain let to armed conflict in1775.

20. A – City governments should be able to ban plastic bags.
TAKE A STAND WRITING
A – City governments should be able to ban plastic bags. or
B – City governments should not be able to ban plastic bags.
Create your own
You are to jot down a few notes on how to support your position during a discussion or debate.
Cite
Research
Data
Phase
Strategy

21. Critical Thinking in Social Studies Important Terms/Facts
Friday, October 20, 2017
Critical Thinking in Social Studies
SS Responsibilities
NONE
Review Chapter 3 Test
Test Taking Skills
ELA in Social Studies
Important Terms/Facts
Strategy/Skill Cause and Effect
Main Ideas and Details Chronological Order Events
Shared Reading Section 1 Summary
Writing Refer to debate from yesterday
Listening/Speaking Using Word Generation 3.02 (View of Regulation)
“The Shot Heard Around The World” (3:20)
Lyrics are in your packets
Follow along.
Notes
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM 311
The Big Idea(s)
The tensions between the colonies and Great Britain let to armed conflict in1775.