1. Subject: ELA Grade: 7th 4/22/19-4/26/19
The Glory Field
Walter Dean Meyers
800 Lexile
Unit Title:
Argument with Logic, Kindness, and Respect.

2. Focus Standards
ELAGSE7RI1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE7RI2: 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.
ELAGSE7RI3: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text. (How ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events.)
ELAGSE7RI5: 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.
ELAGSE7SL1C: Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring discussion back on topic as needed.

3. Learning Targets
ELAGSERI1: I can cite several pieces of explicit and inferred evidence from text.
ELAGSERI2: I can summarize two or more central ideas of a text.
ELAGSERI5 I can analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text.

4. Instructional Activities
Monday, 4/22/19
I-Ready Monday

5. Instructional Activities
Tuesday, 4/23/19
The Glory Field
Part IV: May 1930
Students will read the chapter

6. Instructional Activities
Wednesday, 4/24/19
Part IV: May 1930
Students will complete the chapter and answer the following questions:
Comprehension Questions Directions: The following questions should be answered in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. They will be completed as we read in class and with at home reading assignments. Comprehension Questions will be collected at the end of each section of the novel. 1. Why doesn’t Luvenia want to go to Curry with her family? 2. What might stand in the way of Luvenia getting into the University of Chicago, according to Miss. Etta? 3. Luvenia’s mother, Goldie, had always done the “right thing.” Do you think Luvenia is doing the right thing by trying to stay in Chicago? Why or why not? 4. Describe three differences between the two types of colored people in Chicago?  5. How is Luvenia’s view of working different than her father’s? 6. Describe how Luvenia’s choir enter the church? 7. Florenz says that “you cannot make people socially and politically equal by noisy rallies or those radical labor unions.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your position. 8. What is Florenz referring to when she tells her father (Mr. Deets) that Luvenia is sick in “the family way”? Why does this upset Luvenia? 9. Why do you think Luvenia cannot imitate the lightness and humor in Florenz that she loves so much? 10. Why does Miss. Etta say, “a black woman losing a job ain’t no big thing!” What does this show about the time period? 11. How does Lizzy’s dream relate to the “New Negro” movement? 12. What comfort does a rent party provide to blacks that Florenz and Katie would not understand?

7. Instructional Activities
Thursday, 4/25/19
Part IV: May 1930
In this section of the book, the main character, Luvenia is working hard to achieve her goals and dreams in Chicago. As you read this section you will discover the obstacles in her way and the difficult decisions she must make to attain her dreams.
In the chart below, list 3 of your life goals, what you need to do to achieve them, and what possible obstacles might lie in your way.
                     
Now that you have explored your own goals, use the chart to track of three of Luvenia’s goals and obstacles as you read Section 3 of the novel.
Your Goals
Steps you will take to achieve your goal
Obstacles you may encounter 1. 2. 3.
Luvenia’s Goals
Steps she takes to achieve her goals
Obstacles that she encounters 1. 2. 3.

8. Instructional Activities
Thursday, 4/25/19
Part IV: May 1930
Career Exploration In Section III of the novel, Luvenia strives to achieve her career goals and goes through the process of searching for a job. In this section, students will get the opportunity to experience this process first hand by applying for a job at the company Ramtronics, Inc. Tasks will include:
- Completing a job application, Job Application Form
- Writing a cover letter: Cover Letter Form, Sample Letter 1, Sample Letter 2
- Creating a job advertisement poster: Job Ad Powerpoint, Sample Ad 1, Sample Ad 2
- Becoming part of a hiring committee and writing a letter of acceptance or rejection to a job applicant: Hiring Committee Form

9. Instructional Activities
Friday, 4/26/19 Students will complete advertisements from yesterday’s lesson.

10. Student Work
I-Ready Chapter Questions Goal Chart Advertisements Vocabulary Homework

11. Weekly Vocabulary Focusing on Standards and Texts
Brittle Determination Prodigal Suppress Careen Distress Radicals Vibrant Conscious Disreputable Raucous Vitality Contort Dumbwaiter Reassure Crevices Intimidate Staccato Desperation Nouveau Riche Subside

12. Vocabulary Homework Packet
Weekly Homework
Vocabulary Homework Packet

13. How will I know if students reach their target?
Assessment
How will I know if students reach their target?
Goal Setting
Vocabulary
Discussions
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