Lesson Plans November 27-December 1

Monday:

  • Read “The History of the Christmas Tree” informational text.
  • create a One-Pager on the information in the article

Tuesday:

  • Complete One-Pager
  • Stem activity

Wednesday:

  • The Great Tree Debate

Thursday:

  • “Who Destroyed the Snowman?” Mystery

Friday:

  • SSR time
  • follow directions activity

ADVANCED

Monday:

  • The History of the Christmas Tree informational article
  • Choice Board

Tuesday:

  • Stem Activity
  • complete choice board

Wednesday:

  • The Great Tree Debate

Thursday:

  • “Who Destroyed the Snowman?” Mystery

Friday:

  • SSR time
  • Follow Directions activity

Lesson Plans Nov 6-10

Monday:

  • We will complete the reading of the drama, “Olympians Rising”.
  • Begin questions over story.

Tuesday:

  • Complete questions over story
  • What is a summary?
  • In groups write a complete summary over the story.

Wednesday:

  • Watch Pixar short and as a class write a complete summary.
  • Working with a group, watch different shorts and do summary activity.
    • Write one good summary and 3 summaries that are missing something (like we see on tests)

Thursday:

  • Complete Pixar Summaries
  • Trade with other if there is time.

Friday:

  • Summary quiz

Lesson Plans Oct. 2-5

Monday-

  • Freak The Mighty characterization matching
  • read ch. 13

Tuesday-

  • Figurative Language Review (simile, metaphor, hyperbole)
  • Find examples in novel

Wednesday-

  • Figurative Language Review (personification, alliteration, idiom)
  • Find examples in novel

Thursday-

  • Library Day

Friday-

  • SSR time
  • Figurative Language (Allusion)
  • review fig lang

ADVANCED

Monday-

  • Ousiders characterization matching
  • read ch. 6

Tuesday-

  • Figurative Language Review (simile, metaphor, hyperbole)
  • Find examples in novel

Wednesday-

  • Figurative Language Review (personification, alliteration, idiom)
  • Find examples in novel

Thursday-

  • Library Day

Friday-

  • SSR time
  • Figurative Language (Allusion)
  • review fig lang

 

Lesson Plans September 18-22

Monday:

  • Read Ch. 10-11 of Freak the Mighty
  • Answer Question over reading.

Tuesday:

  • Work on questions
  • Characterization lesson

Wednesday: Half-Day

  • Complete Questions

Thursday:

  • Library Day

Friday:

  • SSR Time- Students will have a chance to read their personal books.
  • The 2 books that need to be read for this 9 weeks are due October 13th.

ADVANCED:

Monday:

  • Read Ch. 4 The Outsiders
  • Answer Questions over reading.

Tuesday:

  • Work on questions
  • Characterization lesson

Wednesday: Half-Day

  • Complete Questions

Thursday:

  • Library Day

Friday:

  • SSR Time- Students will have a chance to read their personal books.
  • The 2 books that need to be read for this 9 weeks are due October 13th.

Lesson Plans September 11-15

Monday:

  • Discuss 9/11
  • Watch “The Man in the Red Bandana”
  • Answer questions to video

Tuesday:

  • Lesson on Symbolism
  • Continue assignment from Monday
  • Analyze Poem “Where Where You…”

Wednesday:

  • Vocabulary practice
  • Continue Reading “Freak the Mighty”

Thursday:

  • Read the “Freak the Mighty”
  • Vocabulary review

Friday:

  • Vocabulary quiz over first 16 words on list.
  • Read “Freak the Mighty”

ADVANCED:

Monday:

  • Discuss 9/11
  • Watch “The Man in the Red Bandana”
  • Answer questions to video

Tuesday:

  • Lesson on Symbolism
  • Continue assignment from Monday
  • Analyze Poem “Where Where You…”

Wednesday:

  • Vocabulary practice
  • Continue Reading “Outsiders”

Thursday:

  • Read the “Outsiders”
  • Vocabulary review

Friday:

  • Vocabulary quiz over vocabulary in first 3 chapters.
  • Read “Outsiders”

Reading Challenge

We have been discussing reading requirements for the year. I am challenging students to read lots of different genres this year. They will be required to read 2 novels each 9 weeks. They will also need to complete a total of 4 projects to go along with those books. They can spread those projects out however they would like.

Please read the “Year Long Reading Challenge” tab for all the details!

I already have several students who have finished their first book and most have at least started!

So proud of these kiddos for getting a jump on their assignments and not waiting until the last minute! Keep up the great work!

Welcome to 7th Grade!

Welcome to 7th Grade! I hope everyone is excited for a new year, I know I am! We’re going to make memories, have fun, and learn new things together!

My goal is not only to help foster a love of reading, but also to create an environment that fosters communication, collaboration and critical thinking. I hope students enjoy coming to my class, but it’s not going to be easy! I believe ALL students can learn if they put forth the effort. I want to push everyone to their next level (whatever level that may be for each student).

I can’t wait to get to know everyone. Please email me if you ever have any questions or concerns and we can work it out together. Make sure you subscribe to my blog to receive all communication.

I look forward to a great year and working with all these Roughnecks!