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Greetings students and parents,
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and students you’re rested up and ready for another great week at the “Best Middle School in the World”. Parents thank you for all that you do and being an active participant in your child’s education. Students please make sure you are doing your classwork and homework on a daily basis to ensure we are ready to exceed the standards on the new GMAS test in April.
Remember – CCGPS, CCRPI, and GMAS
Students as we steadily approach the GMAS testing dates please take advantage of Saturday School to review concepts previously learned.
7th grade lesson plans CCGPS or Georgia Performance Standards Activity
Mon
ELACC7RI4: Analyze the
impact of a specific word
choice on meaning to
determine the tone and
Mood.
Opening: Make a venn-diagram that compares and contrast Stev and Andy’s situation.
Wok session: Extended Writing Day
Students will write an argumentative essay on the following topic:
Do you think Andy is guilty or innocent. Use details from the text in your essay.
Closing: Class discussion on Steve’s verdict.
Tues.
ELACC7RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas,
and poems, in the grades
6-8 text complexity band
proficiently, with
scaffolding as needed at
the high end of the range
ELACC7RL1: Cite several
pieces of textual evidence
to support analysis of
what the text says
explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from
the text
Opening:
Point of view review game.
Work Session:
Students will read a chapter from the novel Monster. After reading Monster the students will create a fictional character and write a 3 paragraph police report.
Closing: What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person objective?
Wed.
ELACC7RL1: Cite several
pieces of textual evidence
to support analysis of
what the text says
explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from
the text Opening:
Reading and comprehension worksheet
Work Session:
-students will be placed in groups of four and assigned a particular role. After reading the short story “The Miracle” students will answer the constructed response question as a group.
Closing; What is the mood of the story The Miracle?
Thurs ELACC7L5: Demonstrate
understanding of figurative
language, word relationship
s, and nuances in word
Meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech
(e.g., literary, biblical, and
mythological allusions) in
Context.
b. Use the relationship
Between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the
connotations (associations
) of words with similar
denotations (definitions)
(e.g., refined, respectful,
polite, diplomatic,
condescending).
Opening:
5 Minute Warm-Up from Smart Board Slide
What foreign country have you heard the most about? What do you think it will be like to grow up there?
Work Session:
Classwork Lessons
Closing:
What concept did you find difficult in classwork’s? What concept did you master in classwork’s?
Fri.
ELACC7SL1: 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.
a. Come to discussions
b. 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.
c. Follow rules for
d. collegial
e. discussions,
f. track progress
g. toward specific
h. goals and
i. deadlines,
j. and define
k. individual roles
l. as needed.
Opening:
Answer the following constructed response question.
Compare Steve and Andy’s situation. Use details from the text to support your answer.
Work Session:
Peer Group Assessment.
Each group will be given a constructed response to assess and score. Each group member will be assigned a particular role. The group will use a rubric as they analyze the constructed response.
Closing: class discussion on mistakes found in the paper you scored.
6th grade lesson plans
Week of: March 2-6, 2015 Grade Level: 6th
CCGPS or Georgia Performance Standards Activity *Enduring Understanding *Essential Questions Assessment/
Homework Resources/
Comment Accommodations for
Special Needs &/or Struggling Students
Mon ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELACC6W6: Use technology,…to produce and publish writing…demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type …
Opening:
Warmup
Activity:
-GMAS Practice
-Keyboarding Skills
Closing: Discuss constructive response question I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can use keyboarding skills effectively. Why is citing textual evidence important?
What are some strategies for becoming a good typist? Assessment:
-Constructive Response
Homework:
Read AR book and work on project Reading Passage
Document camera
Computers Extra Time
Repeat Directions
Read Questions
Tues.
ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
-Warmup
Activity:
-Review theme
-Identifying theme
Closing: Discuss response I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can identify the theme of a text.
Why is citing textual evidence important?
How can I identify the theme of a text? Assessment:
-Constructive Response
Homework:
-Read AR Book
-Work on project Reading passage
Document camera
Smart board Extended Time
Read Questions
Repeat Directions
Wed.
ELACC6W7: Conduct short research projects to answer questions…
ELACC6W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
ELACC6W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. Opening:
Warmup
Activity:
Students will work on project
Closing: Feedback-Progress on project I can conduct short research, using multiple sources, on a topic and create a power point. Why is utilizing multiple sources important when researching a topic? Assessment:
-Project
Homework:
-Finish project
-Read AR Book Computers
Novel Extended Time
Thurs ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says, explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
Warmup
Activity: GMAS Practice
Closing: Discussion on constructive responses I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can find the main idea of a text. Why is citing textual evidence important when supporting your response?
What strategies can I use to find the main idea of a text? Assessment:
-GMAS Practice
Homework:
Read AR Book Reading Passage
Smart Board Extended Time
Repeat Directions
Read questions
Fri.
ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
Warmup
Activity: GMAS Practice or Classwork
Closing: Self Analysis I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can use technology to enhance my learning experience. How can technology enhance my learning experience?
Why is citing textual evidence important when supporting your response? Assessment:
-GMAS Practice
-Classwork
Homework:
Read Library Book Computer
Passage Extended time
Repeat Directions
Read que
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and students you’re rested up and ready for another great week at the “Best Middle School in the World”. Parents thank you for all that you do and being an active participant in your child’s education. Students please make sure you are doing your classwork and homework on a daily basis to ensure we are ready to exceed the standards on the new GMAS test in April.
Remember – CCGPS, CCRPI, and GMAS
Students as we steadily approach the GMAS testing dates please take advantage of Saturday School to review concepts previously learned.
7th grade lesson plans CCGPS or Georgia Performance Standards Activity
Mon
ELACC7RI4: Analyze the
impact of a specific word
choice on meaning to
determine the tone and
Mood.
Opening: Make a venn-diagram that compares and contrast Stev and Andy’s situation.
Wok session: Extended Writing Day
Students will write an argumentative essay on the following topic:
Do you think Andy is guilty or innocent. Use details from the text in your essay.
Closing: Class discussion on Steve’s verdict.
Tues.
ELACC7RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas,
and poems, in the grades
6-8 text complexity band
proficiently, with
scaffolding as needed at
the high end of the range
ELACC7RL1: Cite several
pieces of textual evidence
to support analysis of
what the text says
explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from
the text
Opening:
Point of view review game.
Work Session:
Students will read a chapter from the novel Monster. After reading Monster the students will create a fictional character and write a 3 paragraph police report.
Closing: What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person objective?
Wed.
ELACC7RL1: Cite several
pieces of textual evidence
to support analysis of
what the text says
explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from
the text Opening:
Reading and comprehension worksheet
Work Session:
-students will be placed in groups of four and assigned a particular role. After reading the short story “The Miracle” students will answer the constructed response question as a group.
Closing; What is the mood of the story The Miracle?
Thurs ELACC7L5: Demonstrate
understanding of figurative
language, word relationship
s, and nuances in word
Meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech
(e.g., literary, biblical, and
mythological allusions) in
Context.
b. Use the relationship
Between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the
connotations (associations
) of words with similar
denotations (definitions)
(e.g., refined, respectful,
polite, diplomatic,
condescending).
Opening:
5 Minute Warm-Up from Smart Board Slide
What foreign country have you heard the most about? What do you think it will be like to grow up there?
Work Session:
Classwork Lessons
Closing:
What concept did you find difficult in classwork’s? What concept did you master in classwork’s?
Fri.
ELACC7SL1: 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.
a. Come to discussions
b. 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.
c. Follow rules for
d. collegial
e. discussions,
f. track progress
g. toward specific
h. goals and
i. deadlines,
j. and define
k. individual roles
l. as needed.
Opening:
Answer the following constructed response question.
Compare Steve and Andy’s situation. Use details from the text to support your answer.
Work Session:
Peer Group Assessment.
Each group will be given a constructed response to assess and score. Each group member will be assigned a particular role. The group will use a rubric as they analyze the constructed response.
Closing: class discussion on mistakes found in the paper you scored.
6th grade lesson plans
Week of: March 2-6, 2015 Grade Level: 6th
CCGPS or Georgia Performance Standards Activity *Enduring Understanding *Essential Questions Assessment/
Homework Resources/
Comment Accommodations for
Special Needs &/or Struggling Students
Mon ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELACC6W6: Use technology,…to produce and publish writing…demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type …
Opening:
Warmup
Activity:
-GMAS Practice
-Keyboarding Skills
Closing: Discuss constructive response question I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can use keyboarding skills effectively. Why is citing textual evidence important?
What are some strategies for becoming a good typist? Assessment:
-Constructive Response
Homework:
Read AR book and work on project Reading Passage
Document camera
Computers Extra Time
Repeat Directions
Read Questions
Tues.
ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
-Warmup
Activity:
-Review theme
-Identifying theme
Closing: Discuss response I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can identify the theme of a text.
Why is citing textual evidence important?
How can I identify the theme of a text? Assessment:
-Constructive Response
Homework:
-Read AR Book
-Work on project Reading passage
Document camera
Smart board Extended Time
Read Questions
Repeat Directions
Wed.
ELACC6W7: Conduct short research projects to answer questions…
ELACC6W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
ELACC6W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support research. Opening:
Warmup
Activity:
Students will work on project
Closing: Feedback-Progress on project I can conduct short research, using multiple sources, on a topic and create a power point. Why is utilizing multiple sources important when researching a topic? Assessment:
-Project
Homework:
-Finish project
-Read AR Book Computers
Novel Extended Time
Thurs ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says, explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
Warmup
Activity: GMAS Practice
Closing: Discussion on constructive responses I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can find the main idea of a text. Why is citing textual evidence important when supporting your response?
What strategies can I use to find the main idea of a text? Assessment:
-GMAS Practice
Homework:
Read AR Book Reading Passage
Smart Board Extended Time
Repeat Directions
Read questions
Fri.
ELACC6RI: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says as well as inferences drawn from the text. Opening:
Warmup
Activity: GMAS Practice or Classwork
Closing: Self Analysis I can cite textual evidence to support my response.
I can use technology to enhance my learning experience. How can technology enhance my learning experience?
Why is citing textual evidence important when supporting your response? Assessment:
-GMAS Practice
-Classwork
Homework:
Read Library Book Computer
Passage Extended time
Repeat Directions
Read que
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