Week of 2.8
Date | Social Studies Lesson | Language Arts Lesson |
Monday 2.8 | OBJ: compare the three major religions of Southwest Asia Homework: Finish comparison chart. | OBJ: learn and understand SCAN and RUN strategy for reading, define vocabulary words HOMEWORK: Make flashcards |
Tuesday 2.9 | OBJ: prepare for test by completing study guide Homework: Finish study guide. Study for test Thursday. | OBJ: use the SCAN and RUN strategy while reading, discuss Bottle People Biographies project HOMEWORK: Read for 30 minutes. Vocabulary puzzle. Begin thinking about project. |
Wednesday 2.10 | OBJ: play review game to prepare for test Homework: Study for test tomorrow. | OBJ: use a physical signal to indicate the clarifying process while reading HOMEWORK: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. |
Thursday 2.11 | OBJ: assess comprehension of Middle Eastern religions through test, discuss ICE due dates, label map of Asia Homework: Watch the news. | OBJ: evaluate soda preferences, use clarifying motion while reading HOMEWORK: Read for 30 minutes. Study for quiz. Work on project. |
Friday 2.12 | OBJ: analyze and apply the concept of “The Golden Rule” Homework: Watch the news. | OBJ: assess vocabulary knowledge through quiz, write a persuasive description HOMEWORK: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. |
Week of 2.4
Did everyone have fun in the snow? :)
Date | Social Studies Lesson | Language Arts Lesson |
Thursday 2.4 | OBJ: discuss how family and cultural values effect religion, take guided notes about the origin of Islam Homework: Watch the notes. | OBJ: practice asking questions and making predictions while reading “Seventh Grade” Homework: FIRST PERIOD ONLY – FINISH FINAL DRAFT OF BASKETBALL SEASON STORY |
Friday 2.5 | OBJ: finish Islam notes, analyze the Five Pillars of Islam Homework: Watch the news. Begin reviewing for test (Thursday 2/11). | OBJ: practice asking questions and making predictions while reading “Seventh Grade,” review vocabulary terms through Vocab Bingo Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week of 1.11
Date | Language Arts Lesson | |
Monday 1.11 | OBJ: use comprehension process motions to identify the main idea Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study nonfiction terms for quiz on Friday. | |
Tuesday 1.12 | OBJ: use comprehension process motions to identify the main idea Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study nonfiction terms for quiz on Friday. | |
Wednesday 1.13 | OBJ: analyze magazine article to better understand use of argument Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study nonfiction terms for quiz on Friday. | |
Thursday 1.14 | OBJ: summarize and respond to magazine article Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study nonfiction terms for quiz tomorrow. | |
Friday 1.15 | OBJ: assess comprehension of nonfiction terms through quiz, demonstrate underlining technique for identifying main idea and details Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study nonfiction terms (part 2) for quiz Tuesday. | |
Date | Social Studies Lesson |
Monday 1.11 | OBJ: recognize Egyptian hieroglyphics and number system, interpret importance of Queen Nefertiti Homework: Work on project. Study for map quiz on Friday. |
Tuesday 1.12 | OBJ: evaluate Queen Nefertiti’s significance in history Homework: Work on project. Study for map quiz on Friday. |
Wednesday 1.13 | OBJ: compare Nefertiti with Cleopatra Homework: Work on project. Study for map quiz on Friday. |
Thursday 1.14 | OBJ: identify key facts in the history of Ancient Kush Homework: Work on project. Study for map quiz tomorrow. |
Friday 1.15 | OBJ: assess comprehension of geogprahy through map quiz, discuss significance of Martin Luther King, Jr (in honor of MLK day on Monday) Homework: Work on project (due Wedesday)! |
Week of 12.7
**** Come out to the Hunger Banquet on Wednesday and buy a cookbook of Tiger Shark recipes! All proceeds will be donated to the North Raleigh Ministries food bank!
**** Don't forget the last ICE of the year - due this Friday, December 11!
Week Beginning: 12.7
Topic: Vocabulary, Narrative Writing
Critical Thinking: Clarifying and Analyzing the Meanings of Words and Phrases
NCSCOS Competency Goal 1.01 Narrate an expressive account which engages the reader/listener by establishing a context and creating a point of view.
Date | Language Arts Lesson |
Monday 12.7 | OBJ: review past vocabulary terms, identify SPEC words and meanings, discuss RAFT writing strategy Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 12.8 | OBJ: practice RAFT writing strategy, identify elements of FEEDCATS strategy Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 12.9 | OBJ: practice using RAFT and FEEDCATS to create details for an essay Homework: Read for 30 minutes. SPEC sentences. |
Thursday 12.10 | OBJ: assess reading comprehension through Blue Diamond Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for quiz. |
Friday 12.11 | OBJ: assess vocabulary knowledge through quiz and game Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week Beginning: 12.7.09
Topic: South Africa (Apartheid, HIV)
Critical Thinking: Refining Generalizations and Avoiding Oversimplifications
NCSCOS Competency Goal 10: The learner will compare the rights and civic responsibilities of individuals in political structures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Date | Social Studies Lesson |
Monday 12.7 | OBJ: compare apartheid in South Africa with segregation in the US Homework: Work on ICE. |
Tuesday 12.8 | OBJ: assess understanding of Southern Africa through Blue Diamond Homework: Work on ICE. Study for cumulative map quiz on Thursday. Finish Venn diagram and question. (Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela both led nonviolent resistance movements in South Africa and the US. How would both countries be different today if these men had encouraged violence to bring about change?) |
Wednesday 12.9 | OBJ: , determine previous knowledge of HIV/AIDS (specifically in Africa), analyze how the HIV pandemic in Africa effects the rest of the world, discuss personal impact of HIV Homework: Work on ICE. Study for cumulative map quiz tomorrow. |
Thursday 12.10 | OBJ: assess geography knowledge through map quiz, review selected information about South Africa, introduce writing prompt and procedures for state mandated writing assignment Homework: FINISH ICE. |
Friday 12.11 | OBJ: begin research for writing assignment Homework: Collect additional research (optional). |
Week of 11.30
Hello hello! I am so excited to be back after a long break at home with the new baby (who is doing wonderfully)! We have a lot of interesting topics ahead of us this trimester, so please be sure to check back often for updates on homework, projects, and other events!
**** Language Arts Recipe Club project: Students are submitting recipes (along with a personal narrative), which will be compiled into a cookbook! We will be selling the cookbook to raise money for North Raleigh Ministries foodbank. You can purchase a cookbook in class, or at the Hunger Banquet Dec. 9! (Price is TBD.)
**** The next ICE is due December 11! Don't let it sneak up on you!
Language Arts
Topic: Vocabulary, Narrative Writing
Critical Thinking: Clarifying and Analyzing the Meanings of Words and Phrases
NCSCOS Competency Goal 1.01 Narrate an expressive account which engages the reader/listener by establishing a context and creating a point of view.
Date | Lesson |
Monday 11.30 | OBJ: evaluate past performance in Language Arts, set goals for the second trimester, identify PED words for vocabulary study Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study PED vocabulary words for quiz Friday. |
Tuesday 12.1 | OBJ: practice using PED words in sentences, begin thinking about recipe to choose for upcoming project Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Make flashcards. Study PED words. |
Wednesday 12.2 | OBJ: practice using PED words in a narrative Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Choose a recipe for the cookbook – due tomorrow! |
Thursday 12.3 | OBJ: begin writing rough draft of recipe Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Friday 12.4 | OBJ: assess understanding of vocabulary words through quiz, complete rough draft of recipe and make corrections Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Social Studies
Topic: South Africa (Geography,
Critical Thinking: Refining Generalizations and Avoiding Oversimplifications
NCSCOS Competency Goal 10: The learner will compare the rights and civic responsibilities of individuals in political structures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Date | Social Studies Lesson |
Monday 11.30 | OBJ: review class expectations, label map of Southern Africa, identify key elements of the physical geography of the region Homework: Watch the news. |
Tuesday 12.1 | OBJ: discuss important features of SA culture and history Homework: Watch the news. Study for map quiz. |
Wednesday 12.2 | OBJ: discuss modern SA, review for map quiz Homework: Watch the news. Work on ICE (due December 11). |
Thursday 12.3 | OBJ: review major events and features of Southern Africa Homework: Watch the news. Study for map quiz. |
Friday 12.4 | OBJ: explore major events in South Africa’s history to learn how the system of apartheid developed Homework: Watch the news. Work on ICE (due December 11). |
