7th grade Language Arts, Hour 7
Current Course Objectives: RL.7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot). RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. The week of October 9, 2017 Monday: Word Generation featuring the vocabulary adjustment, exposure, modify, transition Homework: Novel Project (Friday will be a novel project work day in class, have student bring all materials needed for the project) Novel Project Character sheet due on Friday at the beginning of class Tuesday: Freak the Mighty Language worksheet Sheet due Thursday, started in class Work on independent reading for novel project Wednesday: Language worksheet Sheet due Thursday, started in class Work on independent reading for novel project Thursday: No New HW Work on independent reading for novel project Friday: Novel Project work day, Character sheet due Weekend Homework: read novel October 10, 2017
Good Morning Tappan Families, Welcome to your weekly English Language Arts email. Please see below for information about your child’s class. Please note that this email features both information for 6th and 7th grade classes. Look for your grade level. Thank you and have a wonderful week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee [email protected] http://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Date to know: Oct. 19th is Picture Retake Day Oct. 20th is Fun Night fro 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25th all work due for all classes in order to participate in the team reward day Class Donation Wish List: Kleenex Pencils Blue/Black Pens Notecards 7th grade Language Arts, Hour 7 Current Course Objectives: RL.7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot). RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. The week of October 9, 2017 Monday: Word Generation featuring the vocabulary accountable, disseminate, constant, inappropriate, legal Tuesday: Freak the Mighty Ch. 4-5 worksheet Sheet due Thursday Work on independent reading for novel project Wednesday: Freak the Mighty Ch. 4-5 worksheet Sheet due Thursday Work on independent reading for novel project Thursday: Tuesday HW due. Freak the Mighty quiz tomorrow Friday: Freak the Mighty quiz Weekend Homework: read novel Novel Project: Fall Book Talk ELA Choose a fiction novel you will read for the month of October to share with the class. This is an oral presentation and you will be evaluated on content and delivery (see rubric for more specifics). REQUIREMENTS: Summary of the book (without ending or other surprises/twists), include: ❖ Setting – where & when and how you know ❖ Main character(s) – description that includes physical and personality info ❖ Conflict – what was the main problem and what type of conflict is it ❖ Plot – summary of the idea of the book without giving away too much info ❖ Point of view – who’s telling the story and is it 1st person, 3rd person omniscient or limited omniscient ❖ Genre – action/adventure, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, historical fiction, biography, autobiography, informational Review includes: ❖ Rating of book ❖ Explanation of rating (why you gave it the score you did) ❖ Who would be most likely to enjoy or not enjoy reading this book Visual Aid This is something you create to give the class an image of your book. It should help your classmates learn about the book you are sharing. Some possibilities are a PowerPoint, Prezi, collage, or a large book cover of your own design. There are other options too. Be creative. This part will be evaluated on neatness, visual appeal, and relationship to what you share in your talk. Steps: (Check off each one as you complete it.) ______ Choose a book ______ Write down your ideas for each part of the requirements listed above ______ Create on your visual aid ______ Practice your talk ______ Check to make sure you’ve included all the requirements and evaluate yourself on the rubric to see if there’s anything you want to add or revise. Book Talk Turn in Deadlines Oct. 5th Submit book title and author--10 points Oct. 12th ½ - 1 page summary of pages read--20 points Oct. 19th List primary characters of the novel. Write 2-3 sentence description of each character Oct. 26th ½ - 1 page description of the main conflict of the novel Nov. 2nd ½ - 1 Point of view description Nov. 9th Projects Due in class. Presentations will begin on Nov. 10th CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Content Thoroughly shares all required elements. Shares all required elements. Missing one or more of the required elements. Missing much of the required content. Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly, distinctly, and loud enough for all to hear all the time, and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly, distinctly, and loud enough for all to hear most of the time or all the time, but mispronounces 1-2 words. Speaks clearly, distinctly, and loud enough for all to hear most of the time, but also mispronounces 2-4 words. Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces multiple important words. Enthusiasm & Eye Contact Facial expressions, eye contact and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Facial expressions, eye contact and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Some effort is made to show enthusiasm in facial expressions, eye contact, and body language. Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented. Summary Summary of book was very thorough and I was informed about characters and plot. Summary of book was clear and I was informed about some characters and plot. Summary of book was lacking either characters or plot. Summary not present during book talk. Visual Aid Excellent visual aid that connects well with information being presented. The aid is neat and visually appealing. Visual aid connects with information being presented and is neat and fairly visually appealing. Visual aid does not have a strong connection with information being presented and/or lacks neatness or visual appeal. There is no visual aid. Listens to Other Presentations Listens intently to everyone's presentations. Does not make distracting noises or movements. Usually listens intently but may not concentrate fully, does not make distracting noises or movements. Sometimes does not appear to be listening or is slightly distracting 1-2 times. Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. |
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