7th Grade ELA

4th Six WeeksJanuary 21, 2013

Through February 28, 2014

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodTuesday

January 21, 2014

Starter: 1. Get out your fact gathering packet2. Collectors, please get grade folders for your group

Class time: 3. New Six Weeks4. Passes & Seats5. Pass out papers6. 1960’s Research Note taking7. Rough Draft of brochure layoutRemember:8. Today: First day of 4th 6 weeks9. Homework: Research your 1960’s Topic The 60’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc2eLe-ruI

Works Cited Information

Author: none (leave space blank)Title: Little Rock Central: 50 Years LaterPublishing Info:

date: 2007Place: none (leave space blank)Company: HBO Documentaries

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesday & Thursday

January 22-23, 2014

Starter:Get your fact gathering packet Class time: 1. Gaggle Net2. Type & Save your Works Cited Page

1. Son of Citation2. http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

3. Work on your Brochure1. Change Klein ISD to your name

Remember:4. Homework: continue Research your 1960’s Topic

The 60’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc2eLe-ruI

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursday

January 23, 2014

Starter:Just StartClass time: 1. Type & Save your Works Cited Page

Son of Citationhttp://citationmachine.net/index2.php

2. Work on your Brochure1. Change Klein ISD to your name

Remember:3. Homework: continue Research your 1960’s Topic

The 60’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc2eLe-ruI

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Gaggle Netusername: is the first initial of first name + full last name + last 4 digits of student id number. password: connect

Example:

U: awuensche8838

P: connect

Email address: awuensche8838@kleinisd.gaggle.net

AT HOME YOU MUST OPEN GAGGLE NET THROUGH KLEIN WEB SITE!!!!!!

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodMonday

January 27, 2014

Starter:Get out your folded blank brochureClass time: 1. Outline your research info2. Write a rough draft of your article over

your topicRemember:3. Homework: Finish planning your

brochure The 60’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc2eLe-ruI

MLKI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of MLKB. MLK made vast strides in fight for civil rightsC. Made a change for improvement for all races

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - early lifeA. dobB. placeC. parentsD. siblingsE. education

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – Teen YearsA. education: public & collegeB. things he didC. friends he madeD. tragic eventE.

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – Adult yearsA. EducationB. DoctorateC. marriage & childrenD. JobsE. Awards that he earned

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance MLK in our societyB. How MLK has effected societyC. How MLK has effected me

PlaceI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of placeB. C.

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - Founded/startedA. who started B. why startedC. WhenD. howE.

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – Growth of the placeA. EducationB. EconomicsC. PoliticsD. Tourist industryE. Famous Events

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – NowA. EducationB. EconomicsC. PoliticsD. tourist industryE. Famous events

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance ‘This Place” in our societyB. How ‘this place’ has effected societyC. How ‘this place’ has effected me

EntertainmentI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of E in societyB. C.

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - MusicA. who B. songsC. top 10D. Dick ClarkE. Record Labels F. Music today

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – TVA. B. C. D. E.

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – FashionA. B.C.D. E.

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance Entertainment in our societyB. How entertainment has effected societyC. How entertainment has effected me

SpeechI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of speeches in societyB. Why?C. I Have A Dream Speech

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - The SpeakerA. who B. why C. WhenD. howE. tragedies

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – The SpeechA. B. C. D. E.

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – Impact A. B.C.D. E.

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance of theB. What it means to youC. closing thoughts

FashionI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of fashion societyB. in generalC. 1960’s

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - WomenA. B. C. D. E.

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – MenA. B. C. D. E.

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – TeensA. B.C.D. E.

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance of theB. What it means to youC. closing thoughts

EventI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of Cuban Missile CrisisB. in general what it isC. 1960’s

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - US Issues/Conflict/SideA. USA PoliticsB. What did we wantC. What would we give upD. E.

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – Cuban Issues/Conflict/SideA. What did they wantB. C. D. E.

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – Missile CrisisA. ThB.C.D. E.

V. Closing ParagraphA. Importance of theB. What it means to youC. closing thoughts

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesday

January 29, 2014

Starter:Get out your folded blank brochureClass time: 1. STAAR Writing Simulation tomorrow2. The P.O.W.E.R.Remember:3. Homework: Finish planning your brochure

and rough sketch of article4. Friday – meet in lab 223 to complete your

brochure The 60’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc2eLe-ruI

You’ve Got the P.O.W.E.R.

P.O.W.E.R.

Kennedy CurseI. Intro Paragraph

A. Importance of Kennedy CurseB. in general what it isC.

II. Body Paragraph Category #1 - Plane CrashesA. Topic Sentence about Plane CrashesB. Supporting Details about P.C.C. Supporting Details about P.C.D. Supporting Details about P.C.E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes

III. Body Paragraph Category #2 – AssassinationsA. Topic Sentence about Plane CrashesB. Supporting Details about P.C.C. Supporting Details about P.C.D. Supporting Details about P.C.E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes

IV. Body Paragraph Category #3 – Car AccidentsA. Topic Sentence about Plane CrashesB. Supporting Details about P.C.C. Supporting Details about P.C.D. Supporting Details about P.C.E. Transition/closing sentence about Plane Crashes

V. Body Paragraph Category #4 – SuicideA.B.

VI. Closing ParagraphA. Importance of theB. What it means to youC. closing thoughts

Expository Writing

PersuasionCompare & ContrastCause & EffectProblem & SolutionHow ToResearchResponse to Literature

Editing & RevisingR39 – R42

• Phrases, Clauses, & Sentences• Subject-Verb Agreement• Capitalization• Punctuation

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursday

January 30, 2014

1. Sharpen your pencils2. Sit in your labeled seat3. Turn your cell phone off and put

in baggiehttp://www.online-stopwatch.com/bomb-countdown/full-screen/

STAAR Writing Test - Simulation

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodFRIDAY

January 31, 2014

Start With:• Computer Lab 223Class Time:1. Finish Your Brochure2. Save in your student file3. Save in my drop box4. Learning.com if you finishNext Week:5. Review STAAR Writing Test6. Practice Editing and Revision

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodMondayFeb. 3, 2014

Start With:• Lesson One PacketClass Time:1. Discuss brochures2. MLK “I Have a Dream” SpeechRemember:3. Return your report card signature

slip to 1st period teacher4. Computer Lab 223 Thursday &

Friday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesdayFeb. 5, 2014

Start With:• Pick up Lesson 3 PacketClass Time:1. Turn in Lesson 1 packet, completed2. Talk about brochure3. Do & turn in Lesson 3 packet

Remember:4. Return your report card signature slip

to 1st period teacher5. Computer Lab 223 Thursday & Friday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursday & FridayFeb. 6-7, 2014

Start With:1. Computer Lab 223Class Time:2. Thursday: iStation Reading with ISIP3. Friday:

1. Final Brochure2. iStation Writing

Remember:4. Return your report card signature slip to 1st

period teacher5. Next week test corrections, counselor visit,

District Reading Benchmark

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodMondayFeb. 10, 2014

Start With:1. A.M. Substitute, I have a Dr.’s ApptClass Time:2. Blue Literature book3. Pages 70-714. Pages 152-1535. Pages 190-194 (not the composition)Remember:6. 4th Progress Report on Thurs or Fri7. Family Fun Night – Tuesday night8. This Week:

1. SIM test corrections2. counselor visit, 3. District Reading Benchmark

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodTuesdayFeb. 11, 2014

Start With:1. District Reading BenchmarkClass Time:2. District Reading BenchmarkRemember:3. 4th Progress Report on Thurs or Fri4. Family Fun Night – Tuesday night5. This Week:

1. SIM test corrections2. counselor visit 3. District Reading Benchmark

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesdayFeb. 12, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit downClass Time:2. Mrs. Bitter Visits about 8th grade course

selection3. Continue benchmarkRemember:4. 4th Progress Report on Wed. in L.E.A.D.5. This Week:

1. SIM test corrections2. counselor visit 3. District Reading Benchmark

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursday & FridayFeb. 13-14, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit down2. Bring something to read after you are

finished testingClass Time:3. Finish Reading Benchmark4. Editing & Revising STAAR SIM test

correctionsRemember:5. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1st

period teacher6. 8th Grade Course selections due by 2/19,

next Wednesday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodMondayFeb. 17, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit down2. SubstituteClass Time:3. Comparing Literary Works & About the Authors4. Eat Dirt5. Playing Time6. No GumptionRemember:7. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1st period

teacher8. 7th Grade Course selections due by 2/17, next

Wednesday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodTuesdayFeb. 18, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit downClass Time:2. Eat Dirt3. Playing Time4. No GumptionRemember:5. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to

1st period teacher6. 7th Grade Course selections due by

2/19, next Wednesday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesdayFeb. 19, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit down2. Work on Lesson 5 & 6 packetClass Time:3. I Am a Native of North America

1. Pages 442-4482. Critical Thinking and Big Question 4483. After You Read 449

4. Volar: To Fly1. Pages 450 – 4562. Critical Thinking and Big Question 4563. After You Read 457

Remember:5. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1st period teacher6. 7th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next

Wednesday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursdayFeb. 20, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit down2. Work on Lesson 7 & 8 packetClass Time: Finish:3. I Am a Native of North America

1. Pages 442-4482. Critical Thinking and Big Question 4483. After You Read 449

4. Volar: To Fly1. Pages 450 – 4562. Critical Thinking and Big Question 4563. After You Read 457

Remember:5. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1st period teacher6. 7th Grade Course selections due by 2/19, next

Wednesday

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodFridayFeb. 21, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit downClass Time: 2. Staple all together….in order

1. Eat Dirt & Playing Time2. No Gumption3. I Am a Native of North America4. Volar: To Fly

6. Take Notes on “Viva La Cause” (César Chávez)

Remember:7. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub to 1st

period teacher

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodMondayFeb. 24, 2014

Start With:1. Come in quietly and sit downClass Time: 2. Discuss sim. & dif. Of both causes3. Take Notes on “Viva La Cause”

(César Chávez)Remember:4. Return 4th 6 weeks prog rep. stub

to 1st period teacher

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodTuesdayFeb. 25, 2014

Start With:1. Lesson 9 & Exercise 2Class Time: 2. Organize and Outline3. Write rough draft for “The Fight

for the Right”Remember:4. This week is the last week of the

4th six weeks

MLK & Cesar ChavezCivil Rights Fighters

1st Period

I. Introduction paragraphII. Economic Impact

I. Bus Boycott – MLK

III. OrganizationsIV. Marches V. Political ConnectionsVI. Conclusion

I. Speeches

Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.2nd Period

I. Introduction ParagraphII. Civil Rights for both Paragraph

I. MLK – equal rights for African-Americans

II. Chavez – Better working/living & working conditions

III. EconomyIV. SpeechesV. PoliticiansVI. OrganizationsVII. Conclusion Paragraph

3rd PeriodThe Fight for Civil Rights

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodWednesdayFeb. 26, 2014

Start With:1. Lesson 10 & Cumulative ReviewClass Time: 2. Follow Outline and write your

rough draft of Compare/Contrast paper

3. Do STAAR Review #1Remember:4. This week is the last week of the

4th six weeks

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodThursdayFeb. 27, 2014

Start With:1. Start writing your compare &

contrast paperClass Time: 2. Paper due by end of period3. Do STAAR Review #2Remember:4. This week is the last week of the

4th six weeks

7th ELA Mustang Minutes1st, 2nd, & 3rd PeriodFinally Friday

Feb. 28, 2014

Start With:1. Bring Something to READ!!!! Class Time: 2. Paper due by end of period3. Do STAAR Review #24. D.E.A.R.

Remember:TODAY is the last day of the

4th 6 Weeks!!!