Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Turn in:
Show your covered History Alive Textbook 
Copy Homework:
Make Sure You Get:

  • Read and bring your AR book to class tomorrow
  • Get signatures in your Reading Log
  • Bring your covered SS book and workbook to class with you daily.
•     Written Self-Reflection
•     World Café charts
•     Pre-writing Ideas
Learning Intentions
I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis of literary text. (RL.7.1)
I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of characters in a literary text. (RL.7.6)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about seventh-grade topics, texts, and issues. (SL.7.1)
I can select evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (W.7.9)
Success Criteria
Unit 1, Lesson 9  
Ongoing Assessment
•     I can analyze how Linda Sue Park develops and contrasts the points of view of Nya and Salva.
•     I can effectively engage in discussions with my classmates about our reading.
•     I can select ideas from my notes to support my analysis of the characters Nya and Salva.

Agenda
1.    Opening
A.    Written Self-reflection (5 minutes)
B.    Introducing Learning Targets and Gathering Notes (5 minutes)
2.    Work Time
A.    World Café Discussion Protocol (20 minutes)
B.    Planning for Writing: Selecting Ideas (10 minutes)
3.    Closing and Assessment
A.    Revisit Learning Targets (5 minutes)
4.    Homework
A.    Review. See box above for homework.
•     Written Self-Reflection
•     World Café charts
•     Pre-writing Ideas

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