e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. 7SL6 ELACC7SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. “Papa’s Parrot” pgs. 24-31 – story Dramatic reading – Papa’s Parrot – p. 47 “Listening and Speaking” A rubric for grading is on page 183. 7RL10 ELACC7RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices Read a wide variety of texts, including a variety of styles, genres, literary periods, authors, perspectives, and subjects Use annotation, note-taking Read within appropriate time frame for extended text Choose works from multiple genres, cultures, and literary periods Consider keeping a notebook of read with notes, annotations, and any relevant student work produced Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting Read with a rhythm, flow, and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody) “mk” pgs. 32-45 - autobiography
2-3 Short Research Connections: Hindenburg – have students do research on zeppelins: their design, origin, history, amenities, and reasons for its disaster. Samurai – research the life of samurai and how their lifestyle was- is there a place for those types of behaviors in today’s society? Art project on samurai soldiers, lifestyle, culture Dramatic reading – Papa’s Parrot – p. 47 “Listening and Speaking” A rubric for grading is on page 183. Research the Author – Richard Peck – (Eng.) Routine Writing Examples Cornell Notes Letter Writing Predictions and Inferences Themes After reading The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks – write what you think life was like for Yasuko and Shozo after they were rescued. Infer what you think their life will be like based on what you have learned about them from the story. character analysis compare and contrast characters p. 2 – Make a list of things you know to be true. p. 2 – Write a story from childhood pp. 6-7 – Elements and types of fiction and nonfiction p. 76 – Son – How did Byron Yee begin to find the truth about his father’s immigration to the United States? practice writing summaries practice summarizing without bias Reality Central – p. 31 – After reading the article “Return to Humanity,” do you think events in our lives shape the truth of who we are? If so, how much?
7th Grade ELA Plan (Prentice Hall Literature) 2nd Nine Weeks Theme: Life Lessons: What Should We Learn? Reading Portion: Primary Focus-Informational Secondary Focus-Literary Extended Text: “Freedom Walkers” Short Texts: (thematically integrated) “The Bear Boy” p. 220 – short story “Rikki Tikki Tavi” p. 228 – short story “Melting Pot” p. 296 – short story “The Third Wish” p. 311 – short story “The People Could Fly” p.1010 – folk tale “Mother to Son” – p. 612 – figurative language “The Titans Remember” (in Reality Central textbook) p. 93 “A Christmas Carol” p. 740 - drama Additional Resources: Freedom Walkers Resources – Videos (multimedia) – “Rikki Tikki Tavi”, “Remember the Titans” A Christmas Carol resources -
7th Grade ELA Plan (Elements of Literature) 4th Nine Weeks Theme: Community or Individual: Which is more important? Reading Portion: Primary Focus- Informational Secondary Focus-Literary Extended Text: The Great Fire – Jim Murphy Short Texts: (thematically integrated) “The Fox Outwits the Crow” – p. 1036 - poem “The Fox and the Crow” – p. 1038 - “The Highwayman” – p. 630 – narrative poem “The Dress Debate” – Reality Central text – p. 169 “The Ripple Effect” – Reality Central text – p. 193 “Loo-Wit” – p.606 poem Additional Resources: The Fire resources –