Q3W9, February 27 – March 3

Ind-Read-Project-Options-2022

Teacher	Janna Rodgers
Subject Area	ELA
Grade Level	7
Week #	9
Unit of Instruction	Informative Writing

Standard(s) Taught
Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using relevant supporting details and a logical organizational pattern ELA.7.C.1.4 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level ELA.7.C.3.1 Integrate diverse media to build cohesion in oral or written tasks ELA.7.C.5.1 Use digital tools to produce and share writing. (ELA.7.C.5.2)
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
I will differentiate between a claim and a statement. I will write an introductory paragraph for my informative essay. I will learn how to introduce evidence using MLA . I will learn how to properly structure a body paragraph that has a premise (main idea), relevant evidence, and elaboration. I will learn how to restate my claim and write a “mic drop” statement in my conclusion paragraph.
Classroom Activities
IF YOUR STUDENT IS ABSENT, THEY CAN ACCESS THE INTRO NEARPOD ON VPORTAL AND USE THE LINK BELOW. https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=y4z8h Monday Complete the Nearpod on writing an introductory paragraph. Students will learn how to use TAG (Title, Author, Genre) as an opening statement. They will learn to differentiate between a claim and a statement. They will write the intro paragraph for their informative essay on “Thank You Ma’am,” a short story by Langston Hughes. Tuesday Connotation and Denotation Flocabulary Exit Ticket READING ONLY https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/183128 Wednesday DEAR time or students may work on their book projects that are due FRIDAY. Ind-Read-Project-Options-2022 Thursday/Friday Learning Rotations Rotation 1: Claim vs. Statement Rotation 3: Newsela Rotation 4: Character Backpack
Assignments Due
BOOK PROJECTS DUE FRIDAY! (summative)
Additional Resources
HMH Online Textbook go to: https://www.hmhco.com/ Log-in and be sure to select Volusia County Charter Dist User – Alpha Code Password – birthday Email rodgersj@ivyhawnschool.org *Accommodations: ESE – Special Considerations based on IEP 504– Special Considerations based on Accommodation Plan ESOL – Appropriate printed material, pre-teaching activities, various instructional approaches, student engagement and thinking activities, differentiation, check for content comprehension, resources for assistance, reinforce study skills, linguistic modifications, specific vocabulary, alternative assessment.