MYP 7th grade -- English/Language Arts
Heather Gaston M.Ed., NBCT
3/13 to 3/31
Day Sixty-Two -- (3/13 [A] & 3/14 [B])
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
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Review upcoming projects and assignments (Latin Phrase Mini-Poster & Original Memoir)
Review Super Seven #30 & Roots #30
Hand back graded Memoir Unit tests and review/respond to questions from students regarding the
test.
Provide the Memoir Unit Reflection questions and time to respond to them.
Establish and Discuss guidelines and expectations for students’ original memoirs assignment.
Post all notes, calendars, assignments in Google Classroom
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS –(Latin Phrase
Mini-Poster & Original Memoir)
Review Super Seven #30 & Roots #30
Review Memoir Unit Test performance, ask clarifying questions regarding missed questions
Complete the Memoir Unit Reflection (homework if not done in class)
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Begin working on Original Memoirs
Homework—complete reflections and memoirs as needed (due next class); study for SS & Roots Test #3
and modifier bonus quiz [review p. R41-R43 in Collections book], Latin Phrase mini-poster due next class.
Days Sixty-Three -- (3/15 [A] & 3/16 [B])
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
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Review upcoming projects and assignments (SSU#3 – Assignment #1 – “The Speckled Band”; read
and complete first page of guide [questions 3/17 & 3/20 and vocabulary 3/21 & 3/22]. EC Grammar
– watch HS Interjections, Conjunctions, and Prepositions video; take notes on video and answer
video quiz questions.)
Latin Phrase Mini-posters are due -- students will turn them in; teacher will display work in hallway
(Beware the Ides of March…Common Latin Phrases in English).
Have students turn in Original Memoirs
Give Super Seven & Roots Test #3– conclude modifiers with EC Quiz
Provide time for students to complete the homework reading in class Sherlock Holmes’ “The
Speckled Band” – we will discuss and watch this story next class. Quiz on this story will be on 3/21
[A] and 3/22 [B]
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS
Turn in Latin Phrase Mini-Posters
Turn in Original Memoirs
Complete Super Seven and Roots Test #3 & Modifiers EC quiz
Begin working on homework, complete RR quizzes, etc.
HOMEWORK: Read “The Speckled Band” and complete the comprehension and vocabulary guide
(details in Google Classroom). Extra Credit Opportunity – H.S. ICP video notes and quiz. Story quiz 3/21 &
QQ 3/27
Day Sixty-Four -- (3/17 [A] & 3/20 [B]) –Monday, March 20th is the last day to RR test.
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
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preview upcoming projects and assignments: (Sentence Detective Assignment & Study for quiz on
“The Speckled Band” EC Opportunity – H.S. Sentences I & II video notes and quizzes (due next class) --
give Sentence Detective Assignment #1 (due 3/29 [A] & 3/30 [B]
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Guide students through the Warm-Up/Daily activities:
o Grammar Review and Practice start (ICP)
o WOD – Vice Versa
o POD – “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” – William Wordsworth * time permitting*
First Day of Spring on Monday
Discuss “The Speckled Band” give notes on mystery stories (class/paired guide #1 & 2), and watch
“The Speckled Band”…debrief and discuss in preparation for the quiz next class.
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS
Participate in and Complete the Warm-Up activities – Grammar Practice (ICP), WOD, POD
Discuss “The Speckled Band” and complete class/paired guide; keep a VRJ as we watch the story
HOMEWORK: Review “The Speckled Band” and the comprehension and vocabulary guide (details in
Google Classroom) [RR Quiz available]. Sentence Detective Assignment – watch H.S. Guide to Sentences part one
and two (extra credit); complete the sentence composition assignment using the Speckled Band
vocabulary.
Day Sixty-Five -- (3/21 [A] & 3/22 [B])
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
 Preview upcoming projects and assignments: Literary News Assignment #1 – front page article
 Warm-Up – conclude ICP work and begin to review SENTENCES, WOD –sprachgefuhl
 Provide an assessment on “The Speckled Band”
 Lead a discussion/activity about the NEWS and give notes on the structure, format, and purpose of
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the Real News (Hand out Real News, Fake News, and Social Media packets QQ on 3/27 [A] & 3/28
[B]) – work due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B]
Clarify requirements of Literary News Assignment #1
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS
Review sentences and clarify Sentence Detective Assignment #1, record the WOD
Complete the assessment/quiz for “The Speckled Band”
Participate in class discussion and activities regarding The News; take notes on specifics about the
topic
Begin working on Literary News Assignment #1 due 3/27 [A] or 3/28 [B]
Homework— Using the format/structure reviewed in class, create a front-page article about the events
in “The Speckled Band” -- Quick Quiz on mystery and news notes next 3/27 (A-day will receive their RN,FN,
SM work packets today as well; it will be homework Thursday night)
Day Sixty-Six -- (3/23 [A]) – Science Barrier Island Field Trip (No Class)
Homework— Real news, fake news, & social media PACKET… (notes, activities, and readings)
Day Sixty-Six -- (3/24 [B]) – I will continue reading Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan to the
class; students will keep a response journal and story notes as they actively listen to the
book. (Students will be required to complete an AR test on this book in May; the test will
be a stand-alone grade and help contribute to 4th quarter AR goals)—Exit Slip or Process
Questions will be asked at the end of the reading session.
Homework—Quarter Four research assignments & Story Group work
Day Sixty-Seven -- (3/27 [A] & 3/28 [B])
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
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Preview upcoming projects and assignments: (Sentence Detective Assignments I & II (due 3/29 [A]
& 3/30 [B]) – Sentences Quiz too) and continuing efforts with Real News, Fake News, & Social
Media (due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B])
 Take up completed News Articles
 provide and direct Quick Quiz (Kahoot) assessment on Mystery Story Notes and
News Notes
 Check in with Real News, Fake News, and Social Media packet progress…
 Lead and Direct the Sentence Detective activities throughout the course and
provide the packets/Sentence Detective Assignment II (all sentence work due
next class)
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS
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Review sentences and clarify Sentence Detective Assignments #1 and #2
Complete the assessment/quiz for the NEWS and MYSTERY Notes
Participate in class discussion and activities for Sentence Detectives
Continue working on News Packet (due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B]) and Sentence Packets (due 3/29 [A] &
3/30 [B])
 Turn un completed News Articles
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Homework— sentence detective review material and assignments I & II (due next class) –
Sentence Quiz next class
Day Sixty-Eight -- (3/29 [A] & 3/30 [B])
Objectives/ Standards
SC ELA 7I#1-5, 7R#4-13, 7RI#4-12, 7W#1-6, 7C#1-5
Areas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Homo Faber/Human Ingenuity
THE TEACHER WILL…
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Preview upcoming projects and assignments: continuing efforts with Real News, Fake News, &
Social Media (due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B]) and kick off Spring research activities/review
Take up completed Sentence Detective work
provide an assessment on Sentences/ Grammar
Check in with Real News, Fake News, and Social Media packet progress…(due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B])
Continue progress through SSU#3: Thrills, Chills, and Spills with story group/jigsaw assignments (due
4/18 [B] & 4/19 [A])
STUDENTS WILL...
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NOTE the HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT and FUTURE PLANS IN AGENDAS
Turn in completed Sentence Detective Assignment
Complete the assessment/quiz on Sentences/ Grammar
Review news information/discuss and connect to story groups
Participate in class discussion and activities for SSU#3 story groups/jigsaw
Homework— Continue working on News Packet (due 4/5 [A] & 4/6 [B]) and Sentence Packets
(due 3/29 [A] & 3/30 [B])
Day Sixty-Nine (3/31 [A]) -- I will continue reading Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan to the
class; students will keep a response journal and story notes as they actively listen to the
book. (Students will be required to complete an AR test on this book in May; the test will
be a stand-alone grade and help contribute to 4th quarter AR goals)—Exit Slip or Process
Questions will be asked at the end of the reading session.