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7th Grade Unit 6: / Connections / Suggested Time Frame: / 6 weeks
TAKS Objective: / 1,2,3 / TEKS: / 7.10F, 7.10J, 7.11D, 7.12C, 7.12F, 7.12G
Unit Overview
Explore classical mythology and become familiar with the major gods and goddesses. Learn how myths from the past affect lives today.
Enduring Understandings
·  Mythology is common to nearly all cultures.
·  Myths may be symbolic descriptions of natural processes.
·  Myths affect people today and through literature, history, and language. / Essential Questions
·  What causes cultures to shape myths?
·  How do myths explain the seasons? Dusk/dawn?
·  What is the relevance of studying and retelling myths and tales? / Writing Purpose
í  Research Report
í  To learn more about something
Focus and Coherence
í  Include a strong introduction with a clear thesis statement
í  Use evidence from several sources to develop and support ideas
í  Credit the sources of information
í  Follow a logical pattern of organization, using transitions between ideas
í  Summarize ideas in conclusion
Writing Organization
í  Locating sources
í  Making source cards
í  Taking notes- paraphrasing, summarizing, quotes
í  Writing a thesis statement
í  Making an outline
í  Draft
í  Documenting Information
í  Work cited
Depth of Development
Voice
í  Express ideas in a way that shows your individual style
í  Choose words that are precise, powerful, and engaging
Conventions of Written Language
Language of Instruction
·  images
·  metaphors
·  mood
·  narrative poem
·  repetition
·  rhyme
·  rhythm
·  similes
·  tone
·  word choice
Vocabulary
·  Vocabulary Workshop Units 11-13
·  Vocabulary Wordskills
Core Vocabulary List See Instructional Resources / Relationships and/or Connections that should emerge
·  Mythology is alluded to throughout literature.
·  Many characteristics valued by ancient Greeks and Romans are valued today in our society
Products students will develop
Select from:
·  PowerPoint presentations
·  Sack of symbolism
·  Gameboard
7th Grade Unit 6: / Connections / Suggested Time Frame: / 6 weeks
TAKS Objective: / 1,2,3 / TEKS: / 7.10F, 7.10J, 7.11D, 7.12C, 7.12F, 7.12G
Unit Overview
Explore classical mythology and become familiar with the major gods and goddesses. Learn how myths from the past affect lives today.
Text Resources
The Language of Literature
Choose from the Anthology stories:
·  Prometheus
·  Theseus and the Minotaur
·  Narcissus , Phaethon
·  How Odin Lost His Eye
·  Any appropriate myths from appropriate sources / Enrichment Workstations
Whole group
Small group
Paired learning (partners)
Library
Computer Lab
Technology & Electronic Resources
·  http://www.curriculumlink.org/mythicmirror/lessonintro.html
·  http://www.mythweb.com/
·  http://mythman.com/
Other (i.e., Speakers, Field Trips) / Reading Skills/Processes
□  7.6A
□  7.6B
□  7.6C
□  7.7A
□  7.7B
□  7.7C
□  7.7D
□  7.7E
□  7.8A
□  7.8B
□  7.8C
□  7.9A
□  7.9B
□  7.9C
□  7.9D / □  7.9E
□  7.9G
□  7.10A
□  7.10B
□  7.10C
□  7.10D
□  7.10K
□  7.10M
□  7.11A
□  7.11B
□  7.11D
□  7.12B
□  7.12D
□  7.12E
□  7.12F / □  7.12G
□  7.12H
□  7.12I
□  7.12J
□  7.13A
□  7.13B
□  7.13D
□  7.13E
□  7.13G
□  7.13H
□  7.13I
□  7.14A
□  7.14B
□  7.14C
Writing Skills/Processes
□  7.15F
□  7.15H
□  7.16A
□  7.16B
□  7.16C
□  7.16D
□  7.16E
□  7.16F
□  7.16G
□  7.18A
□  7.18B / □  7.18C
□  7.18D
□  7.18E
□  7.18F
□  7.18G
□  7.18H
□  7.18I
□  7.19A
□  7.19B
□  7.19C / □  7.19D
□  7.19E
□  7.20B
□  7.20C
□  7.20D
□  7.20E
□  7.20F
□  7.21A
□  7.21B
□  7.21C
WRITING MINILESSONS / NOTES / Method(s) of Assessment
Observation
A Observation evaluated by peers
B Students engaged in learning activities
C Direct questioning
D Observation of performance or process
Constructed Response
I.  TEKS Check
II.  R2R- School Days: A World of Difference
III. Essay
IV. Research Paper
V.  Log / Journal
VI. Story / Play / Poem
VII.  Model / Map / Video
VIII.  Oral / Visual / Multimedia Presentation
Selected Response
1  Fill-in-the-blank test
2  Matching test
3  Multiple choice test
4  True/False test

Seventh Grade ELA 6th Six Weeks Summary

In this brief summary, dates will fluctuate according to your students, calendar, and special events.

Connections

TAKS may be administered during this six weeks.

Suggested: 5 Days

·  Skills: Analyze characters, including traits, motivations, relationships, change, and
types of characters.

·  Reading: Choose from collection of Greek myths and related stories in
McDougall Littell’s The Language of Literature

·  Grammar:

·  Writing: Review research topics and gather information

Suggested: 5 Days

·  Skills: Determine a text’s main ideas and how those ideas are supported with details.

·  Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature

·  Grammar:

·  Writing: Organize information for research (note cards, and outlining)

Suggested: 5 Days

·  Skills: Connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across text.

·  Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature

·  Grammar:

·  Writing: Rough copy of research paper

Suggested: 5 Days

·  Skills: Compare communication in different forms.

·  Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature

·  Grammar:

·  Writing: Revise and edit research paper

Suggested: 5 Days

·  Review for semester exams

·  Writing: Final research paper due

Suggested: 2 Days

·  Semester exams

*****Novel Unit will be taught during this six weeks. Choose from the 7th grade booklist.

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