Medea Creek Middle School: 7Th Humanities: Mrs. Stein

Medea Creek Middle School: 7th Humanities: Mrs. Stein

Week 4: Quarter 4: 4-4-16 to 5-8-16 Check into GoogleClassroom, StudySync, Instagram!

LANGUAGE ARTS: / SOCIAL STUDIES: / STANDARD: / HOMEWORK:
Mon.
4/4 / Introduction to StudySync (In Time of War)
·  Log In to StudySync/Provide letter
·  Overview Video
·  Blast: Background/QuikPoll/Number Crunch/Create Blast/Explain Peer Feedback / Ch. 14 The Reformation:
·  Imagine…Reflection Writing
·  Assign John Green Video with Notes: Link on GoogleClassroom
*Topic is John Green Crash Course Reformation / CCSS R 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text…analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. / LA: Finish Blast Process
LA: Study Sync Parent Letter Checklist/Sig. due Thursday
SS: Watch Video (15 min) and Respond to Video Notes in packet
Tues.
4/5 / Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat First Read
·  Discuss Blast from yesterday/ratings
·  Distribute packet
·  Watch Intro Video/?’s
·  First Read/Audio: Vocab and Annotation Guide / Ch. 14 The Reformation:
·  Check in /Review Video Notes
·  Review Annotation Guidelines
·  Read /Highlight/Annotate Lesson 1 (RHA) / SS 7.9.1: List the causes for the internal turmoil in and weakening of the Catholic church. / LA: Complete Annotation Guide
LA: Study Sync Parent Letter Checklist/Sig. due Thursday
SS: Complete Lesson 1 RHA
Wed.
4/6 / Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat First Read
·  Discuss Annotation Questions as a class
·  Complete Sentence Frames as a class
·  View SyncTV/Assign Analyze the Discussion
·  Assign Think Questions / Ch. 14 The Reformation:
·  Peer Review Lesson 1
·  Write 5 Questions (Knowledge/Comprehension) from Lesson 1 and provide answer / CCSS R 10.By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently… / LA: Complete Think Questions (8 on StudySync)
LA: Finish Sync TV Analyze if unfinished
LA: Study Sync Parent Letter Checklist/Sig. due tomorrow
Thurs
4/7 / Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat Skill
·  Think Questions: Review process
·  Skill: Textual Evidence—Video/Model/Your Turn
·  Skill: Assign Central Idea (Student Practice)—Video/Model/Your Turn (directions on StudySync / Ch. 14 The Reformation:
·  Lesson 1 Review Game with your questions
·  Begin Martin Luther Play (Period 2 only)
·  Assign Lesson 2 Read/Highlight/Annotate / CCSS W 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. / LA: Complete Central Idea Skill: This is all computer-based and due Monday
SS: Lesson 2 Read/Highlight/Annotate due Monday: follow all directions on Annot Guide
Fri.
4/8 / Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat Close Read
·  Intro Audio
·  Close Read Focus Questions
·  Writing Prompt / Ch. 14 The Reformation:
·  Read Martin Luther Play
·  Work on RHA of Lesson 2
Lesson 2 RHA / SS 7.9: Students analyze the historical developments of the Reformation. / LA: All Close Read Work due Monday
LA: Central Idea Work due Monday
SS: Lesson 2 (RHA) due Monday
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS:
1.  Be sure to use your planner.
2.  Keep your weekly schedule.
3.  Plan your work! Work your plan!
4.  Use study & learning strategies for success!
5.  Be organized! / QUOTE TO PONDER:

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

– Anne Frank

/ REMINDERS:
*4/27 & 4/28 CCSS ELA Test / TESTS/ DUE DATES:
Reformation Test: 4/22
Skills IV Due: -- 5/5
Skills IV Test: -- 5/12
Q4 AR Deadline: -- 5/13