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7th Grade Unit 2: / Taking A Stand / Suggested Time Frame: / 6 Weeks
TAKS Objective: / 2, 3, 4 / TEKS: / 7.10E, 7.10L, 7.12C, 7.11D, 7.12G, 7.12K, 7.12F(3-7)
Unit Overview
During this unit, explore how conflict enables characters to take a stand as they discover their own personal strengths
Enduring Understandings
  • A person's point of view affects how they deal with conflict.
  • Conflict can be an agent for positive or negative change.
  • Authors use language to persuade readers
  • Life situations help determine our actions
/ Essential Questions
  • How can a person’s decisions and actions change his/her life?
  • How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the characters involved?
  • How do authors use the resources of language to impact an audience?
  • Are we governed/guided by fate, free will, a greater power, or do we fall somewhere on the spectrum between?
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Writing Purpose

 Compare/Contrast
 To recognize and use compare and contrast order in writing.

Focus and Coherence

 Maintaining focus
 Logical flow from opening to conclusion
 All sentences address prompt

Writing Organizations

 Introduction-introduce the subjects being compared and tells the reason for the comparison.
 Body-explains similarities and differences.
 Conclusion-summarizes the comparison and explains new understanding.

Depth of Development

 Correct any grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
 Make ideas clear, focused, and well supported with details.
 Arrange your ideas in a logical order that moves the reader through the piece.
 Improve the flow of writing by using varied sentence lengths

Voice

 Express ideas in a way that show your individual style.
 Choose words that are precise, powerful, and engaging.

Conventions of Written Language

 Verbs pg. 13: E3-5
 Adjectives pg. 15 G1-7
 Adverbs pg. 16 H1-7
Language of Instruction
  • autobiography
  • biographer
  • biography
  • essay
  • expository (formal) essay
  • first-person point of view
  • informative article
  • informative nonfiction
  • interview
  • nonfiction
  • personal (informal) essay
  • persuasive essay
Core Vocabulary
  • Vocabulary Workshop- unit 3-4
  • Word Skills- units 3-4
Core Vocabulary List – see Instructional Resources / Relationships and/or Connections that should emerge
  • Distinguishing between internal and external conflict
  • Decisions and actions affect characters in literature.
  • Decisions and actions impact our lives as well.

Products students will develop
Select from:
  • Story map for novel
  • Game board for novel
  • Sack of symbolism
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Timeline for “Eleanor Roosevelt”

7th Grade Unit 2: / Taking A Stand / Suggested Time Frame: / 6 Weeks
TAKS Objective: / 2, 3, 4 / TEKS: / 7.10E, 7.10L, 7.12C, 7.11D, 7.12G, 7.12K, 7.12F(3-7)
Unit Overview
During this unit, explore how conflict enables characters to take a stand as they discover their own personal strengths
Text Resources
The Language of Literature, pages
  • 88-96
  • 102-104
  • 122-134
  • 143-149
  • 155-160
  • 164-170
Novel - Select from the following:
  • My Louisiana Sky
  • Jingo Django
  • Harris and Me
  • Maniac Magee
  • Taking Sides
Anchor Readings:
The Language of Literature
  • “If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking”, p. 33
  • “Primal Compassion”, p.138
  • “Bums in the Attic”, p. 105
Read Aloud Books: / Workstations
Whole groupSmall group Paired learning (partners) Library Computer LabTechnology & Electronic Resources
  • Internet: Research starter
  • Laser links, teacher sourcebook pages 8-13.
  • Lit Performance “Jimmy Valentine” for “A Retrieved Reformation” Video resource book 11-16.
  • CD Rom for short stories in the anthology
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: /

Graphic Organizers


Compare/Contrast

Venn Diagram / 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
  1. TEKS Check
  2. Open-ended
  3. Essay
  4. Research Paper
  5. Log / Journal
  6. Story / Play / Poem
  7. Model / Map / Video
  8. Oral / Visual / Multimedia Presentation
Selected Response
1 Fill-in-the-blank test
2 Matching test
3 Multiple choice test
True/False test

Seventh Grade ELA 2nd Six Weeks Summary

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

Reflections

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Skills: sequencing, creating a timeline
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
  • Writing: Compare/Contrast brainstorm

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: A Retrieved Reformation
  • Skills: compare/contrast
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
  • Writing: Compare/Contrast organize information for essay

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: After Twenty Years
  • Skills: compare/contrast
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
  • Writing: Compare/Contrast begin rough copy

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: Rikki-tikki-tavi
  • Skills: analyze plot, setting, and problem resolution
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
  • Writing: Compare/Contrast revise essay

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: Homeless
  • Skills: style, tone, mood
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
  • Writing: Rewrite compare/contrast and turn in final copy

Suggested: 5 Days

  • Reading: Dirk the Protector
  • Skills: dynamic character traits
  • Grammar: Verbs, adjectives, adverbs

***Novel Unit will also be taught during this six weeks. Choose from the 7th book list.

8/27/2007DRAFT 2