Unit Topic and Length:Writing Process, Sentence Types, Paragraph Structure, Thesis StatementBackwards Design Testing
Common Core Content Standards:
W.7.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.7.2.B Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
W.8.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.8.2B Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Objective(s):
•Students will understand the components of the Writing Process.
•Students will identify parts of a sentence and recognize the various sentence types.
•Students will recognize the elements of a coherent paragraph.
•Students will apply Thesis Statement Formula.
Vocabulary
Concrete Detail
Commentary
Thesis
Expository
Informative
Persuasive / Grammar/Spelling
Simple
Compound
Complex Sentences
Independent/Dependent Clause
Coordinating Conjunction
Subordinating Conjunction
Comma Placement / Writing
Mini Essay Format
Rhetorical Writing Styles
Informational Text Analysis
Literature
Readings from Backwards Design Testing / Informational Text
Essay Writing Manual
Culminating Task/Assessment
Writing Portfolios
Interactive Notebooks
Writing Process Folders
Backwards Design Test / Homework
Monday – Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences; list of 10 Subordinating Conjunctions
Tuesday – Complete p. 128 in Handbook “Diagnostic Review”
#1-20 Write out each sentence. Label the sentence Simple, Compound or Complex. Then, underline the Independent Clause once and underline the Dependent Clause twice. Circle the Conjunction.
Wednesday –Complete p.138 in Handbook “Exercise 4” and “Review B.”
Thursday – Complete p.151 in Handbook “Chapter Review – Part A, B and C.”
Friday – Complete p.151 in Handbook “Chapter Review – Part D and E.”
Grade Level: 7th and 8th Teachers: Mrs. Paggett Willis and Ms. ZhaiWeek of: 9/08/14 – 9/12/14