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

Week 4: Quarter 1: 8-31-15 to 9-4-15

LANGUAGE ARTS: / SOCIAL STUDIES: / STANDARD: / HOMEWORK:
Mon.
8/31 / Response to Literature Essay:
  • Introduction/ Give Packets
  • Discuss Format
  • Read Sample essay and structure
  • Teach Body Paragraphs, “rainbow”
  • Color code “Make the Right Choice” in partners
/ Ch. 2 Rome:
  • Check in homework
  • Share Writing Response
  • Begin Ch. 2.2 Highlight using Annotation.
  • Answer questions throughout
/ SS 7.1.1 Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome and its ultimate internal weaknesses / LA: Sample Essay Activity
SS: Complete Classwork
Tues.
9/1 / Response to Literature Essay:
  • Check/discuss sample essay activity
  • Review color coding, if needed
  • Discuss Transitions
  • Teach Intro and Conclusion Paragraph
  • Discuss Quotations- start
/ Ch. 2 Rome:
  • Check-in Homework
  • Scholarly Discussion and Review questions
  • Somebody Wanted-But-So-Then
/ CCSS W2b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples / LA: Finish Quotation Practice
SS: Create study guide cards for 2.2
Visible Thinking “Headlines”
Wed.
9/2 / Response to Literature Essay:
  • Correct Quotations practice
  • Introduce Writing Task
  • Plan thesis and topic sentences
  • Start flow chart
/ Ch. 2 Rome:
  • Check in homework
  • Share “Headlines”
  • Work on Six Themes of History Chart
/ LA: Finish Flow Chart
SS: Complete Themes Chart
Thurs
9/3 / Response to Literature Essay:
  • Check flow charts
  • Begin rough draft in packet (use pencil)
  • Conference with teacher, if needed
/ Ch. 2 Rome:
  • Check in Themes Chart
  • Socratic Discussion-Which theme of history had the greatest impact on the fall of Rome? Prove with evidence
/ CCSS W2a. Introduce a topic or thesis statement clearly, previewing what is to follow / LA:Read AR~*Packets stay in class
SS: Writing Activity: Which theme of history had the greatest impact on the fall of Rome? Prove with evidence
Fri.
9/4 / Response to Literature Essay:
  • Work on rough draft
/ Ch. 2 Rome:
  • Writing Activity: Which theme of history had the greatest impact on the fall of Rome? Prove with evidence
/ SS 7.1.1 Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome and its ultimate internal weakness / LA: Read AR~*Packets stay in class
SS: None
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:
“Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!” -Dr. Seuss / REMINDERS:
*9/7: No school
*9/14: No school
*9/23: No school / TESTS/ DUE DATES:
-SS ROME TEST: 9/11
-Final RtL Essay due: 9/16 EOP
-Skills I Work Due: 10/1
-Q1 AR Deadline: 10/8
-Skills I Test: 10/9