Medea Creek Middle School: 7Th Humanities: Ms. Casino s1

Medea Creek Middle School: 7th Humanities: Ms. Casino

Week 4: Quarter 2: 11-9-15 to 11-13-15

LANGUAGE ARTS: / SOCIAL STUDIES: / STANDARD: / HOMEWORK:
Mon.
11/9 / Skills/Roots work
Narrative Essay:
·  Give Narrative Packet
·  Setting, Figurative Language
·  “Structure of the Narrative Essay”
·  Explain Descriptive Writing Exercises / Ch. 5 Africa: Ch. 5 West Africa:
·  Distribute packets, Intro,
·  Video and Notes
·  Introduce non-fiction signposts / 3a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters… / LA: Descriptive Writing Exercises due Thursday (11/12)
SS: None
Tues.
11/10 / Skills/Roots work
Narrative Essay:
·  Read sample narrative from packet
·  Explain Writing Task, Rubric, ICD
·  Assign “Next Steps” and begin working / Ch 5 West Africa:
·  Read, Highlight, & Annotate Ch. 5.1 / SS 7.4.3: Describe the role of the trans-Saharan caravan trade in the changing religious and cultural characteristics of West Africa… / LA: Descriptive Writing Exercises
due Thursday (11/12)
·  “Next Steps” due Friday (11/13)
SS: Finish 5.1 Annotating
Wed.
11/11 / NO SCHOOL / NO SCHOOL
Thurs
11/12 / Skills/Roots work
Narrative Essay:
·  Share Descriptive Writing Exercises (Small Group Scholarly Discussion)
·  Discuss “Transition Words”
·  “Show, Don’t Tell”, “Dialogue Tips”
·  Begin “Punctuating Dialogue” worksheets in packet (2) / Ch 5 West Africa:
·  Ch. 5.1 review questions, SWBST, study cards / SS 7.4.2: Analyze the importance of family, labor specialization, and regional commerce in the development of states and cities in West Africa. / LA: “Next Steps” due tomorrow
·  Finish dialogue worksheets
SS: Finish 5.1 review questions, SWBST, study cards
Fri.
11/13 / Skills/Roots work
Narrative Essay:
·  Correct Dialogue Worksheets
·  Discuss “Next Steps” HW
·  Review Structure for narrative
·  Plot own story on plot diagram / Ch 5 West Africa:
·  Check-in 5.1 HW
·  Read, Highlight, & Annotate Ch. 5.2 / 3b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. / LA: Finish plotting story
SS: Finish 5.2 Annotating
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:
“If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.”
-  Frank A. Clark / REMINDERS:
*11/11: No School
*11/23-27: Thanksgiving Break / TESTS/ DUE DATES:
-  11/19: Skills II Work Due
-  11/20: Chapter 5 Test
-  12/1: Narrative Essay Due
-  12/4: Skills II Test
-  12/10: Q2 AR Deadline