Monday April 4, 2016 / UNIT 6: Synthesizing Genres
7th Grade OL & PreAP RELA
Almaguer, Daigle, Davis, Gokey, Wilson
TEKS / 7.2A Vocabulary
7.26 Students will use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings.
I Can
Statement / I can effectively read and respond to an expository text and make connections with the text and real world.
Lesson /
  1. Agenda: Students will copy the weekly agenda in their planner. Teacher will go over important dates for the week: Knowsys Quiz, Outside Reading, Library Day, and Assessments.
  2. Knowsys Group 25 QUIZ: Students will complete an assessment showing progress in applying test prep vocabulary in context. (TRADE & GRADE)
  3. NEWS ELA.com reading – Students will read an expository text and annotate and answer questions about the help of service dogs in real life and make application to real world situations. (these will take this week to complete)

Scripted
Questions /
  1. What is the purpose of understanding the need to enforce animal rights?
  2. Why should we embrace the idea of including service animals in our lives for those who need them?
  3. How can humans create awareness for animal rights and service animals?

Relevance to Students / Students will find this topic engaging because most are intrigued by animals of some sort in their personal lives.
Materials /
  • Knowsys Quiz review
  • Pencil
  • Agenda
  • Spiral
  • NEWSELA copies

Assessments:
(F or S) / Knowsys 25 (.5 PreAP/ .2 OL)
NEWSELA.com article questions & annotations.
Homework
WICOR-M / Writing Inquiry Collaboration
Organization Reading Math
Instructional Strategies / assessment
Differentiation
Tuesday April 5, 2016 / UNIT 6: Synthesizing Genres
7th Grade OL &PreAP RELA
Almaguer, Daigle, Davis, Gokey, Wilson
TEKS / 7.2 (B) Knowsys Vocabulary
7.26 Students will use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings.
ISTATION REASSESSMENT FOR ALL 7TH GRADERS
I Can
Statement / I can effectively read and respond to an expository text and make connections with the text and real world.
Lesson /
  1. Knowsys Review of Group 21 - 25: Students will study the units for a comprehensive assessment on Thursday.
  2. Service Animals – articles NEWSELA.com (these will take this week to complete)

Scripted
Questions /
  1. What is the purpose of understanding the need to enforce animal rights?
  2. Why should we embrace the idea of including service animals in our lives for those who need them?
  3. How can humans create awareness for animal rights and service animals?

Relevance to Students / Students will find this topic engaging because most are intrigued by animals of some sort in their personal lives.
Materials / Article
Pencil
Assessments:
(F or S) / NEWSELA.com article & questions (FORMATIVE)
Homework / Read 20 minutes; Study Knowsys vocabulary 21-25
WICOR-M / Writing Inquiry Collaboration
Organization Reading Math
Instructional Strategies
Differentiation
Wednesday April 6, 2016 / UNIT 6: Synthesizing Genres
7th Grade OL & PreAP RELA
Almaguer, Daigle, Davis, Gokey, Wilson
TEKS / 7.2 (B) Knowsys Vocabulary
I Can
Statement / I can effectively and engagingly participate in a KAHOOT technology review of a comprehensive list of test prep vocabulary.
Lesson /
  1. Knowsys Review of Group 21 - 25: Student will use words in their various forms to enhance depth of understanding and mastery of use.

Scripted
Questions /
  1. What is the purpose of understanding test prep vocabulary?
  2. Why should we embrace the idea of including these words in our daily lives?
  3. How can test prep vocabulary improve my reading, writing and speaking?

Relevance to Students / Students will find this activity engaging and helpful for the assessment.
Materials /
  • Chrome book
  • Ipad
  • Kahoot

Assessments:
(F or S) / none
Homework / Study Knowsys Vocabulary, Read 20 minutes
WICOR-M / Writing Inquiry Collaboration
Organization Reading Math
Instructional Strategies
Differentiation
Thursday April 7, 2016 / UNIT 6: Synthesizing Genres
7th Grade OL & PreAP RELA
Almaguer, Daigle, Davis, Gokey, Wilson
TEKS / 7.2 (B) Knowsys Vocabulary
I Can
Statement / I can effectively apply test prep vocabulary for assessment purposes.
Lesson /
  1. Knowsys Review of Group 21 - 25: ASSESSMENT
  2. READ IN LIBRARY BOOK

Scripted
Questions /
  1. What is the purpose of understanding test prep vocabulary?
  2. Why should we embrace the idea of including these words in our daily lives?
  3. How can test prep vocabulary improve my reading, writing and speaking?

Relevance to Students / Students see these words in context and how they can be applied to everyday lives.
Materials / Pencil
Test Booklet
Bubble Shet
Assessments:
(F or S) / KNOWSYS 21 - 25
Homework
WICOR-M / Writing Inquiry Collaboration
Organization Reading Math
Instructional Strategies
Differentiation
Friday April 8, 2016 / UNIT 6: Synthesizing Genres
7th Grade OL & PreAP RELA
Almaguer, Daigle, Davis, Gokey, Wilson
TEKS / 7.26 Students will use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings.
I Can
Statement / I can effectively read and respond to an expository text and make connections with the text and real world.
Lesson / NEWS ELA.com reading – Students will read an expository text and annotate and answer questions about the help of service dogs in real life and make application to real world situations. (these will take this week to complete)
Scripted
Questions / 1.What is the purpose of understanding the need to enforce animal rights?
2.Why should we embrace the idea of including service animals in our lives for those who need them?
3.How can humans create awareness for animal rights and service animals?
Relevance to Students / Students will find this topic engaging because most are intrigued by animals of some sort in their personal lives.
Materials / Articles
Grading pen/pencil
Pencil
Assessments:
(F or S)
Homework / Study Knowsys Vocabulary, Read 20 minutes
WICOR-M / Writing Inquiry Collaboration
Organization Reading Math
Instructional Strategies / Collaboration with Group
Differentiation