MRS. TERRY’S SEVENTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

LESSON PLANS FOR SEPTEMBER 16 – 20, 2013

HOMEWORK: Read 15 – 20 minutes of a fiction library book every evening

Noun Practice Packet corrected and due Thursday

TEKS/STAAR READINESS AND SUPPORTING STANDARDS:

7.02, 7.03, 7.06, 7.14, 7.16, 7.20, 7.21

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

Class starter: Copy definition of “personal narrative” from board.

Look through journal to find ideas for writing a personal narrative.

Students will be given a model of a personal narrative.

Students will pre-write for a personal narrative. Noun Notes handed back with

Friday’s practice; Noun Notes added distributed to students;

Practice Packet due Thursday

(Block 1 – The Writing Academy)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Class starter: Reread model of a personal narrative. Reflect on organization.

Students will continue to pre-write for a personal narrative.

Students will begin drafting a personal narrative.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Class starter: Continue to work on personal narrative.

Students will edit writing.

Students will publish writing (final copy).

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Class starter: Finish final copy of writing. Noun packet due.

Recall/review the elements of “plot” Noun Review Due

Pre-read “The Wise Old Woman; identify as folktale

Read/discuss “The Wise Old Woman”

Students will answer comprehension/vocabulary questions.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Class Starter: Skim/scan/review “The Wise Old Woman”

Students will collaborate in groups to create a plot line.

***These lesson plans are always subject to change. It’s difficult to determine

how much time will be required to effectively teach and practice the

Language Arts skills of reading and writing. Thank you for understanding.

Mrs. Cline/Mrs. Terry