February 24-28

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Section 7-1, 3, 5

Common Core Standards

Reading Literature
1) Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2) Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

Essential Questions
1. How do our individual and collective memories shape who we are today and influence our future?

Writing
3) Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. 4) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 13 above.) 10) Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Materials and Resources

Texts The Giver Handouts Fishbowl Graphic Organizer; Chapters 22-23 handout; Chapters 22-23 quiz; Lois Lowrys Newbury acceptance speech; Starburst Portfolio Checklist; Starburst Portfolio Rubric; Colors Worksheet and Lyrics; Starburst Portfolio assembly instructions Cover stencils Smartboard Projector (maybe) Manila file folders Extra ribbon and printed craft paper Your materials are appropriate, authentic and comprehensive.

Speaking and Listening

1) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher- led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Language
5) Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. The Standards are appropriate and are consistently used and integrated in the lesson plan.

Skills
Self-editing Writing effective introductions Using direct text quotations Writing Skills 1 + 2 (TBD)

Enduring Understandings
Learners will understand the importance of shared history and memory. Learners will understand how literature can reflect alternate possibilities of life. Learners will understand the importance of self-expression.

Assessments
Informal Assessment fishbowl participation and organizer; Formal Assessment fishbowl open questions; chapters 22-23 handout; Starburst Portfolio; Writing 3 and 4 Make sure that you periodically assess student performance and adjust instruction. Assessment strategies are tied to relevant learning outcomes.

February 24-28

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Section 7-1, 3, 5

February 24-28

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Section 7-1, 3, 5

February 24-28

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Section 7-1, 3, 5

February 24-28

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Section 7-1, 3, 5

7-1

7-3

7-5