Q1-Week 4: September 21-25, 2020 (Innovative Students)

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Teacher	Heather Baker
Subject Area	English Language Arts/Reading
Grade Level	7
Week #	4
Unit of Instruction	Visions of the Past and Future

Standard(s) Taught
Evaluate the reasoning of an argument. Recognize the purpose of questioning. Determine central ideas in a nonfiction text.
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
Students will: Evaluate the effect of word choices on tone. Analyze the effect of historical context on the author’s purpose. Distinguish fact from opinion. Establish an appropriate tone. Paraphrase central ideas.
Classroom Activities
Monday, September 21 – Edgenuity, “The Girl who Silenced the World for Five Minutes.” Tuesday, September 22 – Edgenuity, “Persuasion and Tone in a Speech.” Wednesday, September 23 – The Call of the Wild – Chapters 1 & 2 Quiz Reading – The Call of the Wild Thursday, September 24 – Edgenuity, Central Ideas in Eleanor Roosevelt’s, “What I Hope to Leave Behind.” Friday, September 25 – Finish ALL outstanding work. The Call of the Wild Vocabulary: 7 definitions 7 sentences using each vocabulary word Primitive Astuteness Insubordination Flabbergasted Defiance Jubilant Deliberation
Assignments Due
Monday, September 21 – Edgenuity, “The Girl who Silenced the World for Five Minutes.” Tuesday, September 22 – Edgenuity, “Persuasion and Tone in a Speech.” Wednesday, September 23 – The Call of the Wild – Chapters 1 & 2 Quiz Reading – The Call of the Wild Thursday, September 24 – Edgenuity, Central Ideas in Eleanor Roosevelt’s, “What I Hope to Leave Behind.” Friday, September 25 – Finish ALL outstanding work. The Call of the Wild Vocabulary: 7 definitions 7 sentences using each vocabulary word Primitive Astuteness Insubordination Flabbergasted Defiance Jubilant Deliberation
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