Q2-Week 1: November 2-6, 2020 (Innovative & F2F)

LAFS.7.RL.1.2 – 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.
LAFS.7.RL.1.3 – Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
LAFS.7.RL.2.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
LAFS.7.RL.2.6 – Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
LAFS.7.RI.1.2 – Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
LAFS.7.RI.1.3 – Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
LAFS.7.RI.2.5 – Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
LAFS.7.RI.2.6 – Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
Students will analyze plot structure in a short film: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, & Resolution.
Students will analyze literature: Main Idea, Theme, Author’s Purpose, and Author’s Tone.

Monday, November 2nd – The Story of Nick Vujicic: No Arms, No Legs, No Worries
Tuesday, November 3rd – No School – End of Quarter 1 – Teacher Duty Day
Wednesday, November 4th – Nick Vujicic – Film – The Butterfly Circus Assignment: Plot Diagram
Thursday, November 5th – Innovative – ThinkCERCA: Write Argumentative Essay – Should Junk Food be Banned in Schools
F2F: LAFS: Key Ideas & Details in Informational Text (Unit 1 Pages 2-10)
IXL: H 1 & 2 – Comparing Texts
Friday, November 6th – Innovative – ThinkCERCA: Write Argumentative Essay – Should Junk Food be Banned in Schools
F2F: Close Reader – Pg. 77: Teenagers and New Technology
Close Reader – Pg. 83: Labels & Illusions
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Innovative Students: Essay is submitted through ThinkCERCA. Please make sure you are using text evidence.

Friday, November 6th:

F2F: Spelling/Vocabulary Test and Butterfly Circus Plot Diagram
Innovative: Butterfly Circus Plot Diagram & ThinkCERCA Summative Essay

Spelling/Vocabulary:

A lot
Separate
Accidentally
Amateur
Calendar
Collectible
Conscientious
Equipment
Experience
Harass
Maneuver
Pronunciation
Receipt
Relevant
Schedule
Vacuum