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Monday Feb. 11th. Copy Right Material. Warm-up: Day 1 Opening: Review Warm-up/Glue in your Greek & Latin root words W.S: Research & Readingplus Closing: Reminders – Independent Reading Project due Wednesday. Research for BHM Argumentative Essay.
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Monday Feb. 11th Copy Right Material Warm-up: Day 1 Opening: Review Warm-up/Glue in your Greek & Latin root words W.S: Research & Readingplus Closing: Reminders – Independent Reading Project due Wednesday
Research for BHM Argumentative Essay • Who do you feel is the most influential African-American in history (living or dead)? • Research facts about how this person has contributed to society • Be sure the facts are relevant and support your claim & reasons
TuesdayFeb. 12th Copy Right Material Warm-up: Day 2 Opening: Metaphors in Literature& “What makes a poem a poem?” Video W.S: Paired Passages – “Mother to Son” & “Jesse Owens” Closing: Class Discussion Reminders – Independent Reading Project due TOMORROWWWWWWWW!!!!
STANDARDS • ELAGSE7RL5: Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning. • ELAGSE7RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text • ELAGSE7L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language • ELAGSE7SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
“What is a Metaphor?”I’m SO glad you asked Metaphors compare two things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
Log-in to Clever Go to COMMONLIT.ORG Click on “Mother to Son”
This week in class, we’re reading "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. • In “Mother to Son,” a mother utilizes metaphor to communicate the struggles she's faced and the importance of perseverance to her son. • As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions : "How does a person overcome adversity?" and "What makes a family?"
Ticket Out the Door = INB • What metaphor did Langston Hughes use in his poem, “Mother to Son”?
Wed. Feb. 13th Copy Right Material Warm-up: Day 3 Opening: “Jesse Owens” Video W.S: Paired Passages – “Mother to Son” & “Jesse Owens” Closing: Class Discussion Reminders – INB CHECK TOMORROW!!!! MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS GLUED IN!
STANDARDS • ELAGSE7RL5: Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning. • ELAGSE7RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text • ELAGSE7L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language • ELAGSE7SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
Log-in to Clever Go to COMMONLIT.ORG Click on “Jesse Owens”
This week in class, we’re reading "Jesse Owens " by Shelby Ostergaard. • In the informational text “Jesse Owens,” Shelby Ostergaard discusses Jesse Owens’ win at the Summer Olympics in 1936, in front of Adolf Hitler. • As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions : "What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "What makes a hero?"
Thurs. Feb. 14th Copy Right Material Warm-up: Day 4 Opening: Outlining a Constructed Response W.S: Write a Constructed Response Closing: Tick Out the Door Reminders – INB CHECK TODAY!
STANDARDS • ELAGSE7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. • WRITING (W) • a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Outlining a Constructed Response Body Paragraph Reason Evidence Bridge (explanation of your quote) Evidence Bridge (explanation of your quote) Claim/Transition Introductory Paragraph • T.A.G • Hook • Background Information • Claim + reasons
WORK SESSION • In the informational text, “Jesse Owens”, Shelby Ostergaard discusses Jesse Owens’ win at the Summer Olympics in 1936, in front of Adolf Hitler. • In the poem, “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes, a mother tells her son what life is like and to never give up. • Constructed Response: How does the metaphor in Langston Hughes’ poem apply to Jesse Owens’ life and pursuit of an Olympic gold metal? How does Jesse Owen’s actions embody the advice that the speaker in “Mother to Son” is giving in the poem? • Your response should be at least two paragraphs with a concluding statement • Check for spelling and grammar before turning in your work