Objectives: TEKS: 7.6C, 7.18 ELPS: 4I (show comprehension through basic reading skills) Ms. Groh’s/ Mrs. Schwartz’ Weekly Lesson Plan Nov 28-Dec. 2, 2011 7th Grade ELA/ESL Student-Friendly:  I will be able to outline a persuasive essay.  I will be able to identify the four points of view and explain the differences among them.

Materials: ER ppt, ER packet, books, Scholastic Scope Magazines, Notes sheet, and outline sheet

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Reading: Warm-Up: Use the thesaurus entries to fill in the synonyms and antonyms section of your vocab squares. Monday 11-28-11 Classwork:  Reading Mini-Lesson: Identifying Point of View  “Las Guayabas”: Part One: p. 58-72 Guided Reading  After Reading Questions: Point of View and “Las Guayabas”: Part One: p. 58-72

ELA: Warm-Up: Should schools force students to wear uniforms? Why or why not?

Classwork:  Students will read the article on scope about school uniforms  Students will then complete the graphic organizer brainstorming 3 supporting ideas for each side of the argument and then take a stance for one side or the other  Students will be guided through the graphic organizer to outline their persuasive essay

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Objectives: TEKS: 7.6C, 7.9, 7.18 ELPS: 3B(use new vocabulary in descriptions and classroom communication)

Student-Friendly:  I will be able to analyze author’s purpose when choosing point of view and the effects of the point of view on readers.  I will be able to write a persuasive essay and revise my work.

Materials: Highlighters

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Reading: Warm-Up: Use your vocabulary words in a sentence using your vocab squares to help Tuesday you. 11-29-11 Classwork:  Reading Mini-Lesson: Analyzing the Effects of Point of View  “Las Guayabas”: Part Two: p. 72-80 Guided Reading Ms. Groh’s/ Mrs. Schwartz’ Weekly Lesson Plan Nov 28-Dec. 2, 2011 7th Grade ELA/ESL

Wednesday Classwork: 11-30-11  HISD Testing

Classwork:  Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Crossword Thursday  HISD Testing 12-1-11

Objectives: TEKS: 7.6A, 7.6B ELPS: 2H, 4J (show comprehension through inferential skills)

Student-Friendly:  I will be able to explain how authors create characters through character’s appearance, thoughts and actions and analyze characterization in the Esperanza Rising.

Materials: ER ppt, ER packet, books, Vocab Quiz 2, HISD Writing Test

ELA: Friday Classwork: 12-2-11  HISD Writing Test

Reading: Warm-Up: Spend 5 minutes studying your vocabulary squares on pages 4-7 of your packet to prepare for your quiz today.

Classwork:  Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Quiz 2  In-class review of quiz  Reading Mini-Lesson: Characterization  Begin “Los Melones”, p. 81-99 Guided Reading

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