1. Bellwork Feb.1, 2016 Copy and answer. 1)Which figurative language device means a comparison that uses the words like, as, or than? 2)Circle the simile. The other team’s quarterback is as big as a redwood tree. 3) Write a sentence that correctly uses a similie.

2. Standard/I can ELAGSE7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. ELAGSE7W4: 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 1–3 above.) I can plan and draft my argumentative essay over an assigned topic.

3. Hook: Transitions video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0y89jP-Rfghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0y89jP-Rfg

4. Mini Lesson Transitions Mad Lib Handout (Head)

5. Work Session Timed writing: Planning and drafting (see ppt for timing).

6. 5 Stages of the Writing Process DAY 1: Pre-write 15 minutes Rough Draft 30 minutes (use pencil) DAY 2: Revise-Edit 10 minutes Final Copy in pen 30 minutes (blue or black ink) Proofread/Publish 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 95 MINUTES FINAL COPY IN PEN

7. Closing Share the hook for your essay with your neighbor.

8. Bellwork Feb.2, 2016 Copy and answer. 1)Circle the pronoun. Jax will pay for his lunch with cash today. 2) They told me I could ride the bus home with my friend. 3) Sometimes I eat my lunch on the patio. 4) There will be times when James and Jill will bring their lunch to school.

9. Standard/I can ELAGSE7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. ELAGSE7W4: 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 1–3 above.) I can write the final copy of my argumentative essay over an assigned topic.

10. Hook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9lG1rbwlqk

11. Mini Lesson Create a revision and editing checklist for you to use before you begin your final draft (Think: What should go in your introduction? Body paragraphs? Conclusion?)

12. Work Session Timed writing: Revise edit, final copy, and publish/proofread (see ppt for timing).

13. 5 Stages of the Writing Process DAY 1: Pre-write 15 minutes Rough Draft 30 minutes (use pencil) DAY 2: Revise-Edit 10 minutes Final Copy in pen 30 minutes (blue or black ink) Proofread/Publish 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 95 MINUTES FINAL COPY IN PEN

14. Closing What is the most challenging part of writing an argumentative essay?

15. Bellwork Feb. 3, 2016 Copy and answer. Add commas where necessary. 1)The florist’s eldest daughter Lilly smelled the rose. 2)My birthday October 31 2005 is on Halloween. 3)We brought home the dog a beagle that we adopted. 4)Pumpkins a type of a squash are fun to carve.

16. Standard/I can I can demonstrate command of standard English grammar with writing or speaking. ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

17. Hook: https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/ (Subject and Predicate)

18. Mini Lesson http://assets.flocabulary.com/pdfs/units/subject-and-predicate- lyrics.pdf Use the lyrics to do an INSERT: Anything that defines a subject mark with an “s”; anything that defines the predicate/verb mark with a “p”.

19. Work Session Subject/Predicate Slap Jack Play just like Slapjack. Playing cards contain complete sentences, fragments, or phrases. Evenly distribute cards among players. They flip them over one player after the other looking for the jack. The complete sentence cards are the jack. Students play in pairs, or groups, trying to spot the complete sentence. Whoever slaps the jack first, keeps the jack and any cards underneath it. Students are eliminated when they run out of cards. The student who ends up with all the cards win.

20. Closing Ticket out the door: Create a sentence. Label the simple subject with an “S” and the simple predicate with a “P.” Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

21. Bellwork Feb. 4, 2016 Copy and answer. Which word in the sentences are misspelled? 1)The boys over their are playing for our team. 2)We will have a party just in time for there birthday. Rewrite the sentence and correct the spelling error. 3) The boys over there are playing for our team. 4) We will have a party just in time for there birthday.

22. Standard/I can ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. I can demonstrate command of standard English grammar with writing or speaking.

23. Hook: Parts of speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJ7lqxBBXo (Create a brace map before watching)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJ7lqxBBXo

24. Mini Lesson While watching the video, define each part of speech, and provide 3 examples for each.

25. Work Session Parts of Speech Mad Libs Students will complete a Mad Lib and then create their own.

26. Closing Share some Mad Libs from today.

27. Bellwork Feb. 5, 2016 Copy and answer. The meaning of the root bell is war. Write a sentence using a word with the root bell. The meaning of the root amo is love. Write a sentence using a word with the root amo.

28. Standard/I can ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. I can demonstrate command of standard English grammar with writing or speaking.

29. Hook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPK3l6cK1k4 (another part of speech video)

30. Mini Lesson Play a kahoot over subjects/predicates or the parts of speech. (see premade kahoots on the website)

31. Work Session Grammar Review/Study Guide for Test Monday (McQueen will provide). Assessment on Monday 2/8/16.

32. Closing 3, 2, 1: Write down 3 things you know about grammar we reviewed, 2 things you have a question about, and 1 thing you like most or least about the grammar we reviewed.