1. Bellwork Dec. 7, 2015 Copy and answer

2. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. ELAGSE7W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format citation. ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. I can research a topic and find reliable sources to cite from in my writing.

3. Work Session Research Day – Media Center Go over directions/rubric/assignment

4. Work Session We will go to the media center to FINISH your research. You must have enough information to write a 4 paragraph informational essay. Remember, a requirement is a drawing and a caption that summarize your tradition. If you are done with your research you may take a piece of computer paper and draw your picture/caption today.

5. Closing While conducting research, how do you decide if you are using a reliable source that will help with the writing of your informational essay?

6. Bellwork Dec. 8, 2015 Copy and answer.

7. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact. ELAGSE7RL7: Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium. I can analyze character traits using both a print and a media source.

8. Hook: How to write a strong thesis (main idea/your position) Informational/Explanatory writing video http://www.shmoop.com/video/how-to-structure-a-thesis-sentence-

9. Mini-Lesson Extreme Paired-Read pg. R16 in GA Collections-Read pg. R16 Reading Informational Text: Patterns of Organization Read Main Idea and Supporting Details Your role will be one of the following: Question (Who…what…when…where…why?) Summarize (This reading was about…) Visualize (I am picturing…) Connection (This reminds me of…) Clarification (Does this mean?)

10. Work Session Read and excerpt from A Christmas Carol where The Ghost of Christmas Future is introduced. MAX Strategy: INSERT the following letters as they relate to the Ghost of Christmas Future– T (trait), and Q(quote). Watch: A Christmas Carol (Safari Montage)– (Ghost of Christmas Future). While watching: Students will analyze the character traits of the Ghost of Christmas Future by citing his traits/characteristics, interests, beliefs, and provide a quote that reveals his personality.

11. Closing What does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Future?

12. Bellwork Dec. 9, 2015 Copy and answer.

13. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. ELAGSE7W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources using research terms effectively; assess credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard of citations. ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. I can plan and draft an informative essay.

14. Hook: Citing Textual Evidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhKZ5PG4dnI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C36nczcgcyM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzMOAllSvnY

15. Mini-Lesson: Citing Textual Evidence in Writing Insert Place a check next to each statement you understand and a question mark next to each statement that you don’t understand.

16. Work Session Students will work on planning their essay using a graphic organizer. Once they complete the graphic organizer, they will draft their essay. Their essay should include an introduction paragraph (hook, thesis statement, background information and/or supporting sentences about holiday and tradition), three body paragraphs (a topic sentence for each paragraph that introduces the information you will write about in that body paragraph, cited information from your research giving credit to the author/site, and an example to help the reader understand), and conclusion (Begin with a concluding transition, summarize the topics written about in the body paragraph, restate/reword thesis, and write a clincher/closing sentence). All paragraphs should be 6 to 8 sentences. Students may revise/edit with a partner.

17. Closing Exit ticket: While researching the holiday tradition you chose, what was the most interesting fact you discovered?

18. Bellwork Dec. 10, 2015 Copy and answer.

19. Standard/I can ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a drama interact. ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. ELAGSE7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. ELAGSE7W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources using research terms effectively; assess credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard of citations. ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. I can plan and draft an informative essay.

20. Hook: Writing a concluding sentence with a punch http://www.shmoop.com/video/how-to-write-a-concluding-sentence- with-a-punch http://www.shmoop.com/video/how-to-write-a-concluding-sentence- with-a-punch

21. Mini-Lesson: Writing a Conclusion Students will read the article titled “Football”. The conclusion paragraph has accidently been deleted…OOOPS! With your group write a good conclusion paragraph for the essay. Be ready to share your concluding paragraph. Teacher reminder: Remember to delete conclusion paragraph before you copy.

22. Work Session Writing Day Students will work on planning their essay using a graphic organizer. Once they complete the graphic organizer, they will draft their essay. Their essay should include an introduction paragraph (hook, thesis statement, background information and/or supporting sentences about holiday and tradition), three body paragraphs (a topic sentence for each paragraph that introduces the information you will write about in that body paragraph, cited information from your research giving credit to the author/site, and an example to help the reader understand), and conclusion (Begin with a concluding transition, summarize the topics written about in the body paragraph, restate/reword thesis, and write a clincher/closing sentence). All paragraphs should be 6 to 8 sentences. Students may revise/edit with a partner.

23. Closing How is narrative (your memoir paper) and informative (your holiday tradition paper) writing alike? How are they different? You may use a double bubble map or venn diagram to compare and contrast.

24. Bellwork Dec. 11, 2015 Copy and answer.

25. Standard/I can I can compare and contrast different versions of a story. ELAGSE7RL7: Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium.

26. Hook: Presenting your writing to an audience video Public Speaking Brain-Pop https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/publicspea king/

27. Mini-Lesson Brain-Pop Vocabulary Activity-Define Research, notes, key points, facial expressions, visual aids, one other term from video then share your definitions with a partner

28. Work Session Turn in Informational Essays. Using the Close Reader Workbooks, students will compare and contrast different genres of “A Christmas Carol (novel, drama/play, and graphic novel). Students will work on close read questions 1-10 as we read each text. Finish watching “A Christmas Carol” if you have not.

29. Closing In the end, what does Scrooge learn from his experience? Why would this lesson be considered a theme?