February 25 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details Benchmark – Features of Plays + Notes Word Gen Intro NWEA Practice Reading Passage- “Buddy Reading with a Canine” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran Word Gen 1.08 Debate and Paragraph Chapter 9 Section 1 Notes + Questions #1-3 on Page 223 INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Word Gen – Attribute Daily Language Review Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Back to School” Suffix Packet– Pg. 6 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

Features of Plays Review- Think- Pair- Share A play is ________ The purpose of a play is to ______ You read a play ______ Plays were invented by_________ Who performs Plays? How do characters in a play know when to enter and exit? How do characters know how to say their lines?

Plays – Identify the following- Turn and Talk Cast of characters The setting Dialogue The conflict that must be resolved Stage directions

February 26 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details Benchmark – Features of Play- “The New Kid” Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 1+2 NWEA Practice Reading Passage- “Math Trek” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran Analyze quote – Journal response Chapter 9 Section 1 Notes + Questions #1-3 on Page 223 Chapter 9 Section 2 – Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Notes Page 224 INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Word Gen – Cycle Daily Language Review Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Back to School” Suffix Packet– Pg. 7 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

You must have at least 3-5 sentences. Read the quote and respond to in in your writers notebook I agree / disagree with the quote. She/He meant …. I can relate to this quote because… You must have at least 3-5 sentences. Feb. 26th Quote -

February 27 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details Benchmark – Features of Play- “Family Meeting” Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 3 NWEA Practice Reading Passage- “Destination Denver” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran Chapter 9 Section 2 – Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Notes Page 224 INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Word Gen – Hypothesis Daily Language Review Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Back to School” Suffix Packet– Pg. 8 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

February 28 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details Benchmark – Features of Play- “Making Connections” Chart Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 4 NWEA Practice Reading Passage- “” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran Analyze quote – Journal Response Chapter 9 Section 2 – Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Notes + Video Chapter 9 Section 3- Iraq History and Today Pg. 230 INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Word Gen – Project Daily Language Review Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Back to School” Suffix Packet– Pg. 9 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

You must have at least 3-5 sentences. Read the quote and respond to in in your writers notebook I agree / disagree with the quote. She/He meant …. I can relate to this quote because… You must have at least 3-5 sentences. Feb. 28th Quote -

March 1 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details Benchmark – Features of Play- “Cause and Effect” Chart Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 5 Moby Max/Make-up Day Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran Chapter 9 Section 3- Iraq History and Today- Pg. 230 Chapter 9 Section 4 – Iran History and Today – pg. 234 INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Word Gen – Statistics Daily Language Review Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Back to School” Suffix Packet– Pg. 10 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

NWEA-Goal Performance 2-3 Literary Text: Key Ideas and Details-“Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Martin Fadi Eva Literary Text: Language, Craft and Structure -“Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Dylan M. Natali Fadi Michael Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details- Close Reading Passage Dylan C. Byron Dylan M. Zuher Fadi Irna Natali Sheren Shireen Informational Text: Language, Craft and Structure - Close Reading Passage Dylan Mario Fadi Vocabulary: Acquisition and Use-NWEA RIT Band Vocab Words – Quizlet Dylan Fadi Mario Natali Helena Adhraa Daniel

NWEA-Goal Performance 4-5 Literary Text: Key Ideas and Details – “Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Andre Fadi Mykil Lorita Mario Isabella Eva N. Literary Text: Language, Craft and Structure - “Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Mykil Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details- Close Reading Passage Sameer Joseph H. Mario Savine Informational Text: Language, Craft and Structure - Close Reading Passage Andre Fadi Andrew C Noah Christian D. Mykil Savine Adhraa Naji M. Vocabulary: Acquisition and Use – NWEA RIT Band Vocab Words – Quizlet Sameer Noah Malwood Mario Adhraa

7th Grade Social Studies Standards 7 – H1.4.1 Describe and use cultural institutions to study an era and a region (political, economic, religion/belief, science/technology, written language, education, family). I can describe an era or region by telling about its government, economy, religions, science and technology, and written language. 7 – G2.1.1 Describe the landform features and the climate of the region (within the Western or Eastern Hemispheres) under study. I can describe the landform features and the climate of the region we are studying. 7 – G2.2.1 Describe the human characteristics of the region under study (including languages, religion, economic system, governmental system, cultural traditions). I can describe characteristics of a region such as languages, religion, and the economic, governmental, and cultural traditions.

I can describe how a story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes. I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Reading: Literature 6.3 Key Ideas and Details CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas I can compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text. I can contrast what I “see” and “hear” when reading the text to what I perceive when I listen or watch. Reading: Literature 6.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7

Reading: Informational Text 6.9 George Washington’s memoir is different from his biography. For example … I can compare and contrast two different authors’ presentations of the same events. Reading: Informational Text 6.9 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.9

Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) I can engage in discussions led by the teacher, one-on-one, and in groups, about sixth grade topics and texts. I can build on others’ ideas and express my own ideas clearly. Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

Conventions of Standard English Use proper-case pronouns. Use intensive pronouns. Use correct pronoun number and person. No vague pronouns! Improve expression! I can show my command of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Language 6.1 (A-E) Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1