Standards California History 7.2.1 Identify the physical features and describe the climate of the Arabian peninsula, its relationship to surrounding bodies of land and water, and nomadic and sedentary ways of life California History 7.2.5 Describe the growth of cities and the establishment of trade routes among Asia, Africa, and Europe, the products and inventions that traveled along these routes (e.g., spices, textiles, paper, steel, new crops), and the role of merchants in Arab society. Objective SWBAT explain how the geography of the Arabian Peninsula contributed to its growth as a trading center in the medieval period by using secondary source documents. Do Now Step 1: Take out all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Take out homework tracker, and write down your homework: Study for Monday's vocabulary quiz Do Next Read, or study for your vocabulary quiz Direct Ms. Rath will introduce scholars to our first history unit: Islam! Our powerpoint will be focusing on the geography of the Arabian peninsula. Students will read their first secondary source document. The goal is to find the central idea of the document. Collaborative Scholars will be tasked with reading another secondary source document and finding the central idea. Independent Scholars will then be asked to practice reading and finding the central idea of a third document. This will serve as today's exit ticket. With any time left over, scholars will be working on iReady assignments.
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Standard: All 6th grade History Standards Objective: SWBAT review 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations by creating a symbolic body poster. SWBAT show understanding of a BC/BCE and AD/CE timelines by answering multiple choice questions. Do Now: Step 1: Take out all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Write down your homework on your homework tracker: 3 i-Ready lessons due by Friday Study for Monday's vocabulary quiz Do Next: You have a choice: Read a book or start studying for your vocab quiz Monday (it might be a good time to start making a quizlet or flashcards) Collaborative: -Students will complete their body civilization projects in their groups - Students will present their body civilizations projects to the class Direct: -Students will review timelines and BC/BCE and AD/CE dates, focusing specifically on the dates of the civilizations presented Exit Ticket: Multiple Choice questions on timelines Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. Objectives SWBAT explain how The Fun They Had is an example of speculative fiction by writing a level 3/4 CEEEEL paragraph. Do Now Step 1: Take out all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Take out your homework tracker and write down your homework: 3 i-Ready lessons due by Friday Study for Monday's vocabulary quiz Do Next You have a choice: Read a book or start studying for your vocab quiz Monday (it might be a good time to start making a quizlet or flashcards) Independent 1. Reread "The Fun They Had". 2. Your objective by the end of the period is to write a CEEEEL paragraph answering the essential question: "How is “The Fun They Had” an example of speculative fiction?". Use the graphic organizer to start organizing your evidence toward answering that question. 3. If you finish the graphic organizer before we rotate... don't move on yet to the CEEEEL paragraph, work on your i-Ready lessons! Collaborative 1. Scholars will have an opportunity to gather evidence for their writing by using a graphic organizer. 2. After completing the graphic organizer, scholars will type their responses into Peer Grade. All responses must be submitted by the end of the period 3. Students who finish will work on their iReady diagnostic or lessons. Exit Ticket: Submit CEEEEL paragraph on peergrade Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. Objective SWBAT summarize Isaac Asimov's The Fun They Had by completing CATCH notes and comprehension questions with a partner. Do Now: Step 1: Take out all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Take out your vocabulary homework, leave it on your desk so Ms. Rath can check it Step 3: Take out your homework tracker and write down your homework: 3 i-Ready lessons due by Friday Study for Monday's vocabulary quiz Do Next: 1. Work on your "speculative fiction" review worksheet STATION 1: Collaborative Half of the class will start in collaborative station. These groups will be completing the CATCH notes, questions, and summary for The Fun They Had. Students will be provided with a rubric to help guide their writing. Exit Ticket- Completed summary STATION 2: Independent Step 1: Read "The Fun They Had" Step 2: Complete the CATCH notes worksheet for "The Fun They Had" Skip the section where it asks you to write a summary!! Step 3: Log on to iReady complete your diagnostic Step 4: Work on your iReady lessons, logging your progress on your new iReady tracker. Remember: . **Scholars are expected to pass 3 iReady lessons per week. It is very important that this is completed in order for ALL scholars to meet their yearly growth goals. Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. Objectives 1. SWBAT determine how Neil Gaiman defines speculative fiction and its purpose by reading, annotating, and discussing the introduction to Fahrenheit 451. 2. SWBAT determine the central ideas in The Fun They Had by completing CATCH notes, writing a summary, and answering comprehension questions with a partner. DO NOW Step 1: Take out all items "On My Desk" <-- check the list on the board Step 2: Take out your homework trackers: Week 1 Vocabulary Definitions due Tuesday Step 3: Read the Classroom Jobs- you may have gotten your first choice, maybe not but take pride in your job... so we can make this classroom a happy home :) Folder Monitors: Artour Valarie Phone Operators: Jasmin Victor Messangers & Subs: Lia Kelly Desk Monitors & Headphone Monitors: Julian Alexa Jobany Paper Clipper: Valerie B. STLs <-- I need a few more STLs... if you're interested come see me after class!: Aniyah Greeters <-- Ladies please stay briefly after class so I can talk to you about this job: Julissa Sona Librarians: Yamila Victoria Pencil King: Andrew Botinast: Hector Point Guard: Sevag Word Wall Wizards: Alex Liliana Angel DO NEXT Begin your vocabulary worksheets, focus on only filling out the section for each word that says "I think ______________ means" Direct-(Guided Reading) As we read Neil Gaiman’s introduction to Fahrenheit 451 together, scholars will be asked to stop and consider a question about the text. Scholars will have 2-3 minutes to write their answers with their partner. You must write in complete sentences! We will debrief each question together. By the end of this section, scholars should be able to determine how Neil Gaiman defines speculative fiction! We will then spend time "attacking the prompt" of our lesson's 3 multiple choice questions. ***These questions will be graded and is your exit ticket! Collaborative- 45 minutes (Partner Reading) With their assigned partners, scholars will read the short story The Fun They Had. Together, scholars will complete the provided CATCH notes and comprehension questions. Ms. Francavillo will monitor students to ensure that they are completing the assignment in the allotted time: 10 minutes to read 15 minutes to complete CATCH 15 minutes to complete comprehension questions Comprehension questions and CATCH notes will be turned in to be reviewed by Ms. Rath. With any time remaining, scholars will complete their then either finish their vocabulary sheets, iReady diagnostic or begin/continue new iReady lessons. Standard: All 6th grade History Standards Objective: SWBAT review 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations by creating a symbolic body poster. Do Now: Step 1: Check all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Take out your agenda, write down your homework: No Homework :) Step 3: If you did not turn in your syllabus yesterday please turn it into your Cohort bin (7D bin, the first one) Do Next: Fill out supply self-check in. Only steps 1-4. Independent: Students will continue to take iREADY diagnostic test: HERE Direct/Collaborative: Students will continue to work on Civilization Body Review Mini Project which they will work in collaborative groups on. Instructions: HERE Extra Resources: Athens Cultural Achievements Spartan Cultural Achievements Hebrews Daily Life Hebrews Inventions/Products/Goods Rome Daily Life Rubric: HERE Exit Ticket: Peer Rubric Standard: All 6th grade History Standards Objective: SWBAT review 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations by creating a symbolic body poster. Do Now: Step 1: Check all items "On My Desk" Step 2: Take out your agenda, write down your homework: Supply Check-in tomorrow Step 3: Turn your homework (syllabus) into the bin labeled 7D (top bin) Do Next: Complete your student survey Independent: Students will take iREADY diagnostic test: HERE Direct/Collaborative: Students will begin Civilization Body Review Mini Project which they will work in collaborative groups on. Instructions: HERE Extra Resources: Athens Cultural Achievements Spartan Cultural Achievements Hebrews Daily Life Hebrews Inventions/Products/Goods Rome Daily Life Rubric: HERE Exit Ticket: Peer Rubric Welcome to your first day of 7th grade! I am so excited to continue our journey together! Standard: N/A Objective: SWBAT understand and internalize our classroom rules, routines, and procedures by completing syllabus jigsaw and other activities. Do Now: Step 1: Take out all items "On my Desk" Step 2: Take out your Homework tracker, write down your homework: 1. Signed Syllabus due tomorrow (yes this will be graded) 2. Bring all Supplies by Friday (we WILL do a supply check) Do Next: Step 1: You have an index card on your desk. Here is what you need to fill out: Side One: Your first name (make sure it is the name you prefer to be called) and last name. BIG so I can see it. Side Two: Flip your card over and answer the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES (this is 7th grade, we write in complete sentences): 1) What is the most memorable thing you did this summer? 2) How will 7th grade be different for you than 6th grade? 3) What does Ms. Rath need to know about you? 4) What is the last movie you saw in theaters? 5) Tell Ms. Rath a joke, draw her a picture, ask a question etc. Step 2: If you have extra time, you know what to do... read a book! Direct/Collaborative: 1. Students will review the classroom expectations, procedure, and the classroom syllabus through a jigsaw activity 2. Students will create sentence starters for Collaborative Language posters 3. *If time permits* Students will work with partners on Growth Mindset escape room activity Exit Ticket: HERE |