Direct and Indirect Objects

Objective:  SWBAT define and identify direct and indirect objects in writing.

• I can define and identify direct objects and indirect objects in writing.

Essential Skill:
Define and identify direct and indirect objects in writing.

IPI: 5


Writing Response:
To Do:
     1)  Introduce terms using textbook.
     2)  Share TeacherTube.com video (Direct and Indirect Objects)
     3)  Students copy objective into skills classroom journal/notebook.
     4)  Use Post-It note to label skill
     5)  Group practice and discussion pg. 24 (text)
     6)  Exit Ticket, Thumbs Up/Down

Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

Objective:  SWBAT identify sentence fragments and run-ons in writing.

• I can identify sentence fragments, and run-ons in writing.

Essential Skill:  Define, identify, and correct sentence fragments and run-ons in writing.

IPI: 4

Writing Response:
To Do: 
     1)  Introduce terminology, using text definitions (modify as needed for understanding
     2)  Students copy learning objective and definition into skills journal.
     3)  Students view 3 min. TeacherTube.com video (fragments and run-ons)
     4)  Textbook, pg. 25-26, read independently, then (timed) w/ shoulder buddies
     5)  Practice and Apply, p. 27, Items 1 & 2 together, items 3-10 w/ shoulder buddies
     6)  Exit Ticket:  pg. 588 Exercise Bank, choose 5 items to complete, and circle 3 that are your best        effort.

Sentence Types

Objective: Students will identify and apply four types of sentences to writing.

• I can identify and apply the four kinds of sentences in writing.

To Do:
1) Introduce four types of sentences, utilizing text p.16.
2) Transfer lesson objective and definitions into Skills Journal.
3) TeacherTube "Kinds of Sentences" video (4 min)
4) Read p.16 independently
5) Shoulder buddy, Read p. 16
6) Concept Check (A), p17, Items 1-2 as class, orally. Items 3-10 with shoulder/table buddies. Review with teacher.
7) Exit Ticket: Students (partners) create a 4 frame cartoon/comic. Minimum 1 type of sentence per frame.
Scoring Guide:  Title, Author, Labeled sentence in each frame.

Simple Subjects and Predicates

Objective:  Students will identify simple subjects, and predicates in writing.

• I can identify simple subjects and predicates and use them in my writing.

  To Do:
1) Intro. terms using text.
2) TeacherTube "Simple Subjects & Predicates" (4:10 min.)
3) Discuss and establish common definition.
4) Transfer objective and common definition into (in class) Skills Journal.
5) Chapter 1 lessons 2 & 4 (Simple Subject & Verb Phrases), Concept Checks guided practice with highlighted items. (p.9) Ch.1 lesson 2: Items: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10 and (p.13) Ch. 1 lesson 4: Items: 3-10, with shoulder buddies in their Skills Journal. Group review.
6) Student check thumbs-up for understanding at 75% or better of the concept.
7) Exit Ticket: 3 questions on Smartboard. (p.13 Teaching Tips)

Team Building/Organization

Objectives: SWBAT compose text with specific details.

• I can compose a text with specific details.
• I can effectively use/create a graphic organizer.
• I can organize information.

Writing Response: What are some ways you can brainstorm?
To Do:
1) Discuss ways to brainstorm
2) Discuss/model cluster webs
3) Create a cluster web about reasons students like/dislike CA
4) Essay: Why I Like/Dislike Communication Arts
5) Review Procedures

Team Building

Objective: SWBAT listen for information.

• I can listen for information.

Writing Response: What does a good interview require?

To Do:

1) Review Bell Ringers

2) Forming Groups

3) Student Interest Inventory

Rules and Procedures

Objective: SWBAT (Students will be able to) listen for information.

• I can listen for information.

To Do:
1) Introductions
2) Q&A
3) Establish Rules & Discuss Procedures
4) Practice Drills
5) Bell Schedules

• EMS Bell Schedule
• NMS Bell Schedule
• SMS Bell Schedule

6) Plagiarism Policy

Bell Ringers

At the beginning of each day, students will be asked to record the day's bell ringer. This consists of...

1. the objective we're going to meet,
2. a question or quote,
3. and the day's events.

These bell ringers will be graded weekly and compiled in each student's 3-ring binder.

Supply List

We require the students to bring the following items with them everyday.  We ask they bring a composition notebook with them so they can keep track of all their work, as well as their progress--these will be collected for a grade periodically.

• Loose leaf white notebook paper
• Pencils
• Pens (dark blue or black only)
• 1-2 boxes of Kleenex
• 2 folders with brads (pockets optional)
  or
  1 1" or 2" 3-ring binder
• 2 composition notebooks
• 2-3 different color pens/highlighters
• Dividers
• Post-it notes
• Notecards
• Planner (provided by the school)

Teacher Wish-List:

• Germ-X
• Expo Dry Erase Markers
• Lysol disinfectant wipes

This Website's Goal

Dear students, parents, and guardians,
First of all, we would like to welcome you to our class website!  To see what's going on in your (or your student's) classes, scroll through our posts or use the Archive (above, right) to see a monthly and daily breakdown of objectives (goals), class projects, and assignments, as well as helpful instructional websites and videos.  If you have any questions about what's going on, check here or be sure to contact us via e-mail.  The goal of this website is to help make the school year a little easier and to help everyone succeed.  Together, we can make this a great year!

                                                                                        Sincerely, 

                                                                                        The 7th Grade CA Team