Monday, September 28 Do Now:SSR-10 min

Homework:✓ Vocabulary Word Study

(Quiz on October 2nd)

Objective:• I will use my knowledge of elements of plot

and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty.

• I will learn about interjections and use this knowledge to complete a life sandwich piece.

• I will use my knowledge of the writing process to finish revising and editing my personal narrative.

Today you will need:• Award Winning Novel• Pen or Pencil• Writer’s Notebook• Index Cards

Motivational Monday

Write a motivational six-word memoir.

Peer Edit/ ReviseGroups of FOUR1.Beginning and Ending2.Body 3.Punctuation and Spelling4.Capitalization and Usage

1. Follow rules on

following slide

2. 7 minutes with

each paper!

How to Peer Edit/Revise on Google• Open a new tab• Go to google drive• Click on folder labeled “classroom”• Click on folder labeled “7th ELAR”• Click on personal narrative• Right Click on your document• Click “share”• Type in all the names of the members in your group.• ONLY ALLOW THEM TO COMMENT!• Now go to “Shared with me” • You should be able to see everyone in your groups papers. • You will make comments at the end of paragraphs or line. BE

SPECIFIC (“gald should be glad”)

Self-Evaluate

• Reread paper and check:– The words you used…BEST words– Variety of sentences/ flow

• Simple v. compound v.complex

Tuesday, September 29 Do Now:SSR- 10 Min

Homework:✓ Vocabulary Word Study

(Quiz on October 2nd)

Objective:• I will use my knowledge of

elements of plot and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty.

• I will use my knowledge of the writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative.

Today you will need:• Award Winning Novel• Pen or Pencil

Plot- Label all 3 parts of expositionBegin to describe rising action

Vivid Verbs- 1 per chapter

Characterization – 9 Characters by end of Ch. 14

1 ex. Per character AT LEAST

Summary – 2 so far (Ch 1-7 and Ch. 8-11)

Figurative Language- 1 per chapter

Conflict – at least 3 examples so far

Connection – at least 2 so far

By the end of CH. 14-You should have 3-4 times as many examples in your book as you have labeled on your mind map/table.

Freak the Mighty

Read Ch. 11-14

• Mind Map/ Table:• Rising Action (Is suspense building?• Vivid Verbs• Characterization• Figurative Language

• Conflict

• Connections to Text

• Summary for Ch. 7-11

Interjections

Express feeling or emotion and functions independently from the rest of a sentence.

Ouch! That really hurt! Hey, that wasn’t nice.

Wow! What a great idea! Yikes! I’m scared of heights!

Type of Interjections

Examples of interjections showing strong emotion:

Oh no! Ouch! Wow! Yikes!

Hey! Ah!

Examples of interjections that introduce a sentence:

Yes No Indeed Well

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Interjection: Pickles

Write about a “pickle” – a situation—you have experienced that left a ‘sour taste in your mouth.’

**Use and underline three different interjections.

Wednesday, September 30Do Now:Get Ready for Library

Homework:✓ Vocabulary Word Study

(Quiz on October 2nd)

Objective:• I will use my knowledge of

elements of plot and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty.

• I will learn about adverbs and use this information to complete my life sandwich piece.

Today you will need:• Notebook paper• Pen or Pencil• NOTECARDS

Wicked Word WednesdayWho Am I?

1. You can study me in school…learning about cultures is cool! What am I?

2. That little voice inside your head…that’s me! What am I?

3. When something or someone very important needs remembering…use me! What am I?

4. English teachers love to study me! What am I?

5. Are you kind and concerned about others? Me too! What am I?

Answers1. Anthropology

2. Conscience

3. Memorialize

4. Etymology

5. Conscientious

Self-Evaluate

• Reread paper and check:– The words you used…BEST words– Variety of sentences/ flow

• Simple v. compound v.complex

Writer/ Reader’s ConferencesAs you come up, I will check your personal narrative AND your performance task!You can work on the following:

1.Mind Map/ Table2.Life Sandwich3.Self-Evaluate and complete Personal Narrative4.Type Final Copy – A. copy the entire document (ctl + a) (ctl + c)B.Open a new google doc and paste (ctl + v)C.Name the document “Final Copy – Name”D.Copy the entire document (ctl + a) now change the color to blackE.Add the document to your google classroom assignmentF. Click “Turn In”

Thursday, October 1 Do Now:

Get out FtM and note supplies

Homework:✓ Vocabulary Word Study

(Quiz on October 2nd)

Objective:• I will use my knowledge of

elements of fiction and characterization to complete my performance task.

• I will use my knowledge of the writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative.

Today you will need:• Notebook paper• Pen or Pencil

Tipster ThursdayWriting Process Review:

Freak the Mighty

Read Ch. 15-18

• Mind Map/ Table:• Rising Action (Is suspense building?• Vivid Verbs• Characterization• Figurative Language

• Conflict

• Theme

• Connections to Text

• Summary for Ch. 12-18

Adverbs

Adverb⦿Modifies a verb, an adjective, or

another adverb⦿Examples:

• Historians strongly believe that the Chinese invented rockets. (verb)

• Ancient Chinese warriors fired very powerful rockets. (adjective)

• Today, rockets almost always power missiles and spacecraft. (adverb)

Answer the questions…⦿How, when, where, and to what

extentIn what way? Patiently, loudly, carefully

When? Sometimes, daily, always

Where? Inside, there, everywhere

To what extent? Extremely, nearly, almost

Location⦿The position of adverbs can vary.⦿Modifies an adjective or adverb-

generally before the word it modifies⦿Modifies a verb- after the verb,

before the verb, or at the beginning of the sentence• The rocket ascended suddenly.• The rocket suddenly ascended.• Suddenly, the rocket ascended.

Intensifiers⦿Adverbs that modify adjectives or

other adverbs⦿Placed directly before the words they

modify⦿Answer: to what extentAlmost Extremely Quite So Usually

Especially Nearly Really Too Very

Rules⦿Many adverbs are formed by adding

the suffix –ly to adjectives. There exceptions to the spelling.

Adjective Rule Adverb

Sudden Add –ly Suddenly

True Drop e add –ly Truly

Heavy Change y to I add –ly Heavily

Adverb: Tomatoes

Write about an embarrassing moment—a moment that added some “tangy” flavor to your life.

**Use and underline three different adjectives

Friday, October 2 Do Now:

Get a computer and pull up your

narrative

Homework:✓ Novel needs to be done

by Monday✓ Life Sandwich due

Monday

Objective:• I will use my knowledge of the

writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative

• I will use my knowledge of Unit 3 word study to complete a Word Study Quiz.

Today you will need:• Mind Map/Table• Life Sandwich supplies• Performance Task

supplies

Flow Day Agenda – Publishing!1.Personal Narrative due by end of classFinal Copy –

A. Copy the entire document (ctl + a) (ctl + c)B.Open a new google doc and paste (ctl + v)C.Name the document “Final Copy – Name”D.Copy the entire document (ctl + a) now change the color to blackE.Add in a title of “Personal Narrative” at the top of page (16 pt) and center

itF. Write “By Your Name” (14 pt) under “Personal Narrative” and center itG.Add the document to your google classroom assignmentH.Click “Turn In”

Unit 3 Vocab Quiz

   

Flashback Friday

Weekly Reflection

Poster

Paper with all your information

from the Performance Task Packet

Beginning End

Character traits and mood

Character traits and mood

Front Back

Title slideYour NameName of BookName of Character

Information from the packet

Type information HERE

Character Name

At the beginning of…, ____ was...

Character Name

At the end of…, ____ was...

Fabulous Funky Flow Friday

You may work on the following tasks for the remainder of class. I will be calling you up to check on mind maps/tables.

• Performance Task• Life Sandwich – paper supplies are at the back of

the room if you need them• Mind Map/Table – through Ch. 18