21-22 S1 ELA Lesson Page

ELA Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and Using the Close Reader

DoDEA Standard
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 1 Part 1 - Vocabulary Set 1 Assigned - Complete the current vocabulary notecard set using the established class procedures. Submit the completed set in Google Classroom by taking a picture of both the front and back of the cards.
This assignment is due at 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

Steps To Complete Vocabulary Notecards

Cut-out the ten vocabulary words on the sheet that is given to you in class.
Neatly glue each word in the center of a different card.
While the glue is drying, use a pen to write your last name and the set number (1) in the lower right-hand corner of the card.
Use the www.geo4u.net glossaries to look-up the definitions of the words.
Write each definition large and neatly across the back the card (as shown above).
Highlight only the outer-edges of the cards for the words that you must be able to define.
When complete, place your completed notecards in your ringed pencil case so that you will not lose them.

Homework (HW) - Finish and Study Vocabulary Set #1

Vocabulary Set #1
culture *
legacy *
forage
conquistador
pseudonym
staple
optimistic
pessimistic
potential
self-esteem
pre-history

ELA Lesson 1 Part 3 - Using the Close Reader
Today you will give given a Close Reader. It is different than a text book because you write you write in it. Begin each Close Reader assignment by reading the "Author Background." Information about the author can sometimes hint at what the what the story is about. Next, begin reading the story. Notice that the lines are numbered to the side (more on this later). As you read, complete the writing and annotation questions. The questions are numbered and refer to specific parts of the text. The final question at the end of the story is referred to as the "Short Response." In order to receive full credit, you must provide evidence and answer using at least three-fourths of the space provided.

Additional Information

Cite evidence in the form of quotes and referencing specific line numbers.
Recall that the line numbers are shown starting on the second page.
Note the “Close Read Notes” to the side and the space below it for your work.
Restate the question when you answer the questions.
Define the vocabulary words that are shown in the margins.
Use the www.geo4u.net online glossary to define the vocabulary words.
Work with your group to discuss the “small group” question.

HW- Complete the Vocabulary Practice Quiz and Study For the Quiz

ELA Lesson 1 Part 4 - HW, Quiz, Standards, and Close Readers

Why does every lesson begin with the DoDEA standard?
What does the standard tell you?

ELA Lesson 1 Part 5 - Reflection and Review

DoDEA Standards
Planner Examples
Close Readers - Evidence (Quotes, Line Numbers, Page Numbers) and Reasoning
Late Work
Vocabulary Drills

ELA Lesson 2 - Close Reading

DoDEA Standard
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
SL.1 (Speaking and Listening) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Due- Updated Planner (By 8:00 AM)

ELA Lesson 2 Parts 1 and 2

Close Reader Expectations
Planner Update Troubleshooting
New Skill (Setting A Phone Reminder) - Many of you have mobile phones. Today you will learn a method that will help you to remember to update your planner on the weekend. We will work together to set an appointment reminder in your phone that will repeat weekly at the same time. Be sure to set it for a time you would likely be home and be able to update and then submit the planner.
Importance of the Author Background
Circle, Write in the Margin, and Underline (Close Reader)

ELA Lesson 2 Parts 3 and 4 - "The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters" by James Vlahos

Turn to page 51 in the Close Reader. Begin by reading the author background at the top of the page.
Next, read the essay and compete the writing and annotating assignments throughout the story. For each of the questions you need to restate the questions, provide evidence to support your answers, and write the line number where your evidence begins.
Use the www.geo4u.net online glossary to define the words that are shown in the margin.
Work with your group to discuss the “small group” question in the assignment.
Complete the “Short Response” at the end of the stories using evidence from the text. A satisfactory response requires that you cite evidence and explain your reasoning as part of your answer. A complete answer requires that you usually fill at least eighty percent of the answer space provided.

ELA Lesson 3 - Close Reading

DoDEA Standard
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

Vocabulary Set #2 Assigned - Complete the current vocabulary notecard set using the established class procedures. Submit the completed set in Google Classroom by taking a picture of both the front and back of the cards. This assignment is due at 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

ELA Lesson 3 Parts 1 / 2 / 3 - "The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters" by James Vlahos

Finish reading and answering the questions in the Close Reader.
Use the www.geo4u.net online glossary to define the words that are shown in the margin.
Work with your group to discuss the “small group” question in the assignment.
Complete the “Short Response” at the end of the stories using evidence from the text. A satisfactory response requires that you cite evidence and explain your reasoning as part of your answer. A complete answer requires that you usually fill at least eighty percent of the answer space provided.
Complete this assignment as homework if it is not finished by the end of class on Tuesday.

Vocabulary Set #2
point of view *
amend *
proper noun
culture
legacy
conquistador
pseudonym
optimistic
pessimistic
potential
self-esteem
vague

Day 2 of this lesson will be geared towards logging-on to the network and accessing GradeSpeed. We will resume the final writing activity for this story tomorrow.

ELA Lesson 3 Parts 3/4/5 - "Big Rocks' Balancing Acts" by Douglas Fox
Today you will be reading an essay with your cooperative learning group. The story begins on page 157 and ends on page 164. Begin by reading the background information about the author (top of the page). As you read the essay, think about what makes these rock formations so unique and what people can learn from them. Discuss the story with your group when you finish reading. Report out when you are finished.

ELA Lesson 4 - Microsoft Word Basics / Reading

ELA Lesson 4 Network and Microsoft Word Key Teaching Points

Your Home Drive
Create An ELA Folder
Create A New Document
File Name Format / How To Change A File Name
Move A File Into Your ELA Folder
Double Space v. Single Space
Proper Heading Format and Location
Copy and Paste Assignment Instructions / Paste Without Using the Source Format (Very Important!)

Vocabulary Review

ELA Lesson 4 Parts 1, 2, and 4 "Big Rocks' Balancing Act" Writing Assignment / Microsoft Word Instruction
After reading, get a computer from the cart and complete the writing assignment. Open a Microsoft Word document and complete questions one through six on page 166.
Format

Save the file as “2021 9 ELA Lesson 4 Part 1 Last Name”
Type the questions in bold.
Answer the questions below it using complete sentences (without putting them in bold).
Use evidence and line numbers to support all answers.
Spell and grammar check the assignment before submitting it for a grade.
Submit the assignment in Google Classroom.
All students must complete their assignments by the end of class (finished or not).
All computers must be cleaned and put away prior to the mask break.

Note- Study your notecards silently after you finish this assignment.

ELA Lesson 4 Part 3 Beginning of Year Assessment
Note- This is an assessment that does not count towards your grade.

ELA Lesson 5 - Point of View, Theme, and Tone

DoDEA Standard
RI.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.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 5 Parts 1 Finish and Submit the "Big Rocks' Balancing Act" Writing Assignment
Continue and complete the assignment that you began last week. Submit the completed assignment via email when you have finished.

ELA Lesson 5 Part 2 Important ELA Terminology - Point of View

Point of View - Most stories in literature are told from either the first or third person perspective. These are usually referred to as "Point of View" and are sometimes abbreviated with the letters P.O.V. One perspective, second person P.O.V., is rarely used. In this perspective, the narrator uses the words you and your in the story.

ELA Lesson 5 Part 3 and 5 - Tone and Theme

Techniques for Identifying Theme In A Memoir or Story

Analyze the title. Does it give you a hint about the theme?
Analyze the words, actions, and dialogue of the author (in a memoir) or a protagonist (in a story). Do these three things give you insight into how they feel about an issue or topic?
Evaluate whether the author or protagonist changes over the course of the story. Did he or she grow as a person?
Determine whether the author or protagonist experiences a life-changing event. If there was a life-changing event it usually points to the theme.
Analyze the setting of the story.
- Does it have a direct relationship with the story?
- Do the characters respond to or comment on the setting?

theme

(noun)
the major overarching idea
or
underlying message that is conveyed
in a story

Tone and Theme

Lesson 5 Part 4 - "Allied with Green" by Naomi Shihab Nye / Brief Librarian Visit
Begin class today by getting a computer and bringing it to your desk. Do not open or log-in until the librarian arrives or you are ready to begin the writing assignment.

Allied with Green" by Naomi Shihab Nye (Collections Book)
Can you guess what the theme of this short story might be by reading the title? Begin reading by reading the author's background at the top of the page. Then, read the short story. It begins on page 149 and ends on page 152. As you read, determine the point of view and the theme of the story.

Writing Assignment- Submit the answers to the following questions in an email and send it my DoDEA email address. The subject of the email is always the assignment title shown above in bold.

What point of view is used in today's story?
What might the theme of today's story be?

ELA Lesson 6 - Compare and Contrast Essay

DoDEA Standard
W7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
RI.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.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 6 Part 1 - Vocabulary Set #3 Assigned / Compare and Contrast Essay Basics

Citation and Format Styles

MLA (Modern Language Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
Chicago Style (Chicago Manual of Style)

Vocabulary Set 3 Assigned - Complete the current vocabulary notecard set using the established class procedures. Submit the completed set in Google Classroom by taking a picture of both the front and back of the cards. This assignment is due at 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

Vocabulary Set #3
theme *
tone *
consonant *
setting *
ominous
memoir
bewildered
literate
omniscient
verb
primary source
popular sovereignty
irony
sly
homophone

Challenge Definition
alliteration

writing prompt - The writing prompt tells the reader what the essay is about.
essay structure - The structure of the essay will always be an introduction, three comparison paragraphs, and a conclusion.
the two topics (stories) being compared - This week's practice essay will compare two stories (the two topics).
points of comparison - The points of comparison tells the reader the ways that you are going to compare the two topics.
evidence - Evidence is the key to supporting your points of comparison.
evidence amount - Always use two pieces of evidence per topic to prove each point (total of four per paragraph).
works cited page - A works cited page is usually attached to the end of an essay that uses the MLA style. It allows the reader to go directly to the source documents to learn more about the topic or to verify your evidence

ELA Lesson 6 Parts 2 / 3/ 4 - Compare and Contrast Practice

Writing Prompt - Compare and contrast “The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters” by James Vlahos and “Big Rocks’ Balancing Acts” by Douglas Fox. Focus specifically on the point of view, tone, and the theme of each story. Your completed essay should consist of complete five paragraphs.

ELA Lesson 7 - Compare and Contrast Essay

DoDEA Standard
W7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 7 Part 1 - Finish and Submit the C&C Graphic Organizer

ELA Lesson 7 Parts 2 and 3 - Compare and Contrast Essay Important Points

Tips For A Successful Essay

Do not use the words “I” and “we” in your sentences.
Indent the first sentence of every paragraph.
Use the tab key to indent your paragraph.
Use the format of the titles that are shown in the writing prompt.
Use italics to emphasize certain words in your paragraphs.
Do not begin sentences with the word “like.”
Do not use abbreviations or acronyms such as “POV.”
Do not use a capital letter in the quote when using only a portion of a quote in the middle or end of a sentence.
Do not end paragraphs with quotations.
Do not introduce new information or use quotes in the concluding paragraph.
The concluding paragraph in an essay must be at least three sentences long.

Compare and Contrast Essay Assignment Details

Complete this assignment using a Word document.
Use Arial font size 14 for the entire paper.
Do not change the default spacing.
Save your document as "2021 10" and your last name, followed by the lesson title shown above.
Use the standard heading in the upper left hand corner of the page (name, date, Mr. Duncan - ELA Period __.
Copy and paste the writing prompt two lines under the heading.
Skip one line between the instructions and introduction to your paper.
Your completed essay should consist of complete five paragraphs.
Use transitions to connect different ideas in your essay.

Types of MLA Style In-text Citations

Cite the quote or paraphrased portion of the topic source by using the author's last name and the page number (with parenthesis) where it is located in the text. Note- The citation comes at the end of the sentence and is followed by a period.

Example 1 - "The Endangered Species Act helped the bald eagle rebound by banning the use of DDT" (Adams 243).
Example 2 - Adams found that the "Endangered Species Act helped the bald eagle rebound by banning the use of
DDT" (Adams 243).

You can also use the author's name as part of the sentence itself. If you do, do not include the author's name again in the citation. Use only the page number, inside parenthesis, and then end the sentence with a period.

Example 3 - Adams found that the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973 marked a turning point in saving the bald eagle (243).

ELA Lesson 7 Part 4 - Introductory Paragraph
The introductory paragraph is critical in getting your reader interested and motivated to read your essay. You should begin with a hook and follow it up with the thesis of the essay.

The following are a few ways to "hook" your audience.

Ask the reader a rhetorical question. Rhetorical questions get the reader to start thinking about the topic. It is critical that you follow a rhetorical question with a few sentences that help to answer the question and guide the reader to the thesis statement.
Begin with a quote that is related to your thesis statement.
Describe a humorous story (anecdote) that relates to your topic. Again, humor helps to spark an emotional response. Be sure to make the connection between the story and thesis topic.
Describe a problem or issue facing society that relates to your topic. This approach can be very effective when the issue sparks an emotional response in your reader. This approach requires a few sentences that adequately describe the problem or issue.
Make a statement about the topic and then point out a common misconception about it. Then make the connection between the misconception and your topic.
Make a statement about the topic and then support it with a statistic. Statistics, particularly if they are surprising, help to make your topic more interesting. Provide enough information about the topic to make the connection to the thesis.

Once you have created the hook you are ready to state your thesis. The thesis is often driven by a writing prompt and includes the major points that will be made in the essay.

Writing Prompt
Compare and contrast “The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters” by James Vlahos and “Big Rocks’ Balancing Acts” by Douglas Fox. Focus specifically on the point of view, tone, and the theme of each story.

ELA Lesson 8 - Compare and Contrast Essay

DoDEA Standard
W7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

ELA Lesson 8 Parts 1,2, 3, and 4 - Three Body Paragraphs / Use of Transitions

Each of the three body paragraphs focuses on one of the three topics (point of view, theme, or topic).

Compare and Contrast Structure - The Three Essay Body Paragraphs
1. Introduce and define your topic (point of view, theme, or tone).
2. Describe the topic as it relates to the first story and then provide two pieces of evidence.
3. Describe the topic as it relates to the second story and then provide two pieces of evidence.
4. Compare and contrast the topic as it relates to both stories (either they are similar or different).

ELA Lesson 9 - Compare and Contrast Essay

Vocabulary Set 4 Assigned - Complete the current vocabulary notecard set using the established class procedures. Submit the completed set in Google Classroom by taking a picture of both the front and back of the cards. This assignment is due at 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

ELA Lesson 9 Parts 1 / 2 / 3 / 4/ 5- Paragraph Four of the Compare and Contrast Essay

Compare and Contrast Structure - The Three Essay Body Paragraphs
1. Introduce and define your topic (point of view, theme, or tone).
2. Describe the topic as it relates to the first story (CER)
- Evidence Quote 1
- Evidence Quote 2
3. Describe the topic as it relates to the second story (CER)
- Evidence Quote 1
- Evidence Quote 2
4. Compare and contrast the topic as it relates to both stories (either they are similar or different).

Vocabulary Set #4
alliteration *
metaphor *
simile *
sage *
aside
fable
flashback
foreshadow
gosling
mood
onomatopoeia
personification
soliloquy
Challenge Definition
hyperbole

ELA Lesson 10 - Reading

ELA Lesson 10 Part 1 Memoir - from Polar Dream by Helen Thayer
Today you will read a memoir beginning on page 45 of the Close Reader.

Read the memoir and answer the questions in the Close Reader.
Use the www.geo4u.net online glossary to define the words that are shown in the margin.
Work with your group to discuss the “small group” question in the assignment.
Complete the “Short Response” at the end of the stories using evidence from the text. A satisfactory response requires that you cite evidence and explain your reasoning as part of your answer. A complete answer requires that you usually fill at least eighty percent of the answer space provided.

ELA Lesson 10 Part 2 - Identifying Style in A Memoir / Memoir Assignment

Characteristics of Anecdotes and Memoirs

Use the first person point-of-view
Use informal language and sentences to describe their experiences
Express personal feelings and emotions
Describe actual events and anecdotes

Types of Style That Were Discussed in Class

conversational
descriptive
formal
informal
natural

ELA Memoir Reading Assignment - from Mississippi Solo by Eddy Harris
Today you will be reading a memoir by Eddy Harris. The story begins on page 137 and ends on page 140. Begin by reading the background information about the author (top of the page). As you read the memoir, try to understand how his trip down the Mississippi River in a canoe impacted him.

Was he changed by the trip?

Discuss the story with your group when you finish reading. Report out when you are finished.

ELA Lesson 10 Part 3 - from Mississippi Solo Writing Assignment
Complete the writing assignment on page 142 (1-6). Use Microsoft Word to complete this assignment. Save the file using the standard format. Type the question on one line and then make it "bold." Echo the question and answer the question on the next line down. Be sure to use quotes and parenthetical citations from the text to support your answers.
Make sure that all of your answers begin with a capital letter and end with an appropriate form of punctuation. Submit your completed assignment in Google Classroom.
If you finish early, study your vocabulary cards.

ELA Lesson 10 Part 4 - Focus on Vocabulary and Terminology

Examples of Figurative Language
alliteration analogy
hyperbole idiom
metaphor onomatopoeia
oxymoron personification
simile

ELA Lesson 11 - Writing and Anecdote

DoDEA Standard
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.3 Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events.
RI.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.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 11 Part 1 Reading Assignment – “Labels and Illusions” by Lourdes Barranco
Today we will be reading a short essay that begins on page 63. Define all of the vocabulary words, complete the questions, and then finish by completing the “Short Response” at the end.
Hand-in your Close Reader when you have finished.

ELA Lesson 11 Part 2 - Vocabulary Focus

ELA Lesson 11 Part 3 - Anecdotes
Today we are focusing on anecdotes. Anecdotes are short stories that you find either interesting or amusing. While many anecdotes are told orally, others are written. While some may be rather short, others may be longer and include a lot of details. Whether long or short, the anecdote has to have a beginning and an end. As with any writing, details are important and usually help to make the anecdote more interesting.
There is a connection between anecdote and a word that you are already familiar with - memoir. You might think of a memoir as a group of anecdotes told by the same person.

ELA Lesson 12 - Focus on Writing

DoDEA Standard
SL.1 (Speaking and Listening) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 12 Part 1 Jamboard Activity - “Labels and Illusions” Assignment
Today you will complete a Jamboard activity using the Close Reader assignment from last week. Listen to the instructions for this activity and read the instructions shown below.

One person will create a Jamboard and add all members of the group.
Instead of making a title for each page, type the question at the top of the page. Each question part will have its own page.
All group members will add a note to each of the pages. Always use the same color note for all of your answers.
Type your answer on the note but do not include your name. Include your entire answer, what you underlined, or what you circled.
Clean your computers and put your computers away when you have finished.

We will use the completed Jamboards in class later this week.

ELA Lesson 12 Part 2- Focus on Vocabulary

Vocabulary Set #5 Assigned - Complete the current vocabulary notecard set using the established class procedures. Submit the completed set in Google Classroom by taking a picture of both the front and back of the cards. This assignment is due at 8:00 AM on Wednesday.

oxymoron
a combination of two
seemingly contradictory words
used together to create an effect
Examples
clearly confused
deafening silence
jumbo shrimp
open secret

hyperbole
an obvious exaggeration
that is not meant to be taken literally

Examples
I have a million things to do!
I slept like a rock!
I'm so hungry I could eat an elephant!
This book weighs a ton!

Vocabulary Set #5
hyperbole *
Enlightenment *
idiom *
anthology *
oxymoron
analogy
suffrage
adjective
anecdote
capitol
enigma

Challenge Definition
inquisitive

ELA Lesson 12 Parts 3 and 4- MLA Format

Types of MLA Style In-text Citations

Cite the quote or paraphrased portion of the topic source by using the author's last name and the page number (with parenthesis) where it is located in the text. Note- The citation comes at the end of the sentence and is followed by a period.

You can also use the author's name as part of the sentence itself. If you do, do not include the author's name again in the citation. Use only the page number, inside parenthesis, and then end the sentence with a period.

Example 3 - Adams found that the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973 marked a turning point in saving
the bald eagle (243).

Purdue University MLA Style Guide

Types of MLA Style In-text Citations - Electronic Sources (Websites)
Use the website title as part of the sentence without including a parenthetical citation at the end.
Example 1 - In "Edward Braddock" it states that "the Battle of Monongahela astounded George Washington, then
serving as one of Braddock’s aides-de-camp."
Example 2 - "Edward Braddock" shows that "the Battle of Monongahela astounded George Washington, then
serving as one of Braddock’s aides-de-camp."

ELA Lesson 13 - Focus on Reading and Writing

DoDEA Standard
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.

ELA Lesson 13 Part 1 - Homophones

accept (verb) to receive an object or idea Example- I accept your apology!
except (preposition) not accepting something or someone Example- Everybody is attending the festival except Becky.

its (adjective) belonging to Example- The dog lost its collar.
it's (contraction) a contraction meaning it is Example- It's going to be a beautiful day!

to (preposition) indicates movement, direction, or position Example- Biffy went to the nurse's office.
too (adverb) also Example- Becky went to the nurse's office too.
two (adjective) a number Example- Two students are in the nurse's office.

ELA Lesson 13 Part 2 - Close Reading Assignment
We will begin class by completing four new notecards relating to hubris the homophones that were discussed yesterday. The main assignment for today will be a close reading cooperative group assignment. You will read the handout titled "Proclamation Line of 1763, Quebec Act of 1774, and Westward Expansion."

Activity Steps

Read the article with your cooperative learning group.
Read the article a second time and work together to identify the critical points of the article. Highlight the critical points.
Discuss the following question and write the answer at the bottom of the back page. What is the article mostly about?
Work with your group to write the give most critical points on your assigned board.
Put the article in your binder so that it can be used again tomorrow.

Examples of Secondary Sources

biographies
encyclopedias
magazine articles
textbooks

ELA Lesson 13 Part 3 - Discussion and Feedback About the Close Reading Article
What was the article mostly about?

Which group had the best answer and why?
How do you determine what the article is mostly about?

ELA Lesson 14 - Focus on Reading

LA Lesson 14 Part 1 - Reading & Writing Assignment - "Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap"

This commentary begins on page 193 and ends on page 196 of the Collections book. Read it silently and think about the main point that the author is trying to make. After reading, get a computer from the cart and complete the writing assignment. Open a Microsoft Word document and complete questions one through six on page 198.
Format

Save the file as “2021 11 28 Last Name ELA Lesson 14 Part 3”
Type the questions in bold.
Answer the questions below it using complete sentences (without putting them in bold).
Use evidence and line numbers to support all answers.
Spell and grammar check the assignment before submitting it for a grade.
Submit the assignment in Google Classroom.
All students must complete their assignments by the end of class (finished or not).
All computers must be cleaned and put away prior to the mask break.

Note- Study your notecards after you finish this assignment.

ELA Lesson 14 Part 2 - Writing Assignment Feedback Session
Use the first twenty-five minutes of class to finish yesterday's writing assignment. Following this we will evaluate and discuss your answers. Listen carefully as your fellow students read their answers aloud. Do their answers meet the C.E.R. requirements? Claim - Evidence - Reasoning

ELA Lesson 14 Part 3 - Write the Best Possible Answers Using MLA Format

ELA Lesson 14 Part 4 - ELA Test / Activity Wrap-up

ELA Lesson 15 - Focus on Persuasive Techniques

DoDEA Standard
SL.1 (Speaking and Listening) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.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.

Persuasive Techniques

glittering generality
appeals to pity, fear, or vanity
appeal to loyalty
bandwagon appeal
testimonials
snob appeal

ELA Lesson 15 Part 1 - Persuasive Techniques
Recall that last week you read a story in the Close Reader titled "Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap."   Did the author persuade you that the ocean is the next great area that needs to be explored?
Why or why not?  👍 👎
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Direct Instruction of Persuasive Techniques - These techniques are explained in the "Student Resources" section of the Collections book (page R24).
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It is important to understand these persuasive techniques. Why? You need need to be able to understand the difference between a valid argument that is supported by evidence and those that use emotional appeals but lack support.
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Assignment - Go to the Winter Break dates in your planner. Then write the techniques, their meanings, and the examples on these pages. Highlight the six techniques only so that they are easy to read.
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ELA Lesson 16 Part11 - Persuasive Techniques Jamboard Assignment
Work with your group today to complete the following activity. You will create six Jamboard slides. Each of the six slides will focus on one of the persuasion techniques. Each of the four members of the group will have a specific quadrant (one fourth of the slide) to put your answers. Person one will have the upper left, person two the upper right, person three the lower right, and person four will have the lower left side of the slide.

Use the internet to find examples of persuasive techniques and post words and pictures that demonstrate it. The words should be examples of that particular persuasive technique or an explanation that is different than the one defined at the top of the slide. Put your initials at the end of notes.

Instructions

Use the "waffle" to access Jamboard and create a new slide (+ sign).
Save the Jamboard by naming it your Group number and the last names of all group members.
Make sure that you do not forget to include Mr. Duncan when you share it with your group!
The title for all of the slides will be one of the six persuasive techniques. Make the color of all titles gold with the persuasive technique and then below it define the technique (defined in the Collections book).
List the group member names at the bottom of the slide in gold.
Each member needs to contribute at least one picture and word example of each technique.

Have fun finding your answers! 😊 Report out when you have finished.

Note- There is no practice quiz for this week's quiz. Study your notecards and focus on the special stack that we created yesterday.

ELA Lesson 15 Part 4 – “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center”

Source - Library of Congress

Today you will be reading a speech that was made by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. It is very important that you begin by reading the “Background” paragraph at the top of the page. It will provide a brief history of this time period and help you to understand the significance of the speech.
Read the story aloud with your group. The story begins on page 185 and ends on page 188.
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Group Discussion - Discuss the speech with your cooperative learning group when you are finished.

What is the speech mostly about?
Did President Kennedy’s speech convince or persuade you to support space research?

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Individual Writing Assignment- Write your responses on notebook paper. Answer each of these questions using several sentences including one quote. Per class policy use the MLA format. Submit this assignment prior to the end of class.

ELA Lesson 15 Part 5 Close Reader Assignment "Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?"
Read and complete this assignment individually and not as a group. This online essay begins on page 63 and ends on page 66. Begin by reading the "Background" at the top of the page. Then answer the questions using at least one quote (MLA format) and define all of the vocabulary words. Question four will require you to discuss the question with your group. The “Short Response” will require more than one quote. Hand-in your Close Reader when you have finished.

Students who finish early need to make sure that their portion of the Persuasive Techniques Jamboard is complete.
Once this is done, you can study your notecards (either alone or with a table partner).

ELA Lesson 16 - Reading

DoDEA Standard
RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.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.
RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

ELA Lesson 16 Part 1- Vocabulary Focus / Differentiation Assignment (Shakespeare)

Vocabulary Groups

Focus set from last week
Vocabulary Set 1 (highlight fact)

Shakespeare Groups

Life
Major Works (Summary and Major Characters of Each)
Teach the Class

ELA Lesson 16 Part 2- Team Building Activity

ELA Lesson 16 Part 3 Close Reader Assignment- An Excerpt
Most of you have seen or read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This story taken place in England during the Christmas season. This week you will have an opportunity to read the story using three different formats: an excerpt from the novel, a dramatization of the story, and then a comic version of the story.
You will begin by reading the excerpt from the original story. Read and complete the assignment individually (not as a group). It begins on page 35 and ends on page 36. Answer the questions using at least one quote (MLA format) and define all of the vocabulary words. The “Short Response” will be shorter than usual, but use at least one quote.
Hand-in your Close Reader when you have finished.

ELA Lesson 16 Parts 4/5 Close Reader Assignment- Dramatization / Comic

ELA Lesson 17 - Compare and Contrast Essay

ELA Lesson 17 Part 1 "Magic and the Brain" Reading Assignment

Today you will be reading an interesting article about the brain. Begin by reading the “Background” to learn about the author and their experience. Read the story aloud with your group. Due to the technical nature of the story, stop occasionally to discuss what is being described and explained in the article (at least once per page). Do not forget to discuss the pictures and the captions on pages 79 and 81. This story is located in the Collections book and begins on page 77 and ends on page 84.
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Group Discussion - Discuss the article with your cooperative learning group when you are finished.

What is the article mostly about?
How has your understanding of the brain changed as a result of reading this article?
How does your textbook describe the meaning of a sidebar on page 85?
Are there any examples of sidebars in the article? If so, what pages are they on and what do they focus on?

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Report out when you group is ready to discuss your answers.

ELA Lesson 17 Part 2 "Magic and the Brain" Writing Assignment

Open a Microsoft Word document and complete questions one through six on page 86. This is an individual assignment and you should come up and speak to Mr. Duncan if you have a question.
Format

Save the file as “2022 1 Last Name ELA Lesson 17 Part 2”
Type the questions in bold.
Answer the questions below it using complete sentences (without putting them in bold).
Use evidence and line numbers to support all answers.
Spell and grammar check the assignment before submitting it for a grade.
Submit the assignment in Google Classroom.
All students must complete their assignments by the end of class (finished or not).
All computers must be cleaned and put away prior to the mask break.

Note- Study your notecards after you finish this assignment.

ELA Lesson 17 Parts 3/4/5 Compare and Contrast Assignment / Graphic Organizer Assigned

Writing Prompt
Compare and contrast the Continental and British military forces in the American Revolutionary War.

Overview
This compare and contrast essay will be different in that you will use the Pearson textbook as your primary source. You will also need to use two additional sources of information. You will decide located and use the two additional sources. Be sure that your sources are credible and trustworthy.

Compare and Contrast Essay Basics
Today's lesson will be a review of the compare and contrast essay format.
Key Points

writing prompt - The writing prompt tells the reader what the essay is about.
essay structure - The structure of the essay will always be an introduction, three comparison paragraphs, and a conclusion.
the two topics (stories) being compared - The topics are the two things that will be compared. In this case it will be the Continental Forces and the British Forces.
three points of comparison - The points of comparison tells the reader the ways that you are going to compare the two topics.
evidence - Evidence is the key to supporting your points of comparison. You do this by using quotes with the appropriate MLA parenthetical citations.
evidence amount for each of the two topics being compared - Always use two pieces of evidence for each of the three points that you will be comparing. By the time you finish you will have a total of twelve quotes (evidence).
works cited page - A works cited page is usually attached to the end of an essay that uses the MLA style. It allows the reader to go directly to the source documents to learn more about the topic or to verify your evidence.

Begin working on your graphic organizer. Use the remainder of the class period today and the class period tomorrow to complete it. You will complete the remainder of the graphic organizer for homework on Friday.

Homework- Complete the graphic organizer and submit a picture of it in Google Classroom by Monday morning at 8:00.

Key Information
Step 1 - Complete the heading.
Step 2 - Write the three topics that you will use to compare the Continental and British Forces.
Step 3- Write a statement that shows how the comparison point relates to the two topics (Continental and British
Forces)
Step 4- Use your textbook to find six different quotes that you will use as evidence. Use the entire quote and include a
   parenthetical citation.  Note- You must use the textbook as your first source in each of the six boxes.
Step 5 - Bring your graphic organizer up in order to receive approval to move on to the next step.
Step 6 - (Homework) Find two reputable Internet sources that you will use to provide evidence for the other six quotes.
    Note- You have the option of using either two or three additional sources of information.
Step 7 - Record the next six quotes from the two sources.

Begin working on your essay once you have received approval for your completed graphic organizer. You are only permitted to work on the essay in class (unless you are given specific permission to do so).

ELA Lesson 17 Part II - Compare and Contrast Essay

ELA Lesson 17-2 Parts 1/2/3/4 Compare and Contrast Essay Work Sessions
Use the ELA classes this week to write, edit and revise, and complete the compare and contrast essay. All essays must be submitted by Thursday at the end of the school day. The completed essay will be the first grade of Quarter Three.

C & C Structure - Three Essay Body Paragraphs
1. Introduce your topic
2. Define your your topic (either point of view, theme, or tone).
3. Story 1 CER
4. Story 2 CER
5. Concluding Sentence (How are the two stories similar or different?)

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