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Southeast Middle School

7th English/Language Arts—Mrs. Francis and Ms. Lee

E Learning Day 21 Day 21: 7th Grade ELA DAY 21 REVIEW

Standards RI. 6.1 Provide an objective summary of a text with two or more central ideas;

cite key supporting details.

I Can

Statements

RI.6.1: I can analyze key details and ideas in a text to determine two or more

central ideas and write an objective summary of a text

Essential

Question(s)

Resources 1. Flocabulary “Main Idea” Video

2. Flocabulary “Main Idea” multiple choice Read and Respond questions.

3. Flocabulary “Main Idea” multiple choice quiz.

Activities

Review Day

Complete any missing assignments. Students who have completed all

assignments may move on to the Day 21 lesson below.

Step One: Login to Flocabulary.com for “Main Idea” (this can be done

on a cellular device, tablet, iPad, or computer/laptop)

a. Complete the Video

b. Read the “Main Idea” notes.

Step Two: Locate the “Main Idea” multiple choice Read and Respond

questions.

a. Complete the “Main Idea” multiple choice Read and Respond

questions.

Step Three: Locate the “Main Idea” multiple choice Quiz.

a. Complete the “Main Idea” multiple choice Quiz.

Due Today:

1. Video

2. Read and Respond

3. Quiz

Day 22- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA)

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of

what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI.6.1: Provide and objective summary of a text with two or more central

ideas; cite key supporting details to analyze their development.

RI.8.2: Determine the impact of text features and structures on an author’s

ideas or claim.

Learning

Targets/

I Can

Statements

RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says

explicitly.

RI.6.1: I can provide an objective summary of a text with two or more

central ideas.

RI.6.1: I can cite key supporting details to analyze the development of

two or more central ideas in a single text.

RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text features on authors’ similar

ideas or claims about the same topic.

RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text structures on authors’ similar


Essential

Question(s)

When is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or values of an individual

or society?

Resources

1. Connection Word document 2. “The Teens Who Feed America” Informational Text PDF

3. Responding to Informational Text Questions Assignment

Activities

Review Day

Complete any missing assignments. Students who have completed all

assignments may move on to the Day 21 lesson below.

In this lesson you will read about the impact of child labor. Afterwards,

you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and

text structures.

1. Step One: Locate Day 22 Connection Document • Respond to the Connection questions in complete sentences.

2. Step Two: Locate “The Teens who Feed America” informational text

• Read the “The Teens who Feed America” text and underline any

details that reinforce or change the ideas you expressed while

answering the connection questions.

3. Step Three: Locate Questions Document

• Read each question thoroughly and refer to the text when

answering.

Due

1. Connection Word document 2. “The Teens Who Feed America” Informational Text

3. Responding to Informational Text Questions Assignment


Standards






ideas or claim.

Learning

Targets/

I Can

Statements


explicitly.


central ideas. RI.6.1: I can cite key supporting details to analyze the

development of two or more central ideas in a single text.





Essential

Question(s) How can we be successful while we’re learning from home?

Resources

1. “Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela

article.

2. “Main Idea” Day 21 Flocabulary notes.

3. “Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela quiz.

Activities

In this lesson you will read about the impact of child labor. Afterwards,

you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and

text structures. Step One: Login to Newsela.com (this can be done on a cellular device,

tablet, iPad, or computer/laptop)

a. Read the “Establishing a New Routine for Distance

Learning” Newsela article.

b. Review the “Main Idea” Day 21 Flocabulary notes.

c. Re-read the “Establishing a New Routine for Distance

Learning” Newsela article and underline the main/key

details in each paragraph.

Step Two: Locate the “Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning”

Newsela quiz.

a. Complete the “Establishing a New Routine for Distance

Learning” Newsela quiz.

Please be sure to read each question thoroughly and refer to the

text when answering.

Due

“Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela article with

underlining.

“Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela quiz.

Day 24 Grade 7 ELA

Day 24- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA) Newsela Article—“Tips for students who are new to virtual learning” by Jacqueline Barba

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.8.2: Determine the impact of text features and structures on an author’s ideas or claim.

Learning Targets/ I Can Statements

RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text features on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text structures on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic.

Essential Question(s)

What are effective virtual learning strategies for new eLearners?

Resources

1. “Tips for students who are new to virtual learning” article—Informational Text 2. Quiz

3. Writing Prompt

Learning Activities or Experiences

In this lesson you will read about the tips and strategies to prepare for virtual learning due to Covid-19. Afterwards, you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and text structures. 1. Step One: Locate the text

“Tips for students who are new to virtual learning” by Jacqueline Barba 2. Step Two: Read and Annotate the Text

Read the informational text and underline any essential information and

details

3. Step Three: Locate Quiz—Part A 4. Step Four: Locate the Writing Prompt—Part B

Make sure to read the prompt carefully. 5. Step Five: Re-read the text.

Think about the purpose for writing as you review the text.

6. Step Six: Write your response.

Respond to the writing prompt in complete sentences. Due: Quiz—Part A

Writing—Part B

Day 25 Grade 7 ELA

Day 25- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA) Newsela Article—“South Carolina teen raises $70,000 for community by organizing basketball games” By Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff Published: 12/16/2019

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI.6.2: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;

provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.


RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.6.2: I can determine central ideas of text and provide a summary without personal opinions or judgments.


What is community service and why is it important?

Resources

1. Connection Handout 2. “South Carolina teen raises $70,000 for community by organizing basketball

games” article—Informational Text 3. Quiz

4. Help Wanted Graphic Organizer 5. Help Wanted Activity Handout


In this lesson you will read about a SC teen who raised money to benefit his community. Afterwards, you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and text structures; then you’ll create an advertisement. 1. Step One: Locate the Connection—Community Service handout

Use complete sentences to respond to the CONNECTION questions. 2. Step Two: Locate the Text

“South Carolina teen raises $70,000 for community by organizing basketball games” by Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff

3. Step Three: Read and Annotate the Text


details

4. Step Four: Locate Quiz

Choose the best answer for each question 5. Step Five: Locate the Help Wanted Handout

Make sure to read the task carefully. Decide which potential job you will advertise.

6. Step Six: Locate the Help Wanted Graphic Organizer

Use the graphic organizer to plan an advertisement poster/flyer for a potential job for your community.

7. Step Seven: Create a Help Wanted Poster/Flyer

Use a digital format of your choice; or use your own paper (with color and graphics)

Due: Connection

Quiz

Help Wanted Poster/Flyer


Standards






ideas or claim.

Learning

Targets/

I Can

Statements


explicitly.


central ideas.







Essential

Question(s) 1. How can we prevent, or limit emotional-eating during times of

anxiety?

Resources

1. “How to Deal with Stress-Eating for Comfort in a Time of Anxiety”

Newsela article.


Newsela quiz.

2.

Activities

In this lesson you will read about how to identify, and prevent stress-

eating in a time of anxiety.

Step One: Login to Newsela.com (this can be done on a cellular

device, tablet, iPad, or computer/laptop)

a. Read the “How to Deal with Stress-Eating for Comfort in

a Time of Anxiety” Newsela article.

b. Annotate the main/central idea of the “How to Deal

with Stress-Eating for Comfort in a Time of Anxiety”

Newsela article.

Step Two: Locate the “How to Deal with Stress-Eating for Comfort in

a Time of Anxiety” Newsela quiz.

a. Complete the “How to Deal with Stress-Eating for Comfort in

a Time of Anxiety” Newsela quiz.

Due

“Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela

article with underlining.

“Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning” Newsela quiz.


Standards






ideas or claim.

Learning

Targets/

I Can

Statements


explicitly.


central ideas.







Essential

Question(s) How can we prevent, or limit emotional-eating during times of anxiety?

Resources


Newsela article.

2. “How to Deal with Stress-eating for Comfort in a Time of Anxiety”

letter template.

3. Parts of a Letter Organizer.

Activities

In this lesson you will read about how to identify, and prevent stress-

eating in a time of anxiety.

Step One: Login to Newsela.com (this can be done on a cellular device,

tablet, iPad, or computer/laptop), or locate “How to Deal with Stress-

Eating for Comfort in a Time of Anxiety” Newsela article.

a. Re-read the “How to Deal with Stress-Eating for

Comfort in a Time of Anxiety” Newsela article.

Step Two: Locate Parts of a Letter Organizer

a. Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to a classmate, or family

member advising him/her on how to avoid stress-eating in

this time of anxiety. In your letter, be sure to explain to the

recipient what stress-eating is, its harmful effects on the

body, how to identify it, and steps to take to avoid it.

Please Make sure you pay attention to grammar, spelling, and

punctuation when completing your writing assignment.

Due

Friendly letter

Day 28 Grade 7 ELA

Day 28- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA) Newsela Article—“PRO/CON: Is binge-watching a harmless pleasure or a harmful addiction?” By ProCon.org, adapted by Newsela staff Published: 02/14/2020

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI.6.2: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;

provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.


RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.6.2: I can determine central ideas of text and provide a summary without personal opinions or judgments.


Does lack of sleep affect brain function and the ability to focus in school?

Resources

1. Connection Handout 2. “PRO/CON: Is binge-watching a harmless pleasure or a harmful addiction?”

article—Informational Text 3. Quiz


In this lesson you will read about the advantages and disadvantages of binge-watching. Afterwards, you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and text structures; then you’ll create an advertisement. 1. Step One: Locate the Connection handout

Use complete sentences to respond to the CONNECTION questions. 2. Step Two: Locate the Text

“Pro/Con: Is binge-watching a harmless pleasure or a harmful addiction?” by ProCon.org, adapted by Newsela staff



details

4. Step Four: Locate Quiz

Choose the best answer for each question Due: Connection

Quiz

Day 29 Grade 7 ELA

Day 29- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA) Newsela Article—“Grocery chain teams up with self-driving cars to deliver purchases” By Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff Published: 01/07/2019

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.6.1: Provide and objective summary of a text with two or more central ideas; cite key supporting details to analyze their development. RI.8.2: Determine the impact of text features and structures on an author’s ideas or claim.


RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.6.1: I can provide an objective summary of a text with two or more central ideas. RI.6.1: I can cite key supporting details to analyze the development of two or more central ideas in a single text. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text features on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text structures on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic.


Should robot cars replace human drivers to deliver groceries?

Resources

1. “Grocery chain teams up with self-driving cars to deliver purchases” article—Informational Text

2. Objective Summary handout

3. Quiz


In this lesson you will read about groceries and other supplies being delivered by self-driving cars. Afterwards, you will answer questions focusing on central idea, text features, and text structures; then you’ll write an objective summary. 1. Step One: Locate the Text

“Grocery chain teams up with self-driving cars to deliver purchases” by Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff

2. Step Two: Read and Annotate the Text


details

3. Step Three: Locate the Quiz

Choose the best answer to the questions 4. Step Four: Objective Summary template

Use the step-by-step procedures and the template to help organize information from the text to write an Objective Summary

5. Step Five: Write the final Objective Summary paragraph Due: Quiz

Objective Summary template

Objective Summary

Day 30 Grade 7 ELA

Day 30- Grade 7- English Language Arts (ELA) Newsela Article—“Relieve stress and anxiety by creating art” By ThoughtCo., adapted by Newsela staff Published: 01/06/2020

Standards

RI.5.1: Cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.6.1: Provide and objective summary of a text with two or more central ideas; cite key supporting details to analyze their development. RI.8.2: Determine the impact of text features and structures on an author’s ideas or claim.


RI.5.1: I can cite evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.6.1: I can provide an objective summary of a text with two or more central ideas. RI.6.1: I can cite key supporting details to analyze the development of two or more central ideas in a single text. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text features on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic. RI.8.2: I can determine the impact of text structures on authors’ similar ideas or claims about the same topic.


What is anxiety, and how can it be combatted?

Resources

1. Connection handout 2. “Relieve stress and anxiety by creating art” article—Informational Text 3. Objective Summary handout

4. Quiz


In this lesson you will read about some common causes of anxiety and ways to treat it. Afterwards, you will answer questions focusing on central idea; then use a t-chart graphic organizer to discuss the cause/effect of anxiety.

1. Step One: Locate the Connection handout

Use complete sentences to answer each question. 2. Step Two: Locate the article

“Relieve stress and anxiety by creating art” by ThoughtCo., adapted by Newsela staff


Highlight the CAUSES of anxiety in RED.

Highlight the STRATEGIES for combating anxiety in GREEN.

4. Step Four: Locate the Quiz

Choose the best answer for the questions 5. Step Five: Locate the T-chart graphic organizer

Use the t-chart to list the CAUSES of Anxiety on the LEFT and the EFFECTS of anxiety on the RIGHT

6. Step Six: Locate the Writing Assignment Due: Connection handout

Quiz

Anxiety T-Chart Writing Assignment

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