S.E.A.T.S Lesson Plan or Pacing Guide
Grade Level: 7
Unit Title: Individuality vs. Conformity
The Giver
Enduring Understanding: Realizing the relationships and responsibilities between individuals, societies, and communities.
Teacher: Sharon Morgan
Aug. 19-23
Day #
1
Day #
2
Day #
3
Day #
4
Day #
RL
1,
4,
L
5,
SL
1
RL
1,
4,
L
5,
SL
1
RL
1,
3,
10,
RL1,
W1
RL1, 3, W1
S–
CCGPS Standards
5
Task 5
Task 5 continued
Task 6
Task 10
Task 10
Essential Question(s)
How does an author
use euphemisms in a
text?
Why would an author
use euphemisms in a
text?
How does the author
create and develop
characters within the
text?
A–
Activating Strategy
DOL
PPT Euphemisms
DOL / Review
euphemisms,
connotations, and
denotations.
How do writers
organize and research
information to form a
well-written piece of
writing?
DOL/
Review 7 Key
Sentences
T–
*Provide direct
*Read ch. 5 The Giver
*Complete the chart
on euphemisms in ch.
1-5 of The Giver.
*Complete questions
for ch. 3-5
*Complete journal
question for ch. 5
DOL/
Think*Pair*Share
What makes a
character
memorable?
*Quiz ch. 1-5
*Read ch. 6
*Complete journal
response for ch. 6
*Direct instruction on
characterization (use
Characterization PPT)
*Students will take Cnote from PPT
*Students will work in
groups to find textual
evidence to support a
character analysis of
Jonas.
How do writers
organize and research
information to form a
well-written piece of
writing?
DOL/
What are three ways
to write an attention
grabber?
*Introduce writing
prompt.
*Whole group
brainstorm reasons to
“why” and “why not.”
*Review 7 Key
sentences.
*Begin writing
argumentative essay.
*SAFE
*Continue writing
essay and
conferences
What is an
argumentative essay?
What is a counter
claim?
E-
Teaching / Learning
Strategies
instruction on
euphemisms,
denotations, and
connotations.
*Students will practice
identifying
euphemisms,
denotations, and
connotations.
*Small group discussion
of questions from ch. 1
&2
*Read ch. 3 & 4
*Complete journal
questions for ch. 3& 4
S–
What is connotation?
Denotation?
Summarizing
Give two examples of
euphemisms in The
How does the author
create and develop
Strategy
Give an example of a
euphemism.
Additional Planning Information:
Vocabulary
Connotations,
Denotations,
Euphemisms,
Assessments
Class discussion,
(Diagnostic, Formative, packet, journal
Summative)
questions,
Differentiation
*Provide partially
completed notes for
the PPT on
euphsmisms.
*Some students will
create bubble maps
for new vocabulary
*Provide examples of
word connotations
and euphemisms.
Resources
Euphemism packet,
The Giver, PPT on
Euphemisms
Giver.
characters within the
text?
Connotations,
Denotations,
Euphemisms,
Class discussion,
euphemism chart,
journal responses,
comprehension
questions
Characterization,
character,
7 Key Sentences,
argumentative essay,
Class discussion, quiz,
character chart,
journal responses,
comprehension
questions
*Provide partially
completed notes for
the PPT on
characterization
*Small groups for
identifying textual
evidence for the
characterization of
Jonas.
Observation, writing
conferences,
Characterization
chart, The Giver, PPT
on Characterization
Writing PPT, writing
rubrics
Euphemism packet,
The Giver,
7 Key Sentences,
argumentative essay,
counter claim
Observation, writing
conferences, SAFE
Work with ability
Writing conferences
groups on 7 Key
Peer editing
Sentences and writing
Some students will
require a template
that is partially filled
in, and others may
need guidance in
creating CI and TS.
Writing PPT, writing
rubrics