7th Grade ELA
March 30 – April 3
Monday, March 30
Present Speeches
Standards
SL.7.1.a - Common Core State Standards
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion.
SL.7.4 - Common Core State Standards
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.7.2 - Common Core State Standards
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.7.1.c - Common Core State Standards
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with
relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.1.d - Common Core State Standards
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.3 - Common Core State Standards
Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning
and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.7.6 - Common Core State Standards
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when
indicated or appropriate.
SL.7.5 - Common Core State Standards
Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings
and emphasize salient points.
Warm Up
Practice Speeches
Objective
Scholars will be able to present an effective persuasive speech in front of their classmates
Activity 1
Present Speeches
Activity 2
Discuss Speeches
Assessment
Finished Quizzes/Peer evaluations
Tuesday, March 31
Present Speeches cont.
Standards
SL.7.1.a - Common Core State Standards
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion.
SL.7.1.b - Common Core State Standards
Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and
define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1.c - Common Core State Standards
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with
relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.1.d - Common Core State Standards
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.2 - Common Core State Standards
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.7.4 - Common Core State Standards
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
Warm Up
Practice Speeches
Objective
Scholars will be able to present an effective persuasive speech in front of their classmates
Activity 1
Present speeches
Activity 2
Discuss speeches
Assessment
Finished Quizzes/Peer evaluations
Wednesday, April 1
Debate
Standards
SL.7.1.a - Common Core State Standards
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion.
SL.7.1.b - Common Core State Standards
Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and
define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1.c - Common Core State Standards
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with
relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.2 - Common Core State Standards
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.7.1.d - Common Core State Standards
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.3 - Common Core State Standards
Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning
and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.7.4 - Common Core State Standards
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
Warm Up
Writing Prompt: counter-arguments
Objective
Scholars will be able to work together to construct an effective argument on an assigned topic.
Activity 1
Assign groups and argument topics
Activity 2
Work in small groups to prepare argument and counter argument
Assessment
Written argument points
Thursday, April 2
Debate cont.
Standards
SL.7.1.a - Common Core State Standards
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion.
SL.7.1.b - Common Core State Standards
Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and
define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1.c - Common Core State Standards
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with
relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.1.d - Common Core State Standards
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.2 - Common Core State Standards
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.7.3 - Common Core State Standards
Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning
and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
SL.7.4 - Common Core State Standards
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
Warm Up
Discuss debate rules and procedures
Objective
Scholars will be able to work together to construct an effective argument on an assigned topic.
Activity 1
Groups review argument points and member responsibilities
Activity 2
Debate
Assessment
Debate
Friday, April 3
No School