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