Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 3-7
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
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TEKS: 7.3A, 7.3C, 7.19A
ELPS: 2E, 4K
Student-Friendly:
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7.3A: I will be able to identify myths and explain what makes a myth a myth.
7.3C: I will be able to tell how the writer’s place and time period they lived
during influence the themes of their stories.
Materials: Unit Overview/Intro to Mythology guided notes handout, Welcome to Mt. Olympus
mini-book, Common and Proper nouns handout, The Lightning Thief
1st half:
Warm-Up: On a sheet of notebook paper, respond to the following questions:
1. What should you do when you EVERY SINGLE DAY when you walk in Ms. Groh’s room?
2. When should you sharpen your pencil?
3. When should you get out of your seat?
4. If you have a question, what should you do?
5. If you finish with your work early, what should you do?
Monday
10-3-11
HOMEWORK OUT-None
Classwork:
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Unit Overview: Mythology
Intro to Myths/Greek Mythology: Guided Notes
Welcome to Mount Olympus mini-book
2nd half:
Warm-up: Respond to the following questions:
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What is a noun?
What is a common noun?
What is a proper noun?
Which nouns should you capitalize, common or proper?
Classwork:
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Grammar Mini-Lesson: Common and Proper Nouns
The Lightning Thief Read-Aloud
Homework: Finish Common and Proper Nouns worksheet
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 3-7
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: 7.26C, 7.14D
ELPS: 2I, 5D
Student-Friendly:
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I will be able to track my progress by checking and tracking my Unit 1 Test and
completed essay.
7.14D: I will be able to use singular and plural nouns properly in my writing.
Materials: Complete Unit 1 Test, Greek Myth mini-books: An Amazing Battle: The
Story of Theseus and the Minotaur, The Lightning Thief, Singular and Plural Nouns
worksheets
1st half:
Warm-Up: Answer the following questions in your journal or on notebook paper:
 What grade do you want to have in this class?
 What helps you learn best? Practicing with others, reading and answering questions
silently, reviewing material at home, taking notes while someone talks?
 How does your behavior affect your learning?
 Name one thing you would like to improve on this week in ELA.
Tuesday
10-4-11
HOMEWORK OUT-Completed Common and Proper Nouns worksheet
Classwork:
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Why we track our progress
o Unit 1 Test tracking
o Correct Answers
o Objectives cover page
o Questions and Reflection
Greek Myth mini-book: An Amazing Battle: The Story of Theseus and the Minotaur
2nd half:
Warm-up:
1. Read back through your essay, Ms. Groh’s comments and the rubric sheet with your grade.
2. Answer on the BACK of your rubric sheet:
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Name one thing you will focus on to improve in each area:
Organization, Development of Ideas and Conventions/Grammar
Classwork:
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Grammar mini-lesson: Singular and Plural Nouns
The Lightning Thief Read-Aloud
Homework: Finish Singular and Plural Nouns worksheet
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 3-7
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: 7.6A, 7.6B
ELPS: 4J, 4K
Student-Friendly:
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7.6A/7.6B: I will be able to analyze how writers use characterization and setting
to develop the plot of a story.
Materials: A Petrifying Quest: The Story of Perseus and Medusa mini book, Characterization
graphic organizer, Singular and Plural nouns foldables-construction paper, scissors, markers,
The Lightning Thief
Wednesday
10-5-11
1st half:
Warm-Up: Put together the Perseus myths mini book. Pick up one of each page from the front,
stack them in order and staple the left side twice. Have a seat and begin to read through the
story.
HOMEWORK OUT-Completed Singular and Plural Nouns worksheet
Classwork:
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Shared Reading: A Petrifying Quest: The Story of Perseus and Medusa
Characterization-frayer model reminder
Characterization Graphic organizer
2nd half:
Warm-up: Correct your Singular and Plural Nouns homework using the projected answers
Classwork:
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Grammar mini-lesson: Singular and Plural Nouns foldables!
The Lightning Thief Read Aloud
Homework: Bring your book tomorrow!
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 3-7
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: 7.3A, 7.3B
ELPS:2G, 4H, 5G
Student-Friendly:
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7.3A: I will be able to define theme and describe possible themes of the myth we
read.
7.3B: I will be able to define and analyze the parts of a myth’s plot using the
myth we read.
Materials: Dangerous Heights: The Story of Icarus and Daedalus mini books, SB p. 56-57 copies,
student books
1st half:
Warm-Up: Warm-Up: Put together the Icarus and Daedalus myths mini book. Pick up one of
each page from the front, stack them in order and staple the left side twice. Have a seat and
begin to read through the story.
Thursday
10-6-11
HOMEWORK OUT-You should have a library/home book with you today!
Classwork:
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Icarus and Daedalus: Read Aloud
Vocab: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Plot Graphic Organizer (SB p. 57)
2nd half:
Warm-up: Read through the back of your handout about theme and read the bulleted questions
under number one.
Classwork:
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Theme intro
Writing prompt: What do you think the is theme of the myth we read today,
Icarus and Daedalus?
Silent Sustained Reading
Homework: Use your vocab words from this week in a sentence. (using list given)
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 3-7
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: RC.7E, 7.6B
ELPS: 1F, 4K
Student-Friendly:
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7.6B: I will be able to identify and analyze how the characters and plot of the
story contribute to the theme.
ELPS 1F: I will be able to identify and use cognates to find the meaning of
unknown words.
Materials: Cupid and Psyche bilingual copies, Cognates handout, Parent letter sentence starters,
The Lightning Thief
Friday
10-7-11
1st half:
Warm-Up: Warm-Up: Put together the Cupid and Psyche myths mini book. Pick up one of each
page from the front, stack them in order and staple the left side twice. Have a seat and begin to
read through the story.
HOMEWORK OUT-Sentences with vocab words in context
Classwork:
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Cupid and Psyche: Bilingual copies side-by-side reading
Grammar Mini-Lesson: Cognates in Cupid and Psyche
2nd half:
Warm-up: Get out a sheet of notebook paper and begin your parent letter using the sentence
starters on the board
Classwork:
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Parent letter: Summarizing what we learned this week
The Lightning Thief Read Aloud
Homework: Get your parent letter signed
Glimpse Ahead at Week 8:
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Explaining natural disasters through myths and folktales
Literal vs. Figurative Language
Symbolism in Greek mythology
Nouns and Vocab Set 3 Quiz