Teacher: Rodrigues, Benson, Allen, Cerreta Monday Obj: Scholars will learn how to paraphrase the ideas in the poems “Animal Wisdom” and ELA “The Last Wolf.” DI: Teacher will explain what paraphrasing is used for and how we begin paraphrasing. GP: Scholars will continue to paraphrase the poem “The Last Wolf.” The class will collaboratively have a discussion about paraphrasing for further understanding. IP: HW Paraphrasing Activity Weekly Pacing Calendar Tuesday Thursday Obj: Take assessment on Obj: Scholars will draw Obj: Scholars will continue “Animal Wisdom” and evidence from literary texts to writing the explanatory “The Last Wolf” support analysis and piece for the DI: Teacher will explain reflection. They will begin PERFORMANCE TASK. the directions to the scholars drafting for the selection DI: Teacher will review about the assessment. PERFORMANCE TASK. what the expectations for GP: DI: Teacher will explain this essay piece and review IP: Scholars will take the PERFORMANCE the information the scholars assessment. TASK for this selection. should have in their essay. HW: The teacher will go through GP: Teacher will aide in how to write the Obj: Scholars will be creating thesis sentences for explanatory piece. introduced to the selection the body paragraphs of the GP: With the assistance of PERFORMANCE TASK. final essay. the teacher the students will DI: Teacher will begin to IP: Scholars will complete explain the different parts to begin creating a Venn a written explanatory piece diagram of both poems read this task and what the using evidence from the expectations are. and compare and contrast GP: Teacher will ask what how each author feels about texts, the Venn diagram, and the information kinds of things do we use to animals. The teacher will presented in class. compare and contrast two also assist in creating a well HW: Complete final draft texts developed introduction. - Scholars will most IP: Scholars will complete of essay. likely answer that their own Venn diagram we use a Venn and begin drafting for their diagram body paragraphs. IP: HW: Scholars will HW: Scholars will be complete their rough draft. asked to write what “Animal Wisdom” is about and what “The Last Wolf” is about. Dates: 12/15 – 12/19 Wednesday Friday Obj: DI: GP: IP: HW Obj: Scholars will be able to identify the reasons and achievements of the Gupta Empire and why it was called a “golden age” History DI: Teacher will explain how to fill out the graphic organizer and how notes should be taken from the PowerPoint presentation. GP: Students will read Chapter 18 in the textbook. IP: Scholar will fill out graphic organizer. HW: Obj: Scholars will be able to identify the reasons and achievements of the Gupta Empire and why it was called a “golden age” DI: Teacher will explain how to fill out the graphic organizer and how notes should be taken from the PowerPoint presentation. GP: Students will read Chapter 18 in the textbook. IP: Scholars will fill out graphic organizer. HW: complete PROCESSING SECTION in the interactive notebook. Obj: Scholars will understand the different aspects on ancient India, the achievements, and advances created during that time period. DI: Teacher will go over the study guide and all the parts. GP: Teacher will model the essay with the help of scholars. IP: Scholars will complete a study guide for the Ancient India Unit Test. HW: Study for assessment. Obj: Scholars will take assessment on Ancient India DI: Teacher will explain the different sections, directions, and expectations for this assessment. GP: Teacher will elaborate on any further questions scholars may have. IP: Scholars will take assessment. HW: Obj: DI: GP: IP: HW