Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 10-14
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: 7.3B, 7.8A, 19A
ELPS: 4K (analysis in reading), 2C (new vocab through listening)
Student-Friendly:
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I will be able to define and identify symbols in the story of Pandora and explain
how they contribute to the overall plot and theme of the story.
Materials: Survey, Pandora class sets, symbolism handout and ppt., tracker sheets, nouns
review sheet, The Lightning Thief
1st half:
Warm-Up: Student Interest Survey
HOMEWORK OUT-None
Monday
10-10-11
Classwork:
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New tracker sheets and stamp system explained
Symbolism Explore and Guided Notes
Symbolism in Pandora: Comprehension Questions and Create your own
2nd half:
Warm-up: Finish and share: #6 Symbols-Today’s evils
Classwork:
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Nouns Practice and Review
The Lightning Thief Read Aloud
Homework: Study for Nouns quiz! Bring book tomorrow and come prepared.
Estudiar para el examen de sustantivos. Llevar un libro mañana y lleguen
preparados!
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 10-14
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS:7.6B, 15A
ELPS: 5G (Narrate, describe and explain), 4H (read silently with comprehension)
Student-Friendly:
 I will be to describe how myths explain the origin of natural elements after reading
Arachne and to write my own mini-myth explaining the origin of an animal or insect I
choose.
 I will be able to practice good reading skills with a reading log and a book I choose.
Materials: Class set of Arachne, Origin myths and Arachne questions handout and ppt.,
Independent Reading Logs, Noun Quiz
1st half:
Warm-Up: Imagery and Symbolism Practice Sheet
Tuesday
10-11-11
HOMEWORK OUT-Did you bring a book, study and come prepared?
Classwork:
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Origin myths and Arachne
Arachne Read Aloud and questions
Writing prompt: Write your own mini myth explaining the origin of an animal
or insect.
2nd half:
Warm-up:. Draw one picture that illustrates your origin mini-myth.
Classwork:
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Common vs Proper, Singular and Plural Nouns Quiz
Silent Sustained Reading
Homework: Finish your independent reading log
Terminar el documento para leer en casa
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 10-14
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives: 7.3B, 7.8A
TEKS: 7.3B, 7.8A, 20A
ELPS: 4F (Use visual and contextual supports to read text)
Student-Friendly:
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I will be able to identify tone and mood in the story of Persephone.
I will be able to describe how Persephone explains the origin of seasons.
Materials: Persephone class set, Capitalization Practice half sheets, Guided Notes and practice
copies and ppt., Possessive Nouns handout, The Lightning Thief
1st half:
Warm-Up: Capitalization Practice half sheet
Wednesday
10-12-11
HOMEWORK OUT-Completed Independent Reading Log
Classwork:
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Tone and Mood Guided Notes and ppt.
Persephone Guided Reading
Practice: Tone, Mood and natural elements explained in Persephone
2nd half:
Warm-up: Write two paragraphs creatively explaining the origin of one of the natural elements
we just discussed. Draw a picture to illustrate your mini myth.
Classwork:
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Grammar mini lesson: Possessive Nouns
The Lightning Thief Read Aloud
Homework: Bring book for tomorrow, possessive nouns handout
Llevar un libro para mañana, Terminar la tarea de sustantivos possessivos
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 10-14
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: 7.3B, 7.6B
ELPS: 4H (read silently with comprehension)
Student-Friendly:
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I will be able to analyze the plot and characters of The Labors of Hercules and
then write and illustrate my own thirteenth labor.
I will be able to complete a vocabulary exam to determine my reading level.
Materials: The Labors of Hercules class set, Packet: Do Now, Questions, Thirteenth labor prompt,
Facebook template, Gates Part One and scantrons, Indepednent Reading Logs
1st half:
Warm-Up: Vocabulary Review: Use in a sentence and draw a picture to represent each of the
following words: Tone, Setting, Exposition, Climax, Resolution, Theme, Symbol, Mood
Thursday
10-13-11
HOMEWORK OUT-Turn in Possessive nouns, Ask: Did you bring a book?
Classwork:
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Text: The Labors of Hercules
Comprehension questions
Elements of a story graphic organizer
Hercules Facebook page
2nd half:
Warm-up: Put everything away except a pencil!
Classwork:
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Gates Assessment for Lexile Categorization (Part one)
Silent Sustained Reading and Independent Reading Log
Homework: Finish Independent Reading Log
Terminar el documento para leer en casa
Ms. Groh’s Weekly Lesson Plan
Week of October 10-14
7th Grade ELA/ESL
Objectives:
TEKS: RC.7C, 7.6A
ELPS:2E (Use visual and contextual support to enhance understanding)
Student-Friendly:
 I will be able to explain how the setting of the myth we read helps develop the myth.
 I will be able to visualize what I read in my head to help myself find meaning.
Materials: Phaeton mini-books Class set, Myths and natural disasters handout, Gates Part Two,
Possessive Nouns part two copies, The Lightning Thief
1st half:
Warm-Up: Parent Letter: Use the sentence starters on the board to write a letter to your
parents/guardians summarizing what you have learned this week in ELA/Reading class.
HOMEWORK OUT-Completed Independent Reading Log
Friday
10-14-11
Classwork:
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The Story of Phaeton and Apollo Guided Reading: Visualizing the text
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Original Illustrations for Visualizing
Weekly Tracker Tally and Prize time
2nd half:
Warm-up: Put everything away except a pencil!
Classwork:
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Gates Assessment for Lexile Categorization (Part two)
Grammar handout: Possessive Nouns part two
The Lightning Thief Read Aloud
Homework: Get your parent/guardian letter signed and bring back Monday. Bonus points if
they write a question or comment back to Ms. Groh.
Obtener la firma de su padre/guardian en su letra y llevarla el lunes. Puntos extras si ellos
escriban una pregunta a Ms. Groh.