Steve York. Rockvale Middle School.
Lesson Plans: Spectrum Language Arts / Reading – 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
Week: January 6-10, 2014
Brain Game: logic, reasoning, higher-order thinking.
TSW analyze and apply advanced vocabulary: Wordly
Wise Book 7 Lesson 11.
TSW read, study, analyze novel: The Westing Game.
TSW read and discuss introduction.
TSW create a Character List with descriptions.
TSW begin a “Detective’s Log” to record clues,
evidence, and predictions.
TSW read TWG Chapters 1-4.
Brain Game: logic, reasoning, higher-order thinking.
TSW analyze and apply advanced vocabulary: Wordly
Wise Book 8 Lesson 11.
TSW read, study, and analyze novel: Murder on the
Orient Express.
TSW read aloud and discuss “Cast of Characters.”
TSW define vocabulary for Part I Chap 1-4.
TSW answer study questions on Part I Chap 1-4.
TSW read: MOTOE Part I Chap 1-4.
Brain Game: logic, reasoning, higher-order thinking.
TSW analyze and apply advanced vocabulary: Wordly
Wise Book 9 Lesson 11.
TSW read, study, and analyze novel: And Then There
Were None.
TSW read aloud and discuss “Cast of Characters.”
TSW read: ATTWN Chap 1-2.
TSW discuss TWG Chapters 1-4.
TSW read TWG Chapters 5-8.
TSW define vocabulary for Chap 5-8.
TSW answer study questions on Chap 5-8.
TSW complete unfinished sections of WW Lesson 11.
TSW review Part I Chap 1-4 voc and study questions.
TSW read MOTOE Part I Chapters 5-6.
TSW define vocabulary for Part I Chapters 5-6.
TSW answer study questions on Part I Chap 5-6.
TSW complete unfinished sections of WW Lesson 11.
TSW review and discuss ATTWN Chap 1-2.
TSW read ATTWN Chapters 3-4.
TSW complete unfinished sections of WW Lesson 11.
TSW check understanding of new vocabulary: in-class
grading of WW Lesson 11, Sections A-D.
TSW complete Section E of WW Lesson 11.
TSW discuss TWG Chapters 1-4.
TSW read TWG Chapters 5-8.
TSW define vocabulary for Chap 5-8.
TSW answer study questions on Chap 5-8.
TSW check understanding of new vocabulary: in-class
grading of WW Lesson 11, Sections A-D.
TSW complete Section E of WW Lesson 11.
TSW review Part I Chap 5-6 voc and study questions.
TSW read MOTOE Part I Chapters 7-8.
TSW define vocabulary for Part I Chapters 7-8.
TSW answer study questions on Part I Chap 7-8.
TSW check understanding of new vocabulary: in-class
grading of WW Lesson 11, Sections A-D.
TSW complete Section E of WW Lesson 11.
TSW review and discuss ATTWN Chap 3-4.
TSW read ATTWN Chapters 5-6.
TSW study/review WW Lesson 11.
TSW read TWG Chapters 9-12.
TSW define vocabulary for Chap 9-12.
TSW answer study questions on Chap 9-12.
TSW study/review WW Lesson 11.
TSW discuss and review MOTOE Part I Chapters 1-8.
TSW turn in written work for MOTOE Part I Chap 1-8.
TSW complete Part I reading quiz.
TSW read MOTOE Part II Chapters 1-4.
TSW begin written work (packet) on MOTOE Part II.
TSW study/review WW Lesson 11.
TSW take notes on Logical Reasoning PowerPoint.
TSW discuss deductive and inductive reasoning.
TSW review and discuss ATTWN Chap 5-6.
TSW read ATTWN Chapters 7-8.
TSW demonstrate understanding of new vocabulary:
Wordly Wise Lesson 11 test.
TSW review/discuss TWG Chapters 9-12 vocabulary
and study questions.
TSW demonstrate understanding of new vocabulary:
Wordly Wise Lesson 11 test.
TSW discuss and review Part II Chapters 1-4.
TSW discuss “Is Your Radar Working?”
 share their examples with one another.
 students will complete final column.
TSW read MOTOE Part II Chapters 5-6.
TSW discuss and choose a MOTOE-related topic for a
research project (includes a PowerPoint).
TSW demonstrate understanding of new vocabulary:
Wordly Wise Lesson 11 test.
TSW review notes on Logical Reasoning.
TSW practice drawing conclusions: syllogisms.
TSW complete syllogism handout.
TSW review and discuss ATTWN Chap 7-8.
Fri 1.10
Thu 1.9
Mon 1.6
Eighth Grade – Reading/Language Arts
Tue 1.7
Seventh Grade – Reading/Language Arts
Wed 1.8
Sixth Grade - Reading