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7th Grade Unit 6:
Connections
TAKS Objective:
1,2,3
Suggested Time Frame:
TEKS:
6 weeks
7.10F, 7.10J, 7.11D, 7.12C, 7.12F, 7.12G
Unit Overview
Explore classical mythology and become familiar with the major gods and goddesses. Learn how myths from the past affect lives
today.
Enduring Understandings
 Mythology is common to nearly all
cultures.
 Myths may be symbolic descriptions of
natural processes.
 Myths affect people today and through
literature, history, and language.
Essential Questions
 What causes cultures to shape myths?
 How do myths explain the seasons?
Dusk/dawn?
 What is the relevance of studying and
retelling myths and tales?
Language of Instruction
 images
 metaphors
 mood
 narrative poem
 repetition
 rhyme
 rhythm
 similes
 tone
 word choice
Relationships and/or Connections
that should emerge
 Mythology is alluded to throughout
literature.
 Many characteristics valued by ancient
Greeks and Romans are valued today
in our society
Focus and Coherence
 Include a strong introduction with a
clear thesis statement
 Use evidence from several sources
to develop and support ideas
 Credit the sources of information
 Follow a logical pattern of
organization, using transitions
between ideas
 Summarize ideas in conclusion
Writing Organization
 Locating sources
 Making source cards
 Taking notes- paraphrasing,
summarizing, quotes
 Writing a thesis statement
 Making an outline
 Draft
 Documenting Information
 Work cited
Vocabulary
 Vocabulary Workshop Units 11-13
 Vocabulary Wordskills
Core Vocabulary List See Instructional
Resources
Writing Purpose
 Research Report
 To learn more about something
Products students will develop
Select from:
 PowerPoint presentations
 Sack of symbolism
 Gameboard
Depth of Development
Voice
 Express ideas in a way that shows
your individual style
 Choose words that are precise,
powerful, and engaging
Conventions of Written Language
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Longview ISD
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7th Grade Unit 6:
Connections
TAKS Objective:
1,2,3
Suggested Time Frame:
TEKS:
6 weeks
7.10F, 7.10J, 7.11D, 7.12C, 7.12F, 7.12G
Unit Overview
Explore classical mythology and become familiar with the major gods and goddesses. Learn how myths from the past affect lives
today.
Text Resources
The Language of Literature
Choose from the Anthology stories:
 Prometheus
 Theseus and the Minotaur
 Narcissus , Phaethon
 How Odin Lost His Eye
 Any appropriate myths from appropriate
sources
Enrichment Workstations
Whole group
Small group
Paired learning (partners)
Library
Computer Lab
Technology & Electronic Resources
 http://www.curriculumlink.org/mythic
mirror/lessonintro.html
 http://www.mythweb.com/
 http://mythman.com/
Other (i.e., Speakers, Field Trips)
WRITING MINILESSONS
NOTES
Reading Skills/Processes
□ 7.6A
□ 7.9E
□ 7.6B
□ 7.9G
□ 7.6C
□ 7.10A
□ 7.7A
□ 7.10B
□ 7.7B
□ 7.10C
□ 7.7C
□ 7.10D
□ 7.7D
□ 7.10K
□ 7.7E
□ 7.10M
□ 7.8A
□ 7.11A
□ 7.8B
□ 7.11B
□ 7.8C
□ 7.11D
□ 7.9A
□ 7.12B
□ 7.9B
□ 7.12D
□ 7.9C
□ 7.12E
□ 7.9D
□ 7.12F
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7.12G
7.12H
7.12I
7.12J
7.13A
7.13B
7.13D
7.13E
7.13G
7.13H
7.13I
7.14A
7.14B
7.14C
Writing Skills/Processes
□ 7.15F
□ 7.18C
□ 7.15H
□ 7.18D
□ 7.16A
□ 7.18E
□ 7.16B
□ 7.18F
□ 7.16C
□ 7.18G
□ 7.16D
□ 7.18H
□ 7.16E
□ 7.18I
□ 7.16F
□ 7.19A
□ 7.16G □ 7.19B
□ 7.18A
□ 7.19C
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7.19D
7.19E
7.20B
7.20C
7.20D
7.20E
7.20F
7.21A
7.21B
7.21C
Method(s) of Assessment
Observation
A Observation evaluated by peers
B Students engaged in learning activities
C Direct questioning
D Observation of performance or process
Constructed Response
I. TEKS Check
II. R2R- School Days: A World of
Difference
III. Essay
IV. Research Paper
V. Log / Journal
VI. Story / Play / Poem
VII. Model / Map / Video
VIII. Oral / Visual / Multimedia
Presentation
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Selected Response
Fill-in-the-blank test
Matching test
Multiple choice test
True/False test
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Seventh Grade ELA 6th Six Weeks Summary
In this brief summary, dates will fluctuate according to your students,
calendar, and special events.
Connections
TAKS may be administered during this six weeks.
Suggested: 5 Days
 Skills: Analyze characters, including traits, motivations, relationships, change, and
types of characters.
 Reading: Choose from collection of Greek myths and related stories in
McDougall Littell’s The Language of Literature
 Grammar:
 Writing: Review research topics and gather information
Suggested: 5 Days
 Skills: Determine a text’s main ideas and how those ideas are supported with details.
 Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature
 Grammar:
 Writing: Organize information for research (note cards, and outlining)
Suggested: 5 Days
 Skills: Connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across text.
 Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature
 Grammar:
 Writing: Rough copy of research paper
Suggested: 5 Days
 Skills: Compare communication in different forms.
 Reading: Choose from the collection of short stories in McDougall Littell’s
The Language of Literature
 Grammar:
 Writing: Revise and edit research paper
Suggested: 5 Days
 Review for semester exams
 Writing: Final research paper due
Suggested: 2 Days
 Semester exams
*****Novel Unit will be taught during this six weeks. Choose from the 7 th grade booklist.
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