Language Art – Mr. Sarudi
Work for the week of October 22-26, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Objectives: Students will be introduced to the novel by discussing the stereotypes of Native Americans; address how internal/external
expectations shape our lives.
CCS: SL-7-1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively; SL-7-3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning and use of
rhetoric; W-7-9 Draw evidence from literary or informational text from literary/informational texts to support analysis, reflection and
research.
Bell Ringer: What do you know about Native Americans and Indian Reservations?
Class Activity
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Collect Survival Guides
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Review bell ringer
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Interactive Notebook
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Individual / Class: Pre-Reading Anticipation guide
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Answer Question (writing): How do Internal/External expectations shape our lives?
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History of Native American Indian Reservations
Homework: 1. Read “Black Eye of the Month Club” and “Why Chicken Means So Much” w/ Talking to the Text Chart for each chapter.
2. Research History of Indian Reservations; check wiki page for instructions. Due on Friday, October 26.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Objectives: Watch 30 Days on an Indian Reservation; make notes on yesterday’s anticipation guide; create a chart that shows what is
similar and different from Arnold’s reservations from the video.
CCS: SL-7-1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively; SL-7-3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning and use of
rhetoric; SL-7-4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence.
Bell Ringer: Why is Junior a member of the BEOTMC? What does Junior identify as the worst thing about being poor?
Class Activity
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Review bell ringer
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Watch 30 Days on an Indian Reservation (Use Similar / Different chart)
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Discussion: What changes would you make on yesterday’s anticipation guide? Review movie chart.
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Exit: What does Two Worlds mean? What surprised you about video? Enter your answer below your bell ringer (label EXIT)
Homework:
1. Chapter Questions.
2. Indian Reservation Research Activity
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Objectives: Identify what Junior feels about his parents; define “self-fulfilling prophecy”
CCS: RL-7-1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text; W-7-2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately
through effective selection, organization and analysis of content.
Bell Ringer: How is poverty a cycle in Junior’s family?
Class Activity
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Review bell ringer
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Discussion/Write: Why does Jr. feel his parents had to give up on their dreams? (Cite textual evidence in your notebook) What
does “Self-Fulfilling Prophecy” mean? Give an example.
Homework:
1. Write about an example of self-fulfilling prophecy in your life.
2. Indian Reservation Research Activity
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - Grammar
Objectives: Identify and apply the usage of Nouns and Verbs
CCS: L-7-1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; L-7-3 Apply
knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style.
Bell Ringer: Handout on Nouns and Verbs
Class Activity
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Review bell ringer
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Apply nouns and verbs in writing sentences
Homework:
1. Read “Revenge is my Middle Name” with Talking to the Text chart.
2. Indian Reservation Research Activity
Friday, October 26, 2012
Objectives: Present their Indian Reservation Research; Identify better, move vivid and descriptive words to use instead of overused
verbs; engage in free writing session
CCS: L-7-1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; L-7-3 Apply
knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style; W-72 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through effective
selection, organization and analysis of content.
Bell Ringer: Write as many different words you can think of for the action of “moving”
Class Activity
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Review bell ringer
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Mini Lesson: Descriptive and Vivid Words
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Free Write session rules
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Free Write Session
Homework: Weekly summary: Go over all bell ringers, notes, homework on “TATDOAPTI” and summarize what you have learned, what
you think, what you liked and disliked. Write it on a separate sheet of paper. Use MEL-Con to craft