Medea Creek Middle School: 7th Humanities: Mrs. Stein
Week 5: Quarter 1: 9-26-11 to 9-30-11
Mon.
9/26
Tues.
9/27
Wed.
9/28
LANGUAGE ARTS:
Journal: Writing…
Response to Literature DAY 1:
 Intro/Distribute packets
 Terminology
 “To Sleep Under the Stars”
 Essay Structure
 “Make the Right Choice” with
questions
AR/Skills Book
Response to Literature DAY 2:
 Correct hw questions
 Review essay structure
 Quotations
Response to Literature DAY 3:
 Explain Body Paragraphs
 Highlight Elie Wiesel sample
 “Make the Right Choice”
highlighting
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Ch. 2: Rome
 Lesson 4 Quiz
 Explain Highlighting
Notes/Study Guide
 Lesson 4 Icon Response
 Assign Rome Current Event
Ch. 2: Rome
 Review for Test
Ch. 2: Rome
 TEST
 Collect Rome Packets
 Distribute Rome Project: Due
10/6
STANDARD:
SS 7.1.1 Study the early
strengths and lasting
contributions of Rome and its
ultimate internal weaknesses
SS: Finish Lesson 4 Icon Response
SS: Rome Test Wednesday: Study and
Prepare for Short Answers
SS: Current Event Due Friday
LA 2.2: Write responses to
literature:
a. Develop interpretations
exhibiting careful reading,
understanding, and insight.
LA: Read AR: Incentives
LA 2.2 b.: Organize
interpretations around
several clear ideas, premises,
or images from the
literary work.
LA: Read AR: Incentives
AR/Skills Book when finished
Thurs.
9/30
SS: Study for Rome Test
TOMORROW! Prepare for short
answers
SS: Current Event Friday
SS: Read Project Choices and make a
choice Consider your SMARTS.
Discuss with a parent.
*Write any questions you have on a
Post-It and paste to project sheet
SS: Current Event Due Friday
See above hw to make sure you are
ready tomorrow
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Response to Literature DAY 4:
 Quiz
 Introduce Writing
Prompt/Thesis
 Poster Brainstorm Supports
 Small Groups: CDs using
TLCD
SUCCESS IS…
Ch. 2: Rome
 Explain project: Choose
 Work/research time
SS 7.1: Students analyze the
causes and effects of the vast
expansion and ultimate
disintegration of the Roman
Empire.
LA: Finish 3 CDs for Monday
QUOTE TO PONDER:
REMINDERS:
9/29: No School
10/24-26: Catalina
11/1: No School
TESTS/ASSESSMENTS/DUE DATES:
9/29
Fri.
HOMEWORK:
LA: Read “Make the Right
Choice”/answer questions
LA: NES/Terminology Quiz Friday
LA: Copy of Shabanu book by 10/5
LA: Read AR: Incentives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Be sure to use your planner.
Keep your weekly schedule.
Plan your work! Work your plan!
Use study strategies for success!
Use the learning strategies also!
Be organized!
“Freethinkers are those who are
willing to use their minds without
prejudice and without fearing to
understand things that clash with
their own customs, privileges, or
beliefs. This state of mind is not
common, but it is essential for right
thinking;” –Leo Tolstoy
SS: Bring supplies Monday needed for
chosen project; Work on project.
9/28: Ch. 2 Rome Test
9/30: NES/Terminology Quiz
10/5: Copy of Shabanu Book Due
10/6: Rome Project Due/
Presentations
10/7: Lang Conv. Skills Book Due
10/14: Lang Conv. Skills Test
10/20: Q1 AR Test Deadline