PITCHER JUNIOR HIGH LESSON PLAN
Teacher: Sherry Marquette
Subject: ELA
Grade: 7
Period(s): 1 and 2
Week Beginning: _4/28/2014
Text: The Giver, chapters 1-2
DAY
STUDENT OBJECTIVE
PROCEDURES
MON
CCSS
Read and give an
objective summary
of The Giver.
Write a real or
imagined narrative
with descriptive
details.
Use technology to
publish.
0BW- What is one of the happiest memories
of your life? Why is this memory so
meaningful for you? Include specific details,
and describe why this memory is so special to
you.
0Finish audioreading of chapter 2. Stop and
Go Discussion.
0Complete Name Poems- Write and type a
name poem for one of the characters. 0
Activity Options: 1. Individual students or
groups will choose one topic to become
experts. Visual aid such as brochure or
poster is required. 2. Create an
advertisement for Jr. High students enticing
them to read The Giver. 3. Introduce
yourself: Talk about your interests, hobbies,
friends, etc. Also, share your thoughts on
what a perfect society looks like. Draw a
picture of yourself or something that
represents you.
0Create Vocabulary Scrolls- Write the
definition, find and write the sentence it is
used in, and write synonyms (use thesauraus)
for your 5 vocabulary words and record in a
vocabulary scroll.
Homework- Complete your name Poem
Project. Must be typed and turned in to
display on the wall.
RL7.2
W7.3
W7.6
RESOURCES
SPECIFY MATERIALS
text page / workbook/worksheet/
overhead/ or other
Web-audio of The Giver and
novels
Prezi
http://prezi.com/t0wngznznbax/t
he-giver-by-loislowery/?utm_source=preziview&utm_medium=endingbar&utm_content=Titlelink&utm_campaign=endingbar-tryout#
EVALUATION
X Observation
X Participation
Checklist/Rubric
Report/Project
Other (Explain)
Quiz/Test
TUES
CCSS
W7.3
RL7.3
W7.6
WED
CCSS
RL7.3
W7.3
THU
CCSS
RL 7.1
RL 7.2
W7.2
Read and give an
objective summary
of The Giver.
Write a real or
imagined narrative
with descriptive
details.
Use technology to
publish.
Read and analyze
how elements of
The Giver interact.
Write a real or
imagined narrative
with descriptive
details.
Use technology to
publish.
Read and give an
objective summary
of The Giver.
Write a real or
imagined narrative
with descriptive
details.
Use technology to
publish.
oBW Journal-What is your favorite color?
Why do you feel a connection with that
specific color? What images does this color
make you think of?
0Audioreading chapter 3, Partners will
complete study guide questions for chapter
3.
0 Explain Think Tac Toe projects. Students
will choose projects and begin.
Homework- None; Hope to see you tonight at
Pitcher Pizzazz.
0BW Journal- Think about chapter 3, why do
you think mirrors were “rare”?
0 Review ch 3 on Prezi
0 Continue reading The Giver ch 4, partners
will complete ch 4 study guide questions.
Individuals will work on Think Tac Toe
projects.
Homework- Make front/back flashcards for
your 5 vocabulary words.
0Sutbstitute will be here today,
0BW Journal- How would you describe the
baby? What do you think happens when
there is a “release”? Why do you think it is
called a “release”?
0Audioreading The Giver ch 5
0Partners will complete ch 5 study guide
questions.
0Writing Task- Who is an adult mentor in
your life-someone older than you who knows
how special you are and believes in your
SPECIFY MATERIALS
text page / workbook/worksheet/
overhead/ or other
study guide for chapters 3-5
X Observation
X Participation
X Checklist/Rubric
Quiz/Test
Report/Project
Other (Explain)
SPECIFY MATERIALS
text page / workbook/worksheet/
overhead/ or other
X Observation
X Participation
Checklist/Rubric
Quiz/Test
Report/Project
Other (Explain)
SPECIFY MATERIALS
text page / workbook/worksheet/
overhead/ or other
X Observation
X Participation
Checklist/Rubric
Report/Project
Other (Explain)
Quiz/Test
FRI
CCSS
RL7.1
RL7.2
RL7.3
RL7.4
W7.3
Read and give an
objective summary
of The Giver.
Write a real or
imagined narrative
with descriptive
details.
Use technology to
publish.
potential? How did this adult become a
mentor to you, and why is this relationship
unique and different from other
relationships in your life? Begin with
notes/brainstorming and then write a rough
draft.
Homework- Complete the Top 5 Vocabulary
sentences on your study guide.
0BW Journal
0Partners will complete The Giver
comprehension questions for chapters 1-5.
0Individuals will work on Think Tac Toe
projects.
0The Giver Crossword Puzzle
Homework- None, Enjoy your weekend!
SPECIFY MATERIALS
text page / workbook/worksheet/
overhead/ or other
Vocabulary: chastisement, petulantly, tabulated, remorse, bewildered
X Observation
X Participation
Checklist/Rubric Quiz/Test
Report/Project
Other (Explain)