AUGUST 26-AUGUST 30, 2013

MR. KEVIN LITERACY

HONORS ACADEMY OF LITERATURE

Common Core State Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1b Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1c Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.

In-class Graded Assignments

Participation in Mini Lesson Activities below Shared Culture Poster presentation

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Homework Graded Assignments See Homework packet Word study Silent Reading (nightly)

Objectives and Validation

Objective: Scholars will be able to define the elements that create a culture. Measure: Scholars will design a learning activity which allows them to learn about and comprehend various elements of culture.
* See your childs Developmental Education Plan for one-on-one and small group instruction

Mini-Lesson Topics
Culturehow will we use what we have collected? Group Culture presentations Word Sortscontinued from last week Field Trips? Class Jobs

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Empathy: Mini Lesson Favorite Literature selections

Mimio usage