November 6 - 10

Assignments listed here represent the "Plan" for the week.  Plans of course are subject to change as needed, so this should not be considered the last word on what will take place in class or will be assigned for homework.  When plans do change however, the changes will be reflected here (hopefully by the evening of the day in which they are known to exist).

Book Projects and Presentations are Due December 18.

Ott Class Help Pass
clip and use for the week of 11/06

Students who need extra assistance or need to discuss their projects may clip this pass and use it to see me Tuesday - Thursday in the morning before school.

Extra Help is available this week.

Students may use this pass to get help with assigned work
or to discuss Book Projects and Presentations.

Students without passes may not be permitted
to enter the building before school.

All 7th Grade ELA Classes

Monday

  • Students will begin class with the "Two, Too, and To" quiz.  They will get to use their notes in their Writer's Notebook if they need them.

  • Following the quiz, students will quickly review some of the writer's techniques they should employ to create an engaging version of their personal narrative. 

  • Students will then be given time to use the plan they created last week to begin the first draft of their stories.  Students will be encouraged to push for the 1/2 way point of the draft.  I will be drafting my story right along with the kids as they will see me struggle to get my own tale effectively told.

  • WIN Time will be committed to the completion of the week's i-Ready requirement.

Homework: Students should read their independent reading novel for 30 minutes tonight and document their reading on their reading log.  Students who did not reach the 1/2 way point of their personal narrative should continue their drafts.

Tuesday  - Election Day

Students enjoy the day off.

Homework: Students should read their independent reading novel for 30 minutes tonight and document their reading on their reading log.  Progress on their book project book is essential.

Wednesday

  • Students will begin class with a mini-lesson focusing on the positive attributes of a classmate's personal narrative.  We will examine the student work and discuss what this student is doing well. 
  • Students will then be given time to complete the first drafts of their personal narratives and attempt to integrate the noted strategies into their own work.  Students who have completed their narratives will be encouraged to look for opportunities to apply these strategies to improve their work.
  • WIN time will be committed to Test Corrections for students who need to recover credit on this test.  Students who do not will get the opportunity to enjoy some independent reading time with their book project books or to browse sample projects to get ideas for their own.
Homework: Students should read their independent reading novel for 30 minutes tonight and document their reading on their reading log.  Students who do not complete their Personal Narrative 1st Draft in class should do so for homework.

Thursday

  • Students will begin the day with a look at the evaluation rubric and checklist for the personal narrative.

  • They will then use these tools to collaboratively evaluate Mr. Ott's 1st Draft and to give him feedback in an effort to help him improve his story.  They will be completing this same process with their own drafts Moday.  Results will be reviewed and discussed.

  • WIN Time - Students will use WIN time to either continue their Test Corrections or continue their independent reading for their book projects.

Homework: Students should read their independent reading novel for 30 minutes tonight and document their reading on their reading log.  Progress on their book project book is essential.

Friday - Veteran's Day Holiday

Students enjoy the day off.

Homework: Students who have completed their work for the week have no homework over the weekend.