Dr. Harper’s Lesson Plan Agendas: Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study SkillsFebruary 4 – 8, 2013

Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• Target Learning: I can define how tone or meaning is conveyed in poetry through figurative language. RS 3.4.

• Word of the Day: (computer words; 3 minutes)

• Application – a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need, like Microsoft Word or Angry Birds.

• Context Clues Sentence: __________________.

Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• Writing Prompt: (3 minutes)• On this day in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. In 1955, Rosa Parks

was arrested and fined for not giving up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. Many people admired her for her confidence and bravery. If you had been Rosa Parks in this situation, would have done the same thing? Why or why not?

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Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• Target Learning Instruction: • Collect reading logs & pass-out new logs.• 1. Ode to Mi Gato, by Gary Soto, p. 391.• 2. Define: Mi Gato; porque; huevo• Read: Audio CD.• Discussion: Think/Pair/Share• What two things does Gary Soto compare in

this simile?• In this ode, what does the speaker give the cat?• What does the cat give the speaker?

Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• 3. In a Neighborhood in Los Angeles, p. 392.• Read: Audio CD.• Discussion: Think/Pair/Share• What tone is set in the first stanza?• Why do you think the speaker’s grandma sings

and dances with the chairs?• How can the speaker’s grandma wear Mexico’s

mountains, deserts, and ocean in her eyes?• How do the words of the closing lines help you

understand the speaker’s feelings toward his grandmother and the tone of the poem?

Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• 4. Hard on the Gas, p. 393.• Read: Audio CD.• Discussion: Think/Pair/Share• Base on this comparison between how the

grandfather drives and how he lives, what do you think his life has been like?• How does reading the line “rush, rest, rush, rest—”

aloud help you to envision the grandfather’s life?• Why does the speaker clutch the bar? What do

you think “the ride” represents?

Language ArtsMonday, February 4, 2013

• Check for Understanding: (closure)• True/False—• 1. The speaker in “Ode to Mi Gato” rescued the cat at

the local animal shelter.• 2. The cat in “Ode to Mi Gato” is not much of a hunter.• 3. The grandmother in “In a Neighborhood in Los

Angeles” cared for the speaker when he was young.• 4. The grandfather in “Hard on the Gas” is teaching the

speaker a lesson about life. • HOMEWORK: Poetry Packet: finish Alliteration, Winter

Wardrobe, and Metaphor for Rachel’s challenge.

Social StudiesMonday, February 4, 2013

• Target Learning:

Study SkillsMonday, February 4, 2013

• Target Learning: I can differentiate between the main and supporting characters found in the novel, HOLES.

• 1. Review chapters 6-10 and write a summary of the main events from each chapter.

• 2. Complete the Novel Organizer worksheet, pp. 27-28 for the characters found in chapters 6-10.

• 3. Complete Word Maps for Glossary and Vocabulary words of Part 1.

• 4. Update Table of Contents.

Language ArtsTuesday, February 5, 2013

• Target Learning: I can identify the subject, how the subject is remembered in an ode, and the tone the author uses to remember the subject. • Word of the Day• Icon – a picture, image, or other representation

used to signify a folder or application on a screen. • Context Clues:

Language ArtsTuesday, February 5, 2013

• Writing Prompt: • February 5th is “Disaster Day.” Over the past several years,

think about the natural disasters that have taken place in your area, in your state, in your country, and around the world. What do you think has been the greatest natural disaster and why?

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Literary Response and Analysis, p. 394

Poem Subject What the subject is loved, remembered, or celebrated for.

Speaker’s Tone

Ode to Mi Gato

In a Neighborhood in Los Angeles

Hard on the Gas

Social StudiesTuesday, February 5, 2013

• Target Learning: I can create a summary of the ancient Egyptian gods and their roles in Egyptian society.

• 1. Read/discuss the biography of Akhenaton.• 2. Discuss Akhenaton’s connection to Neffertiti.• 3. Complete what did you learn? questions. • 4. Review ancient Egypt gods and create a chart that

connects the gods to each other using the web• http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/explore/main.html

Language ArtsWednesday, February 6, 2013

Target Learning: I can explain how tone and meaning are conveyed through poetry using figurative language. RS 3.4--Response to Literature: Opinion based on evidence.

Word of the Day Quiz: Review 11 computer words for 5 minutes> complete tomorrow. Writing Prompt: (5 minutes)On February 6, 1895, Babe Ruth was born.Many people consider Babe Ruth to be the“Best Baseball Player Ever.” What issomething that you hope people wouldsomeday remember you by as the “BestEver?”

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Word of the Day Quiz: Computer Words

•Mouse•CursorSoftware•Hardware•USB•Download

•E-mail•Folder•Virus•Application• Icon

Language ArtsWednesday, February 6, 2013• NOTES: Period 5 completed Literary Response and Analysis

for homework. Period 1 needs to complete in class on Thursday along with Word of the Day quiz.

Social StudiesWednesday, February 6, 2013

• Target Learning: I can create a summary of the ancient Egyptian gods and their roles in Egyptian society.

• 1. Complete Ancient Egyptian god review and summary. • http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/explore/main.html• 2. Review chapter 4:3: • Middle Kingdom New Kingdom Queen Hatshepsut• Ramses the Great trade routes Old Kingdom • Upper KingdomLower Kingdom• Stability• 3. Complete 4:3 Test.• 4. History & Geography work: Trade on the Nile, worksheet

pp. 18-19.

Crooked Word: Test ReviewT O B P D

W H Y M E

C G A F R

U L H I N

N S K T O

Crooked Word: Tally Page• Table 1• Table 2• Table 3• Table 4• Table 5• Table 6• Table 7• Table 8

Ancient Egyptian Gods Ancestry Tree (To be used with the 4:3 study guide challenge question).

Atum(1st god)

Shu(air)

Geb(earth)

Osiris

Horus(son of Osiris)

Isis

Tefnut(moisture)

Nut(sky)

Seth Nephthys

Study SkillsWednesday, February 6, 2013

• Target Learning: I can differentiate between the main and supporting characters found in the novel, HOLES.

• 1. Review chapters 6-10 and write a summary of the main events from each chapter.

• 2. Complete the Novel Organizer worksheet, pp. 27-28 for the characters found in chapters 6-10.

• 3. Complete Word Maps for Glossary and Vocabulary words of Part 1.

• 4. Update Table of Contents.

HOLESTable of Contents

• 1. Engaging Issues• 2. Friends Essay• 3. Glossary Pages• 4. Word Maps• Part 1• Part 2• Part 3

• 5. KWHL Charts• Chapters 1-10

• 6. Chapter Summaries• Chapters 1-5• Chapters 6-10

• 7. Novel Organizer

Language ArtsThursday, February 7, 2013

Target Learning: I can explain how tone and meaning are conveyed through poetry using figurative language. RS 3.4--Response to Literature: Opinion based on evidence. Word of the Day: Repeat of Literary Devices1. Metaphor – a figure of speech in which a phrase is applied

to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a similarity.

2. Context clues sentence -

Language ArtsThursday, February 7, 2013

Writing Prompt: On February 7, 1812, author Charles Dickens was born. During interviews later in his life, Dickens mentioned that memories from his childhood helped him create his fictional stories. What are some memories of your childhood that could someday be turned into great works of fiction?

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Language ArtsThursday, February 7, 2013

• Target Learning Instruction: • Period 5 completed Literary Response and Analysis for

homework. Period 1 needs to complete in class on Thursday along with Word of the Day quiz.

• Period 5: • 1. Check/discuss Literary Response and Analysis, p. 394.• 2. Review for test: Ode to Mi Gato…• 3. Intervention. • Period 1:• 1. Complete Literary Response and Analysis, p. 394.

Check/discuss. • 2. Review for test: Ode to Mi Gato…

RTI Schedule for Dr. Harper’s ELA Classes (Only ELA classes go to enrichment activities).

Intervention Time Wednesday Thursday

7:46 – 8:26 a.m. Period 1 ELA Period 6 SS

8:42 – 9:21 a.m. Period 2 SS Period 5 ELA

9:37 – 10:16 a.m. Period 3 Teacher Prep Period 4 Study Skills

**Students follow 3rd period teacher’s lunch schedule.

Language ArtsFriday, February 8, 2013

Writing Prompt: On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Clubs and organizations are a great way to learn important skills. What types of clubs and/or organizations do you belong to? What are some of the skills that you have learned? If you don’t belong to one, which club would you like to join?

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