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unit william mary curriculum persuasion length 4 nine weeks standards support materials/activities lesson one introduction and pre-assessment lesson one reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.8 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.6 w.7.7 w.7.8 w.7.9 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.l sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 approximate time required 5-6 days instructional purpose to assess students ability to analyze and interpret literature and to write persuasively to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature assignment overview read and discuss the road not taken by robert frost complete literature and persuasive writing pre-assessments illustrate and write an essay materials used the road not taken by robert frost student workbook edition 1 page 1 teacher s edition page 58 pre-assessment for literature teacher s edition page 61 scoring rubric for literature and writing teacher s edition pages 59 64,65 pre-assessment for writing teacher s edition page 63 novel code talker with independent reading assignment conflict log if enough copies of code talker are not available check your school for the titles listed below divide students or let them choose according to novel availability novel options indian captive the sign of the beaver touching spirit bear usually read in 6th grade the heart of a chief walk two moons julie of the wolves etc 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 1 6/28/2012

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lesson one additional support materials coat of arms found in google docs quote analysis found in google docs watch united streaming video on culture titled culture what is it found in google docs they were strong and good native american proverbs conflict lesson and conflict cube sas curriculum lesson ql #1363 discovering native-american writers after apple found in google docs birches found in google docs nothing gold can stay found in google docs putting in the seed found in google docs the gift outright found in google docs robert frost comparison activity found in google docs mini-lesson on world war ii and historical context smartboard lessons and additional materials on google docs under persuasion unit in lesson 1 folder smartboard copies of student pages in google docs introduce novels using novel powerpoint in google docs in the folder novel units assign native-american novels code talker and indian captive assign conflict cube due in 2 weeks assign literature log with 2nd native-american novel introduce family heritage project google docs lesson two reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 note reflection #1 google docs lesson two the concept of change speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 approximate time required 1 day instructional purpose to review the concept of change and introduce stereotypes assignment overview 2 6/28/2012

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rl.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.10 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 using the taba model of concept development to explore the concept of change make and discuss generalizations about change and stereotypes complete a change model materials used change model student workbook edition 2 page 23 large paper and markers lesson printouts for understanding stereotypes additional support materials brainstorm ideas about change and record all responses found on google docs taba lesson found on google docs http www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lessonplans/understanding-stereotypes.cfm lesson three reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.4 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 lesson three introduction to literary analysis grammar and vocabulary study speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 approximate time required 5 days instructional purpose to assess students understanding of the structure of sentences and parts of speech to introduce the study of grammar to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature to explore new vocabulary words introduction to literary analysis grammar and vocabulary study review the parts of speech complete literature webs for the road not taken and hyla brook by 3 6/28/2012

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w.7.5 w.7.9 w.7.10 l.7.6 robert frost complete vocabulary webs materials used hyla brook student workbook edition 2 page 22 american heritage dictionaries for group work student grammar study section for notebook literature web teacher example-smartboard teacher s edition page 254 student response journal vocabulary web teacher example-smartboard teacher s edition page 255 the road not taken student workbook edition 2 page 31 additional support materials the road not taken drawing and essay student grammar study section for notebook found on google docs in grammar folder smartboard copies of student pages in google docs lesson three lesson four reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.8 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 please note go to lesson 5 lesson four the adventures of tom sawyer and the idea of persuasion writing w.7.4 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.7 approximate time required 3 days begin actual lesson after students have read chapter 2 of the novel instructional purpose to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature to develop an understanding of persuasion assignment overview discuss chapter 2 from the adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain complete literature and vocabulary webs prepare and present a persuasive speech 4 6/28/2012

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write in response journal entry reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.10 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 lesson four materials used chapter two from the adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain if needed see excerpt student edition 1 literature web teacher s edition page 254 structural elements of fiction student workbook edition 2 pages 39-41 plan an oral presentation student workbook edition 2 page 42 vocabulary web teacher s edition page 255 slavery and the adventures of tom sawyer student workbook edition 2 pages 44 ­ 45 note cards for persuasive speech response journal additional support materials smartboard copies of student pages in google docs complete vocabulary web on the word persuasion before starting lesson 4 youtube audio book use the following key words in your search adventures of tom sawyer audio book chapter one you will need to type in separately for subsequent chapters required homework continue reading assigned novel note schedule computer lab time for early october for pageflakes schedule time for media specialist to do lesson on research please note complete lessons 4 and 6 once students have read chapter 2 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 5 6/28/2012

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lesson five reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.8 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 lesson five the hamburger model of persuasive writing approximate time required 4 days instructional purpose to introduce persuasive writing through use of the hamburger model assignment overview explore the hamburger model for persuasive writing write a persuasive paragraph using the hamburger model materials used why you should become a vegetarian student workbook edition 2 page 47 hamburger model of persuasive writing student workbook edition 2 page 48 jumbled paragraph student workbook edition 2 page 49 hamburger model cash awards for good grades student workbook edition 2 page 51 additional support materials smartboard copies of student pages in google docs note cfa #1 and 2 during lesson 5 begin 4practice please note go to lesson lesson six introduction to persuasive speaking 20 lesson six reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.10 approximate time required 5 days instructional purpose to introduce persuasive speaking skills to examine persuasive techniques used in advertising 6 6/28/2012

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rl.7.7 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 assignment overview give a short persuasive oral presentation examine persuasive techniques in print advertisements materials used classroom set of note cards a variety of magazines and newspapers that include advertisements speaking center optional see teacher s edition page 94 a favorite book why i like it student workbook edition 2 page 53 oral presentation evaluation form student workbook edition 2 pages 54 ­ 55 a favorite book why others should read it student workbook edition 2 page 56 hamburger model a favorite book student workbook edition 2 page 57 collecting advertisements sheet student workbook edition 2 page 58 additional support materials discuss 2nd native american novel using lesson 20 in groups after lesson 6 is completed rising voices assign groups an entry to read and analyze share with class due after lesson 6 and before lesson 8 smartboard copies of student pages in google docs a favorite book why others should read it google docs hamburger model a favorite book on google docs smartboard lesson on persuasive techniques google docs powerpoint on persuasion google docs lesson six note see additional topics for speeches google docs lesson 6 2nd native-american novel and literature log due after lesson 6 use lesson 20 to discuss 2nd native-american novel please note go to lesson lesson seven discussion of asian-american literature 8 lesson seven 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 7 6/28/2012

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reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 writing w.7.2 w.7.6 w.7.7 w.7.8 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 approximate time required 1 day instructional purpose to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature assignment overview complete literature webs for novel discuss readings as a class continue cultures and change matrix materials used dragonwings by laurence yep child of the owl by laurence yep journey to topaz by yoshiko uchida journey home by yoshiko uchida literature web teacher s edition page 254 cultures and change matrix student edition 2 pages 60 ­ 63 additional support materials smartboard copy of student page 254 in google docs lesson seven lesson eight reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 please note go to lesson 12 lesson eight reasoning speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 approximate time required 2 days instructional purpose to introduce elements of reasoning as part of the persuasive writing process to discuss standards of reasoning for evaluation arguments assignment overview learn the elements of reasoning and use them to analyze problems learn the standards of reasoning and use them to evaluate persuasive writing language l.7.1 l.7.2 8 6/28/2012

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writing w7.1 w7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.10 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 materials used elements of reasoning student workbook edition 2 page 65 elements of reasoning example 1 student workbook edition 2 page 66 elements of reasoning example 2 student workbook edition 2 page 67 why you should become a vegetarian student workbook edition 2 page 70 standards of reasoning evaluate your own argument student workbook edition 2 page 72 standards of reasoning student workbook edition 2 page 74 additional support materials smartboard copies of student pages in google docs required homework draft and revise a paragraph-long letter to the editor continue reading novel lesson eight lesson eight please note go to lesson 11 lesson nine reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.4 rl.7.7 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 lesson nine writing w.7.2 w.7.4 w.7.6 w.7.7 w.7.8 w7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 persuasion in historical documents approximate time required 6 days instructional purpose to develop analytical and interpretive skills in reading historical documents to apply the elements of reasoning to an argument to explore new vocabulary words to develop persuasive writing skills assignment overview read and discuss the declaration of independence complete vocabulary and literature webs based on the declaration of independence 9 6/28/2012

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ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.8 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 consider the reasoning applied in the declaration of independence learn about the language of persuasion materials used the declaration of independence student workbook edition 1 page 7 the gettysburg address student workbook edition 2 page 85 literature web teacher s edition page 255 vocabulary web teacher s edition page 254 the language of persuasion student workbook edition 2 pages 83 86 87 response journals additional support materials declaration of independence grammar sentences google docs declaration of independence resources google docs shared inquiry of the declaration of independence google docs declaration of independence analysis sheet google docs too late to apologize google docs gettysburg address smartboard lesson google docs smartboard copies of student pages in google docs lesson nine note discussion of asian-american novel using lesson 7 after lesson 9 switch novels cfa #3 reflection #2 please note go to lesson 7 lesson ten reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 lesson ten discussion of african-american literature speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 approximate time required 2-3 days instructional purpose to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature assignment overview complete literature web for novel 10 6/28/2012

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rl.7.9 rl.7.10 lesson ten writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.10 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 discuss novel read in groups continue work on the cultures and change matrix complete literature circles materials used roll of thunder hear my cry by mildred taylor the road to memphis by mildred taylor secret of gumbo grove by eleanora tate literature web teacher s edition page 254 independent reading assignment cultures and change matrix discussion change model student workbook edition 2 page 23 additional support materials the land the well the land smartboard lesson please note go to lesson 21 lesson eleven reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 lesson eleven reading for information 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 lesson eleven lesson on censorship research project is optional writing w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.7 w7.8 w.7.9 w.7.10 approximate time required 5-7 days instructional purpose to develop skills in working with sources and taking notes to evaluate a book s status as challenged or banned to write a persuasive response communicating students point of view on censorship or the status of a particular book assignment overview discuss censorship and books on the challenged/banned list define the characteristics of an issue and consider censorship as an issue read take notes on and discuss two perspectives on censorship begin the research project by considering and taking an initial position on censorship this is optional continuation and presentation in lesson 22 speaking and listening sl.7.1 11 6/28/2012

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ri .7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 materials used the lorax by dr seuss google video optional essays on censorship student workbook edition 1 pages 11 ­ 15 student workbook edition 2 pages 100 ­ 105 working with sources 11c and 11d student workbook edition 2 pages 100 105 the following materials are used if completing the full research essay need to know board student workbook edition 2 page 91 92 characteristics of an issue student workbook edition 2 page 93 94 developing an issue student workbook edition 2 page 106 research planner student workbook edition 2 page 107 additional support materials project rubric handout google docs research folder project smartboard lesson google docs lesson 11 folder pageflakes independent research project google docs lesson 11 folder smartboard copies of student pages in google docs introduce asian ­ american novels dragonwings and child of the owl switch novels after 2 weeks journey to topaz and journey home switch novels after 2 weeks each student reads 2 books sas lesson ql #1361 discovering asian-american writers optional literature circles google docs approximate time required 5-7 days note do jr great books after lesson 11 harrison bergeron 4 days google docs jr great book folder please note go to lesson 9 lesson eleven 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 12 6/28/2012

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lesson twelve reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.8 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.8 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.7 w.7.8 w.7.9 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 l.7.6 lesson twelve the pied piper of hamelin approximate time required 6 days instructional purpose to develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature to explore new vocabulary words to explore music as a means of persuasion ro revise student writing assignment overview consider music as a means of persuasion read and discuss the pied piper of hamelin by robert browning revise a persuasive letter materials used the pied piper of hamelin student workbook edition 1 pages 16 ­ 23 recordings of musical selections with persuasive or motivational intent such as national anthems other patriotic songs marches college fight songs alma maters or holiday songs students rough drafts of persuasive letters assigned as homework in lesson 9 display copy of draft of persuasive letter a sample is included on teacher resource 12b the house on mango street taking sides pacific crossing additional support materials book online with illustrations google docs lesson 12 music google docs lesson 12 begin hispanic-american novel taking sides pacific crossing the house on mango street teacher selected literature by gary soto and sandra cisneros from elements of literature after lesson 12 lesson tweleve 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 13 6/28/2012

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note sas lesson ql #1362 discovering latino-american writers optional novel due before jr great books a christmas carol students should collect advertisements for use in lesson 19 please note go to lesson 19 lesson thirteen reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.2 rl.7.3 rl.7.4 rl.7.5 rl.7.6 rl.7.7 rl.7.9 rl.7.10 lesson thirteen reading for information ri.7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.8 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 writing w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 lesson thirteen introduction to debate approximate time required 5 days instructional purpose to develop skills in debate to edit student writing assignment overview learn about debating and participate in a practice debate begin to prepare for a debate to be held in lesson 17 edit a persuasive letter materials used debate format student workbook edition 2 page 127 preparing for a debate student workbook edition 2 page 129 debate evaluation form student workbook edition 2 pages 130,131 preparing for a debate student workbook edition 2 page 132 editing checklist student workbook edition 2 page 133 response journal additional support materials suggested debate issues google docs lesson13 debate project guidelines google docs lesson 13 smartboard copies of student pages in google docs sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 l.7.5 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 14 6/28/2012

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l.7.6 note arrange for completion and presentation of family heritage projects do jr great books after lesson 13 4 days please note go to lesson 17 lesson fourteen reading for literature rl.7.1 rl.7.6 rl.7.9 reading for information ri .7.1 ri.7.2 ri.7.3 ri.7.4 ri.7.5 ri.7.6 ri.7.7 ri.7.8 ri.7.9 ri.7.10 writing w.7.1 w.7.2 w.7.3 w.7.4 w.7.5 w.7.6 w.7.7 w.7.8 w.7.9 w.7.10 speaking and listening sl.7.1 sl.7.2 sl.7.3 sl.7.4 sl.7.5 sl.7.6 language l.7.1 l.7.2 l.7.3 l.7.4 7th grade ccss 2012-2013 lesson fourteen persuasion and social justice approximate time required 5 days instructional purpose to analyze persuasive language in literature to explore new vocabulary words to discuss questions in a socratic seminar assignment overview view martin luther king jr s speech i have a dream discuss the speech and consider its use of the language of persuasion hold socratic seminar materials used march on washington address i have a dream student workbook edition 1 pages 24-27 video of martin luther king jr s speech i have a dream the language of persuasion student workbook edition 2 page 139 vocabulary web teacher s edition page 255 additional support materials i have a dream dvd grammar sentences from speech google docs lesson 14 socratic seminar google docs lesson 14 smartboard copies of student pages in google docs 15 6/28/2012

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