Lesson 1: Introduction Monday Day 2 - Carrie Tapp's...

Grade: 7/8 ELA Unit: Journeys Time: 22 Lessons Students: 10

Lesson 1: Introduction Monday Day 2 Outcomes:

1.1.1 Express Ideas

Use exploratory language to discuss and record a variety of predictions, opinions, and

conclusions. Explore diverse ideas to develop predictions, opinions, conclusions, and

understanding.

2.1.3 Textual Cues

Use textual cues [such as organizational features of narrative and expository texts, bold

print, italics, footnotes...] to construct and confirm meaning and interpret texts. Use

textual cues [such as the structures and elements of specific genres...] to construct and

confirm meaning and interpret texts.

Agenda:

TAPS MI What Time(Min) Outcome

T VS, iep, VL Journey - Brainstorm 5 1.1.1

SG VS, VL KWL Plus 10 1.1.1

T Pass out novels 5

P VL, VS Book Scavenger Hunt (DRTA) 15 2.1.3

T VL, VS Read First Chapter (2 paragraphs each) 15 2.1.3

T VL Discuss 5 1.1.1

A VL, iap Pass out questions and Vocab and begin 5 2.1.3

Back-Up Plan:

Introduce Elfking project

Read “The Adventurous Life of John Goddard”

Homework:

Questions from Chapter 1.

Materials:

- KWL Plus

- Question sheets

- Novels

- Scavenger Hunt

- Vocabulary 3-point approach forms

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V/S – visual spatial, V/L – verbal linguistic, L/M – logical mathematical,

iep – interpersonal, iap – intrapersonal, B/K – Bodily Kinesthetic, Nat- naturalist, M/R – musical rhythmic


Lesson 2: John Goddard Tuesday Day 1 Outcomes:

3.1.3 Contribute to Group Inquiry

Contribute ideas, knowledge, and questions to help establish group inquiry or research

focuses and purposes. Contribute ideas, knowledge and strategies to help identify group

information needs and sources.

4.4.3 Attentive Listening and Viewing

Demonstrate critical listening and viewing skills and strategies [such as evaluating content,

quality, presentation delivery...] and show respect for presenter(s) through appropriate

audience behaviours [such as showing attentiveness, participating in audience

activities...]. Demonstrate critical listening and viewing skills and strategies [such as

activating prior knowledge, integrating new information, evaluating the effectiveness of

the introduction and conclusion...] and show respect for presenter(s).

Agenda:


T VS, VL The Adventurous Life of John Goddard 230-233 15 4.4.3

T VS, VL Video of John Goddard 10 4.4.3

A VL, VS, iep Write own Life Goals, 1 year, 10 years, lifetime 15 3.1.3

T or SG VL Read Chapter 2 Paddle to the Amazon 15 4.4.3

A VL Discuss and questions 5 3.1.3

Back-Up Plan:


Homework:

Questions from Chapter 2.

Materials:

- Sightlines 7 page 230-233 - Computer - http://www.johngoddard.info/ - Lined paper - Novels

- Vocabulary 3-point approach forms

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Lesson 3: The Bucket List Day 2 Wednesday, switch with SS

Outcomes:

2.3.5 Create Original Texts

Create original texts [such as cartoon sequences, dialogues, short stories, letters, video

presentations...] to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and

techniques. Create original texts [such as descriptions, panel discussions, impersonations,

collages, timelines, documentary videos, journals or diaries...] to communicate and

demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques.


Agenda:


T VS Watch the Bucket List 100 4.4.3

T VS Watch Making a Bucket List 10 4.4.3

A VL Edit their bucket lists 15 2.3.5

Back-Up Plan:


Homework:

Bucket List

Materials:

- The Bucket List

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Lesson 4: Erlkonig Thursday Day 1 Outcomes:

1.1.3 Experiment with Language and Form

Expand self-expression in oral, written, and visual forms. Experiment with memorable

language to convey personal perceptions, feelings, experiences, thoughts, and ideas in

various forms


4.4.2 Effective Oral Communication

Deliver short oral presentations and reports using verbal and non-verbal cues [such as

diction, pacing, presence, facial expression, gestures...] to focus audience attention;

project emotion appropriate to the subject and point of view. Explain, share, and present

orally using appropriate conventions of public speaking in a variety of settings [such as

small-group and whole-class presentations...]; use visual aids to enhance the effectiveness

of oral presentations.

Agenda:


T VL Discuss one item off each Bucket List 15 4.4.2

A VS, BK, MR Introduce Erlkonig – have them draw a picture 15 1.1.3

A VL, MR Write a story about their picture, rotate for

beginning, middle, and end (5 min each)

15 2.3.5

T VL Paddle to the Amazon Chapter 3 15 2.1.3

Back-Up Plan:

Chapter 3 Questions

Introduce Adventure Songs

Charles Wayo

Homework:

Chapter 3 Questions For Me: Scan in Pictures

Edit Story

Materials:

- Erlkonig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxqGigJqbpA

- Picture Paper


Lesson 5: Erlkonig followup Monday D2 Outcomes:


2.2.2 Connect Self, Texts, and Culture

Compare own with others’ understanding of people, cultural traditions, and values

portrayed in oral, literary, and media texts [including texts about Canada or by Canadian

writers]. Discuss how similar ideas, people, experiences, and traditions are conveyed in

various oral, literary, and media texts [including texts about Canada or by Canadian

writers].



Agenda:


T MR Play Erlkonig as they enter the classroom, Hand back

corrected Bucket Lists and Erlkonig stories

3

T VL Discuss if anyone accomplished items off Bucket

Lists

2 4.4.2

T VL Anyone have an adventure over the weekend? 5 4.4.2

T VL Read Paddle to the Amazon Chapter 4 15 4.4.3

T VL Read Erlkonig stories out loud 15 4.4.3

T VL, MR Discuss real story 10 2.2.2

T VL, MR Assignment: find a song about a Journey or

Adventure

2 2.2.2

A VS, VL, BK Rewrite Bucket Lists and decorate 8 1.1.3

Back-Up Plan:

Vocabulary Crossword

Allow time to work on Questions from Chapter

Homework:

Chapters 1- 4 questions

Find a song about a Journey or an Adventure

Materials:

- Erlkonig, slide show

- Have pictures scanned in to show for stories

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Lesson 6: Charles Wayo Tues D1 Outcomes:

2.2.1 Experience Various Texts

Experience texts from a variety of forms and genres [such as journals, nature programs,

letters, fantasy...] and cultural traditions; discuss likes and dislikes. Experience texts from a

variety of forms and genres [such as magazine articles, diaries, drama, advertisements...]

and cultural traditions; compare own interpretations to those of others.

3.3.2 Record Information

Make notes using headings and sub-headings or graphic organizers appropriate to a topic;

reference sources. Make notes in point form, summarizing major ideas and supporting

details; reference sources.

5.2.2 Work in Groups

Present group conclusions or findings to classmates. Organize and complete tasks

cooperatively and collaboratively; evaluate group productivity and efficiency.

Agenda:


T Collect questions 1 – 4, song choices 5

T Pass out Chapters 5 – 8 projects – Do they want to

read aloud still or read at their own pace at home?

10

SG VL, VS Charles Wayo in Green Book, Story Map 20 3.3.2, 5.2.2

T VL Whatever Happened to Charles Wayo? 15 2.2.1

Back-Up Plan:

Poem

Choose Your Own Adventure

Homework:

Chapter 5 For Me: Download songs, mark questions, mark story map

Materials:

- Story Map

- Charles Wayo from Green folder

- http://books.google.ca/books?id=RtcDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA138&lpg=PA138&dq=The+Journey+of

+Charles+Wayo&source=bl&ots=lfjaaJ7eYX&sig=_lwopvXb2nPsVrczzxRKbphZMHQ&hl=en&ei=Q

xKwSpqfNIvOsQPYt4XHCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false

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Lesson 7: Choose Your Own Adventure Wed D2 Outcomes:




Agenda:


T VL Book Discussion 10

T VS Choose Your Own Adventure Brainstorm 10 4.4.3

T VL, VS Go through Website – make tree diagram of choices 20 2.2.1

SG VL, iap Design a choose your own adventure plot 20 5.2.2

Back-Up Plan:

Sir Cumference Book

Homework:

Chapter 6

Materials:

http://friend.ly.net/users/jorban/adventure/page01.html

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Lesson 8: Cartoon, Poetry Thurs D1 Outcomes:



3.2.5 Make Sense of Information

Determine literal and implied meaning of oral, visual, and written texts using a variety of

strategies and cues [including headings, subheadings, topic sentences, summaries, camera

angle, staging and pacing, and screening out irrelevant information]. Construct meaning

using direct statements, implied meaning, and inferences; adjust rate of reading or

viewing according to purpose, topic, density of information, and organizational patterns of

text.

Agenda:


T VL Introduce poem and discuss 10 3.2.5

T VS, VL Introduce cartoon and discuss 5 2.2.1

A VL Give assignment for poem, cartoon, or Create Your

Own Story

15 2.3.5

A VL, VS, Nat Time to work on Chapters 5 – 8 or p/c/cyos 30 2.3.5

Back-Up Plan:

Sir Cumference

Crossword

Homework:

Chapter 7

Materials:

- Poem

- Cartoon

- Assignment

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Lesson 9: Choice Time Friday D2 Outcomes:

1.1.1 Express Ideas


Agenda:


T VL Discuss Chapter 7 and hand out crossword 10 1.1.1

A, P VS, VL Time to work on Chapter 5- 8 or Poem, Cartoon, or

Choose Your Own Adventure

50 2.3.5

Back-Up Plan:

If they are needing more ideas, read Sir Cumference book

Have them present their poems, cartoons, or choose your own adventure if done

Homework:

Chapter 8

Chapter 5 – 8 Projects

Materials:

- Crosswords – due after Chapter 9 is finished

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Lesson 10: Presentations Monday D1 Outcomes:

2.1.3 Textual Cues



5.1.4 Celebrate Special Occasions

Select and use the language form and style appropriate for specific audiences to celebrate

special events and accomplishments. Use appropriate language to participate in public

events, occasions, or traditions.

Agenda:


T Hand in Chapters 5-8 Projects 5

A, SG VS, VL, BK Present Choose your own Project, Hand in 30 4.4.2, 5.1.4

T Hand out Anticipation Guides 5 2.1.3

T VL, VS Read Chapter 9 and go through filling out 20 4.4.3

Back-Up Plan:

Celebrate Chapters 5- 8 Projects

Homework:

- Chapter 9 Anticipation Guide For me: Chapters 5-8, projects

- Crossword

Materials:

- Anticipation Guides

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Lesson 11: Adventure Soundtrack Tuesday D2 Outcomes:

1.1.1 Express Ideas



Agenda:


Hand in Crosswords

SG VS, VL Chapter 10 & Anticipation Guide 15 4.4.3

T VS, MR Play our Adventure Song Soundtrack & Discuss 40 4.4.3, 1.1.1

T VL, VS, MR How could we represent these? Puppet show? Act

out? Dance?

5 3.1.3

Back-Up Plan:

Have members choose a song and find a creative way to represent it

Homework: For Me: Crosswords

Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide

Materials:

- Songs

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Lesson 12: Create Song Representation Wednesday D1 Outcomes:

2.1.3 Textual Cues


5.2.1 Cooperate with Others

Agenda:


SG VS, VL Chapter 11 & Anticipation Guide 20 2.1.3

T VL Discuss Song Plans (I pick groups) – marking rubric

make up together 10 4.4.3

SG VL, MR, BK Work on them 30 5.2.1.

Back-Up Plan:

Chapter 12

Sir Cumference if not read yet

Homework: For me: Print off Rubric

Materials:

- Have groups made up

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Lesson 13: Work on Song Plan Thursday D2 Outcomes:

2.1.3 Textual Cues


Agenda:


A VS Chapter 12 & Hand in Anticipation Guides 9-12 30 2.1.3

SG VS Hand out rubric, finish Up Song Plans, Present

tomorrow

30 5.2.1

Back-Up Plan:

Chapter 13, Work on Vocabulary

Homework:

Song Plans

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Lesson 14: Present Songs Friday D1 Outcomes:

2.1.3 Textual Cues



Agenda:


T VS Chapter 13 & Response Logs 20 2.1.3

T VS Present Songs 35 4.4.3, 5.1.4

A VL How was my Group Work? How was our Group

Work? (Hand in)

5 Assessment

Back-Up Plan:

Vocabulary

Homework: For me: Mark songs, record sheets

Read Chapter 14 and do a response log so we can discuss it.

Each make one point to discuss

Materials:

- How was my group work? Form

- How was our group work? Form

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Lesson 15: The Adventure of Me Monday D2 Outcomes:

1.1.1 Express Ideas


Agenda:


T VL, iep Discuss Chapter 14 20 1.1.1

A VS, VL The Adventure of Me… Begin writing & editing 40 2.3.5

Back-Up Plan:

Chapter 15

Homework:

First Draft of the Adventure of Me

Materials:

- Chapter 14 Discussion Questions

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Lesson 16: Edit Adventures of Me Tuesday D1 Outcomes:



Agenda:


SG VS, VL Read Chapter 15, Discuss, Response Log 30 4.4.3

A VL Edit and make Final copies of the Adventure of Me 30 2.3.5

Back-Up Plan:

Vocabulary

Chapter 16

Eldinah’s Journey Page 262 in Sightlines 7

Homework:

The Adventures of Me

Materials:

- Questions for Chapter 15

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Lesson 17: Present Adventures of Me Friday D2 Outcomes:


2.2.2 Connect Self, Texts, and Culture


Agenda:


T VS, VL Hand in Adventures of me – Present them? 25 4.4.3

A VL Chapter 16, Response Log 15 4.4.3

T VL Discuss 15 2.2.2

T Hand in Chapters 12 – 16 Response Logs 5

Back-Up Plan:

Introduce Final Projects

Homework: For Me: Mark Adventures of Me, Response Logs

Chapter 17

Materials:

- Final Project Rubric

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Lesson 18: Final Projects Introduced Monday D1 Outcomes:


4.3.2 Spelling (see Strategies)

Know spelling conventions and apply them to familiar and unfamiliar words [such as

technical and scientific terminology, words with foreign derivations...]; use appropriate

resources when editing and proofreading. Know spelling conventions and apply them to

familiar and unfamiliar words; use appropriate resources when editing and proofreading.



Agenda:


T VS Hand out Questions for Chapters 17 - 20 2

T VL Read Chapter 17 15 4.4.3

T Give out cross word #2 2

T VL Catch up Vocabulary 18 4.3.2

T VS Hand out Final Projects & Discuss 8 4.4.3

SG VL Get into groups and strategize for each activity –

need one person who is a builder, a writer, and an

artist

15 3.1.3 5.2.2

Back-Up Plan:

Crossword #2, begin learning centres

Homework:

Chapter 18

Materials:

- Crossword #2

- Groups

- Final Project Learning Centres

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Lesson 19: Learning Centres 1 Tuesday D2

Outcomes:



Agenda:


T VS Learning Centre 1 60 3.3.2, 5.2.1

Back-Up Plan:

Discuss Chapter 18

Homework:

Chapter 19

Materials:

- Maps, sticky notes, markers

- 1 metre of scotch tape

- Glue

- 2 pieces of construction paper

- 30 cm saran wrap

- 10 toothpicks

- 2 straws

- 1 popsicle stick

- 1 stick of sticky tack

- 30 cm of string

- Video camera

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Lesson 20: Learning Centre 2 Wednesday D1

Outcomes:



Agenda:


T VS Learning Centre 2 60 3.3.2, 5.2.1

Back-Up Plan:

Discuss Chapter 19

Homework:

Chapter 20

Materials:



- Glue


- 30 cm saran wrap

- 10 toothpicks

- 2 straws

- 1 popsicle stick


- 30 cm of string

- Video camera

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Lesson 21: Learning Centre 3 Thursday D2 Outcomes:



Agenda:


T VS Learning Centre 3; How we cooperated in our group

work form

60 3.3.2, 5.2.1

Back-Up Plan:

Discuss Chapter 20

Boat Races

Homework: For Me: Hang Maps around room

Finish up Learning Centres.

Materials:

- How we cooperated in our group work form



- Glue


- 30 cm saran wrap

- 10 toothpicks

- 2 straws

- 1 popsicle stick


- 30 cm of string

- Video camera

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Lesson 22: Book Wrap up Friday D1 Outcomes:



Agenda:


T VS Read Epilogue of Book & Discuss where they are

now. Hand in Questions

20 4.4.3

T VS, BK Boat Races 20 5.1.4

T VL, VS Interview Videos 20 5.1.4

Back-Up Plan:

Gallery Walk of Maps

Time to work on questions

Homework: For Me: final marks

None

Materials:

- Water

- Hair Dryer

- Tapes to watch videos on

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