Unit 2 What Should We Learn

☺Tims’s Mastery Menu☺Unit 2: What Should We Learn:Elements of NonFiction

Focus Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

Task: Over the past weeks of school we have read, discussed, and analyzed several short stories with the impetus being the above standard. We will continue to study and master those standards. However, now we will also study over the next quarter, Informational Text/Nonfiction.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).

**Other Standards Addressed in this unit:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Definition: Learning Menus offer students a way to make decisions about what they will do in order to meet class requirements. They outline specific requirements as well as negotiable options to express what they have learned throughout the progression of a unit/concept.

Please view the “menu” below and make your selections. You will be given time in class to work on your assignments; however, it would be wise to complete a little each night at home as well since we will still be working on other skills and assignments daily in class. All assignments are due on or BEFORE December 12, 2017.

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NAME____________________________________________ Period________Due Date____________________________

Appetizer(100):

● Complete a Vocabulary Contract for one of the reading selections in Unit 2

Main Dishes: Complete two(2) tasks to earn a 60-79 (C/D)*Depending on how well it is done.*● Read another short story from one of the authors we’ve read; compare/contrast their structure and content

● Write a Fairy Tale Remix from a different Point of View● Choose a Bentley snowflake and recreate it, then create your own design & compose a connection paper.

Side Dishes: Complete 2 for a 80-89(B)*● Write a Persuasive Letter to community leaders.(see instructions)● Re-Write one of the fictional texts from another point of view

● Research a controversial topic (based off one of the selections in Unit 2) and write a news article about it● Write a creative folk tale and share it with the class using Storybird.com

Desserts: Complete for an 90-100(A) grade-REQUIRED*● Family Reunion Time and you are the coordinator(see attached)

*Score depends on how well it is done.

Upon completion of your selected dishes, your work should be submitted formally:● All written work is to be typed with MLA Heading● All work must show a thorough understanding of the above outlined concept(s)/standards to receive full

credit-Oral Defense● If you wish to redo an assignment, please be mindful of defending your work before the due date.● All work should be proofread for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, cohesion and organization

Students will be graded based on:● Fulfillment of requirements (outlined -Things to remember)● Attention to detail and accuracy

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● Following directions● Neatness and creativity/quality● Progression towards mastery of the standard(s)

Things to Remember:

● Don’t wait until the last minute. Allow enough time for re-do’s.

● All work must be orally defended to achieve points.

● See the Teacher for approval of the fairytale and to get a copy. The basic plot of the fairytale should not be changed.

● Research Controversial Topic e.g., “I Am A Native of North America”- The Dakota Pipeline controversy; “ Barrio Boy”-Immigration “No Gumption”-Child Labor

● All elements of the folktale you create must be present(see the Teacher for the rubric)p.301● The Teacher will distribute the sign-on information for Storybird.com

● The Persuasive letter (p.219)has to be to your community leaders advising them how people in the community can promote tolerance.(see Business letter format in “Putting it in Writing” pp.12-15 & p.25-26.

● Choose a Bentley snowflake and recreate it with a pencil or pen/ink drawing. After studying that design, design one of your own. Draw some connections between the process of drawing a snowflake and Bentley’s process of photographing one. Type what you discovered in narrative form. Use a search engine to view Bentley snowflakes. (p.290)

● THE FAMILY REUNION ACTIVITY IS REQUIRED.

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Family Reunion:

You are the coordinator of the family reunion. You are planning an Itinerary for the five day/four night event for 100 people.

Background Info:Your pretend “families” attending, live in Little Rock, Arkansas and they need you to coordinate their entire trip, from beginning to end. It will be two adults and two children, who will need to know the Family Reunion information.

You must type a detailed itinerary of what will be involved, when it will take place, the Schedule of events and all cost (the actual cost-RESEARCH) and the timeline of all events.

Create a colorful, creative brochure, featuring all events of the reunion.

Create a detailed itinerary of all cost factors involved for the family coming from Little Rock, Arkansas.

These are the areas you will need to cover:

● Transportation : Cost to and from Cleveland, Ohio. Don’t forget-what day will they arrive and when will be the date of departure. Will they need a rental car?

● Registration : Is there a registration cost to attend-if so-how much is the fee? What does it cover?

● Lodging : In what Hotel will they stay and the cost.

● Activities : What sightseeing and activities will occur during the Family Reunion and what cost is involved and how will the attendees get around town.

● Food : Will some of the food be included in the price of the reunion registration-if so how much? What will be the eating places involved.

End Result: A Family Reunion BrochureA detailed Itinerary listing all of the cost factors and areas listed above.List all sources of information. ex.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown - 1 room with 2 Queen Beds @ $179.00 per night = $716.00 + tax.(Hilton.com)

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Delta Airlines round trip from Little Rock, AR. to Cleveland, Ohio and return $2000.00 + tax(deltaairlines.com)

Vocabulary Words: See specific selections for additional information For Use with Vocabulary Contract

“Life Without Gravity”blander feebleglobulesmanned readaptedspines

“I Am a Native of North America”communaldistincthoardingintegrationjustifiespromote

“All Together Now”culminatedequalityfundamentallegislationoptimisttolerant

“Rattlesnake Hunt”adequateariddesolateforagemortalitytranslucent

from Barrio Boy and “A Day’s Wait”contraptionepidemicevidentlyflushedformidablereassuring

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“No Gumption”aptitudecrucialgumption

“Intrinsic Motivation Doesn’t Exist”fosterspsychologiststout

“A Special Gift-The Legacy of ‘Snowflake’ Bentley”evaporatedhexagonsnegatives

“All Stories Are Anansi’s”acknowledgedisputeopinion

Vocabulary ContractDue ___________________

Name: _____________________________________ Your point goal for this week is __100___

● When you complete a class assignment, you should automatically start working on the vocabulary contract.● Complete your choices of the following activities, with points assigned to each. You must follow the directions given for

each in order to earn full credit. Please return this form along with your activities, to earn full credit. Check your choice of activities in the blank beside the number. The 3 word list can only be used with #6,#7 and #12, unless you double up words.

● Choose vocabulary words from the attached list from Unit 2

_____ 1. Make a set of flash cards for the words. Write the word on the front and the definition on the back. (20 points for a complete set)Can use Quizlet

____ 2. Make a set of picture flash cards for the words. Write the word on the front and draw a picture to illustrate the word on the back. (20 points for a complete set)

_____3. Use graph paper to create a crossword puzzle using 10 of the words from the list. Remember crossword puzzles have hints or clues to go with each word. Be sure to add an answer key. (20 points for a complete set)Can use puzzlemaker.com

_____ 4. Write a well-organized, correctly written newspaper article, short story, poem, song, or rap using 10 of the vocabulary words. Underline each vocabulary word. (20 points)

_____ 5. Find five or more examples of how vocabulary words are used in a newspaper or magazine and paste them on to a piece of construction paper or copy and paste

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into a new word document with the vocab words in red. Do not repeat any words. (15 points)

_____ 6. Create a comic strip using 3-5 words you have chosen from the vocabulary list. Your reader must be able to understand the meaning of your words by reading the comic strip. (15 points) Storyboard.com might can be used.

_____ 7. Create 3 vocabulary cubes. If you choose to make the vocab cubes, get blank cubes to complete. (10 points)

_____ 8. Create analogies for 10 of your words. (10 points)Can be written as either: Happy is to sad as up is to down

happy : sad :: up : down

_____ 9. Cut letters or words out of magazines/newspapers to make a collage. You need to include at least half of your vocab words. (10 points)

_____ 10. Complete the half page form, “Using Sentence Stems to Describe a Word” for each of your vocabulary words. (Each completed form is worth 1 point.)Up to 20

______ 11. Complete a half page form, “Writing Your Own Definition”, for each of the vocabulary words. (Each vocabulary word is worth one point.) Up to 20

______ 12. Choose a word. Create a riddle for your word. Start with a general clue and end with a specific clue. (Each riddle is worth one point.)Up to 5

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DIRECTIONS

1. Cut along the edges.

2. Complete six sides of one cube for each word.

3. Fold along the inside lines and form a cube. Glue or tape the flaps into place.

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NAME___________________________    DATE ____________   FRAYER MODEL

Word __________________________________

Definition (in own words) Draw a picture

Examples Non-examples

 

NAME___________________________    DATE ____________  

FRAYER MODEL

Word __________________________________

Definition (in own words) Draw a picture

Examples Non-examples

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Name________________________________   Date______________

      USING SENTENCE STEMS TO DESCRIBE A WORD

_____________________ word

HOW CAN I DESCRIBE THIS WORD?

It’s kind of like a ________________________________________________________.

It looks like a ___________________________________________________________.

It’s when you __________________________________________________________.

It’s where you go to ____________________________________________________.

It smells like ____________________________________________________________.

You use it when you ___________________________________________________.

 

Name________________________________   Date______________  

    USING SENTENCE STEMS TO DESCRIBE A WORD

_____________________ word

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HOW CAN I DESCRIBE THIS WORD?

It’s kind of like a ________________________________________________________.

It looks like a ___________________________________________________________.

It’s when you __________________________________________________________.

It’s where you go to ____________________________________________________.

It smells like ____________________________________________________________.

You use it when you ___________________________________________________.

Name_________________________________  Date____________________

WRITING YOUR OWN DEFINITION  

Word:

Things I know about the word:

General category this word might belong in:

Examples or other related words:

My definition:    

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Name_________________________________  Date____________________

WRITING YOUR OWN DEFINITION  

Word:

Things I know about the word:

General category this word might belong in:

Examples or other related words:

My definition:

Family Reunion ChecklistAn INFORMATIONAL TEXT/RESEARCH Project

NAME

When Choose dates of Family reunion

4 nights/5 days

Transportation Airline Cost ; What airlineArrival & Departure times (Little Rock to Cleveland)

How to get around town from one event to another

Lodging Where will they stayCostWill all or some events be held at a particular hotel

Activities What sites will be seen & costWhat activities will be done & cost

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Where will these activities take place, ex., picnics, church, banquets.

Food Based on 3 meals a day, where in the schedule will they eat and what is the cost. Does the registration cover any meals.Check with your planned venues and/or caterers.

Registration How much and what is covered for that amount.

Souvenirs Will souvenirs be supplied and Tee-shirts

Itinerary Type up your final schedule and all cost found during the research.

Brochure Design and create a Family Reunion Brochure

Helpful Resources:http://www.thisiscleveland.com/groups/reunions/https://www.cheaptickets.com/