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Monday

Tuesday
Review OBJ 47

Friday

Lesson 5
Opening
Engaging the Reader: Gallery
Walk about Who Is Ha? (10
minutes)
Review Learning Targets (3
minutes)
Work Time

A.

Mid-Unit 1
Assessment: Getting
to Know a Character:
What Details in the
Text Help Us
Understand Ha? (30
minutes)
Closing and Assessment

A. Debrief (2 minutes)
Homework
Read pages 2241 and keep
adding details about Ha to your
notes

Exam Review:
Objectives 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 32, 33,

Exam Review:
Objectives 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

Accelerated Math Work

time

Accelerated Math Work

time

Accelerated Math Work

time

Law of conservation of
mass lab
Vinegar and baking soda

Chapter 16-2 Chemical

Reactions up in the Air
ozone
video 2

Go over 16-1 and 16-2

Worksheet
Review 16-3
16-3/16-4 Chemical
Equations/Types of
Chemical Reactions

16-5 Energy and Chemical

Reactions
What is a catalyst
How a catalytic converter
works

Lesson 6
Opening
Sharing Exemplar: A Classmates
QuickWrite 2 (5 minutes)
Review Learning Targets:
Distinguishing Informational Text
from Historical Fiction (5
minutes)
Work Time

Lesson 7
Opening
Engaging the Reader: Reviewing
Homework (8 minutes)
Review Learning Targets (2 minutes)
Work Time

A.

Inferring Based on a
Map and Previewing
Informational Text:
The Vietnam Wars
(10 minutes)

A.

Read-aloud and
Guided Note-taking:
Section 1 of The
Vietnam Wars (20
minutes)
Closing and Assessment

A.

Lesson 8

Silent Reading

Silent Reading

Modified Jigsaw, Part I:

Key Vocabulary and
Questions (15 minutes)

B.

Modified Jigsaw, Part II:

Sharing our Summaries
(15 minutes)
Closing and Assessment

A.

B.

Media Center

Exam Review: Objectives

6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15

Accelerated Math Work

time

Changes in matter

11:34 12:02 AR
Reading

Thursday

7:45 8:00 Announcements

OBJ 47
Solve a number
problem that can be
represented by two
linear equations in
two variables

Accelerated Math Work
time

9:48 10:38 Science Chapter 16-1 Chemical

10:41 11:31
English

Wednesday

Debrief: Adding to Our

Things Close Readers
Do Anchor Chart (5
minutes)

Preview Homework
and Read-Aloud (5
minutes)

Silent Reading

Silent Reading

12:02 12:32 Lunch

12:35 1:25
Science
2:20 3:10
Writing/Seminar

See Above
Finish Mid Unit
Assessment

See Above

See Above

Homework
Reread Section 1 of The Vietnam
Wars, complete Section 1 note-
catcher, and read one new
assigned section

Homework
Reread Section 4, The Fall of the
French, complete the questions
and notes, and complete
QuickWrite #3

See Above

See Above

Reading Buddies

Make Up Work/Study
Hall

Standards:

Science:

MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact
to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
MS-PS1-1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
[Clarification)(matter and the atom notes)
MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or
maximizes thermal energy transfer.*

English:

Lesson 4
I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for my analysis of literary text. (RL.8.1)
I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or
provoke a decision. (RL.8.3)
I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies or allusions). (RL.8.4)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues.
(SL.8.1)
Lesson 5
I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or
provoke a decision. (RL.8.3)
I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for my analysis of literary text. (RL.8.1)
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text (figurative, connotative, and technical
meanings) (RL.8.4)
I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies or allusions). (RL.8.4)
I can use evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (W.8.9)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues.
(SL.8.1)
Lesson 6
I can determine the theme or central ideas of an informational text. (RI.8.2)
I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases. (L.8.4)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues.
(SL.8.1)
Lesson 7
I can determine the theme or central ideas of an informational text. (RI.8.2)
I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases. (L.8.4)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues.
(SL.8.1)
Lesson 8

Math:
Determine a system of two linear equations in two variables that represents a problem relating two numbers
Solve a number problem that can be represented by two linear equations in two variables
WP: Determine a system of two linear equations in two variables that represents a given situation




Math Differentiated Instruction

Ohio State

Working with special education teachers

Additional Time

Michigan

Working with Peer Mentors

Michigan State

Leadership roles

Guiding roles


Ohio State

Working with special education teachers

Listening to the audio book while follow along
to help with comprehension.

Additional Time

Assistance on Tests

Reading Differentiated Instruction

Michigan

Listening to the audio book while follow along
to help with comprehension.

Partner Work

Michigan State


Independent Reading

Leadership roles

Guiding roles