We Challenge, We Inspire, We Empower

Term Plan
Grade: 7 Subject: English
CCSS STANDARDS Addressed
Reading Literature
Read and analyze how authors express point of view in nonfiction narrative.RL.8.6

Expand Knowledge and use of academic and thematic vocabulary. RL.8.4

Evaluate written arguments by analyzing how authors state and support their claims RI.8.8

Expand Knowledge and use of academic and Concept vocabulary RI.8.4

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.RI.8.7,

Determine 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.RL.8.2

Speaking & Listening

Collaborate with your team to build on the ideas of others, develop consensus, and communicate SL.8.1

Integrate audio, visuals, and text in presentations SL.8.5

Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.SL.8.1.a,

Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political)
behind its presentation.SL.8.1.2

Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate
eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.SL.8.4

Language
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including the usage of the different moods of verb L.8.1,

Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.L.8.1.c

Determine 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.L.8.4,

Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify
its precise meaning or its part of speech.L.8.4.c,
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Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).L.8.4.d,

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.L.8.5.b

Writing
Write a nonfiction narrative in which you develop experiences or events using effective technique W.8.2

Conduct research projects of various lengths to explore a topic and clarify meaning W.8.7

Write a nonfiction narrative in which you develop experiences or events using effective technique W.8.2

Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.W.8.2.b,

Write an argumentative essay in which you effectively incorporate the key elements of an argument W.8.1

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.W.8.3

Cross-Curricular Connections
Science & Technical Subjects

Social Studies

Key Aspects
Unit 1 Theme/s Key concepts Big Questions
Generations - Bridging the gap between generations. - What can one generation learn from another?
- What can older generations learn from younger generations?
- What is the cause for differences between older and younger generations?
- What shapes the different perspectives of each generation?
Unit 2 Theme/s Key concepts Big Questions
A Starry home - What can the future of space exploration see? - Should we spend valuable resources on space exploration?
- Possibility of humans surviving on another planet?
- Should space exploration be a priority for our country?
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Pre-Assessment Task
- T1 Pre-Assessment – Baseline MAP related questions
Lesson sequence Objectives
(Lesson Objectives are
(Title and suggested unpacked from the
pacing) standards and can take
more than 1 period or more
to achieve)
1. 28/08/22- Lesson 1 - 1Students will complete
Orientation Activities:
01/09/22
(T1 Pre- Lesson 2 (2 lessons) – Students will
Assessment) complete the T1 Pre-Assessment
Lesson 3 – Students will read the
Launch Text and identify the
general idea of the text:
Lesson 4 – Students will learn how
Concept Vocabulary and words
from the Launch Text helps to
connect the themes in a text:
Lesson 5 – Students will learn to
use Conventions in written &
spoken language…
1. 04/09/22- Lesson 1 - from Two Kinds: First
read & comprehension
ASSESSMENTS
Quizzes Summative Task
Quiz 1 – Conventions from week 1 & week 2 stories. TG Quiz 4 - Performance-Based Assessment Task: Biweekly Quiz 4/ Writing:
p.29 & p.41 (nouns, pronouns and adverbs) Write a Narrative Poem TG p. 103 W.7.3.a, W.7.3.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.5,
W.7.9, W.7.9.a, SL.7.4
Quiz 2 –Writing to Sources: Nonfiction Narrative,
Prompt: In what situations can one generation learn
from another? Speaking and Listening Outcome:
Multimedia Presentation. TG p. 110-115
Quiz 3 – Concept Vocabulary & word study from weeks
1-6 stories. TG p. 28, 40, 66, 77, 83 & 92
Teaching & Learning
Resources (Resources are Connection with the Notes (Lab Visits, Project work, Event,
provided from SAVVAS for core school vision performance, Tahsili, GAAT, SAT)
subjects. Other subjects should
supplement the textbook Challenge, Inspire
accordingly.) Empower
INCLUDE LEVELLED READERS
Introduction/ icebreakers/ Class Empowering the students
Agreements… etc.
to challenge their limits
n/a and feel confident to apply
their learning independent
of the instructor.
Academic Vocabulary: dialogue,
consequence, perspective, notable, contradict
Selection: illnesses, thoughtful, devoted,
discovered
Review Conventions: Nouns without Plurals
L1 - TG p. 13-31 ( First read extension Empowering the students Leveled text - https://bit.ly/3QKjUNf
questions - Savvas Realize)
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08/09/22 Lesson 2 – from Two Kinds: Close to challenge their limits
read L2- TG p.26 and feel confident to apply MAP practice:
Lesson 3 – from Two Kinds: L3 - TG p. 26 their learning independent https://www.testprep-online.com/testplayer?
Analyze the Text: of the instructor. testid=E_13_MAP_Sample&nodeid=56362
L4 - TG p. 27
Lesson 4 – from Two Kinds:
Analyze Craft and Structure: L5 - TG p. 28 (Concept vocabulary and word
Character and Point of View: study worksheet - Savvas Realize)
Character Traits
L6 - TG p. 29 (Conventions: nouns and
Lesson 5 – from Two Kinds: pronouns worksheet - Savvas Realize)
Concept Vocabulary and Word
Study:

Lesson 6 – from Two Kinds:

Conventions nouns & pronouns

Students to look at MAP practice

questions
2. 11/09/22– Lesson 1 – from A Simple Act: First
read & comprehension
15/09/22
Lesson 2 – from A Simple Act:
Close read
Lesson 3 – from A Simple Act:
Analyze the Text:
Lesson 4 – from A Simple Act:
Analyze Craft and Structure
Lesson 5 – from A Simple Act:
Concept Vocabulary and Word
Study:
L1 – TG p. 32-41 Empowering the students Leveled text - https://bit.ly/3pihSYS
to challenge their limits
L2 – TG p.38
and feel confident to apply
L3 – TG p.38
their learning independent
L4 – TG p.39 of the instructor.
L5 – TG p.40 (Concept vocabulary and word
study worksheet –Savvas Realize)
L6 - TG p.41 (Conventions: adverbs
worksheet - Savvas Realize)

Lesson 6 – from A Simple Act:

Conventions - Adverbs

WRITING:
Students to be introduced to
writing narrative assignment
relating back to theme of this
week and last week’s text. The
essay should be based on the
writer’s real-life experiences.
Teacher to break down the steps
in writing a narrative essay.
3. 18/09/22– Lesson 1 & 2 – from Tutors Teach L1, L2 – TG p. 62-69 & notebooks Empowering the students Leveled text - https://bit.ly/3zUdowM
Seniors New High-Tech Tricks: to challenge their limits
20/09/22 L3 – TG p.66
First read & comprehension –
(long and feel confident to apply
Summary L4 – TG p.67 (Analyze craft and structure:
weekend) their learning independent
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Lesson 3 – from Tutors Teach Central ideas worksheet - Savvas Realize) of the instructor.
Seniors New High-Tech Tricks:
Analyze the Text: L5 – TG p.66 (Concept vocabulary and word
study worksheet – Savvas Realize)
Lesson 4 – from Tutors Teach
Seniors New High-Tech Tricks: L6 - TG p.68 (Conventions: Coordinating &
Analyze Craft and Structure Subordinating Conjunctions worksheet -
Savvas Realize)
Lesson 5 – from Tutors Teach
Seniors New High-Tech Tricks:
Concept Vocabulary and Word
Study:

Lesson 6 – from Tutors Teach

Seniors New High-Tech Tricks:
Conventions – Conjunctions

4. 25/09/22– Lesson 1 – from Mom & Me &
Mom: First read & comprehension
29/09/22
Lesson 2 – from Mom & Me &
Mom: Close read
Lesson 3 – from Mom & Me &
Mom: Analyze the Text:
Lesson 4 – from Mom & Me &
Mom: Analyze Craft and Structure
Lesson 5 – from Mom & Me &
Mom: Concept Vocabulary and
Word Study:
L1 – TG p.70-76 & notebooks Empowering the students Leveled text - https://bit.ly/3bRSUwH
to challenge their limits
L2 – TG p.77
and feel confident to apply
L3 – TG p.77
their learning independent
L4 – TG p.78 of the instructor.
L5 – TG p.77 (Concept vocabulary and word
study worksheet – Savvas Realize)
L6 - TG p.79 (Conventions: subordinate
clause worksheet - Savvas Realize)

Lesson 6 – from Mom & Me &

Mom: Conventions - subordinate
clause

WRITING:
Students to be given writing task
of writing a descriptive essay in
which they describe the
grandmother from the text.
Teacher to break down the steps
in writing a descriptive essay.

5. 02/10/22– Lesson 1 – from Learning to Love L1 – TG p.82 (link to video - Empowering the students
my mother: First watch & https://bit.ly/3bY9RFF) to challenge their limits
06/10/22
comprehension
First read extension questions worksheet - and feel confident to apply
Lesson 2 & 3 – from Learning to Savvas Realize their learning independent
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Love my mother: Close read & L2, L3 – TG p.83 of the instructor.
Analyze the Media:
L4 – TG p.83
Lesson 4 – from Learning to Love L5, L6 - TG p.84-85 (Worksheet
my mother: Concept Vocabulary https://bit.ly/3JWG0tH)
and Word Study:

Lesson 5 & 6 – Writing to Compare

(1st and 2nd draft)
6. 09/10/22– Selection will be replaced with Empowering the students
focusing solely on writing. Students
13/10/22 to challenge their limits
to be introduced to different types of
writing: and feel confident to apply
their learning independent
- Narrative of the instructor.
- Descriptive
- Expository
- Persuasive
- Compare and contrast
- Reflective

7. 18/10/22– Lesson 1 – from Mother to Son, To
James: First read & comprehension
20/10/22
(long Lesson 2 & 3 – from Mother to Son,
weekend) To James: Close read & Analyze the
Text:
Lesson 4 – from Mother to Son, To
James: Concept Vocabulary and
Word Study:
Lesson 5 – from Mother to Son, To
James: Analyze. Craft & Structure –
Lesson 6 – from Mother to Son, To
James: Conventions - Rhythm
L1 – TG p.94-99 & notebooks - First read Empowering the students English language support – Rhythm https://bit.ly/3ApcwSh
extension questions worksheet - Savvas to challenge their limits
Realize and feel confident to apply
L2, L3– TG p.100 their learning independent
of the instructor.
L4 – TG p.100 Concept vocabulary and word
study worksheet - Savvas Realize
L5 - TG p.101 Analyze craft and structure
worksheet symbolism - Savvas Realize
L6 - TG p.102 Conventions language support
worksheet - Savvas Realize

8. 23/10/22– Lesson 1 – Launch Text: Leaving L1 – TG p.120-121 Empowering the students

Main Street: First read
27/10/22
Lesson 2 – Launch Text: Leaving
Main Street: Close read
Lesson 3 & 4 – Launch Text:
Leaving Main Street: Quickwrite &
class discussion on unit 2
to challenge their limits
L2 – TG p.122
and feel confident to apply
L3, L4 – TG p.123
their learning independent
L5 – TG p.119 of the instructor.
L6 – Link for Unit 2 activities -
https://bit.ly/3JW1YNF
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Lesson 5 - Launch Text: Leaving Link for discussion board -
Main Street: Concept Vocabulary https://bit.ly/3AosGeG
and Word Study

Lesson 6 – Unit 2 activities

9. 30/10/22– Lesson 1&2 – Anchor/Supporting
Texts: Select and read a story from
02/11/22
Savvas digital library
Lesson 3 – Close read the chosen text
Lesson 4 – Analyze the chosen text
"Gotcha Day" Isn't a Cause for Celebration (PDF) Empowering the students
https://bit.ly/3QvfJVR
to challenge their limits
and feel confident to apply
their learning independent
of the instructor.

Lesson 5 & 6 – Summarize the short

story and oral presentation

10. 06/11/22– Lesson 1&2 – Anchor/Supporting
Texts: Select and read a story from
09/11/22
Savvas digital library
(long
weekend) Lesson 3 – Close read the chosen text
Lesson 4 – Analyze the chosen text
A Retrieved Reformation: (PDF) Empowering the students
to challenge their limits
https://bit.ly/3w6t52y
and feel confident to apply
their learning independent
of the instructor.

Lesson 5 & 6 – Summarize the short

story and oral presentation

11. 13/11/22– Exam Review - Recap the lessons Revision PowerPoint and Revision folder Empowering the students
from chosen stories in the exam (Teams): (To be updated later)
17/11/22 to challenge their limits
(T1 Final Students will re-read anchor texts and feel confident to apply
Exams) & review comprehension their learning independent
Students will review key texts
of the instructor.
analyses

Students will review Weeks 1-9

Concept Vocabulary

Students will review Weeks 1-9

Language Conventions

12. 20/11/22– Exam week Revision PowerPoint and Revision folder Empowering the students
24/11/22 (T1 Paper 1 (Teams): (To be updated later)
to challenge their limits
Final Exams) Vocabulary - Students to know and
understand the meaning of the and feel confident to apply
words. their learning independent
- Students to be able to correctly of the instructor.
spell words
- Students to use the words
correctly in a sentence
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Grammar - Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage,
including correct usage
conjunctions, comparisons using
adjectives and adverbs and action &
linking verbs.
- Students to be able to confidently
use the correct grammar where
needed.
Literature - Students to be able to
understand and evaluate written
arguments by analyzing how
authors state and support their
claims.
- Students to be able to
demonstrate drawing inferences
from the text.