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7th Grade Essay Writing

Context

created by

Amanda Del Real, Lauren Snowden, & Irene Hsieh

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Differentiation System Design: Classroom Level

Curriculum

Map

Introduction

This two-week unit of study begins to equip students to research and write an explantory text in a coherent and clear manner appropriate for a purpose and audience.

Purpose

Instructional Settings

Instructional

Settings

90 minute periods

Traditional Classroom

Combination of students in general ed, RSP, and GATE

Standards

W7.4

W7.2

W7.10

Standards

Outline

8 Days

Unit Flow

Days 7-8: Assessment

Days 2-5: Instruction

Day 6: Check-in

Day 1: Pre-assessment

Access & Expansion

Built in throughout the lessons

Collaborative Grouping

Scaffolded Writing Prompts

Individual Check-ins

Graphic Organizers & Checklists

Differentiation

Extension Activities

Multiple levels of practice & Student choice

Objective

Students will be able to write a thorough and precise thesis on any topic.

Zoom In:

Day 3

Instruction Plan

Introduction: Class discussion about the brainstorming style that worked best for students & what a thesis is

Instructional Plan

Direct Instruction: Read thesis statement worksheet & analyze examples.

Guided Practice: Students will then attempt writing two thesis statements. They will share and discuss in groups and give feedback to each other.

Partner Practice: Easy, Medium, Challenging Thesis Statement worksheet

Exit Slip: Students will creat their own thesis statement.

Learning Needs Support

Differentiation

Intentional partnering

Additional check-ins with teacher

Choice in leveled practice

Extension activity: reflection on why their thesis works

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