7th Grade ELA Reading Daily Lesson Plan (R.BIES.7.RI.04)
Overview
This lesson plan is designed for seventh-grade students, focusing on reading informational texts aligned with the standard R.BIES.7.RI.04. The objective is for students to analyze various types of informational texts, identify structures and main ideas, and evaluate the author’s purpose and argument effectiveness.
Duration:
30 Minutes
Grade Level:
7th Grade
Standards Alignment
- R.BIES.7.RI.04: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify key ideas and supporting details in an informational text.
- Students will analyze the structure of the text to understand its components and purpose.
- Students will evaluate the author's word choices, understanding their impact on tone and meaning.
Materials Needed
- Copies of a selected informational text (article, essay, etc.)
- Graphic organizers (for notes)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector/computer for viewing text (optional)
- Sticky notes for group activities
Daily Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to Informational Texts
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Activity:
- Brief introduction to the characteristics of informational texts.
- Discuss different structures (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect).
- Read a short sample article as a class.
- Assignment: Students will write down 2 questions they have about the text.
Day 2: Identifying Key Ideas and Details
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Activity:
- Review key ideas and details from the text discussed the previous day.
- Group activity using graphic organizers to chart key ideas and supporting details.
- Class Discussion: Share findings and clarify misunderstandings.
- Assignment: Choose a paragraph from the text and summarize its main idea.
Day 3: Analyzing Text Structure
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Activity:
- Discuss common structures in informational texts.
- Group students and assign each group to analyze a section of the text for its structure (e.g., cause/effect, problem/solution).
- Presentation of findings to the class.
- Assignment: Write a reflection on how the structure helps in understanding the text.
Day 4: Word Choice and Tone
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Activity:
- Introduce how word choices influence meaning and tone.
- Read excerpts from the text focusing on specific words.
- Individual analysis of how these choices affect their understanding of the text.
- Group Discussion: Share reflections and discuss different interpretations.
- Assignment: Find examples in the text where word choice changes tone, and explain its impact.
Day 5: Synthesis and Evaluation
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Activity:
- Review key objectives from the week.
- Students collaboratively create a comprehensive analysis of the text using the skills learned (key ideas, structure, and word choice).
- Class Presentation: Groups will present their findings, emphasizing how various components work together to affect the reader's understanding.
- Exit Ticket: Write one takeaway from the week and one question still lingering.
Assessment
- Formative Assessments: Observations during group discussions, completion of assignments.
- Summative Assessment: Presentation on text analysis, showing understanding of objectives (R.BIES.7.RI.04).
Conclusion
Through the course of this week, students will develop critical reading skills that enable them to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate informational texts effectively. This approach encourages a deeper understanding of language and the power of persuasive writing, crafting them into more proficient readers and thinkers.