LitCamp Grade 7
Bunk Builders
Scope and Sequence
WORDS OF THE DAY (Vocabulary) wandered, familiarly, conversational
SENTENCE BUILDER LESSONS (1 per grade) Title: The Right Voice: Task, Purpose, and Audience Objective: Understand and consider task, purpose, and audience to write sentences appropriate for casual, somewhat formal, and very formal occasions
OBJECTIVES / SKILLS: Reading
OBJECTIVES / SKILLS: Listening & Speaking
OBJECTIVES / SKILLS: Writing
BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE Discuss favorite places using the illustrations from the book as inspiration
BUNK TIME / Independent Reading Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring Choose a book and read independently; leader check- in and conferring
WORD READING SKILLS ACTIVITIES
STRENGTH READ-ALOUD TITLE
GOAL
ML SUPPORT
READ ALOUD
COMMUNITY LIT
CLOSING CAMPFIRE
COMMUNITY BUILDING
An Angel for Solomon Singer By Cynthia Rylant • Illustrated by Peter Catalanotto
1
Understand camp structures and routines
Analyze figurative language Listen for events portrayed correctly in a performance
Create a list of community guidelines
Discuss the suffix - ly, which usually identifies an adverb
Respond to before, during, after reading prompts
Play an alphabet game, naming items in a category for each alphabet letter
Review vocabulary. How has someone special made a difference in your life or made you feel better when you were sad or lonely? Review vocabulary. What can we do to help each other feel content and safe in our camp community?
Title: Snowman Melt! Objective: Read words with open and closed syllables
COMMUNITY BUILDING
“ The Pedestrian ” from Five Sci-Fi Thrillers Written by Ray Bradbury The Great Greene Heist (pages 1–29) Written by Varian Johnson The Great Greene Heist (pages 30–61) Written by Varian Johnson The Great Greene Heist (pages 62–97) Written by Varian Johnson The Great Greene Heist (pages 98–127) Written by Varian Johnson The Great Greene Heist (pages 128–158) Written by Varian Johnson The Great Greene Heist (pages 159–187) Written by Varian Johnson
2
Get to know one another, practice camp routines, unify as a community
Describe the author's message with text evidence
Follow guidelines for discussion to analyze the text
Create an infographic about interests and strengths, and summarize it in writing
phantoms, manifest, radiance, illumination scheming, jeopardize, guarantee, allegedly
Point out the Latin root lumin
Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts Respond to before, during, after reading prompts
Rewrite the story with a partner, setting it in the year 2053
Learn the Camp Chat Rules and discuss the story using those rules
BELONGING
3
Understand and develop a sense of belonging to a group
Identify character traits using text evidence
Present opinions verbally, supporting them with text evidence Respond to questions and elaborate on the remarks of others Express ideas clearly and speak at an understandable pace to communicate ideas about the text
Write a prediction supported by text evidence
Point out the multiple meanings of the word guarantee
Create a "belonging map" of the characters from the book and the communities they are part of Act out a scene from the book without words in groups, and those observing guess which scene it is Create a campaign poster for a character sharing three details about him or her Create a diagram that communicates the details of what Jackson and Charlie's plan might be Take on the role of a character from the book and explain reactions to different social scenarios Create a magazine profile of one of the story's characters, drawing a portrait and writing down an invented Q&A Create a movie poster for an adaption of the text using a powerful scene and tagline Discuss the connection between illustrations and text, then create an illustration for text that doesn't have one Discuss repeated lines in a poem, and how the poem affects the reader's mood Draw pictures or write sentences to describe an emotion without naming the emotion itself Take on the role of life coach Dr. Strong, and give advice to other characters in a playacting scenario Playact how characters in the story might act if Catherine had more confidence Playact scenes from the book in small groups, creating "freeze frames" that other campers guess at Choose a scene that Catherine describes and draw it, including as many details as possible Analyze where the characters in this book might be in five years, sharing out ideas Create a sign that might be held up to support Pedro at a stadium Pantomime a scene from the book without words, present the scenes, and then guess what they are Brainstorm ideas about future careers and how they relate to LitCamp Strengths
Share personal facts and interests using a numbers game
Review vocabulary. How does it feel to be a valued member of a group?
BELONGING
4
Bond with a reading community by growing supportive relationships
Identify elements of a story arc, providing plot details
React to the text by forming an opinion and writing a justification based on evidence Write a diary entry from the point of view of a character in the story Write a narrative that shows the importance of trust in friendships
competition, coincidence, infamous, heist
Point out the connection between infamous and infamy
Discuss how things have changed since the beginning of middle school using Camp Chat rules
Review vocabulary. How does kindness affect our sense of belonging? Review vocabulary. How is a friendship between best friends different than other friendships?
Title: Vowel Team Concentration
FRIENDSHIP
5
Explore the value of friendship by being and having a friend
Make inferences about characters using text details Analyze how setting, character, and plot interact in the story Compare and contrast characters' beliefs and values Identify the author's craft of suspense citing text examples
scenario, execution, victorious, relentless
Discuss the suffix - less with examples careless and penniless
Play a friendship game, writing about actions that demonstrate friendship
Objective: Identify and read words with vowel- team syllables
FRIENDSHIP
6
Learn the value of friendship
Engage in collaborative discussion; build on others' ideas
paradox, manipulate, futile, ambition orchestrating, retaliate, hypocrite, blatantly predictable, hypothetically, conscience, sympathetic inquisitive, incognito, gloat, ingenious barbarians, alchemy, humility, humane villain, plaguing, gargantuan ghastly occupational, fidget, temple, downcast mimicked, professional, irritates accommodate, sarcastic, radiates, envy
Discuss the Latin root mani and how that relates to the word manipulate Discuss the Greek root hypokrites and how it relates to the word hypocrite Discuss the Latin prefix pre -, the Latin root dict, and the Latin suffix - able Discuss the word incognito by relating it to the Latin prefix in - and the Latin root cognitus Discuss the different Latin roots humanus and humilis and their meaning
Discuss key questions about friendship using Camp Chat rules
Review vocabulary. How do your friends make a difference in your life?
KINDNESS
7
Enhance relationships by performing acts of thoughtfulness and care, and by understanding the impact of received kindnesses Enhance relationships by performing acts of thoughtfulness and care, and by understanding the impact of received kindnesses Celebrate camp accomplishments and growth
Present a concept related to the text, speaking clearly and at a reasonable pace Respond to questions and elaborate on the remarks of others
Rewrite a scene using dialogue and descriptive details
Play "pass the compliment," where each camper compliments the next one in a circle
Review vocabulary. What act of kindness could you do/have you done today? Review vocabulary. When has someone demonstrated kindness by showing their concern for your safety or happiness? Review vocabulary. How do the Strengths of Friendship and Kindness affect someone’s sense of belonging? Review vocabulary. How can we use Belonging, Friendship, and Kindness to make our camp community a place where all of us celebrate the feeling that we are free to be ourselves? Review vocabulary. Which of the three types of form poems did you like best? Review vocabulary. What may be the point of view of someone who is being stared at? Review vocabulary. How does being willing to take action help in making new friends? Review vocabulary. Why is it important to feel confident about who you are when getting to know a new friend? Review vocabulary. Why is it important to truly listen to a sibling, a parent, a child, or a friend?
Title: r -Controlled Bingo Objective: Identify and read words with r -controlled syllables
KINDNESS
8
Write a thank-you letter expressing thanks for care and kindness, using vivid descriptions Create a personal code of conduct with rules for how to handle certain situations
Discuss questions about the book using the Camp Chat format
CELEBRATION The Great Greene Heist (pages 188–226) Written by Varian Johnson CELEBRATION “In the Court of Kublai
9
Determine the central meaning of a text
Relate Strengths to key ideas in the text in discussions
Connect scenes from the text to one of the Strengths that have been discussed Celebrate being part of the LitCamp community by reviewing camp aggreements using Camp Chat rules Introduce a new poem, "Where There Is a Will…" and compare it to the poems in the text Discuss the role of rules in the novel so far, and share out ideas using the Camp Chat format Jot down a texting conversation between two characters, and share out the resulting scripts
10
Celebrate new strengths with the camp community
Analyze how illustrations and text features support the text
Present an opinion backed up by text evidence and personal experience
Write about a personal safe space using descriptive language
Khan” from The Adventures of Marco Polo Written by Russell Freedman A Kick in the Head Selected by Paul B. Janeczko • Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Title: Match It Concentration Objective: Make and read words with -le syllables
CURIOSITY
11
Explore the world (through books, shared experiences, etc.) in ways that challenge existing perspectives Explore the world (through books, shared experiences, etc.) in ways that challenge existing perspectives Practice confidence; reflect on personal levels of confidence and take action to build academic and social tenacity Practice confidence; reflect on personal levels of confidence and take action to build academic and social tenacity Recognize what it means to be brave by taking action
Analyze form poetry to describe mood
Recite poetry aloud with assigned roles
Write a list poem based on the Strength of Curiosity
Point out the Spanish word for villain , which is villano
CURIOSITY
Rules (pages 1–28) Written by Cynthia Lord Rules (pages 29–58) Written by Cynthia Lord Rules (pages 59–97) Written by Cynthia Lord Rules (pages 98–128) Written by Cynthia Lord Rules (pages 129–166) Written by Cynthia Lord Rules (pages 167–200) Written by Cynthia Lord
12
Analyze the narrator's point of view
Talk about key ideas in the text and draw conclusions through discussions
Write a letter of personal introduction to a new person
Explain the use of the adjective occupational and the kinds of nouns it is paired with
CONFIDENCE
13
Make inferences about character traits through analyzing actions, thoughts, and dialogue Analyze cause-and-effect relationships of a series of events
Participate in discussions; build on others' remarks
Write five words that celebrate their own character traits, adding explanations Write a brief opinion piece about one of Catherine's actions, explaining whether it is a wise choice Write a personal narrative about courage
Point out the cognates professional/profesional and irritate/irritar
Title: List It with Prefixes Objective: Build words with base words and prefixes
CONFIDENCE
14
Discuss ideas about text by responding to a prompt
Point out that envy can be a noun or a verb
Brainstorm a list of synonyms for confidence
COURAGE
15
Compare character interactions
Orally describe a "freeze frame" performance from the story Participate in discussions with logical opinions; build on others' remarks
personality, tolerant, stern
Explain the use of the Latin suffix - ity
Extend the "freeze frame" activity by guessing what character is being played by analyzing gestures and facial expressions Discuss questions about the book using the Camp Chat format Discuss Catherine's rules for life, as well as rules for life campers might have using the Camp Chat format Discuss the qualities of good sportsmanship using Camp Chat rules
COURAGE
16
Recognize what it means to be brave by taking action
Identify how figurative language affects mood
Write about Strengths shown by a character, analyzing how they show that strength
hesistates, smirk, acoustic
Point out the homophones plane and plain and talk about how the word plain is used in the book Point out the word apologize , the suffix - ize, and the words in the family of apology
Review vocabulary. How should friends handle misunderstandings?
Title: Suffix Scavenger Hunt Objective: Identify and read words with suffixes
HOPE
17
Look toward the future with hope; set positive personal and academic goals for the future Look toward the future with hope; set positive personal and academic goals for the future Celebrate camp accomplishments and growth; celebrate the 7 Strengths Celebrate camp accomplishments and growth; celebrate the 7 Strengths
Analyze how characters change over time
Express ideas from the text, as well as personal ideas, clearly
Write a new ending to the text in an epilogue
gestures, strict, detour
Review vocabulary. How can thinking optimistically and having hope help you set and work on goals? Review vocabulary. What will you reminisce about when you discuss your time at camp? Review vocabulary. What is one memory from LitCamp that you will treasure for a long time? Review vocabulary. How will you apply what you have learned to your life when you leave here?
HOPE
Growing Up Pedro Written by Matt Tavares
18
Make inferences about hopeful choices using text evidence Analyze characters actions as they relate to the 7 Strengths Analyze characters actions as they relate to the 7 Strengths
Orally explain how text details clarify the unit's theme
Write questions and answers using details from the text
scouts, post-game, interpreter, elimination discouraged, insightful, essential relentless, paralysis, document, correspondents
Discuss the meaning of the prefix post -
CELEBRATION Whoosh!
19
Orally present inferences and support them with details
Write about admirable characters and subjects, connecting those characters to the 7 Strengths Write about admirable characters and subjects, connecting those characters to the 7 Strengths
Discuss the meaning of the affixes dis-, -ed, in-, -ful
Discuss favorite memories from each of the 7 Strengths
Title: Syllable Scramble Objective: Divide multisyllabic words into syllables, put them back together, and blend them to read words
Written by Chris Barton • Illustrated by Don Tate
CELEBRATION “Relentless” from Rebel in a Dress: Adventurers
20
Orally present inferences and support them with details
Discuss the word ending - ent and give examples of its use
Discuss the 7 Strengths and how they relate to community building using the Camp Chat format
Written by Sylvia Branzei • Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
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