Lesson 3 | The 57 Bus | 7th Grade English

Objective

Gather information from multiple sources and create an outline for an informational poster.

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Submit an outline of your informational poster.

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Finish any work not completed in class.

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Common Core Standards

W.7.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Writing Standards

W.7.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content
W.7.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Writing Standards

W.7.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.7.8 — Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

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W.7.8 — Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
W.7.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Writing Standards

W.7.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

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RI.7.2

RI.7.10

SL.7.1

SL.7.6

W.7.4

W.7.5

W.7.6

W.7.7

W.7.9

W.7.10

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Writing

Unpack the expectations of an informational writing task, study a mentor text, and brainstorm research questions.

W.7.2 W.7.7

Writing

Use search terms effectively, assess the credibility of online sources, and begin to gather evidence.

W.7.7 W.7.8

Writing

Gather information from multiple sources and create an outline for an informational poster.

W.7.2 W.7.2.a W.7.8 W.7.9

Writing

Create an informational poster about a significant event in LGBTQ+ history.

SL.7.5 W.7.2 W.7.6

Writing

Present informational posters on a significant event in LGBTQ+ history.

SL.7.4 SL.7.5 W.7.2

Writing

Write a paragraph reflecting on the process of creating the LBGTQ+ history timeline.

L.7.1.a W.7.2

The 57 Bus pp. 1 – 27

Describe how a text is organized, how specific chapters fit into the overall structure of the text, and how the author makes structural choices to develop the reader’s understanding of characters, setting, and plot.

RI.7.5

The 57 Bus pp. 28 – 56

Describe how Sasha’s community responded to their gender identity, and how specific chapters in the text contribute to the reader’s understanding of characters, ideas, and events.

RI.7.3 RI.7.5

“Victory!”
“We Need...”
“Trans People Nail The Absurdity...”

Identify a writer or speaker’s argument and assess whether the evidence they provide is relevant to claims.

RI.7.8 RI.7.9 SL.7.3

The 57 Bus pp. 59 – 102

Explain specific chapters fit into the overall structure of the text and how the author makes structural choices to develop the reader’s understanding of characters, setting, and plot.

RI.7.5

The 57 Bus pp. 105 – 133
“Okland California Victim...”
“Oakland Police Seek Witnesses...”

Analyze the way that Slater develops the reader’s understanding of the fire on the bus and compare news reports about the incident with facts and details Slater includes in The 57 Bus.

RI.7.7 RI.7.9

The 57 Bus pp. 134 – 160
“Hate Crimes, Explained” — End after section “What Motivates Hate Offenders”
Hate Crimes

Make connections between larger legal concepts and events in The 57 Bus, drawing evidence from both texts to support ideas.

RI.7.3 RI.7.5

Writing

The 57 Bus

Analyze the effect of the author’s use of second person point of view.

L.7.1 L.7.1.b RI.7.5 W.7.1

The 57 Bus pp. 161 – 190

Identify an author or speaker’s argument and assess whether the evidence they provide is relevant and sufficient.

RI.7.8

The 57 Bus pp. 191 – 222

Explain the way that events affect individuals’ emotions, beliefs, and behavior in The 57 Bus.

RI.7.3

The 57 Bus pp. 223 – 254

Explain how specific chapters in The 57 Bus fit into the overall structure of the text, and develop the reader’s understanding of characters and ideas.

RI.7.5

The 57 Bus pp. 255 – 295

Describe how The 57 Bus is organized and how Slater's structural choices develop the reader’s understanding of characters and ideas.

RI.7.5

The 57 Bus

Identify central ideas in The 57 Bus and explain how Slater develops ideas over the course of the text.

RI.7.2

Socratic Seminar

The 57 Bus

Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments, determining the strength of evidence, and posing clarifying questions.

SL.7.1 SL.7.1.d SL.7.3 SL.7.4

Assessment – 2 days

Claiming Our Place: LGBTQ+ Experiences in the United States

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