BVLS eDay Lesson Grade 7 Course: 7th language arts Teacher Marshall/Rice Level: Name: Lesson Overview & Purpose: (RI 7.4) Determine the meaning of words and Learning Target Addressed: I can analyze why phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and authors choose words and phrases (tone) to create technical meanings: analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning an overall meaning and mood for the reader and tone. Learning Task 1 Go to brainpop.com and log in (user: bvmbrain, password: pop—this site is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Go to and search for “English” “mood.” After the movie, take the graded quiz. Print your score or record it and put it on your paper for Learning Task 2. Learning Task 2 of a scene from any book (in class or in your own independent reading) that you have read this year. Determine what the mood is in that scene. Use the list of words below to help you. Using Word Art or another font on the computer, OR YOUR OWN TALENT (handwriting/drawing skills), change the way the word LOOKS to fit its meaning (example below). In a paragraph, describe the scene from the book and explain why you chose this word to represent the mood of that scene.
BVLS eDay Lesson Grade Level: 7 Course: 7th language arts Teacher Name: Marshall/Rice Lesson Overview & Purpose: (RI 7.4) Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings: analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. Learning Target Addressed: I can analyze why authors choose words and phrases (tone) to create an overall meaning and mood for the reader Learning Task 1 Go to brainpop.com and log in (user: bvmbrain, password: pop—this site is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Go to “English” and search for “mood.” After the movie, take the graded quiz. Print your score or record it and put it on your paper for Learning Task 2. Learning Task 2 of a scene from any book (in class or in your own independent reading) that you have read this year. Determine what the mood is in that scene. Use the list of words below to help you. Using Word Art or another font on the computer, OR YOUR OWN TALENT (handwriting/drawing skills), change the way the word LOOKS to fit its meaning (example below). In a paragraph, describe the scene from the book and explain why you chose this word to represent the mood of that scene.