Do Now

{5 Minutes}

Is it a natural or good instinct for

humans to be killers? (Survival of
the fittest)

Was Ender justified (was it

acceptable) in the murders of
Bonzo and Stilson?

Learning Targets

1. I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis

of a text (RL.7.1)
2. I can determine the central idea of a quote and analyze its
development over the course of a text (RL.7.2)
3. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas
in a text (RL.7.3)

Chapter 13 Part 1
As you read, you should be answering the
text-dependent questions for this chapter.
You will be required to either paraphrase or
use a direct quote in EACH answer, so
preview the questions and be on the look
out for quotes you will be able to use!
Write down the page number if you find a

Ender vs. Peter: alike and

different
Step 1:

Step 2:

Fill out the Double Bubble map comparing

and contrasting Ender and Peter

You will take the 3 adjectives you placed in

the center bubbles (what Ender and Peter
have in common) and find quotes to prove
each.

You should use adjectives (describing words)

in these bubbles.
The center bubbles are what Ender and Peter
have in common.
The outer bubbles are what is unique about
Ender and Peter.

Write these quotes into the boxes on the next

page in your packet.
Be sure to use quotation marks and to cite
the page number where you found the quote!

Do Now
{10 min}

Perhaps it is impossible to
wear an identity without
becoming what you pretend
to be.

Explain what this quote

means. Give an example of
this idea (either from the
book OR real life!)

Learning Targets

1. I can determine the central idea of a quote and analyze its

development over the course of a text (RL.7.2)
2. I can use context to clarify the meaning of unknown words (L.7.4)
3. I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about
seventh-grade topics, texts, and issues (SL.7.1)

Lets Read
Chapter 13 Part 2
(170-178)

As you read, answer the textdependent questions in your

packet.
You are required to either
paraphrase or use a direct quote
in each answer, so be on the
lookout for good quotes! Write
down the page numbers!

Today Is..

Toon

Toon Tuesday!
Todays challenge is: VOCABULARY SKITS
Round 1: each Toon is assigned 1 vocabulary word to
act out
Round 2: the top 3 Toons (based on accuracy and
entertainment) will get a new word to act out
Round 3: the final 2 Toons will get the same word to
act out.
We will vote as a class about which Toon should win!

Vocabulary Words (follow along

in
your packet) Haphazardly (adverb)
Insubordinate
(adjective)

Definition:

Definition:

Nor organized; casually

In a random matter

Disobedient
Does not follow orders; defies authority

Sentence: Youre not only

short and incompetent,
youre insubordinate too
(75)

Sentence: But the enemy

was coming haphazardly,
uncoordinatedly they had
never worked together
before (81)

Vocabulary Words (follow along

in
your
packet) Nonchalance (noun)
Facade
(noun)
Definition:

Definition:

A fake front that covers up something

unpleasant

Remaining calm and seeming not to care

A lack of concern or worry

Sentence: This was

troubling. The faade of
peace and cooperation had
been undisturbed almost
since the bugger wars
began (90)

Sentence: She pretended

nonchalance, but she
listened eagerly (92)

Vocabulary Words (follow along

in
your
packet) Obscure (adjective)
Weary
(adjective)
Definition:

Definition:

Tired or exhausted (mentally or

physically)

Not well known

Hard to see

Sentence: Graff sat at his

desk, looking fatter and
wearier than the last time
Ender had seen him. (111)

Sentence: Did they know

they were giving him
obscure but excellent
boys? (124)

Vocabulary Words (follow along

in
your(Verb)
packet) Banter (verb)
Straggle
Definition:

Definition:

To move in a rambling or weird way

To stay behind or wander from the main
group

To talk in a good-humored, fun, but

teasing way
To joke back and forth

Sentence: Anderson
dismissed Dragon Army last,
after Rabbit Army had
straggled through the door
that Enders boys had come
through (127)

Sentence: But he never

laughed when they tried to
banter with him, and they
soon stopped trying. (129)

Vocabulary Words (follow along

in
your packet)
Loathsome
(adjective)
Ineptitude (noun)
Definition:

Definition:

Causing hatred or disgust

Disgusting or repulsive

Lack of skill
Clumsiness or inability to succeed

Sentence: Since they were

the most terrible enemy, ugly
and murderous, and
loathsome (132)

Sentence: This had not

been a fair fight, even though
they had won the teacher
had meant them to lose and
it was only Bonzos
ineptitude that had saved
them (137)

Do Now
{5 min}

Discuss Valentines conflicting

thoughts about her brothers.
How have Peter and Enders roles
shifted?
How does Valentine feel about
each?

Learning Targets

1. I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis

(RI.7.1)
2. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas
in a text (RL.7.3)
3. I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and
relevant evidence (W.7.1)

Week 6
Assessment
Vocabulary
Chapters 10-13
Comprehension
Textual Evidence CER

You have 30 minutes to complete

this assessment.
You will answer 15 matching and
multiple choice questions, each
worth 1 point.
You will write a paragraph using
textual evidence from the novel to
support your claim, worth 10
points.

Partners Switch Papers

Take out a highlighter! You will make all marks with the highlighter.
We are going to go over the answers to the multiple choice
questions.
Under their name, write Graded By: and write your name
If they answered correctly, mark the question with a check.
If they answered incorrectly, mark the question with an X.
Do not write the correct answer.

Read the paragraph and grade

using
the rubric.
Was
the claim clear?
Did they re-state the question?
Did they use textual evidence?
Did they use quotation marks?
Did they cite the page number?
Did they explain HOW the
evidence they chose supported
their claim?

Do Now
{5 min}

Think-Pair-Share
Discuss the conversation between
Ender and Valentine on the raft.
What does Ender reveal about
himself and his enemies?

Learning Targets

1. I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis

(RI.7.1)
2. can determine the central idea of a quote and analyze its
development over the course of a text (RL.7.2)
3. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas
in a text (RL.7.3)

Lets Read!
Chapter 14 Part 1
(179-194)

As you read, answer the textdependent questions in your

packet.
You are required to either
paraphrase or use a direct quote
in each answer, so be on the
lookout for good quotes! Write
down the page numbers!

Ender vs. Buggers

Step 1:

Step 2:

According to Mazer Rackham, what are

Enders advantages and disadvantages
against the Bugger fleet?

Using the advantages and disadvantages,

create a diagram of a strategy that Ender
could use to defeat the Buggers.

Remember: Bugger Advantages = Enders

Disadvantages and Bugger Disadvantages =
Enders Advantages

Step 3:

Fill out the boxes with these advantages and

disadvantages.

Write a detailed description of the strategy

that you came up with. How would it work?
How would it play on Enders advantages and
the Buggers disadvantages?

Think-Pair-Share

Do Now

Have they pushed the children

too far?

{5 min}

Was it worth it?

Give an example from the book to
support your claim.

Learning Targets

1. I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis

(RI.7.1)
2. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas
in a text (RL.7.3)
3. I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and
relevant evidence (W.7.1)

Lets Read!
Chapter 14 Part 2
(194-212)

As you read, answer the textdependent questions in your

packet.
You are required to either
paraphrase or use a direct quote
in each answer, so be on the
lookout for good quotes! Write
down the page numbers!

Ender vs. Buggers (finish for

HW)
Step 1:

Step 2:

How are Ender and the Buggers similar and

different?

Write an ARGUMENTATIVE power paragraph

about whether Ender and the Buggers are
more alike or more different?

Complete the Double-Bubble Map comparing

and contrasting the two.
Center bubbles = similarities
Outer bubbles = differences

REMEMBER: You MUST include the CounterArgument in your Paragraph!

P1 and P4 = CLAIM
P2s = EVIDENCE (counter-claim)
P3s = REASONING (your argument)