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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
Indicator/Master y Level
Suggested Acti vities DesCartes Academic
Level Of Thinking Dimension
Resource Correl ation Vocabular y
Knowledge Cognitive Process
Standard : 7-1: The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print formats
Goal
7-1.1 Analyze literary texts to draw conclusions and Holt Lit Strand:
make inferences. [Mastered] Pgs. 414-426
Skill and
Elizabeth I Concept to
Analyze Conceptual Develop:
Goal
7-1.2 Explain the effect of point of view on a given Holt Lit Strand:
narrative text. [Mastered] Pgs. 247-254
Highwayman Skill and
Understand Conceptual Concept to
Develop:
7-1.3 Interpret devices of figurative language Holt Lit Goal
(including extended metaphor and oxymoron). Pgs. 552-554 Strand: interpret
[Introduced, Mastered] I Like to See It Lap the Miles extended metaphor
Skill and
Concept to oxymoron
Understand Conceptual Develop:
Goal
7-1.4 Analyze an author’s development of the
Strand:
conflict and the individual characters as either
static, dynamic, round, or flat in a given literary Skill and
text. [Mastered] Concept to
Develop:
Analyze Conceptual
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Goal
7-1.5 Interpret the effect of an author’s craft Strand:
(including tone and the use of imagery, flashback, Holt Lit
Skill and
foreshadowing, symbolism, and irony) on the Pgs. 297-304 Concept to
meaning of literary texts. [Mastered] Charles Develop:
Understand Conceptual
7-1.6 Analyze a given literary text to determine its Goal
Holt Lit Strand:
theme. [Mastered]
Pgs. 758-763
Analyze Conceptual Dinorella Skill and
Concept to
Develop:
Goal
7-1.7 Create responses to literary texts through a
Strand:
variety of methods (for example, written works,
oral and auditory presentations, discussions, media Holt Lit Skill and
productions, and the visual and performing arts). Pg. 767 Writing Concept to
[Mastered] Develop:
Create Conceptual
Goal
7-1.8 Compare-contrast literary texts from various Strand:
genres (for example, poetry, drama, novels, and Holt Lit
short stories). [Mastered] Pgs. 746-767 Skill and
Aschenputtel, Dinorella, and Interview Concept to
Develop:
Understand Conceptual
Teacher Selected Novels Goal
7-1.9 Read independently for extended periods of Strand:
time for pleasure. [Continued]
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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
Understand Conceptual Skill and
Concept to
Develop:
Standard: 7- 2: The student will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats.
Goal
7.2.1 Analyze central ideas within and across Holt Lit Strand:
informational text. [Mastered] Pgs. 187-189
In a Mix of Cultures, an Olio of Paintings Skill and
Concept to
Analyze Conceptual Develop:
7.2.2 Analyze information within and across texts Goal
Holt Lit Strand:
to draw conclusions and make inferences.
Pgs. 905-908
[Mastered]
Following Technical Directions Skill and
Analyze Conceptual Concept to
Develop:
Holt Lit Goal
7.2.3 Identify author bias (for example, word choice
Pgs. 389-392 Strand:
and the exclusion and inclusion of particular
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Do I See Myself As Others Do?
information) [Mastered] Skill and
Concept to
Analyze Conceptual Develop:
7-2.4 Create responses to informational texts Goal
through a variety of methods, for example, Strand:
drawings, written works, oral and auditory Teacher Generated Projects Skill and
presentations, discussions, and media productions.
Concept to
[Mastered] Develop:
Create Conceptual
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Goal
7-2.5 Analyze the impact that text elements (for Strand:
example, print styles and chapter headings) have Holt Lit
Skill and
on the meaning of a given informational text. Pgs. 888-893 Concept to
[Mastered] Analyzing Information in public Documents Develop:
Analyze Conceptual
Goal
7-2.6 Analyze information from graphic features Strand:
Holt Lit
(for example, charts and graphs) in informational
Pgs.899-904 Skill and
texts. [Mastered]
Analyzing Information in Consumer Documents Concept to
Develop:
Analyze Conceptual
Goal
7-2.7 Identify the use of propaganda techniques
Strand:
(including glittering generalities and name calling)
in informational text. [Mastered] Internet-Teacher Selected Materials
Skill and
Concept to
Understand Conceptual
Develop:
Goal
7-2.8 Read independently for extended periods of Strand:
Holt Lit
time to gain information. [Mastered] Pgs. 284-288 Skill and
It Just Keeps Going and Going Concept to
Understand Conceptual Develop:
Standard : 7-3: The student will use word analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently.
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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
7-3.1 Use context clues (for example, those that Goal
provide an example, a definition, a restatement, or Strand:
a comparison-contrast) to generate the meanings
Internet/Teacher Selected Materials Skill and
of unfamiliar and multiple meaning words.
Concept to
[Mastered Develop:
Understand Conceptual
7-3.2 Analyze the meaning of words by using Greek Goal
and Latin roots and affixes within texts. (See Strand:
State Standards:
Instructional Appendix: Greek and Latin Roots and Instructional Appendix: Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes (grade Skill and
Affixes.) [Mastered]] specific) Concept to
Analyze Conceptual Develop:
Goal
7-3.3 Interpret the meaning of idioms and Strand:
euphemisms encountered in texts. [Mastered] Internet-Teacher Selected Materials
Skill and
Concept to
Understand Conceptual Develop:
Goal
Strand:
7-3.4 Interpret the connotations of words to
understand the meaning of a given text. [Mastered] Internet-Teacher Selected Materials Skill and
Concept to
Develop:
Understand Conceptual
7-3.5 Spell new words using Greek and Latin roots State Standards: Instructional Appendix: Greek and Latin Roots Goal
and Affixes (grade specific) Strand:
and affixes. [Mastered]
Apply Conceptual Skill and
Concept to
Develop:
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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
Standard: 7-4: The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct
use of the conventions of written Standard American English.
Goal
7-4.1 Organize written works using prewriting Strand:
techniques, discussions, graphic organizers, models, Elements of Language
and outlines. [Mastered] Pgs. 803-808 Skill and
Concept to
Analyze Procedural Develop:
7-4.2 Use complete sentences in a variety of types Goal
(including simple, compound, complex, and http://www.evergreen.edu Strand:
compound complex).[Mastered] (compound/complex handouts)
Skill and
Create Conceptual Concept to
Develop:
7-4.3 Create multiple paragraph compositions that Goal
include a central idea with supporting details and Strand:
Elements of Language
use appropriate transitions between paragraphs.
Pgs. 178-182 Skill and
[Mastered]
Concept to
Create Conceptual Develop:
Goal
7-4.4 Use grammatical conventions of written
Strand:
Standard American English, including the Elements of Language
reinforcement of conventions previously taught. Pgs. 336-355 Skill and
[Mastered] See Instructional Appendix: Composite Writing Matrix Concept to
Develop:
Apply Procedural
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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
Goal
Strand:
7-4.5 Revise writing to improve clarity, tone, voice, Elements of Language
content, and the development of ideas. [Mastered] Pg. 183 Skill and
See Instructional Appendix: Composite Writing Matrix Concept to
Develop:
Evaluate Procedural
Goal
7-4.6 Edit for the correct use of written Standard Strand:
Elements of Language
American English, including ellipses and
Pg. 827 Internet http://www.wsu.edu (parentheses)
parentheses. (See Instructional Appendix: Skill and
http://www.grammarmonster.com Concept to
Composite Writing Matrix.) [Mastered]
(parentheses) Develop:
Evaluate Procedural
Goal
7-4.7 Spell correctly using Standard American Strand:
English. [Mastered] Student Generated Compositions
Skill and
Concept to
Apply Conceptual
Develop:
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Standard : 7-5: The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences
7-5.1 Create informational pieces (for example,
book, movie, or product reviews and news reports)
that use language appropriate for a specific Elements of Language
audience. [Introduced, Mastered] Pgs. 178-182
Create Procedural
7-5.2 Create narratives (for example personal
essays or narratives poems) that communicate the
significance of an issue of importance and use Holt Lit
language appropriate for the purpose and the Pgs. 247-254 (Writing pg. 254)
audience. [Mastered]
Create Procedural
7-5.3 Create descriptions for use in other modes of
written works (for example, narrative, expository, Elements of Language
or persuasive). [Mastered] Pgs. 178-182
Create Procedural
7-5.4 Create persuasive pieces (for example, letters Holt Lit
to the editor or essays) that include a stated Pg. 540 Persuasive Essay
position with supporting evidence for a specific Pg. 550/pg. 808 Letter Writing
audience. [Introduced, Mastered] Pg. 864-869/pg. 875 Informative Reports
Pg. 30 Expressing Your Opinion
Create Procedural
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SUBJECT: ELA GRADE: 7th TIMELINE: 3rd 9wks
Standard : 7-6: The student will access and use information from a variety of sources.
7-6.1 Clarify and refine a research topic.
Holt Lit
[Introduced, Mastered]
pg. 1042-1043
Search Engines
Understand Procedural
7-6.2 Use direct quotations, paraphrasing, or
summaries to incorporate into written, oral Holt Lit
auditory or visual works the information gathered Pgs.. 1043-1045
from a variety of research sources. [Mastered] Sources
Apply Procedural
7-6.3 Use a standardized system of documentation
(including a list of sources with full publication
pgs. 1044-1045
information and the use of in-text citations) to
works Cited
properly credit the work) [Mastered]
Apply Procedural
7-6.4 Use vocabulary (including Standard American
English) that is appropriate for the particular
Teacher Selected Materials
audience or purpose. [Mastered]
Apply Conceptual
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7-6.5 Use appropriate organizational strategies to
prepare written works, oral and auditory Holt Lit
presentations, and visual presentations. Pg. 1042
[Mastered] Web Browsing
Apply Procedural
7-6.6 Select appropriate graphics, in print or
electronic form, to support written works, oral Holt Lit
presentations, and visual presentations. [Mastered] Pg.1043
Evaluating Web Sources
Analyze Conceptual
7-6.7 Use a variety of print and electronic reference Holt Lit
materials. [Mastered] Pg. 1041
Electronic Databases
Apply Factual
7-6.8 Design and carry out research projects by
selecting a topic, constructing inquiry questions, Holt Lit
accessing resources, and selecting and organizing Pg.1041-1045
information. [Mastered] Researching Information
Create Procedural
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