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7th Grade – Guidelines Worksheet Form A
Benchmark tested
We have noted which SLEs have been
assessed on prior 7th Grade Literacy Exams,
but would caution teachers to pay close
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
SLE attention to all SLEs since others may be QTR QTR QTR QTR
included in future exams. Also, those not
appropriate to paper-pencil exams provide the
2006 2007 2008 foundation for testable items.
WRITING
Generate ideas by selecting and applying appropriate
prewriting strategies which shall include reading,
W.4.7.1
discussing, observing, brainstorming, focused and T
unfocused free-writing, and reading/learning logs
Organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as
W.4.7.2 charts/graphs, and formal outlining with main topics sub- T
topics, and details
Determine a focus and an organizational structure based
W.4.7.3 on purpose, audience, length, and required format for T
expository, narrative, and descriptive writing.
Use available technology to access information by using a
W.4.7.4
card catalog and multiple internet sources. NT
Create a draft for expository writing with emphasis on
W.4.7.5 organization by paragraphs – introduction, main points T
with elaboration, and conclusion
W.4.7.6 Create a draft for narrative writing that includes dialogue. T
Create an effective lead paragraph by using dialogue or a
W.4.7.7
description of a character or setting. T
Revise content for central idea, organization, unity,
5 3,4 W.4.7.8
elaboration, clarity T
Revise style for sentence variety, tone, voice, selected
4 W.4.7.9
vocabulary and information T
Revise writing using various tools/methods, such as peer
W.4.7.10 and/or teacher collaboration, a revision checklist rubric, T
and/or reference materials
Edit individually or in groups for appropriate grade-level
6, 7 W.4.7.11 conventions, within the following features: sentence T
formation, usage, mechanics.
Use available technology to experiment with various
W.4.7.12
formats for a final written product NT
Maintain a writing portfolio that exhibits growth in
W.4.7.13
meeting goals and expectations. NT
W.4.7.14 Publish/share according to purpose and audience. T
Write to develop narrative, expository, descriptive, and
W.5.7.1
persuasive pieces. T
Select the form of writing that addresses the intended
W.5.7.2
audience. T
Create expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive
W.5.7.3
writings. T
Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with
W.5.7.4
emphasis on lyric poetry. T
Write research reports and document sources,
W.5.7.5
summarizing, and paraphrasing T
Write to reflect ideas/interpretations of multicultural and
W.5.7.6
universal themes and concepts T
Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of
W.5.7.7
time T
Write responses to literature that demonstrate
W.5.7.8
understanding or interpretation T
Write on demand with or without prompt within a given
W.5.7.9
time frame T
W.5.7.10 Write across the curriculum T
Vary sentence structure by using simple, compound, and
W.6.7.1
complex sentences and different kinds of sentences T
Write effective sentences by embedding clauses,
1, 2, 8 W.6.7.2 prepositional and appositive phrases, and all compound T
elements
Use phrases and clauses to invert sentence order for
W.6.7.3
emphasis and variety T
Correct fragments, run-ons, comma splices, and fused
W.6.7.4
sentences. T
Analyze personal and peer sentence formation for
7 2 1 W.6.7.5
effective use of the parts of speech T
Usage: Apply conventions of grammar with emphasis on
the following: agreement (subject-verb, pronoun and
antecedent); Parts of speech; parts of a sentence and
5 W.6.7.6
sentence patterns (S-V, S-V-DO, S-V-IO-DO, S-LV-PN, S- T
LV-PA); conjugation in progressive verb forms;
prepositional phrases as modifiers; dependent clauses
W.6.7.7 Spell words correctly in all writing T
1 W.6.7.8 Apply conventional rules of capitalization in writing T
Apply conventional rules for all end marks and commas in
W.6.7.9
writing T
Use semi-colons and colons in compound and compound-
2, 8 W.6.7.10
complex sentences T
Use colons in compound and compound-complex
3 W.6.7.11
sentences and to introduce lists T
2 W.6.7.12 Use double and single quotation marks in dialogue T
Use figurative language purposefully, such as
W.7.7.1 personification and hyperbole, to shape and control T
language to affect readers
1 W.7.7.2 Use a variety of sentence types and lengths T
W.7.7.3 Use word or sentence repetition for effect T
W.7.7.4 Use transition words/phrases T
Use purposeful vocabulary with emphasis on developing
W.7.7.5
voice T
6 W.7.7.6 Create an effective lead and conclusion T
W.7.7.7 Narrow the time focus of a piece of writing T
W.7.7.8 Vary the placement of topic sentences T
W.7.7.9 Use dialogue effectively T
W.7.7.10 Use humor appropriately T
Use writer’s checklist or scoring guides/rubrics to improve
W.7.7.11
written work T
W.7.7.12 Self-evaluate writing T
READING
Use previewing, activating prior knowledge,
9, 21 10 R.9.7.1 predicting content of text, formulating questions, and T
establishing purposes for reading
Infer the interrelations of text and world
10, B 16 R.9.7.2
issues/events by applying connection strategies T
Prioritize questions formulated and purposes
14 R.9.7.3
established for reading T
Generate and prioritize questions related to universal
13, A 8 R.9.7.4
themes to interpret meaning T
Monitor reading strategies, including rereading, using
R.9.7.5 resources and questions, and modify them when T
understanding breakdowns
Connect own background knowledge and personal
7, 12, 1 11
11, 15, 17
14 2 6
R.9.7.6 experience to make inferences and to respond to new T
information presented in text
1, 6, 8 5 6 R.9.7.7 Infer a character’s impact on plot development T
8, 17,
20
4 R.9.7.8 Infer mood of text T
Analyze literary elements of fiction with emphasis on
2 22 R.9.7.9 plot development, including conflict, rising action, T
climax, falling action, and resolution
Compare and contrast points of view, such as first
person, limited, and omniscient third person, and
5 2 R.9.7.10
explain the effect on the overall theme of a literary T
work
Distinguish among stated fact, reasoned judgment,
9, 22, 23 19 17 1 R.9.7.11
and opinion in text T
4, 10, 12, 5 Identify main ideas and supporting evidence in short
16
3, C
9-OR
R.9.7.12
stories and novels T
Use the text features to locate and recall information,
10 R.9.7.13
with emphasis on graphics T
Use knowledge of text structure(s) to enhance
R.9.7.14
understanding with emphasis on problem/solution T
B 18-OR R.9.7.15 Organize information, including, simple outlining T
12 13 Use skimming, scanning, note-taking, outlining, and
T
11 R.9.7.16
3 questioning as study strategies
R.9.7.17 Summarize the content of multiple chapters of a text T
Evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of the
3, A 9-OR R.9.7.18 evidence used by the author to support claims and T
assertions
Evaluate personal, social, and political issues as
6, 15 3 7 R.9.7.19
presented in text T
R.10.7.1 Read for a substantial amount of time daily NT
Read texts that reflect contributions of different
R.10.7.2
cultural groups NT
R.10.7.3 Vary reading strategies according to text and purpose NT
1, 16, Understand how word choice and language structure
14, 21
18, 24
R.10.7.4
convey an author’s viewpoint T
Use skimming, scanning, note taking, outlining, and
4 R.10.7.5
questioning as study strategies T
Organize and synthesize information for use in
R.10.7.6
written and oral presentation T
Read a variety of literature, including short stories,
2 R.10.7.7
science fiction, legends, and myths T
Read a variety of poetry, with emphasis on lyric
R.10.7.8
poetry T
Identify the use of poetic devices, including
R.10.7.9 comparison, alliteration, repetition, onomatopoeia, T
and rhyme
Examine the effect of imagery on the mood or
R.10.7.10
meaning of the poem T
Read and utilize functional/practical texts, including
R.10.7.11 forms, reports, cover letters, letterheads, and T
business letters
R.10.7.12 Analyze advertisements for bias and propaganda T
Automatically decode words to ensure focus on
R.11.7.1
comprehension NT
Continue to develop and maintain an adequate body
R.11.7.2
of sight words NT
R.11.7.3 Add content words to sight vocabulary NT
Use knowledge of root words and affixes and word
R.11.7.4
relationships to determine meaning T
Use context to determine meaning of multiple
7, 18 5 R.11.7.5
meaning words T
Use resources to determine meaning of technical and
R.11.7.6
specialized vocabulary T
R.11.7.7 Determine useful and relevant words T
Identify and explain idioms and comparisons such as
3, C 4, 23 7 15 R.11.7.8 analogies, metaphors and similes to infer the literal T
and figurative meanings or phrases
Use knowledge of Greek and Latin word parts and
R.11.7.9 roots to determine the meaning of subject related T
vocabulary
Use context to determine meaning of multiple
8 R.11.7.10
meaning words T
Read grade level text with an approximate rate of
R.11.7.11
167 words per minute NT
Read grade level text orally with accuracy and
R.11.7.12
expression NT
INQUIRY/RESEARCH
IR.12.7.1 Formulate original questions to select a topic for
research NT
IR.12.7.2 Use reference features (e.g., endnotes, etc.) and
text features (e.g., endnotes, footnotes,
T
bibliography, etc.) to access information
IR.12.7.3 Use print and electronic sources, such as card
catalogs and computer databases, to locate T
information
IR.12.7.4 Gather information from more than one type of
source (e.g., periodicals, books, learning logs, etc.) NT
IR.12.7.5 Evaluate sources to select those most reliable and
appropriate to purpose and topic T
Use information presented in graphic sources to
IR.12.7.6 T
draw conclusions
Develop notes that include main topics, details,
IR.12.7.7 summaries, and paraphrasing from multiple types T
of sources
Create a formal topic outline of main topic, sub-
IR.12.7.8 T
topics, and details
Use research to create one or more oral, written, or
IR.12.7.9 NT
visual presentations/products
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