Orange County Public Schools
M/J Language Arts 2/Advanced
Citing Evidence and Analyzing
Central Idea/Theme
Orange County Public Schools
Citing Evidence and Analyzing Central
Idea/Theme (1.1) Standards
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LAFS.7.RI.1.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RI.1.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development
over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RL.1.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RL.1.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over
the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
– Complexity level: 3
LAFS.7.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of
relevant content.
– Complexity level: 4
Orange County Public Schools
Citing Evidence and Analyzing Central
Idea/Theme (1.1) Standards
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LAFS.7.RI.1.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RI.1.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their
development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RL.1.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
– Complexity level: 2
LAFS.7.RL.1.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development
over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
– Complexity level: 3
LAFS.7.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of
relevant content.
– Complexity level: 4
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Clarification and Content Limits
Orange County Public Schools
Clarification and Content Limits
Orange County Public Schools
Clarification and Content Limits
Orange County Public Schools
Clarification and Content Limits
LAFS.7.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey
ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and
analysis of relevant content. (DOK 4)
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.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or
explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
information or explanation presented.
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Clarification and Content Limits
LAFS.7.W.1.2:
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Pre-assessment of the student’s writing ability should be
completed.
Teacher instruction should focus on the planning process.
The standard should not be taught in isolation and should be paired
with reading standards. Students will need to unpack the prompt,
establish a purpose for reading, and read and mark the text to
understand the topic that they are writing about. This writing
progression is found at the bottom of the scope and sequence.
Students should write informatively about the texts they are reading
in class.
Students will engage in routine writing prior to writing a full essay.
Note that students will be assessed on 2-4 sources on the FSA.
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Resources
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Scope and sequence and curriculum resource materials (CRM):
ims.ocps.net
Grade 7 English Language Arts Item Specifications:
www.fsassessments.org
English Language Arts Text-based Writing Rubrics Grades 6–10:
Informative/Explanatory: http://fsassessments.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/07/InformationalRubric_6-10_Final.pdf
SpringBoard resources (Close Reading/Writing Workshops)