Grade 7 Prentice Hall Literature, The Penguin Edition, Grade 7 © 2007 C O R R E L A T E D T O West Virginia Reading and English Language Arts Content Standards and Objectives Grade 7 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION PUBLISHER: SUBJECT: SPECIFIC GRADE: COURSE: TITLE: COPYRIGHT DATE: SE ISBN: TE ISBN: Prentice Hall Reading/Literature 7 English Language Arts Literature: The Penguin Edition, Grade 7 2007 0-13-131714-8 0-13-131753-9 GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013 Reading/Literature K-12 Yes R-E-S-P-O-N-S-E No N/A CRITERIA I. INTER-ETHNIC The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concepts, content and illustrations, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970). NOTES Ernesto Galarza from Barrio Boy begins on p. 70; Julia Alvarez My First Free Summer begins on p. 118; Alex Haley My Furthest-Back Person begins on p. 125; Bill Cosby Was Tarzan a Three-Bandage Man? begins on p. 147; Amy Tan Two Kinds from The Joy Luck Club begins on p. 231; Gary Soto Seventh Grade begins on p. 250; Piri Thomas Amigo Brothers begins on p. 283; Laurence Yep Ribbons begins on p. 307; Shinichi Hoshi He—y, Come on O–ut begins on p. 328; Nancy Masterson Sakamoto Conversational Ballgames begins on p. 379; Chief Dan George I Am a Native of North America begins on p. 390; Alice Walker In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens begins on p. 397; Barbara Jordan All Together Now begins on p. 443; Matsuo Bashò Three Haiku begins on p. 529; Langston Hughes Mother to Son begins on p. 543; II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted May 1975). Cynthia Rylant Papa’s Parrot begins on p. 26; Annie Dillard from An American Childhood begins on p. 52; Lucille Clifton The Luckiest Time of All begins on p. 61; Anna Quindlen Melting Pot begins on p. 144; Amy Tan Two Kinds from The Joy Luck Club begins on p. 231; Joan Aiken The Third Wish begins on p. 274; Nancy Masterson Sakamoto Conversational Ballgames begins on p. 379; Alice Walker In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens begins on p. 397; Barbara Jordan All Together Now begins on p. 443; Nikki Giovanni Winter begins on p. 527; Eve Merriam Weather begins on p. 584; Juliet Piggott Wood Popocatepetl and Ixtlaccihuatl begins on p. 857 GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013 Reading/Literature, K-12 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N In addition to alignment of Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs) materials must also clearly connect to Learning for the 21st Century which includes opportunities for students to develop A. Learning Skills Reading Informational Materials, 46, 138, 218, 296, 406, 552, 614, 732, 780, 844, 908; Writing Workshops: Comparison-andContrast Essay, 488– 495; Writing for Assessment, 572, 576; Persuasive Essay, 628– 635; Multimedia Report, 744–748; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 798–805; Business Letter, 884– 888; Research Report, 940–949; Communication Workshop, 162, 346, 496, 636, 806, 950 Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. Information and Communication Skills. Interpersonal and Self-Direction Skills and use these ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 21 Century Tools B. 21st Century Tools Reading Informational Materials: Websites, 138–140; Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, 744–748; also see: Research and Technology, 31, 43, 59, 65, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 549, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927; Using the Internet, R24 Problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, design tools) Communication, information processing and research tools (such as word processing, e-mail, groupware, presentation, Web development, Internet search tools) Personal development and productivity tools (such a e-learning, time management/calendar, collaboration tools) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA The general evaluation criteria apply to each grade level and are to be evaluated for each grade level unless otherwise specified. These criteria consist of information critical to the development of reading/literature at all grade levels. In reading the general evaluation criteria and subsequent specific grade level criteria, e.g. means “examples of” and i.e. means that “each of” those items must be addressed. Eighty percent of the combined general and specific criteria must be met with I (In-depth) or A (Adequate) in order to be recommended. GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013 Reading/Literature, K-12 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N For student mastery of content standards and objectives the instructional materials will A. MULTIMEDIA A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the Author’s Desk DVD which includes indepth interviews with authors • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. • In addition, several 1. offer appropriate multimedia (e.g., software, audio, visual, internet access) materials. ___ ___ ___ ___ options support a range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD See next standard for detailed explanation of Internet components of this program. Every unit and part of the program includes a wealth of Internet support. Using in-text links and companion website codes, teachers access: Author Video Clips, Crosswords, selection-specific SelfTests, and selectionspecific Internet Activities. For examples, see http://phschool.com/ats chool/literature/ and following the links for each level of the program. In the Teacher’s Edition, links can be found throughout the text, but for examples, please see pp. 25, 91, 191, 273, and 301. In addition, the Prentice Hall Online Essay Scorer provides instant scoring and feedback for all Writing Workshop assignments and can be found at www.phsuccessnet.co m as referenced in the Teacher’s Edition text on pp. 82, 154, 264, 428, 489, 572, 628, 798 2. provide a website which provides links to relevant sites as well as lesson plans, student activities and parent resources. ___ ___ ___ ___ and 940 A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the Author’s Desk DVD which includes indepth interviews with authors • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. • In addition, several options support a range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD See the previous standard for detailed explanation of Internet 3. integrate technology into the curriculum. ___ ___ ___ ___ components of this program. B. SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED READING RESEARCH STRATEGIES Every selection in the program introduces a reading skill, then reinforces it after the selection. Each of these skills is taught with a graphic organizer supported in the resources materials. For all reading strategies and graphic organizers, please see: Reading Skill, 24, 50, 90, 116, 190, 222, 370, 388, 436, 450, 518, 534, 580, 596, 662, 752, 826, 848, 892, 912; also see the reading skills taught with Reading Informational Materials, 46–48, 138– 140, 296–298, 406– 408, 552–554, 614– 616, 732–734, 780– 782, 844–846, 908–910 Reading Skill (Build Skills), 24, 50, 90, 116, 190, 222, 370, 385, 388, 436, 450, 518, 534, 580, 596, 662, 752, 826, 848, 892, 912; Reading Skill (Apply the Skills), 30, 42, 58, 64, 100, 112, 122, 134, 196, 214, 228, 244, 376, 384, 402, 440, 446, 456, 464, 524, 530, 540, 548, 586, 592, 602, 610, 692, 728, 776, 832, 840, 854, 866, 898, 904, 918, 926; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Reading Informational Materials, 46–48, 138– 140, 296–298, 406– 1. 2. provide explicit instructional strategies to present varied teaching models including but not limited to: webbing, mapping, Venn diagrams and inverted pyramids. promote independent reading skills and study techniques (e.g., DRTA, SQ3R, ReQuest, Feature Analysis, QAR). ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 408, 552–554, 614– 616, 732–734, 780– 782, 844–846, 908–910 For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 73, 93, 107, 125, and 166. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: “Say Something” Bookmark, 22; Concept Connector, 29; Response Journal, 163; Writing in the Here and Now, 167; The ReQuest Procedure, 270; Literature Circles, 347; Think Aloud, 368; Save the Last Word for Me, 497 3. C. Student & Teacher’s Edition: Asking Questions, 22, 113, 188, 516, 518, 524, 572, 678, 824, 950; Critical Thinking: Discuss, 30, 100, 112, 122, 134, 196, 214, 228, 244, 292, 376, 524, 530, 540, 548, 586, 592, 776, 832, 898, 904 See Thinking About the Selection in the Student and Teacher’s edition on pp. 30, 42, 58, 64, 74, 78, 79, 100, 112, 122, 134, 146, 148, 149, 186, 196, 214, 228, 244, 255, 327, 332, 366, 376, 384, 402, 415, 424, 440, 446, 456, 464, 476, 482, 524, 530, 540, 543, 586, 592, present varied teaching models. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ CRITICAL THINKING 1. 2. emphasize questioning models to promote higher order thinking skills in all levels of comprehension (literal, interpretive, critical/evaluative). emphasize questioning models to promote higher order thinking skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. 602, 610, 658, 692, 728, 776, 792, 832, 840, 854, 866, 876, 880, 898, 904, 918, 926, 932, and 934. Skills includes the following: Analyze, Analyze cause and effect, Apply, Assess, Categorize, Cause and effect, Clarify, Compare, Compare and contrast, Connect, Contrast, Define, Describe, Discuss, Distinguish, Draw conclusions, Evaluate, Explain, Extend, Generalize, Hypothesize, Infer, Interpret, Make a judgment, Make generalizations, Recall, Reflect, Relate, Resolve, Respond, Speculate, Summarize, Support, Take a position (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ D. LIFE SKILLS Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Informational Materials: Advertisements, 552– 554; Applications, 780–782; Editorials, 908–910; Government Publications, 296; Magazines, 218–220, 614–616; Manuals, 469–471; Reference Materials, 46–48; Textbooks, 844–846; Websites, 138–140 1. address life skills (e.g., reading road maps, using reference tools, researching, reading a newspaper, using want ads, completing an application, applying the interview process and goal setting). Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Skill (Build Skills), 24, 50, 90, 116, 190, 222, 370, 388, 436, 450, 518, 534, 580, 596, 662, 752, 826, 834, 848, 892, 912; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Communication Workshop, 162, 346, 496, 636, 806, 950; also see: Listening and Speaking (Apply the Skills), 31, 43, 59, 65, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 549, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 2. address habits of mind activities (e.g., literacy skills, interpersonal communications, problem solving and self-directional skills). E. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Student & Teacher’s Edition: Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills), 31, 43, 59, 65, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 549, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927; also, in the Teacher’s Edition, see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 73, 93, 107, 125, and 166. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: “Say Something” Bookmark, 22; Concept Connector, 29; Response Journal, 163; Writing in the Here and Now, 167; The ReQuest Procedure, 270; Literature Circles, 347; Think Aloud, 368; Save the Last Word for Me, 497 For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development articles provided in the Teacher’s edition, such as: “Giving Hope to Struggling Readers” on page T45, and “Making the Difference Matter” on page T47. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 73, 93, 107, 125, and 166. 1. 2. include opportunities for large group, small group and independent learning. ___ ___ ___ ___ provide classroom management suggestions. ___ ___ ___ ___ F. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 73, 93, 107, 125, and 166. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: “Say Something” Bookmark, 22; Concept Connector, 29; Response Journal, 163; Writing in the Here and Now, 167; The ReQuest Procedure, 270; Literature Circles, 347; Think Aloud, 368; Save the Last Word for Me, 497 1. address varied learning styles and multiple intelligences of students including models for insightful decision-making by the instructor. ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Literary Analysis & Reading Skill (Apply the Skills), 30, 42, 58, 64, 79, 100, 112, 122, 134, 149, 196, 214, 228, 244, 376, 384, 402, 440, 446, 456, 464, 524, 530, 540, 543, 586, 592, 602, 610, 692, 728, 776, 832, 840, 854, 866, 898, 904, 918, 926; Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills), 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Comparing Literary Works, 68, 79, 142, 149, 248, 261, 322, 333, 410, 425, 472, 483, 556, 569, 618, 623, 784, 793, 870, 881, 930, 935 Reading and Vocabulary Skills Review, 80–81, 150– 151, 262–263, 334– 335, 426–427, 484– 485, 570–571, 624– 625, 742–743, 794– 795, 882–883, 936–937 2. provide extensive and varied opportunities to practice skills. ___ ___ ___ ___ For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 73, 93, 107, 125, and 166. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: “Say Something” Bookmark, 22; Concept Connector, 29; Response Journal, 163; Writing in the Here and Now, 167; The ReQuest Procedure, 270; Literature Circles, 347; Think Aloud, 368; Save the Last Word for Me, 497 Also see the following technology resources: • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. • In addition, several options support a range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English 3. provide intervention, practice and enrichment materials. ___ ___ ___ ___ Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops: Descriptive Essay, 82– 86; Autobiographical Narrative, 154–161; Response to Literature: Review of a Short Story, 264–268; Narration: Short Story, 338–345; How-to Essay, 428–433; Comparison-andContrast Essay, 488– 495; Writing for Assessment, 572–577; Persuasive Essay, 628– 635; Multimedia Report, 744–748; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 798–805; Business Letter, 884– 888; Research Report, 940–949; also see: Timed Writing, 45, 49, 67, 115, 137, 141, 217, 221, 247, 295, 299, 321, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 513, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 843, 847, 869, 907, 911, 929 4. provide exemplars of narrative, descriptive and expository writing types. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops: Revising (includes overall structure, paragraphs, sentences, and word choice), 83, 158, 265, 342, 429, 492, 573, 632, 745, 802, 885, 944; Writing 5. provide exemplars of editing/revision for writing. 6. provide leveled texts to allow students to read independently (grades K-4) or include a Handbook of English Language Arts, which will include an extensive glossary of literary and grammatical Workshops: Editing and Proofreading, 86, 161, 268, 345, 432, 495, 576, 635, 748, 805, 888, 949 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Vocabulary Handbook, R1–R10; Literary Handbook, R11–R19; Writing Handbook, R20–R30; Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Handbook, R31–R47; also see: Background & Meet the Author: 25, 32, 51, 60, 69, 91, 102, 117, 124, 143, 171, 185, 191, 198, 223, 249, 323, 371, 389, 396, 411, 437, 442, 451, 458, 473, 519, 526, 535, 542, 581, 597, 604, 648, 663, 696, 737, 753, 785, 827, 849, 856, 893, 900, 913, 920and Literature in Context, 12, 29, 62, 76, 96, 195, 205, 254, 278, 286, 313, 364, 375, 463, 672, 722, 775, 839, 862, 903 A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the Author’s Desk DVD which includes indepth interviews with authors • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. • In addition, several options support a terminology as well as background on authors (grades 5-12). 7. include teacher and student study guides for literary works. ___ ___ ___ ___ range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD Student & Teacher’s Edition:Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 22–23, 88–89, 188–189, 270–271, 368–369, 434–435, 516–517, 578–579, 660–661, 750–751, 824–825, 890–891; Reading and Vocabulary Skills Review, 80–81, 150– 151, 262–263, 334– 335, 426–427, 484– 485, 570–571, 624– 625, 742–743, 794– 795, 882–883, 936– 937; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT Student & Teacher’s Edition: Connecting to the Literature: Reading/Writing Connection, 25, 32, 51, 60, 69, 91, 102, 117, 124, 143, 191, 198, 223, 249, 323, 371, 8. continue skill or strategy instruction across several instructional sessions to expand the applicability and utility of the skill or strategy. ___ ___ I A ___ ___ ___ ___ (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% 9. A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% connect previously taught skills and strategies with new content and text. M N ___ ___ 389, 396, 411, 437, 442, 451, 458, 473, 519, 526, 535, 542, 581, 597, 604, 663, 696, 737, 753, 785, 827, 849, 856, 893, 900, 913, 920; also see: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 22–23, 88–89, 188–189, 270–271, 368–369, 434–435, 516–517, 578–579, 660–661, 750–751, 824–825, 890–891; Reading and Vocabulary Skills Review, 80–81, 150– 151, 262–263, 334– 335, 426–427, 484– 485, 570–571, 624– 625, 742–743, 794– 795, 882–883, 936– 937; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Academic Vocabulary for analyzing literature, 23, 89, 189, 271, 369, 435, 517, 579, 661, 751, 825, 891; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self–Assessment, 86, 161, 268, 345, 432, 495, 576, 635, 748, 805, 888, 949; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 152, 336, 486, 626, 796, 938 10. cumulatively build a repertoire of multiple strategies that are introduced, applied and integrated throughout the course of study. ___ ___ ___ ___ H. ASSESSMENT Student & Teacher’s Edition: Timed Writing, 45, 49, 67, 115, 137, 141, 217, 221, 247, 295, 296, 321, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 513, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 843, 847, 869, 907, 911, 929; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self– Assessment, 86, 161, 268, 345, 432, 495, 576, 635, 748, 805, 1. provide assessment formats commensurate with WV assessment programs (WESTEST, NAEP, State Writing Assessment, informal assessments, PLAN, EXPLORE, ACT and SAT). ___ ___ ___ ___ 888, 949; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 152, 336, 486, 626, 796, 938 In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. Student & Teacher’s Edition: Timed Writing, 45, 49, 67, 115, 137, 141, 217, 221, 247, 295, 299, 321, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 513, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 843, 847, 869, 907, 911, 929; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 152, 336, 486, 626, 796, 938 2. provide preparation for standardized tests. ___ ___ ___ ___ Teaching resources include Standardized Test Preparation Workbook with separate Teacher’s Guide. In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. Student & Teacher’s Edition: Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927; 3. provide opportunities for assessment based on performance-based measures, open-ended questioning, portfolio evaluation, rubrics and multimedia simulations. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self– Assessment, 86, 161, 268, 345, 432, 495, 576, 635, 748, 805, 888, 949 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 45, 49, 221, 299, 387, 405, 409, 449, 467, 487, 533, 4. provide benchmark and ongoing progress monitoring. 551, 555, 595, 613, 617, 627, 695, 731, 735, 779, 783, 797, 847, 911; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 152, 336, 486, 626, 796, 938 In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CDROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities • Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools • Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs. • Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format. READING/LITERATURE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR CONTENT AND SKILLS SEVENTH GRADE Seventh grade students continue to develop as independent, motivated readers and writers who think critically and take responsibility for their learning. Students will engage in vocabulary, fluency and comprehension strategies applied across the content areas. At this level, children will interact with a wide range of literary forms, building the foundation for lifelong reading and writing. West Virginia teachers are responsible for analyzing the benefits of technology for learning and for integrating technology appropriately in the students’ learning environment. (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexiste nt Less than 60% I A M N For student mastery of content standards and objectives the instructional materials will provide opportunities for the student to A. Student & Teacher’s Edition: Roots, 189, 216, 246, 517, 532, 550; Prefixes, 89, 114, 136, 271, 294, 320, 369, 386, 404, 427, 550; Suffixes, 320, 626, 661, 694, 730, 751, 778, 795 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Glossary pages R1–R5, Using a Dictionary page R6, and Using a Thesaurus page R7 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Abbreviations, 928; Editing and Proofreading, 86, 161, 268, 345, 432, 495, 576, 635, 748, 805, 888, 949 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Denotation and Connotation, 868; Literary Terms Handbook: Connotation, Denotation, R12 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and VOCABULARY: the use of words to enhance and improve reading comprehension and fluency 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. use root words, prefixes, and suffixes to spell and comprehend word meanings. ___ ___ ___ ___ understand and use resource materials (e.g., thesaurus, dictionaries). ___ ___ ___ ___ recognize and understand the use of abbreviated words. ___ ___ ___ ___ understand connotation and denotation associated with words, sentences and passages. ___ ___ ___ ___ use graphic organizers to increase comprehension of ___ ___ ___ ___ Vocabulary Skills Preview, 22–23, 188– 189, 368–369, 434– 435, 516–517, 578– 579, 660–661, 750– 751; Reading and Vocabulary Skill Review, 80–81, 150– 151, 426–427, 484– 485, 570–571, 624– 625, 742–743, 794– 795; Build Language Skills: Vocabulary Skill, 44, 66, 114, 136, 216, 246, 294, 320, 386, 404, 448, 466, 532, 550, 594, 612, 694, 730, 778, 842, 868, 906, 928 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Context Clues, 22, 24, 28, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42, 45, 46, 49, 50, 56, 58, 61, 64, 67, 80. For related information see Glossary pages R1– R5, Using a Dictionary page R6, and Vocabulary Study, 23, 43, 152, 153, 369, 395, 506, 525, 531, 580, 586, 842. Student & Teacher’s Edition: Synonyms, 579, 594, 612 words, their definitions and usage. 6. 7. determine the meaning of words from their use in context, including multiple meaning words. determine synonyms for words in texts (e.g., precise verbs, descriptive modifiers, sensory details, transitional cues). ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N B. FLUENCY: the ability to read orally and silently with accuracy, expression, comprehension and appropriate rate Student & Teacher’s Edition: Communications Workshops, 162, 346, 496, 636, 806, 950; Listening and Speaking, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poetry Reading, 525, 531, 541, 549, 587, 593, 603; Dramatic Monologue, 729; Dramatic Reading, 31, 43. All selections can be read orally by students, See pages 25, 32, 51, 60, 69, 91, 102, 117, 124, 143, 143, 191, 198, 223, 249, 323, 371, 389, 396, 411, 437, 442, 451, 458, 473, 519, 526, 535, 542, 581, 597, 604, 663, 696, 737, 753, 785, 827, 849, 856, 893, 900, 913, and 920. 1. 2. recognize and exhibit oral communication skills by monitoring tone, rate and volume. ___ ___ ___ ___ read a variety of stories, poems and passages with fluency. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Drama, 664, 697, 738, 739; Teleplay, 754; Listening and Speaking: Drama, 31, 43, 729; Staging a Scene, 777 3. perform dramatizations to increase fluency. Student & Teacher’s Edition: For Further 4. increase amount of independent/individual reading. Reading, 163, 347, 497, 637, 807, 951; On Your Own, 164–167, 347– 349, 498–501, 638– 641, 808–809, 809, 952–955 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poetry Reading, 525, 531, 541, 549, 587, 593, 603; Dramatic Monologue, 729; Dramatic Reading, 31, 43 5. use reading partners to refine/perfect reading fluency. ___ ___ ___ ___ C. COMPREHENSION: active processing of constructing meaning in a variety of literary works Student & Teacher’s Edition: Exploring the Short Story, 170–171, Learning About Shot Stories, 172; Literary Devices, 173; Exploring Essays and Articles, 354–355; Learning About Essays, Articles, and Other Nonfiction, 36; Elements of Nonfiction Writing, 357; Exploring Poetry, 504– 505; Learning About Poetry, 506; Forms of Poetry, 507; Exploring Drama, 644–645; Learning About Drama, 646; Types of Drama, 647; Learning About Themes in the Oral Tradition, 812–813; Learning About Themes in the Oral Tradition, 814; The Oral Tradition in Print, 815; Fiction: Short Story, 7, 26, 61, 75, 92, 103, 175, 192, 199, 224, 231, 250, 256, 274, 283, 302, 307; Novel, 649; Play, 651; Oral Tradition: Fable, 817, 820, 934; Fairy Tale, 818; Folk Tale, 894, 901, 914, 921; Greek Myth, 828, 835, Legend, 857; Myth, 872; Drama, 664, 697, 738, 739; Teleplay, 754; Nonfiction: 1. apply reading skills while reading literary work by national and international authors to include but not limited to the following: short stories, science fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, biographies, narratives, poetry. ___ ___ ___ ___ Article, 17, 498; Expository Article, 359, 372, 379; Autobiography, 33, 52, 125, 416; Biography, 412; Essays: Descriptive Essay, 82; Expository Essay, 452; Humorous Essay, 474, 477; Narrative Essay, 118, 459; Persuasive Essay, 438, 443; Reflective Essay, 70, 390, 397, 953; Advertisement, 552; Editorial, 908; Magazine Article, 218, 614; Manual, 468; Textbook, 406, 844, 850; Poetry: 348, 504, 508, 932; Concrete Poem, 522, 528; Figurative Language, 536, 537, 538, 543, 544, 547; Haiku, 523, 529; Imagery, 620, 622; Lyric Poem, 520, 527; Narrative Poem, 558, 563, 567; Rhythm and Rhyme, 605, 606, 608; Sound Devices, 582, 584, 585, 589, 598, 600, 601 Student & Teacher’s Edition: For Further Reading, 163, 347, 497, 637, 807, 951; On Your Own, 164–167, 347– 349, 498–501, 638– 641, 808–809, 809, 952–955 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Main Idea, 374, 376, 380, 383, 384, 387, 388, 392, 393, 394, 398, 400, 401, 402, 405, 406, 409, 426 2. read literary works by West Virginia authors. 3. determine the main idea of a passage whether stated or inferred. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Character, 222, 225, 228, 231, 232, 233, 235, 237, 241, 244, 250, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 647, 738, 739, 741, 752, 757, 759, 760, 765, 767, 768, 769, 772, 775, 776, 784; Setting, 90, 93, 95, 99, 100, 106, 109, 112; Tone, 450, 454, 455, 456, 462, 463, 464, 647, 930, 932, 935, 935; Plot, 190, 192, 194,195, 196, 199, 203, 204, 206, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Purpose for Reading, 660, 665, 676, 678, 680, 691, 692, 695, 698, 700, 702, 708, 714, 718,721, 724, 728, 735, 742; Author's Purpose, 88, 90, 93, 97, 99, 104, 100, 106, 112, 115, 116, 120, 121, 122, 125, 127, 131, 132, 134, 137, 141, 142, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150; Meet the Author, 25, 32, 51, 60, 69, 91, 102, 117, 124, 143, 171, 185, 191, 198, 223, 249, 323, 371, 389, 396, 411, 437, 442, 451, 458, 473, 519, 526, 535, 542, 581, 597, 604, 648, 663, 696, 737, 753, 785, 827, 849, 856, 893, 900, 913, 920 4. determine the elements of literature i.e., plot style mood characterization time/sequence order words ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ to construct initial meaning and identify genre (e.g., science fiction, folktales, etc.). 5. use the elements of literature to recognize author’s and/or reader’s purpose. (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT Student & Teacher’s Edition: Theme, 300, 302, 304, 311, 315, 317, 318; Themes in Oral Tradition, 814, 819, 822 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Inference, 270, 272, 277, 279, 280, 283, 284, 287, 289, 291, 292, 295, 296, 300, 303, 304, 308, 310, 311, 312, 317, 318, 321; Critical Thinking: Infer, 20, 42, 58, 64, 78, 100, 112, 122, 134, 148, 186, 255, 260, 415, 424, 440, 464, 476, 482, 514, 524, 530, 562, 566, 568, 586, 602, 610, 621, 658, 740, 776, 790, 792, 822, 832, 876, 898, 918, 926, 934; Critical Viewing: Infer, 107, 121, 227, 600, 608, 649, 668, 687, 703, 851, 896, 92 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Inference, 270, 272, 277, 279, 280, 283, 284, 287, 289, 291, 292, 295, 296, 300, 303, 304, 308, 310, 311, 312, 317, 318, 321; Critical Thinking: Infer, 20, 42, 58, 64, 78, 100, 112, 122, 134, 148, 186, 255, 260, 415, 424, 440, 464, 476, 482, 514, 524, 530, 562, 566, 568, 586, 602, 610, 621, 658, 740, 776, 790, 792, 822, 832, 876, 898, 918, 926, 934; Critical Viewing: Infer, 107, 121, 227, 600, 608, 649, 668, 687, 703, 851, 896, 92; (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% 6. 7. 8. A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N recognize common themes through a variety of literary works and genres. ___ ___ ___ ___ make inferences from functional materials to analyze information. ___ ___ ___ ___ use comprehension strategies to generalize, evaluate, infer, and paraphrase. ___ ___ ___ ___ Paraphrasing, 578, 580, 585, 586, 589, 592, 595, 599, 602, 607, 610, 613, 614, 617, 624; Evaluate, 58, 78, 214, 244, 260, 292, 304, 318, 384, 394, 402, 446, 482, 540, 692, 728, 832, 866, 880, 918, 926, 932, 934; Generalize, 186, 296, 299, 366, 415, 464, 514, 586, 592, 740, 790, 822 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Figurative Language, 514, 534, 536, 539, 540, 543, 545, 548; Sound Devices, 514, 580, 583, 584, 586, 592; Poetry: Figurative Language, 536, 537, 538, 543, 544, 547 9. recognize and evaluate the effects of figurative language in literary works/passages i.e., similes metaphors jargon idioms personification imagery alliteration ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Connecting to the Literature, 25, 32, 51, 60, 69, 91, 102, 117, 124, 143, 191, 198, 223, 249, 323, 371, 389, 396, 411, 437, 442, 451, 458, 473, 519, 526, 535, 542, 581, 597, 604, 663, 696, 737, 753, 785, 827, 849, 856, 893, 900, 913, 920 10. relate personal and real world experiences to text materials. ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Predicting, 188, 190, 193, 196, 200, 201, 203, 207, 209, 212, 214, 217, 221, 222, 224, 228, 233, 234, 236, 239, 240, 242, 243 11. use previewing and scanning to make predictions about text. ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Skim and Scan for Details, 824, 844 12. use skimming to retrieve information. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 22–23, 88– 89, 188–189, 270– 271, 368–369, 434– 13. define and apply literary terms in order to analyze and interpret literature. 435, 516–517, 578– 579, 660–661, 750– 751, 824–825, 890– 891; Reading and Vocabulary Skill Review, 80–81, 150– 151, 262–263, 334– 335, 426–427, 484– 485, 570–571, 624– 625, 742–743, 794– 795, 882–883, 936– 937; Literary Analysis: Build Skills, 24, 50, 90, 116, 190, 222, 370, 385, 388, 436, 450, 518, 534, 580, 596, 662, 752, 826, 834, 848, 892, 912; Apply the Skills, 30, 42, 58, 64, 79, 100, 112, 122, 134, 149, 196, 214, 228, 244, 376, 384, 402, 440, 446, 456, 464, 524, 530, 540, 543, 586, 592, 602, 610, 692, 728, 776, 832, 840, 854, 866, 898, 904, 918, 926 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Exploring Poetry, 504–505; Learning About Poetry, 506; Forms of Poetry, 507; Poetry: 348, 504, 508, 932; Concrete Poem, 522, 528; Figurative Language, 536, 537, 538, 543, 544, 547; Haiku, 523, 529; Imagery, 620, 622; Lyric Poem, 520, 527; Narrative Poem, 558, 563, 567; Rhythm and Rhyme, 605, 606, 608; Sound Devices, 582, 584, 585, 589, 598, 600, 601 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poster, 305, 319, 841; Timeline, 123, 135, 441, 447, 729; Venn Diagram, 281, 293; Textbooks, 844; Using Text Aids 14. read a variety of poetic forms to recognize the use of inversion, rhyme, and rhythm in narrative poems, ballads, and lyrics. 15. use graphic organizers to construct meaning of textbook passage showing main ideas, supporting details, and the relationship among those ideas. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ and Text Features, 578; Table of Contents, xvi– xix; Resources, R1– R47; Index, R48–R57. Students use graphic organizers as they complete the Apply the Skills activities. See pages 30, 30, 42, 58, 64, 79, 100, 112, 122, 134, 149, 196, 214, 228, 244, 376, 384, 402, 440, 446, 456, 464, 524, 530, 540, 543, 586, 592, 602, 610, 692, 728, 776, 832, 840, 854, 866, 898, 904, 918, and 926. (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT Student & Teacher’s Edition: Character, 222, 225, 228, 231, 232, 233, 235, 237, 241, 244, 250, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 647, 738, 739, 741, 752, 757, 759, 760, 765, 767, 768, 769, 772, 775, 776, 784 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Draw Conclusions, 100, 112, 146, 214, 244, 304, 384, 440, 476, 692, 728, 776, 854, 866, 926, 934; Critical Thinking: Draw Conclusions, 516, 518, 523, 524, 527, 530, 533, 537, 540, 543, 545, 548, 551, 555, 570; Critical Viewing: Draw Conclusions, 314, 421, 438, 817 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Summarize, 750, 756, 761, 762, 764, 765, 766, 770, 773, 774, 776; Summary, 376, 384, 388, 625, 750, 752; Critical Thinking, Summarize, 366; Interpret, 20, 42, 58, 74, 78, 112, 146, 148, 196, 304, 366, 394, 446, 456, 514, 530, 540, 566, 568, 586, 592, 602, 622, 658, 776, 822, 866, 880, 918, 926; Extend Your Learning, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 (IMR Committee) Responses I=In-depth 80% A=Adequate 80% M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 16. analyze text to make character generalizations and descriptions i.e., feelings motives traits thoughts actions 17. justify and support conclusions or opinions reached from textbook information. 18. identify and apply comprehension skills through summarizing, interpreting, critical thinking through projects (e.g., debates, written responses, posters, tableaux, etc.). 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WRITTEN APPLICATION: employing a wide range of writing strategies to communicate effectively for different purposes as it applies to literature Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshop, 82–86, 154–161, 264–268, 338–345, 428–433, 488–495, 572–577, 628–635, 744–748, 798–805, 884–888, 940–949 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Comparisonand-Contrast Essay, 488–495; Writing for Assessment, 572–577; Persuasive Essay, 628– 635; Multimedia Report, 744–748; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 798–805; Business Letter, 884– 888; Research Report, 940–949 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Prewriting, 82, 155, 264, 339, 428, 489, 572, 629, 744, 799, 884, 941; Writing, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshop, 82–86, 154–161, 264–268, 338–345, 428–433, 488–495, 572–577, 628–635, 744–748, 798–805, 884–888, 940–949; Writing, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 1. 2. 3. 4. use a prompt to develop a focused composition that addresses a specific literary passage. respond in writing to recreational and functional texts using a variety of strategies and styles (e.g., newspaper article, essay, journal, friendly letter, business letter, research, and poetry). use prewriting and drafting strategies to address specific writing purposes. develop a composition that is focused, coherent, and has a clear and logical progression of ideas and smooth transitions. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshop, 82–86, 154–161, 264–268, 338–345, 428–433, 488–495, 572–577, 628–635, 744–748, 798–805, 884–888, 940–949; Writing, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshop, 82–86, 154–161, 264–268, 338–345, 428–433, 488–495, 572–577, 628–635, 744–748, 798–805, 884–888, 940–949; Writing, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Outline, 229, 245 5. 6. use writing strategies to write for different audiences. develop a composition with a beginning, middle, and ending, using relevant details and complete and varied sentences. 7. use graphic organizers to outline a written response. 8. use critical thinking to develop constructed responses to literary passages. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Student & Teacher’s Edition: Response to Literature: Review of a Short Story, 264– 268; Writing, 31, 43, 59, 65, 79, 101, 113, 123, 135, 197, 215, 229, 245, 377, 395, 403, 441, 447, 457, 465, 525, 531, 541, 544, 587, 593, 603, 611, 693, 729, 777, 833, 841, 855, 867, 899, 905, 919, 927
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