Franklin Park School District 84
English Language Arts Pacing Guide: Grade: 7 Trimester 3
Prentice Hall Literature Gr. 7 Illinois ©2010 & WriteSource Gr. 7 ©2009 Note: The textbook does not provide one–to-one coverage of the CCSS ELA
Standards.
*Teachers will supplement with additional materials as appropriate.
Some chapters/sections/reading selections may be omitted that that are not aligned to the CCSS ELA Standards.
Third Trimester
CCSS
Literature
Standards
Standards cont’d:
C.C.7.R.L.1 - C.C.7.R.L.3
C.C.7.R.L.6
C.C.7.R.L.9
C.C.7.R.L.10
C.C.7.R.L.4: Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and
other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration)
on a specific verse or stanza of poem or section
of a story or drama.
C.C.7.R.L.5: Analyze how a drama’s or
poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy,
sonnet) contributes to its meaning.
C.C.7.R.L.7: Compare and contrast a written
story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed,
staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the
effects of techniques unique to each medium
(e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus
and angles in a film).
Student-friendly “I can”
statements
Standards cont’d: RL 7.1-7.3,7.6,7.9,7.10
I can define and identify various forms of
figurative language (i.e., simile,
metaphor, hyperbole, and
personification. [RL.7.4]
I can distinguish between literal language
(means exactly what it says) and
figurative language/idioms (what one
says is not exactly what one means.
[RL.7.4]
I can define alliteration, consonance,
assonance, and rhyme scheme. [RL.7.4]
I can define and identify various forms of
figurative language (i.e., simile,
metaphor, hyperbole, and
personification. [RL.7.4]
I can distinguish between literal language
(means exactly what it says) and
figurative language/idioms (what one
says is not exactly what one means.
[RL.7.4]
I can define alliteration, consonance,
assonance, and rhyme scheme. [RL.7.4]
I can analyze and understand how
rhymes and other repetitions of sounds
impact a specific verse or stanza of a
poem, story or drama. [RL.7.4]
I can explain the characteristics of poetic
structures such as the sonnet, ode, and
haiku. [RL.7.5]
I can explain the characteristics of
various dramatic forms such as the
Textbook/Materials
Essential
Vocabulary
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben
Mikaelsen & corresponding
novel packet.
Suspense
Theme
Tone/Mood
Across the Great River by Irene
Beltran Hernandez &
corresponding novel packet.
Irony
Situational
Dramatic
Verbal
7th Grade Anthology
Poetry readings and samples
using figurative language.
Poetry Writing assignments
Imitation poetry
symbolism poetry
Figurative Language
Idioms
Personification
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Imagery
Adage
Symbolism
Allusion
soliloquy, aside, and monologue. [RL.7.5]
I can analyze how the film, audio, staged,
or multimedia version of a story
compares to the original story. [RL.7.7]
I can analyze how techniques such as
lighting, sound, color, and camera angle
affect how a story is conveyed. [RL.7.7]
Informational
Text
Standards
C.C.R.I.1 - C.C.R.I.3
C.C.R.I.6
C.C.R.I.9
C.C.R.I.10
C.C.7.R.I.4: Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative, connotative, and technical
meanings; analyze the impact of a specific
word choice on meaning and tone.
C.C.7.R.I.5: Analyze the structure an author
uses to organize a text, including how the
major sections contribute to the whole and to
the development of the ideas.
C.C.7.R.I.7: Compare and contrast a text to an
audio, video, or multimedia version of the text,
analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the
subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech
affects the impact of the words).
C.C.7.R.I.8: Trace and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text, assessing whether
the reasoning is sound and the evidence is
relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
I can determine the meanings of words
and phrases as they are used in a text.
[RI.7.4]
NF articles for novel study
building background.
I can define figurative meaning and
connotative meaning. [RI.7.4]
I can distinguish between the figurative
and connotative meanings of words as
they are used in a text. [RI.7.4]
I can analyze and understand how an
author’s specific word choice affects the
meaning and tone of a text. [RI.7.4]
I can explain how authors organize text
and how the individual parts of a text
(i.e., sections, chapters & appendixes)
contribute to the overall development of
ideas. [RI.7.5]
I can compare and contrast a written text
to an audio, video, or multimedia version
and analyze how the subject is portrayed
in each. [RI.7.7]
I can outline the argument and specific
claims presented in a text, and evaluate
whether the reasoning is logical and the
evidence is relevant and sufficient.
[RI.7.8]
I can recognize when a text presents
irrelevant evidence, and can explain how
I know. [RI.7.8]
Biography reading assignment,
report
Writesource Text:
“Narrative Writing”
Biography writing assignment,
report
Standards Cont’d: W7.4-7.10
Writing
C.C.7.W.4 - C.C.7.W.10
C.C.7.W.1 Write arguments to support claims
with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
I can write arguments to support claims
with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
[W.7.1]
I can develop claims fairly, supplying
evidence while pointing out the strengths
in a manner that anticipates my
audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
[W.7.1]
I can support claim(s) with logical
reasoning and relevant evidence, using
accurate, credible sources and
demonstrating an understanding of the
topic or text. [W.7.1]
I can use words, phrases, and clauses to
create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among claim(s), reasons,
and evidence. [W.7.1]
WriteSource Text
“Persuasive Writing”
“Research Writing”
Argumentative Writing
--will include research, citing
sources, providing evidence, etc.)
relevant
logical
distinct
claim
evaluate
evidence
Awareness article writing
assignment
--will include research, etc.
--multimedia presentation
(ipads?)
I can maintain a formal style. [W.7.1]
WritingLanguage
Listening &
Speaking
C.C.7.L.1 - C.C.7.L.6
I can provide a concluding statement or
section that supports the argument.
[W.7.1)
Standards Cont’d:
L7.1-7.6
Listening and Speaking-Anchor Standards Grades 6-12
1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly
and persuasively.
2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose
and audience.
5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.