English Grade 7
Standards
RL.7.1
RL.7.2
RL.7.3
RL.7.4
RL.7.6
RI.7.1
RI.6.2
RI.6.9
L.7.1a-c
L.7.2a,b
L.7.3a
L.7.4a-d
L.7.5a-c
L.7.6
W.7.1
W.7.1a-e
W7.2
W.7.2a-f
W.7.4
W.7.5
W.7.6
W.6.10
SL.7.1a-d
SL.7.2
SL.7.3
SL.7.4
SL.7.6
Content
Reading:
-(Re)Introduce Notice and Note Signposts
- Topic, Central/Main Idea, Theme
-Word, Sentence, Passage evaluation of
words in context; denotative and
connotative meaning
Writing:
- 2 point response paragraph
- Use evidence-based terms and transitions
to link and provide context (direct quotes,
wording, etc.)
-Introduce different purposes for writing
(Persuade, Inform, Explain)
-Parts of an essay
-Write to inform
-The Writing Process
SWBAT
-Identify and use Signposts to analyze
literature
-Identify Topic, Central/Main Idea, and
Theme and use them to analyze literature
-Define, discuss, and collaborate to
determine the most accurate meaning of a
word
-Make an accurate claim and support it with
relevant text evidence
-Use transitions and evidence based terms to
link evidence to the claim.
-Follow a writing process
-Identify and use the parts of an essay to
write a typed analytical essay
Reinforcing Literary Elements:
(Elements of Plot, Theme & Main Idea,
Characterization, Point of View, Tone &
Mood, Symbolism)
Conventions of Language:
Grammar, Punctuation, Types of Nouns,
Pronouns, Affixes, Prefixes, Suffixes, & Word
Roots, Figures of Speech, Vocabulary
-Communicate using grade-appropriate
conventions of language
Collegial Discussions:
-Kagan Structures
-Participate in collaborative discussions with
peers and adults
Materials
-Notice and Note
-“Seventh Grade”
-“Papa’s Parrot”
-“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”
-Film adaptation of
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”
-Non-Fiction resources
about bravery and
courage (need to find)
Assessments
-CPA 1- September or
early October (2pt)
- Teacher created
assessments (Reading
Comprehension and 2
point written
responses)
-Student-Teacher
Conferencing
- Interactive Notebook
-Scholastic SCOPE
-Character Trait Essay
(RTT) (Put into writing
folder)
Timeline
Q1
English Grade 7
RL.7.5
RI.7.2
RL7.9
W.7.6
W.7.7
W.7.8
W.7.9a,b
RL7.7
RL.7.10
RI.7.5
RI.7.6
RI.7.7
RI.7.8
RI.7.9
RI.7.10
W.7.10
Reading:
-Cause and effect
-Imagery
-Author’s Craft
-Reinforce Tone/Mood
-Reinforce Notice & Note Non-Fictions
Signposts
-Elements of Drama
-Determine how one’s choices affect an
outcome
-Describe how characters respond or change
as the plot moves toward resolution in a story
or drama
Writing:
-Evaluate 2 point response questions
-Write 2 point response
-Evaluate and grade example 2 point
responses (State released questions and
responses)
-Identify claims, text evidence, and analysis
that links evidence to the claim
-Determine how the setting of a story affects
its theme
-Write successful 2 point response
-Identify both sides of an argument (MBSID)
-Hold multiple viewpoints on a topic (MBSID)
-Identify the best possible theme of a story
and support it with relevant text evidence.
-Evaluate source credibility
-Use online resource databases
-Create formatted notes to organize research
Reading:
-Reinforce Notice & Note Non-Fiction
Signposts
-Argument
-Point of View
-Theme
Writing:
-Cite resources using Noodle Tool
-Journal entries from different points of view
Reading:
-Inferencing
-Persuasive devices
Writing:
-Make an argument and use a counter
argument
-infer word meanings based on prior
experiences and context
-Identify persuasive devices authors use
-Compare two different types of media: novel
to movie
-Communicate using grade-appropriate
conventions of language
-A Christmas Carol:
Scrooge and Marley
-“Tragedy Pulled Judge
Greg Mathis from
Street Life to Fame”
-“To Build a Fire”
(excerpt)
-“In Caverns of Blue
Ice”
-“Shackleton’s
Stowaway”
-My Brother Sam is
Dead (Historical
Fiction, novel)
-Five Smooth Stones
(opt)
-Drums at Saratoga
(opt)
-Johnny Tremain (opt)
-Chains (opt)
-Sophia’s War (opt)
-Non-fiction resources
regarding technology
-The Giver (Science
Fiction, novel)
-The Giver (movie)
-“Newbery Acceptance
Speech, Lois Lowry,
June, 1994”
-The Monsters Are Due
on Maple Street
(Twilight Zone episode)
-“All Summer in a Day”
-Response to
Literature 2 point
response
(Scrooge/Mathis):
How do the main
characters’ responses
to life events lead to
personal growth?
Q2
-CPA 2- 1st week in
January (essay)
-2 point response
(Fire, Ice, Stowaway):
How does the setting
affect the meaning of
the text
-Theme Essay: choose
one theme and
support with text
evidence
-Mini-Research project
(Am. Rev.)
-Winter Benchmark
(2pt)
-NYS Exam
-Persuasive Essay
(Science Fiction/
Technology) = Final
Exam (Put into writing
folder)
Q3
Q4