Prentice Hall. Literature, Language and Literacy, Grade 7, Georgia Edition Grade 7. Georgia Performance Standards for English Language Arts

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1 Prentice Hall Literature, Language and Literacy, Grade 7, Georgia Edition 2010 Grade 7 C O R R E L A T E D T O Georgia Performance Standards for English Language Arts Grade 7

2 FORMAT FOR CORRELATION TO THE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Subject Area: Language Arts State-Funded Course: Textbook Title: Prentice Hall Literature, Language and Literacy, Grade 7, Georgia Edition 2010 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Standard (Cite Number) ELA7R1 Standard (Cite specific standard) Reading and Literature The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. For literary texts, the student identifies the characteristics of various genres and produces evidence of reading that: a. Distinguishes between the concepts of theme in a literary work and the author s purpose in an expository text. b. Interprets a character s traits, emotions, or motivations and gives supporting evidence from a text. c. Relates a literary work to information about its setting or historical moment. d. Analyzes recurring and similar themes across a variety of selections, distinguishing theme from topic. Where Taught (If print component, cite page number; if non-print, cite appropriate location.) SE/TE: Informational Texts, 72 77, , , , , , , , , , , SE/TE: Author's purpose, 99, 129, 411; Literary analysis: theme, 337; Expository Essay 421 Universal theme (characteristics of oral tradition), 904; Comparing Universal Themes, ; Writing to compare Universal Themes, 981; See also: Identify bias and stereotyping, , Analyze point of view, ; also see: CRCT Test Practice: Reading, 152, 564; Analyzing author s argument, , Structure and purpose, , Identify author s perspective, SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Writing to compare characters (after you read), 175, 823; Comparing Biography and Autobiography, 468; Characters Motives, 831; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Compare and contrast characters, 1007; also see: CRCT Test Practice: Unit Review, 190, 398, 1056; Make Inferences, 309, 337 SE/TE: Historical context, 7, 129, 132, 134, 137, 144, 149; Literary Analysis: Setting, 99; What is storytelling?, ; elements of the oral tradition, ; Literary Analysis: myth, 913; Literary Analysis: legend and fact, 935; Literary Analysis: cultural context, 989; Comparing Universal Themes, ; also see: Myth, 916, 918, 921, 927, 931, cultural context, 994, 997, 1003 SE/TE: Comparing Universal Themes, ; Theme (elements of short stories), 202; Literary analysis: theme, 337; Universal theme (characteristics of oral tradition), 904; Comparing Tone and Theme, 1034, 1039 Page 1 of 14

3 e. Identifies events that advance the plot and determines how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). f. Analyzes characterization (dynamic and static) in prose and plays as delineated through a character s thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrator s description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. g. Explains and analyzes the effects of sound, form, figurative language, and graphics in order to uncover meaning in literature: i. Sound (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, internal rhyme, rhyme scheme) ii. Figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) iii. Graphics (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position). h. Identifies and analyzes how an author s use of words creates tone and mood, giving supporting evidence from text. i. Identifies and analyzes similarities and differences in traditional literature from different cultures. For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that: a. Analyzes common textual features to obtain information (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, concluding sentences, introduction, conclusion, footnotes, index, bibliography). b. Identifies and uses knowledge of common graphic features to draw conclusions and make judgments (e.g., graphic organizers, diagrams, captions, illustrations). SE/TE: Plot, 6, 9, 15, 178, 202, 217, 222, 223, 224, 225, 229, 232, 235, 236, 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 386, R18; also see: Foreshadowing and flashback, 203, 204; CRCT Test Practice: Reading, 398; Conflict, and resolution, 309 SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Writing to compare characters (after you read), 175; Comparing Biography and Autobiography, 468; Characters Motives, 830; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; CRCT Test Practice, 892; Compare and contrast characters, 1007; also see: CRCT Test Practice: Unit Review, 190, 398, 1056; Character 249; Dialogue, 737 SE/TE: Figurative language, 574, 601, 607, 609, 613, 615, 617, 1052, R15; Sound devices, 580, 648, 651, 654, 655, 661, 665, R19; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697 ; Vocabulary Workshop: Figurative Language, ; Stage Directions, 773; Forms of Poetry 583; also see: CRCT Test Practice, 712 SE/TE: Tone, 8; Mood, 93, 94; CRCT Test Practice: Reading, 152; Theme, compare tone and, 1034, 1037, 1039; Tone/theme diagram, 1039 SE/TE: What is storytelling?, ; elements of the oral tradition, ; Literary Analysis: myth, 913; Literary Analysis: legend and fact, 935; Literary Analysis: cultural context, 989; Comparing Universal Themes, , Folk Tale 1007; also see: Myth, 916, 918, 921, 927, 931, cultural context, 994, 997, 1003 SE/TE: Informational Texts: Locate types of information (atlas and public document), 72 77; Analyze structure and purpose (application and contract), ; understand text structure and purpose (article and encyclopedia entry), ; structure and purpose (instructional manual and sign), ; technical directions (technical directions and product warranty), ; analyze cause and effect organization (textbook article and question and answer), ; also see: Research and Technology: scientific explanation, 619; also see: CRCT Test Practice: Informational Reading Skills, 192, 400 SE/TE: Informational Texts: maps, 73 74; understand text structure and purpose (photographs, illustrations, captions), ; textbook article with visual aids, ; structure and purpose (instructional manual and sign), ; textbook article with visuals, ; also see: Informational Text, ; CRCT Test Practice: Informational Reading Skills, 400; Handbook, R31, R32, R34 Page 2 of 14

4 ELA7R2 ELA7R3 c. Applies knowledge of common organizational structures and patterns (i.e., logical order, cause and effect relationships, comparison and contrast, transitions). d. Recognizes and traces the development of the author s argument for and against an issue. SE/TE: Informational Texts: Analyze structure and purpose, ; Understand text structure and purpose, ; Structure and purpose, ; Analyze cause and effect organization, ; also see: Informational Reading Skills, 192; CRCT Test Practice, 958, 1026, 1058 SE/TE: Informational Text: Analyze Author s Argument, ; Identify the Author s Perspective, ; Identify Bias and Stereotyping, ; CRCT Test Practice, 562, 564, 716, 894, 1058 e. Identifies evidence used to support an argument. SE/TE: Informational Text: Analyze Author s Argument, ; Identify the Author s Perspective, ; Identify Bias and Stereotyping, ; CRCT Test Practice, 562, 564, 716, 894, 1058 f. Understands and explains the use of a simple device by following technical directions. The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student a. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues (e.g., contrast, cause and effect, etc.). b. Uses knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo- Saxon roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. c. Identifies and explains idioms and analogies in prose and poetry. d. Determines word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. The student reads aloud, accurately (in the range of 95%), familiar material in a variety of genres, in a way that makes meaning clear to listeners. The student SE/TE: Informational Text: Follow Technical Directions, ; Unit Test: Informational Reading Skills, 714 SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshops, , , , , ; also see: Vocabulary, 24, 31, 32, 45, 50, 59, 60, 67, 100, 111, 112, 125, 130, 137, 138, 149, 218, 225, 226, 245, 250, 257, 258, 277, 310, 319, 320, 333, 338, 343, 344, 359, 422, 429, 430, 437, 442, 449, 450, 457, 492, 497, 498, 503, 508, 515, 516, 525, 584, 591, 592, 597, 602, 609, 610, 617, 648, 655, 656, 661, 666, 673, 674, 681, 738, 769, 774, 807, 832, 857, 914, 921, 922, 931, 936, 943, 944, 955, 990, 997, 998, 1003, 1008, 1015, 1016, 1023 SE/TE: Context clues, 23, 28, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 49, 55, 57, 59, 63, 67, 70, 401, R23 SE/TE: Latin prefixes, 31, 45, 59, 67, 319, 333, 673, 681, 807, 943, 955; Roots, 100, 111, 112, 125, 130, 137, 138, 149, 250, 257, 258, 277, 442, 449, 450, 457, 492, 497, 498, 503, 508, 515, 516, 525, 584, 591, 592, 597, 738, 769, 832, 857, 914, 921, 922, 931, 1008, 1015, 1016, 1023; Suffixes, 225, 245, 343, 359, 429, 437, 602, 609, 617, 655, 661, 997, 1003; Vocabulary Workshop: Word Origins, 394; CRCT Test Practice: Vocabulary, 715 SE/TE: Idiom, 288, 292, 295, 299, 301, R16; Analogy, R13 SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus, ; Words with Multiple Meanings, ; Connotation and Denotation, ; Borrowed and Foreign Words, ; Context Clues, 23, 49; also see: Word Study, 24, 31, 45, 59, 67, 111, 125, 137, 149, 225, 245, 257, 277, 319, 333, 338, 343, 359, 422, 429, 430, 437, 449, 457, 497, 503, 515, 525, 591, 597, 602, 609, 617, 655, 661, 673, 681, 769, 807, 857, 921, 931, 943, 955, 997, 1003, 1015, 1023 SE/TE: Reading rate, adjust: to recognize main ideas/key points, 421, 429; Reading rate chart, 773; Read aloud, 647, R22; Reading fluency checklist, R23; Dramatic Reading, 47; Poetry Reading, 663; also see: Reread: to confirm meaning, 49, to clarify meaning, 665; Read: closely, 421, according to punctuation, R23 Page 3 of 14

5 ELA7RC1 ELA7RC2 a. Uses letter-sound knowledge to decode written English and uses a range of cueing systems (e.g., phonics and context clues) to determine pronunciation and meaning. b. Uses self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies). c. Reads with a rhythm, flow, and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody). Reading Across the Curriculum The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various subject areas. The student participates in discussions related to curricular learning in all subject areas. The student a. Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. b. Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. SE/TE: Word Study, 31, 45, 59, 67, 111, 125, 137, 149, 225, 245, 257, 277, 319, 333, 338, 343, 359, 422, 429, 430, 437, 449, 457, 497, 503, 515, 525, 591, 597, 602, 609, 617, 655, 661, 673, 681, 769, 807, 857, 921, 931, 943, 955, 997, 1003, 1015, 1023; Vocabulary, 24, 32, 50, 60, 78, 100, 112, 130, 138, 160, 218, 226, 250, 258, 288, 310, 320, 338, 344, 370, 422, 430, 442, 450, 468, 492, 498, 508, 516, 536, 584, 592, 602, 610, 628, 648, 656, 666, 674, 692, 738, 774, 818, 832, 866, 914, 922, 936, 944, 966, 990, 998, 1008, 1016, Context Clues, 23, 49 SE/TE: Reread, 49, 249, 277, 665, 935, R22; also see: Background information, use, 129, 149; Prior knowledge, use, 217, 245, 989; Key points, identify/adjust Reading Rate, 421, 429, 437, 441, 773, 776, 778, 780, 786, 799; Opinion, recognize clues that indicate, 491, 497, 503; Key events, recall/restate, 831 SE/TE: Persuasive Speech: 957; Dramatic Monologue: 809; Rhythmic Presentation: 707; Reading rate, adjust: to recognize main ideas/key points, 421, 429; Reading rate chart, 773; Read aloud, 647, R22; Reading fluency checklist, R23; also see: Reread: to confirm meaning, 49, to clarify meaning, 665; Read: closely, 421, according to punctuation, R23 SE/TE: Independent Reading, 189, 397, 561, 711, 891, See also: All selections in Penguin Literature 2010 edition. SE/TE: Discussion, 127; Debate, 247, 933, 1051; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002 SE/TE: Theme (elements of short stories), 202; Literary analysis: theme, 337; Universal theme (characteristics of oral tradition), 904; Comparing Universal Themes, ; Writing to compare Universal Themes, 981; Comparing Tone and Theme, 1034, 1039; also see: Comparing informational texts, 77, 159, 287, 369, 467, 535, 627, 691, 817, 865, 965, 1033 SE/TE: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Response to literature: writing workshop, ; Comparing Irony, 370; Writing to compare Irony, 383; Listening and Speaking: comparing responses to literature, 459; Comparing Humor, 536; Writing to compare humor, 547; Comparing Narrative Poems, 628; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697; Analytic Essay 817; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Comparing Universal Themes, 966; Writing to compare universal themes, 981; Writing: Review, 1025 Page 4 of 14

6 ELA7RC3 c. Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. d. Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. SE/TE: Theme (elements of short stories), 202; Literary analysis: theme, 337; Universal theme (characteristics of oral tradition), 904; Comparing Universal Themes, ; Writing to compare Universal Themes, 981; Comparing Tone and Theme, 1034, 1039; also see: Informational Text, 72; Comparing informational texts, 77, 159, 287, 369, 467, 535, 627, 691, 817, 865, 965, 1033 SE/TE: Comparing Informational Texts: 77, 159, 287, 369, 467, 535, 627, 691, 817, 865, 965, 1033; Response to literature: writing workshop, ; Writing: Review, 1025 e. Examines the author s purpose in writing. SE/TE: Author's purpose, 99, 129, 411; Identify bias and stereotyping, , Analyze point of view, ; also see: Informational Texts: Analyze structure and purpose, , Analyzing author s argument, , Structure and purpose, , Identify author s perspective, f. Recognizes and uses the features of disciplinary texts (e.g., charts, graphs, photos, maps, highlighted vocabulary). The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly. The student a. Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. b. Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. c. Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. SE/TE: Informational Texts: Atlas and public document, 72 77; Application and contract, ; Article and encyclopedia entry, ; Website and government publication, ; Web page and textbook article, ; Instructional manual and sign, ; Technical directions and product warranty, ; Magazine article and educational song, ; Review and interview, ; Editorials, ; Textbook article and question and answer, ; Editorials, SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshops, , , , , ; Big Question Vocabulary: 2-3, , , , , , , , , , , ; also see: Vocabulary, 24, 31, 32, 45, 50, 59, 60, 67, 100, 100, 111, 111, 112, 125, 130, 137, 138, 149, 218, 225, 226, 245, 250, 257, 258, 277, 310, 319, 320, 333, 338, 343, 344, 359, 422, 429, 430, 437, 442, 449, 450, 457, 492, 497, 498, 503, 508, 515, 516, 525, 584, 591, 592, 597, 602, 609, 610, 617, 648, 648, 655, 655, 656, 661, 666, 673, 674, 681, 738, 769, 774, 807, 832, 857, 914, 921, 922, 931, 936, 943, 944, 955, 990, 997, 998, 1003, 1008, 1015, 1016, 1023 SE/TE: Word Study, 31, 45, 59, 67, 111, 125, 137, 149, 225, 245, 257, 277, 319, 333, 338, 343, 359, 422, 429, 430, 437, 449, 457, 497, 503, 515, 525, 591, 597, 602, 609, 617, 655, 661, 673, 681, 769, 807, 857, 921, 931, 943, 955, 997, 1003, 1015, 1023; Vocabulary Workshop: Connotation / Denotation, ; Borrowed and Foreign Words, ; also see: Hyperbole, 69; Vocabulary, 78, 468 SE/TE: Big Question Vocabulary: 2-3, , , , , , , , , , , ; Vocabulary: 31, 45, 59, 67, 91, 111, 125, 137, 149, 175, 225, 245, 257, 277, 301, 319, 333, 343, 359, 383, 429, 437, 449, 457, 483, 497, 503, 515, 525, 547, 591, 597, 609, 617, 639, 655, 661, 673, 681, 697, 769, 807, 823, 857, 877, 921, 931, 943, 955, 981, 997, 1003, 1015, 1023, SE/TE: Borrowed and Foreign Words, ; Big Question Vocabulary: 2-3, , , , , , , , , , , ; Vocabulary: 31, 45, 59, 67, 91, 111, 125, 137, 149, 175, 225, 245, 257, 277, 301, 319, 333, 343, 359, 383, 429, 437, 449, 457, 483, 497, 503, 515, 525, 547, 591, 597, 609, 617, 639, 655, 661, 673, 681, 697, 769, 807, 823, 857, 877, 921, 931, 943, 955, 981, 997, 1003, 1015, 1023, Page 5 of 14

7 ELA7RC4 ELA7W1 The student establishes a context for information acquired by reading across subject areas. The student a. Explores life experiences related to subject area content. b. Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple subjects. c. Determines strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unfamiliar words or concepts. Writing The student writes clear, coherent text that develops a central idea or tells a story. The writing shows consideration of the audience and purpose. The student progresses through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing successive versions). The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and provides a satisfying closure. The student a. Selects a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. b. Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. SE/TE: Context clues, 28, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 49, 55, 57, 59, 63, 67, 70, 100, 401, R23; also see: Informational Texts: Atlas and public document, 72 77; Application and contract, ; Article and encyclopedia entry, ; Website and government publication, ; Web page and textbook article, ; Instructional manual and sign, ; Technical directions and product warranty, ; Magazine article and educational song, ; Review and interview, ; Editorials, ; Textbook article and question and answer, ; Editorials, SE/TE: Response to Big Questions: What is the best way to find the truth?, 185; Does every conflict have a winner?, 393; What should we learn?, 556; What is the best way to communicate?, 707; Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves?, 887; Community or individual which is more important?, 1051 SE/TE: Multiple-meaning words, 558; also see: Techniques chart, 491; Technical directions checklist, 622; CRCT Test Practice, 686 SE/TE: Context clues, 28, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 49, 55, 57, 59, 63, 67, 70, 100, 401, R23; also see: Hyperbole, 69 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay, 92 97; Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; How to Essay, ; Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, ; also see: Writing activities and opportunities, 47, 69, 127, 151, 152, 153, 159, 185, 191, 195, 247, 279, 280, 281, 287, 335, 361, 362, 363, 369, 383, 393, 399, 439, 459, 460, 461, 483, 505, 527, 528, 529, 535, 547, 557, 563, 567, 599, 619, , 627, 639, 663, 683, 684, 685, 691, 697, 713, 771, 809, 810, 811, 817, 859, 860, 861, 865, 877, 893, 897, 933, 957, 958, 959, 965, 981, 1005, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1039, 1051, 1057 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay, 92 97; Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; How to Essay, ; Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 92, 177, 302, 385, 549, 824, 879, 982, 1040; Writing Workshop: Work in Progress, 47, 69, 127, 151, 247, 279, 335, 361, 439, 459, 505, 527, 599, 619, 663, 683, 771, 809, 859, 933, 957, 1005, 1025; Writer s Toolbox: Make Your Ideas Convincing, 641 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Drafting, 94, 178, 304, 386, 486, 550, 642, 700, 826, 880, 984, 1042 Page 6 of 14

8 ELA7W2 c. Uses traditional structures for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question). d. Uses appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition elements). e. Supports statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and specific examples. The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces a narrative (fictional, personal, experiential) that: a. Engages readers by establishing and developing a plot, setting, and point of view that are appropriate to the story (e.g., varied beginnings, standard plot line, cohesive devices, and a sharpened focus). b. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. c. Develops characters using standard methods of characterization. d. Includes sensory details and concrete language to develop plot, setting, and character (e.g., vivid verbs, descriptive adjectives, and varied sentence structures). SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay, 92 97; Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; How to Essay, ; Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, ; Comparing, 47, 91, 175, 483, 301, 547, 639, 697, 823, 877, 981, 1039 SE/TE: Revising Strategy: Transition, 94, 826; Drafting, 880; Writing: Letter, 151; Letter, 771; Writing Workshop: Revising, 486; CRCT Test Practice: Writing and Language Conventions, 566 SE/TE: Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Research Report, ; Writing: Letter, 151; Analogy, 439; Writing to Compare Narrative Poems, 639 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay, 92 97; Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; How to Essay, ; Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, ; also see: Writing activities and opportunities, 47, 69, 127, 151, 152, 153, 159, 185, 191, 195, 247, 279, 280, 281, 287, 335, 361, 362, 363, 369, 383, 393, 399, 439, 459, 460, 461, 483, 505, 527, 528, 529, 535, 547, 557, 563, 567, 599, 619, , 627, 639, 663, 683, 684, 685, 691, 697, 713, 771, 809, 810, 811, 817, 859, 860, 861, 865, 877, 893, 897, 933, 957, 958, 959, 965, 981, 1005, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1039, 1051, 1057 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; Writing: Journal Entry, 279; Anecdote, 335; Analogy, 439; Tribute, 809; Listening and Speaking: Dramatic Monologue, 809 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative ; Short Story, ; Plot line, develop, 178; Setting, define/develop, 178; Chronological order, use, 94 See also: Plot Summary 1005 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay 92-97, Autobiographical Narrative ; Review of a Short Story ; Short Story ; How-to Essay ; Comparisonand-Contrast Essay ; Problem-and-Solution Essay ; Multimedia Report ; Cause-and-Effect Essay ; Business Letter ; Research Report SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Short Story, ; Writing: Anecdote, 335; Characters, 279, 683, 933 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, ; Writing: Myth, 933; Characters, 279, 683; Short Story ; Descriptive Essay Page 7 of 14

9 e. Excludes extraneous details and inconsistencies. SE/TE: Revising narratives, 180, 181, 388, 389 f. Uses a range of strategies (e.g., suspense, figurative language, dialogue, expanded vocabulary, flashback, movement, gestures, expressions, tone, and mood). SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Short Story, ; Script, write, 826; Poem, 683; Haiku, 599 g. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; Writing: Anecdote, 335 The student produces writing (multi-paragraph expository composition such as description, explanation, comparison and contrast, or problem and solution) that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. Develops a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on the subject. c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Narration, short story, ; Exposition, how to essay, ; Exposition, comparison and contrast, ; Exposition, problem and solution, ; Exposition, persuasive essay, ; Research, multimedia report, ; Exposition, cause and effect essay, ; workplace writing, business letter, ; Research, research report, ; also see: Writing, 127, 151, 159, 247, 279, 335, 369, 459, 467, 527, 535, 599, 619, 627, 663, 683, 691, 809, 817, 859, 865, 933, 965, 1005, 1033 SE/TE: Bold statement, grab attention with, 642; Voice, create speaker's, 700; Audience, appeal to, 984; Introduction/opening, 127, 247, 880, 983; also see: Writing: Tribute, 809 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 92, 177, 302, 385, 549, 824, 879, 982, 1040; Writing, 548, 599, 640 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Drafting, 178, 386, 486, 550, 642, 700, 880, 984; Writer s Toolbox: Organization, 485; Make Your Ideas Convincing, 641; Organizing a Letter, 983; also see; Writing : News Report, 127; Description, 957 d. Develops the topic with supporting details. SE/TE: Details, 94, 247, 279, 459, 486, 683, 859, 984, 1005, 1025, 1042; also see: Writing: Compare-and-Contrast Essay, 47; Informative Article, 247; Writing Workshop: Prewriting Strategy, 92; Drafting, 550 e. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate SE/TE: Information, delete irrelevant, 1042; Avoid Repetition 552. information. f. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. g. Concludes with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the composition. The student produces technical writing (business correspondence: memoranda, s, letters of inquiry, letters of complaint, instructions and procedures, lab reports, slide presentations) that: SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Narration, short story, ; Exposition, how to essay, ; Exposition, comparison and contrast, ; Exposition, problem and solution, ; Exposition, persuasive essay, ; Research, multimedia report, ; Exposition, cause and effect essay, ; workplace writing, business letter, ; Research, research report, ; also see: Writing, 47, 127, 151, 159, 247, 279, 335, 369, 459, 467, 527, 535, 599, 619, 627, 663, 683, 691, 771, 809, 817, 859, 865, 933, 965, 1005, 1033 SE/TE: Conclusion/ending/closing, 247, 335, 809, 983, 984; also see: Writing: Persuasive Letter, 505 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: How-to Essay, ; Business Letter, ; also see: Timed Writing: Write a Letter, 77; Writing: Letter, 151, 771; Letter to the Editor, 361 Page 8 of 14

10 a. Creates or follows an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. b. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. c. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: How-to Essay, ; Business Letter, ; CRCT Test Practice: Writing and Language Conventions, 1060; also see: Writing: Letter, 151, 771; Letter to the Editor, 361; Timed Writing: Write a Letter, 77; Persuasive Letter, 505 SE/TE: Information, delete irrelevant, 1042; also see: Writing Workshop: How-to Essay, ; Business Letter, SE/TE: Writing Workshop: How-to Essay, ; Business Letter, ; also see: Timed Writing: Write a Letter, 77; Writing: Letter, 151, 771; Letter to the Editor, 361; Writing: Tribute, 809 d. Applies rules of Standard English. SE/TE: Business Letter, ; also see: Timed Writing: Write a Letter, 77; Writing: Letter, 151, 771; Letter to the Editor, 361 The student produces a response to literature that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, or otherwise developing reader interest. b. Demonstrates an understanding of the literary work. c. Organizes an interpretation around several clear ideas, premises, or images from the original work. d. Supports a judgment through references to the text and personal knowledge. SE/TE: Response to literature: writing workshop, ; also see: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Comparing Irony, 370; Writing to compare Irony, 383; Listening and Speaking: comparing responses to literature, 459; Comparing Humor, 536; Writing to compare humor, 547; Comparing Narrative Poems, 628; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Comparing Universal Themes, 966; Writing to compare universal themes, 981; Writing: Review, 1025 SE/TE: Writing: Journal Entry, 279; Writing Workshop: Response to Literature, SE/TE: Response to literature: writing workshop, ; also see: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Comparing Irony, 370; Writing to compare Irony, 383; Listening and Speaking: comparing responses to literature, 459; Comparing Humor, 536; Writing to compare humor, 547; Comparing Narrative Poems, 628; Writing: Paraphrase, 663; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697; Summary, 859; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Comparing Universal Themes, 966; Writing to compare universal themes, 981; Plot Summary, 1005; Writing: Review, 1025 SE/TE: Workshop: Response to Literature, ; also see: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Comparing Irony, 370; Writing to compare Irony, 383; Listening and Speaking: comparing responses to literature, 459; Comparing Humor, 536; Writing to compare humor, 547; Comparing Narrative Poems, 628; Writing: Paraphrase, 663; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697; Summary, 859; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Comparing Universal Themes, 966; Writing to compare universal themes, 981; Plot Summary, 1005; Writing: Review, 1025 SE/TE: Writing: Journal Entry, 279; Review, 1025; Writing Workshop: Drafting, Page 9 of 14

11 ELA7W3 e. Justifies interpretations through sustained use of examples and textual evidence from the literary work. SE/TE: Workshop: Response to Literature, ; also see: Comparing Characters, 160, 818; Journal Entry, 279; Comparing Irony, 370; Writing to compare Irony, 383; Listening and Speaking: comparing responses to literature, 459; Comparing Humor, 536; Writing to compare humor, 547; Comparing Narrative Poems, 628; Writing: Paraphrase, 663; Comparing imagery, 692; Writing to compare imagery, 697; Summary, 859; Comparing Dramatic Speeches, 866; Comparing Universal Themes, 966; Writing to compare universal themes, 981; Plot Summary, 1005; Writing: Review, 1025; CRCT Test Practice, 1057 f. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. SE/TE: Conclusion/ending/closing, 247, 335, 809, 983, 984; also see: Writing Workshop: Response to Literature, The student produces a multi-paragraph persuasive essay that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. States a clear position or perspective in support of a proposition or proposal. c. Describes the points in support of the proposition, employing well-articulated, relevant evidence. d. Excludes information and arguments that are irrelevant. e. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context. f. Anticipates and addresses readers concerns and counter-arguments. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing: Persuasive Letter, 505; Letter to the Editor, 361; Listening and Speaking: Public Service Announcement, 505; Timed Writing: Editorial, 1033 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing: Letter to the Editor, 361 SE/TE: Writing: Letter to the Editor, 361; Persuasive Letter, 505; Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Drafting, 700; Writing: Persuasive Letter, 505; Letter to the Editor, 361; Timed Writing: Editorial, 1033 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay, ; Writing: Persuasive Letter, 505; Letter to the Editor, 361 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Drafting, 700; Writing: Persuasive Letter, 505; Letter to the Editor, 361; Timed Writing: Editorial, 1033 SE/TE: Writer s Workshop: Problem-and-Solution Essay, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Timed Writing: Editorial, 1033 g. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. SE/TE: Writer s Workshop: Problem-and-Solution Essay, ; Persuasive Essay, The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student a. Identifies topics, asks and evaluates questions, and develops ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research. b. Gives credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, ; Research Report, ; Research and Technology: Scientific Explanation, 619; Research and Technology: Biographical Report, 69; Writing: Informative Article, 247 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, ; Cause-and-Effect Essay, ; Research Report, SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Research Report, Page 10 of 14

12 ELA7W4 ELA7C1 c. Includes researched information in different types of products (e.g., compositions, multimedia presentations, graphic organizers, projects, etc.). SE/TE: Research and Technology: Biographical Report 69; Research and Technology: Scientific Explanation 619; Writing Workshop: Research Report, d. Documents sources. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Record Your Research, 1041; Editing and Proofreading: Focus on Citations and Create a Reference List, 1049; Annotated Bibliography, 21; MLA style sheet, R31 e. Uses electronic media to locate relevant information. The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. b. Uses strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing to impose structure on composition drafts. c. Revises manuscripts to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. d. Edits writing to improve word choice after checking the precision of the vocabulary. Conventions The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student a. Identifies and writes simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences correctly, punctuating properly, avoiding fragments and run-ons, adding or deleting modifiers, combining or revising sentences. SE/TE: Research and Technology: Internet, 69; Poster, 361; Outline 279 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Descriptive Essay, 92 97; Autobiographical Narrative, ; Short Story, ; How to Essay, ; Comparison and Contrast, ; Problem and Solution, ; Persuasive Essay, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause and Effect Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, ; also see: Writing activities and opportunities, 47, 69, 127, 151, 152, 153, 159, 185, 191, 195, 247, 279, 280, 281, 287, 335, 361, 362, 363, 369, 383, 393, 399, 439, 459, 460, 461, 483, 505, 527, 528, 529, 535, 547, 557, 563, 567, 599, 619, , 627, 639, 663, 683, 684, 685, 691, 697, 713, 771, 809, 810, 811, 817, 859, 860, 861, 865, 877, 893, 897, 933, 957, 958, 959, 965, 981, 1005, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1039, 1051, 1057 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Prewriting, 92, 177, 302, 385, 549, 824, 879, 982, 1040 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Make a Timeline, 177; Prewriting, 302; Take Notes, 1041; Research and Technology: Outline, 279; Writing: Outline, 459 SE/TE: Transitions: 94, 486, 826, 882, 1044; Revising, 180, 552, 702, 882, 984; Writing: Adaptation, 527 SE/TE: Word Choice: 94, 527, 1025; Editing and Proofreading, 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 987, 1049; Writing: Description, 69; Writing Workshop: Revising, 388, 486 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Editing, 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 987, 1049; also see: Grammar, Usage and Mechanics, 46, 68, 126, 150, 246, 278, 334, 360, 438, 458, 504, 526, 598, 618, 662, 682, 770, 808, 858, 932, 956, 1004, 1024 SE/TE: Revising Fragments and Run-on Sentences 703; Simple, compound, complex sentences, 682; Compound-Complex Sentence, R41; Adjectives 94, 334, 389, 553; Paraphrase, 663; Description, 957; Sentence Fluency: Revising to Combine Sentences Using Conjunctions, 487; Revising Errors in Adjective and Adverb Usage, 553; Writing Workshop: Revising, 826; Drafting, 984 Page 11 of 14

13 b. Identifies and writes correctly punctuated adjective and adverb clauses. c. Uses standard subject-verb and pronounantecedent agreement. SE/TE: Clause, 662, R41 SE/TE: Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects, 883; Writer s Toolbox: Checking Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, 181 See also: Writing and Language Conventions, 195 ELA7LSV1 d. Identifies and uses verb tenses consistently (simple and perfect). e. Demonstrates correct usage of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs. f. Demonstrates appropriate comma and semicolon usage (compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences, and split dialogue). g. Distinguishes differences in meaning and spelling of commonly confused homonyms. h. Produces final drafts/presentations that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation and capitalization. Listening/Speaking/Viewing The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions. The student a. Initiates new topics in addition to responding to adult-initiated topics. SE/TE: Verbs 246, 278, 598; Verb Tense 882; Writer s Workshop: Revising, 882; Writer s Toolbox: Revising for Correct Verb Tense, 305; Sentences, 489, 682, 703, R40; CRCT Test Practice: Writing and Language Conventions, 402 SE/TE: Grammar: Adjectives, 334; Adverbs, 360; also see: Adjectives: capitalization of proper, 1004; degrees, 389; precise/vague, 94; predicate, R40; usage errors, 553; verb acting as, 598; Adjective phrase, R41; Adverb, 389, 553, 598, R40; Adverb phrase, R41 SE/TE: Punctuation Marks 932; Split Dialogue 391; Comma 985; Writer s Toolbox: Revising Incorrect Use of Commas, 985; Grammar:; Commas, 956 SE/TE: Homophones 97, 829 SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 885, 987, 1049; Capitalization 46, 1004 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering narrative presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Debate, 247, 933, 1051; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002 b. Asks relevant questions. SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Conducting and Interview, 890; Interview, 151. c. Responds to questions with appropriate information. d. Confirms understanding by paraphrasing the adult s directions or suggestions. SE/TE: Debate, 247, 933, 1051; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002 SE/TE: Writing: Paraphrase, 663; Informational Text, 691. Communications Workshop: Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560 e. Displays appropriate turn-taking behaviors. SE/TE: Discussion, 127; Listening and Speaking: Informal Debate, 247, 933, 1051 f. Actively solicits another person s comments or opinions. SE/TE: Debate: 933, 1051; Peer review, use, 180, 383, 552, 702, 882, 1044; also see: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Interview, 151; Research and Technology: Survey, 683; Communications Workshop: Conducting and Interview, 890 Page 12 of 14

14 g. Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. h. Responds appropriately to comments and questions. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Informal Debate, 247; also see: Peer review, use, 180, 383, 552, 702, 882, 1044 SE/TE: Debate: 933, 1051; Listening and Speaking: Informal Debate, 247; Communications Workshop: Conducting and Interview, 890 ELA7LSV2 i. Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader. SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; Research Presentation, 1054 j. Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; also see: Listening and Speaking: Informal Debate, 247; Response, 459 Debate: 933, 1051 k. Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so. l. Employs a group decision-making technique such as brainstorming or a problem solving sequence (e.g., recognizes problem, defines problem, identifies possible solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, evaluates solution). m. Develops an outline that highlights the important issues discussed. The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas. The student will select and critically analyze messages using rubrics as assessment tools. When responding to visual and oral texts and media (e.g., television, radio, film productions, and electronic media), the student: a. Analyzes the effect on the viewer of image, text, and sound in electronic journalism. b. Identifies the techniques used to achieve the effects studied in each instance. When delivering and responding to presentations, the student: a. Gives oral presentations or dramatic interpretations for various purposes. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Informal Debate, 247; also see: Peer review, use, 180, 383, 552, 702, 882, 1044 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Debate, 247, 933, 1051; Listening and Speaking: Oral Summary, 439; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Oral Summary, 439; also see: Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890; Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Interview, 151; Informal Debate, 247; Public Service Announcement, 505; Persuasive Speech, 957; Film Version, 859; Talk About It: Interview, 557 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Film Version, 859 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Film Version, 859 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Research Presentation, 1054 Listening and Speaking: Dramatic Reading, 47; News Story, 335; Oral Summary, 439; Debate, 933; Persuasive Speech, 957; Story, 1005; Television News Report, 1025 Page 13 of 14

15 b. Organizes information to achieve particular purposes and to appeal to the background and interests of the audience. c. Shows appropriate changes in delivery (e.g., gestures, vocabulary, pace, visuals). SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Television News Report, 1025; Listening and Speaking: News Story, 335; Public Service Announcement, 505; Film Version, 859 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Research Presentation, 1054; Listening and Speaking: Poetry Reading, 663; Dramatic Monologue, 809; Story, 1005 d. Uses language for dramatic effect. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking: Dramatic Reading, 47; Poetry Reading, 663; Dramatic Monologue, 809; Story, 1005; Publishing and Presenting: Present and Oral Narrative, 183; Talk About It: Rhythmic Presentation, 707 e. Uses rubrics as assessment tools. SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; Rubric for Self Assessment, 645 See also: Writing Workshop Rubrics: 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 885, 987, f. Responds to oral communications with questions, challenges, or affirmations. SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements 710; Listening and Speaking: Response, 459; Presentation, 599; Debate, 933; Communications Workshop: Conducting an Interview, 890; Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Interview, 151; Presentation, 599; Talk About It: Interview, 557 g. Uses multimedia in presentations. SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, ; Writing: Poster, 361; Research and Technology: Help-Wanted Ad, 527; Film Version, 859; Writing Workshop: Research Report: Page 14 of 14