correlated to the Louisiana Grade Level Expectations for English Language Arts Grade 7

correlated to the Louisiana Grade Level Expectations for English Language Arts Grade 7

McDougal Littell Language Network Grade 7 correlated to the Louisiana Grade-Level Expectations English Language Arts Seventh Grade Reading and Responding Standard 1 1. Develop vocabulary using a variety of strategies, including: use of connotative and denotative meanings PE/TE: 401, 406-407, 577 use of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon base words, roots, affixes, and word parts (ELA-1-M1) PE/TE: 573-575, 580 2. Explain story elements, including: the revelation of character motivation through thoughts, words, and actions PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 plot sequence (e.g., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 conflicts (e.g., man vs. man, nature, society, self) and their effect on plot PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 1

effects of first- and third-person points of view PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 theme development (ELA-1-M2) PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 3. Interpret literary devices, including: symbolism puns analogies (ELA-1-M2) 4. Draw conclusions and make inferences in oral and written responses about ideas and information in grade-appropriate texts, including: instructional materials PE/TE: 508-509, 510-511 essays PE/TE: 438-445, 446-453, 454-461 dramas (ELA-1-M3) PE/TE: 427, 471 5. Interpret ideas and information in a variety of texts, including periodical articles, editorials, and lyrics, and make connections to real-life situations and other texts (ELA-1-M4) PE/TE: 430-437, 454-461, 556, 560, 623 Standard 6 6. Identify universal themes (e.g., search for identity, love, friendship, family, courage, adversity) and cultural viewpoints found in national, world, and multicultural literature in oral and written responses (ELA-6-M1) PE/TE: 422-429, 548-549 Add l TE: 539 2

7. Compare and contrast elements (e.g., plot, setting, character, theme) in multiple genres in oral and written responses (ELA-6-M2) PE/TE: 430-437, 462-466, 472 8. Use knowledge of the distinctive characteristics to classify and interpret elements of various genres, including: fiction (e.g., science fiction/fantasy) PE/TE: 438-445, 446-453, 454-461 nonfiction (e.g., essays, letters) PE/TE: 508-509, 510-511 poetry (e.g., lyric, narrative) PE/TE: 270, 430-437, 467-470 drama (e.g., short plays) (ELA-6-M3) PE/TE: 427, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 467-470, 471-472, 508-509, 510-511 Standard 7 9. Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including: sequencing events and steps in a process PE/TE: 310-323, 474-489, 626-627 summarizing and paraphrasing information PE/TE: 480-481, 509, 512-513 identifying stated or implied main ideas and explaining how details support ideas PE/TE: 480-481, 508-509, 512-513 comparing and contrasting literary elements and ideas PE/TE: 462-466, 472-473 3

making inferences and drawing conclusions PE/TE: 430-437, 526-527, 528-529, 530-531, 535 Add l TE: 491C predicting the outcome of a story or situation PE/TE: 415-416, 528-529 identifying literary devices (ELA-7-M1) PE/TE: 401, 408-409, 467 10. Explain the relationship between life experiences and texts to generate solutions to problems (ELA-7-M2) PE/TE: 454-461, 625 11. Use technical information and other available resources (e.g., Web sites, interviews) to solve problems (ELA-7-M2) PE/TE: 500-501, 541-542 12. Explain the effects of an author s stated purpose for writing (ELA-7-M3) PE/TE: 417, 425, 433, 441, 449, 457, 465, 469, 477 13. Identify an author s bias (objectivity) for, against, or neutral toward an issue (ELA-7- M3) PE/TE: 526-527, 530-531, 532-533 14. Analyze grade-appropriate print and nonprint texts using various reasoning skills, for example: identifying cause-effect relationships PE/TE: 356-357, 360-361, 438-445, 525, 531 raising questions PE/TE: 477 reasoning inductively and deductively PE/TE: 526-527, 528-529 4

generating a theory or hypothesis PE/TE: 474-489 skimming/scanning (ELA-7-M4) PE/TE: 508-509 Writing Standard 2 15. Write multiparagraph compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics organized with the following: established central idea PE/TE: 313-314, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 organizational patterns (e.g., comparison/contrast, order of importance, chronological order) appropriate to the topic PE/TE: 351, 352-353, 354-355, 356-357, 358-359, 360, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 Add l TE: 314 elaboration (e.g., fact, examples, and/or specific details) PE/TE: 375, 376-377, 378-379, 380-381, 384, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 transitional words and phrases that unify ideas and points PE/TE: 343, 353, 356-357, 358-359, 361, 373, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 overall structure including an introduction, a body/middle, and a concluding paragraph that summarizes important ideas and details (ELA-2-M1) PE/TE: 364-365, 366-367, 368-370, 371, 372-373, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 16. Organize individual paragraphs with topic sentences, relevant elaboration, and concluding sentences (ELA-2-M1) PE/TE: 339, 340, 341-343, 344-345, 346-347, 348-349 5

17. Develop grade-appropriate compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics that include the following: word choices (diction) appropriate to the identified audience and/or purpose PE/TE: 375, 376-377, 378-379, 380-381, 402-403, 404-405, 406-407, 410, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone PE/TE: 302, 303, 327, 400-401, 402-403, 404-405, 406-407, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 information/ideas selected to engage the interest of the reader PE/TE: 372, 380-381, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 clear voice (individual personality) PE/TE: 317, 318, 399, 400-401, 410, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 variety in sentence structure (ELA-2-M2) PE/TE: 19-20, 28-29, 193, 200-201, 298-299, 392-393, 397, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 Add l TE: 189, 254 18. Develop grade-appropriate compositions by identifying and applying writing processes, such as the following: selecting topic and form PE/TE: 310-311, 312-314, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, researching, raising questions, generating graphic organizers) PE/TE: 310-311, 312-314, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 6

drafting PE/TE: 315-316, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 conferencing (e.g., peer and teacher) PE/TE: 316, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 revising based on feedback and use of various tools (e.g., LEAP21 Writer s Checklist, rubrics) PE/TE: 317-318, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 proofreading/editing PE/TE: 319, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 publishing using technology (ELA-2-M3) PE/TE: 320-321, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 19. Develop grade-appropriate paragraphs and multiparagraph compositions using the various modes of writing (e.g., description, narration, exposition, persuasion), emphasizing narration and exposition (ELA-2-M4) PE/TE: 41, 340, 341-343, 344-345, 346-347, 348-349, 414-421, 422-429, 430-437, 438-445, 446-453, 454-461, 462-473, 474-489 20. Use the various modes to write compositions, including: essays based on a stated opinion PE/TE: 454-461 fictional narratives (ELA-2-M4) PE/TE: 462-466, 471, 472-473 7

21. Develop writing using a variety of literary devices, including analogies, symbolism, and puns (ELA-2-M5) PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following pages: 467-470. 22. Write for various purposes, including: letters of complaint supported with complete and accurate information and reasons PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following page: 624 evaluations of media, such as television, radio, and the arts PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following pages: 558, 560, 622 text-supported interpretations of elements of grade-appropriate stories, poems, plays, and novels PE/TE: 430-437 applications, such as memberships and library cards (ELA-2-M6) PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found in real world applications. Writing/Proofreading Standard 3 23. Use standard English punctuation, including: commas to set off direct quotations, nouns of direct address, and after introductory words or phrases PE/TE: 254, 255, 258, 259, 295 semicolons or colons to separate independent clauses (ELA-3-M2) PE/TE: 189, 204, 262 8

24. Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including: varied sentence structures, including complex sentences PE/TE: 19-20, 28-29, 192-193, 298-299, 392-393, 397 Add l TE: 389, 450 antecedents that agree with pronouns in number, person, and gender PE/TE: 73-75, 76-78, 290, 486 sentences without double negatives (ELA-3-M3) PE/TE: 142-143, 149 25. Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including: infinitives and participles PE/TE: 172-173, 174-175, 176-177, 182-183 superlative and comparative degrees of adjectives PE/TE: 137-139, 149, 293 adverbs (ELA-3-M4) PE/TE: 134-136, 137-139, 140-141, 144-145, 148, 149 26. Spell high-frequency, commonly confused, frequently misspelled words and derivatives (e.g., roots, affixes) correctly (ELA-3-M5) PE/TE: 573-575, 636-637, 638-641 27. Use a variety of resources (e.g., glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses, spell check) to find correct spellings (ELA-3-M5) PE/TE: 578-579 9

Speaking and Listening Standard 4 28. Adjust diction and enunciation to suit the purpose for speaking (ELA-4-M1) PE/TE: 419, 421, 427, 429, 435, 437, 443, 445, 451, 453, 459, 461, 471, 473, 487, 489, 545-547, 548-549 29. Use standard English grammar, diction, syntax, and pronunciation when speaking (ELA-4-M1) PE/TE: 419, 421, 427, 429, 435, 437, 443, 445, 451, 453, 459, 461, 471, 473, 487, 489, 545-547, 548-549 30. Follow procedures (e.g., read, question, write a response, form groups) from detailed oral instructions (ELA-4-M2) PE/TE: 538-540, 543-544 Add l TE: 417, 423, 431, 432, 434, 442, 448, 450, 457, 459 31. State oral directions/procedures for tasks (ELA-4-M2) PE/TE: 443 32. Adjust volume and inflection to suit the audience and purpose of presentations (ELA- 4-M3) PE/TE: 419, 421, 427, 429, 435, 437, 443, 445, 451, 453, 459, 461, 471, 473, 487, 489, 545-547, 548-549 33. Organize oral presentations with a thesis, an introduction, a body developed with relevant details, and a conclusion (ELA-4-M3) PE/TE: 451, 459, 487, 545-547 34. Evaluate and determine bias and credibility of various media presentations (e.g., TV and radio advertising) (ELA-4-M4) PE/TE: 554-556, 557-558, 559-560, 563 35. Deliver formal and informal persuasive presentations (ELA-4-M4) PE/TE: 459 Add l TE: 347 10

36. Deliver grade-appropriate research-based presentations (ELA-4-M4) PE/TE: 487, 545-547 37. Evaluate a variety of media for impressions/effect on listeners, faulty reasoning, propaganda techniques, and delivery (ELA-4-M5) PE/TE: 554-556, 557-558, 559-560, 563 38. Participate in group and panel discussions, including: explaining the effectiveness and dynamics of group process PE/TE: 543-544, 551 applying agreed-upon rules for formal and informal discussions PE/TE: 543-544, 551 assuming a variety of roles (e.g., facilitator, recorder, leader, listener) (ELA-4- M6) PE/TE: 543-544, 551 Information Resources Standard 5 39. Locate and select information using organizational features of grade-appropriate resources, including: complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices) PE/TE: 497, 498-499 Add l TE: 50, 491A electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives) PE/TE: 499 Add l TE: 491A 11

frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses PE/TE: 500-501 Add l TE: 491A features of electronic texts (e.g., hyperlinks, cross-referencing, Web resources, including online sources and remote sites) (ELA-5-M1) PE/TE: 500-501 Add l TE: 491A 40. Locate and integrate information from a variety of grade-appropriate resources, including: multiple printed texts (e.g., encyclopedias, atlases, library catalogs, specialized dictionaries, almanacs, technical encyclopedias) PE/TE: 83, 494, 495, 496, 498 Add l TE: 491A electronic sources (e.g., Web sites, databases) PE/TE: 499, 500-501 other media sources (e.g., audio and video tapes, films, documentaries, television, radio) (ELA-5-M2) PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following pages: 555, 559 41. Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date, coverage) (ELA-5-M2) PE/TE: 478, 502-503 12

42. Gather and select information using data-gathering strategies/tools, including: surveying PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following pages: 457, 555 interviewing PE/TE: 457, 472, 541-542 paraphrasing (ELA-5-M3) PE/TE: 480-481, 512-514 43. Generate grade-appropriate research reports that include information presented in a variety of forms, including: visual representations of data/information PE/TE: 382-383, 445, 451, 459, 487, 545-547, 561-563 graphic organizers (e.g., outlines, timelines, charts, webs) PE/TE: 445, 451, 487, 545-547, 561 works cited lists and/or bibliographies (ELA-5-M3) PE/TE: 479, 484-485 44. Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including reports and research documents (ELA-5-M4) PE/TE: 358-365, 366-373, 374-381, 382-389, 390-397, 398-405, 406-417, 418-433, 561-563 45. Give credit for borrowed information following acceptable use policy, including: integrating quotations and citations PE/TE: 480-483, 512-514, 561-563 using end notes PE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective can be found on the following pages: 484-485 creating bibliographies and/or works cited lists (ELA-5-M5) PE/TE: 479, 484-485 13

46. Interpret information from a variety of graphic organizers including timelines, charts, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps in grade-appropriate sources (ELA-5-M6) PE/TE: 41, 382-383, 385, 508-509, 510-511, 555 14

LA 123 9/2004 2001 CC2