OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Reading) 7 th Grade Acquisition of Vocabulary A. Use context clues and text structures to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. B. Infer word meaning through identification and analysis of analogies and other word relationships. C. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to learn the meanings of words. D. Use knowledge of symbols, acronyms, word origins and derivations to determine the meanings of unknown words. E. Use knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meanings of complex words. F. Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary. OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Reading) 7 th Grade Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies A. Determine a purpose for reading and use a range of reading p. 7-20, 29-38, 44-46, 63-71, 90, 106-108, 114-120, 130-135, comprehension strategies to better understand text. B. Apply effective reading comprehension strategies, including summarizing and making predictions and comparisons, using information in text, between text and across subject areas. p. 7-20, 29-38, 44-46, 63-71, 90, 106-108, 114-120, 130-135, 1
C. Make meaning through asking and responding to a variety of questions related to text. D. Apply self-monitoring strategies to clarify confusion about text and to monitor comprehension. p. 7-20, 29-38, 44-46, 63-71, 90, 106-108, 114-120, 130-135, p. 7-20, 29-38, 44-46, 63-71, 90, 106-108, 114-120, 130-135, OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Reading) 7 th Grade Reading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw p. 5, 41, 61, 89, 105, 127, 139, 147, 155, 159, 170, 175, 207, inferences from content and to gain additional information. 227, 231, 237 B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text. C. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources. D. Identify arguments and persuasive techniques used in informational text. E. Explain the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different texts to draw conclusions about a topic. F. Determine the extent to which a summary accurately reflects the main idea, critical details and underlying meaning of original text. p. 195, 261, 339, 445, 467, 479, 490, 514, 554, 568, 849, 925-927 p. 49, 58, 533, 569, 575, 577, 595 p. 522, 602, 759, 768, 791, 796 p. 261, 339, 445, 467, 479, 490, 514, 554, 568, 927 p. 137, 445, 674, 837 2
OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Reading) 7 th Grade Reading Applications: Literary Text A. Describe and analyze the elements of character p. 27, 41, 113, 125, 515, 520, 532, 541, 552, 555, 566, 687, 710, development. 757 B. Analyze the importance of setting. p. 89, 93, 173, 195, 405, 415, 473, 478, 533, 534, 538 C. Identify the elements of plot and establish a connection between an element and a future event. p. 5, 24, 27, 41, 175, 194, 209, 227, 327, 338, 515, 520, 532, 541, 553, 569, 574, 577, 595, 687, 757 D. Differentiate between the points of view in narrative text. p. 197, 262, 266, 385, 392, 405, 415, 555, 567, 780, 789 E. Demonstrate comprehension by inferring themes, patterns and symbols. F. Identify similarities and differences of various literary forms and genres. G. Explain how figurative language expresses ideas and conveys mood. p. 49, 58, 533, 569, 575, 577, 595 p. 470, 530, 610, 684, 766, 826 p. 43, 89, 94, 127, 137, 612, 613, 618, 619, 624, 625, 628, 669, 673 OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Writing) 7 th Grade Writing Processes A. Generate writing topics and establish a purpose appropriate p. 79, 148, 232, 318, 397, 459, 523, 604, 678, 760, 882 for the audience. B. Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing tasks. C. Clarify ideas for writing assignments by using graphics or other organizers. p. 77, 79, 148, 232, 317-318, 396-397, 456, 459, 523, 602, 604, 677-678, 760-761, 875, 882 p. 5, 41, 61, 89, 105, 127, 139, 147, 155, 159, 170, 175, 207, 227, 231, 237, 318, 880 3
D. Use revision strategies to improve the overall organization, the clarity and consistency of ideas within and among paragraphs and the logic and effectiveness of word choices. E. Select more effective vocabulary when editing by using a variety of resources and reference materials. p. 81, 150, 234, 320, 398, 465, 526, 606, 680, 763, 886-888 p. 81, 150, 234, 320, 398, 465, 526, 606, 680, 763, 886-888 F. Edit to improve fluency, grammar and usage. p. 81, 150, 234, 320, 398, 465, 526, 606, 680, 763, 886-888 G. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing. p. 79, 148, 232, 319, 398, 461, 524, 604, 679, 760, 885 H. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics. p. 82, 234, 320, 398, 527, 606, 609, 681, 764, 888-889 OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks (Writing) 7 th Grade Writing Applications A. Use narrative strategies (e.g., dialogue and action) to develop p. 395, 506, 524-526, 884 characters, plot and setting and to maintain a consistent point of view. B. Write responses to literature that extend beyond the summary and support judgments through references to the text. C. Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner. D. Produce informational essays or reports that convey a clear and accurate perspective and support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanation. p. 21, 38, 47, 72, 92-93, 108, 120, 135, 169, 194, 205, 223, 259, 272, 379, 409, 476 p. 154, 174, 195, 230-234, 268, 393, 540, 655, 940-941 p. 76-82, 85, 146-152, 455-465, 522, 602 4
E. Use persuasive strategies, including establishing a clear position in support of a proposition or a proposal with organized and relevant evidence. p. 759 Writing Conventions A. Use correct spelling conventions. p. 596, 808 B. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work. C. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing. p. 104, 138, 416, 424-426, 490, 499, 855 p. 318-321 OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks 7 th Grade Research A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry p. 25, 42, 48, 94, 104, 126, 137, 144, 174, 208, 261, 499, 506, and investigation and develop a plan for gathering 554, 568, 576, 629, 654, 790, 798, 807, 815, 837, 929-930 information. B. Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources. p. 48, 268, 356, 400, 430, 454, 458, 467, 540, 553, 554, 644, 668, 929-931 C. Organize information in a systematic way. p. 933-936 D. Acknowledge quoted and paraphrased information and document sources used. E. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia. p. 933-936 p. 82, 234, 320, 398, 527, 606, 609, 681, 764, 888-889 5
OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS: English Language Arts Benchmarks 7 th Grade Communication: Oral and Visual A. Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and p. 914-923 draw logical inferences from presentations and visual media. B. Explain a speaker s point of view and use of persuasive techniques in presentations and visual media. C. Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques including voice modulation and enunciation. D. Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience, setting and purpose. E. Present ideas in a logical sequence and use effective introductions and conclusions that guide and inform a listener s understanding of key ideas. F. Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials and technology. p. 446, 521, 758, 914-923 p. 241, 259, 890-891, 914-915 p. 59, 261, 431, 601, 768, 791, 796, 848, 920-921, 923 p. 59, 261, 431, 601, 768, 791, 796, 848, 920-921, 923 p. 59, 261, 431, 601, 768, 791, 796, 848, 920-921, 923 6