Language Arts - English 7
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District Course #0701 |
Course Description
Open to: 7 One Year Course
Prerequisite: None
Students will receive instruction in spelling and grammar, but
the main emphasis will be on improving writing skills. Students
will become familiar with the processes of writing, including pre-writing
activities, focusing of ideas, drafting, revising and editing.
Students will read and write poetry, and read and respond to literature
through writing. Descriptive and narrative paragraph writing will
be emphasized.
Adopted Materials
Allen, Janet, et al, eds. Literature (7).
Evanston, IL: McDougal
Littell, 2008
Scope & Sequence
Course overview, concepts, resources, and supplemental materials
for this curriculum.
Course Scope
Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
Language Arts Department web
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Unit 1 |
Reading Process |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0701.1 Acquire concepts about text |
Standard Reference
7.LA.1.2 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Apply knowledge of organizational structures to understand information
in text. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC. ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0701.2 Acquire decoding skills using word parts |
Standard Reference
7.LA.1.4 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Apply root words, prefixes and suffixes, including Greek and
Latin derivatives to decode complex words. |
Quarter 1 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0701.3 Acquire decoding skills using syllabication |
Standard Reference
7.LA.1.5 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Apply spelling and syllabication rules to decode unknown words. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.4 Acquire decoding skills using context |
Standard Reference
7.LA.1.6 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Use context clues to aid in decoding new words. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC |
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Instructional Objective
0701.5 Vocabulary and concept development |
Standard Reference
7.LA.1.8 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Apply origins of root words, prefixes, and suffixes to determine
the meaning of unknown words. |
Quarter 1 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Explain relationships among words including connotation/denotation,
antonyms, synonyms, and words with multiple meanings. |
Year-long |
TMA, ISAT |
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3 |
Use prior knowledge, the text, context clues, and graphic features
of text to predict, clarify, and/or expand word meanings and
concepts. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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4 |
Clarify pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choices, parts
of speech, and etymology of words using the dictionary, thesaurus,
glossary and technology sources. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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Unit 2 |
Comprehension/Interpretation |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0701.6 Acquire strategies and skill for comprehending text |
Standard Reference
7.LA.2.1 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Evaluate the purpose and use of various texts. |
Quarter 2 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Distinguish cause and effect relationships in text to gain meaning. |
Year-long |
TMA, ISAT |
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3 |
Make inferences, draw conclusions and form opinions based on
information gathered from text and cite evidence to support. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.7 Acquire skills to comprehend expository text |
Standard Reference
7.LA.2.2 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Analyze expository text structure to extend comprehension. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository
texts. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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3 |
Summarize the main idea (literal or inferential) and critical
details of expository text. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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4 |
Follow multi-step written directions. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.8 Acquire skills for comprehending literary text |
Standard Reference
7.LA.2.3 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Read and respond to literature from a variety of genres, including
poetry. |
Year-long, Quarter 3 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Analyze characterization as shown through a character’s thoughts,
words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrator’s description;
and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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3 |
Explain the influence of setting on mood, character and plot
of the story. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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4 |
Analyze plot development, including types of conflict. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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5 |
Recognize points of view (e.g., first person, third person limited
and omniscient). |
Quarter 2 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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6 |
Analyze the themes of various genres.. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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7 |
Identify literary devices (e.g., onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery)
to increase comprehension. |
Quarter 3 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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8 |
Orally respond to an author’s style of writing. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.9 Acquire prewriting skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.3.1 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Generate ideas using a variety of strategies. |
Quarters 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, |
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2 |
Generate a main idea or thesis appropriate to a type of writing. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA |
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3 |
Apply appropriate organizational strategies to plan writing. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, EOC |
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4 |
Match appropriate writing format to purpose and audience. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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5 |
Produce a written product within a set time period |
Quarter 2 |
DWA |
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6 |
Generate ideas using a variety of strategies. |
Quarters 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.10 Acquire skills for writing a draft |
Standard Reference
7.LA.3.2 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft
with a main idea and supporting details. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, DWA |
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2 |
Write a draft with ideas sequenced in a logical, cohesive order. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, DWA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.11 Acquire skills for revising a draft |
Standard Reference
7.LA.3.3 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Revise draft for meaning, clarity and effective organization. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, DWA, ISAT |
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2 |
Add details and delete irrelevant or redundant information. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, DWA |
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3 |
Arrange transition words and phrases in draft to clarify meaning
and improve organization. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, DWA, ISAT |
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4 |
Apply a variety of sentence structures to improve sentence fluency
and enhance writing style. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, ISAT |
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5 |
Apply literary models to refine writing style. |
Quarter 3, Quarter 4 |
TMA |
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6 |
Conference with others to improve writing. |
Year-long |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.12 Acquire skills for editing a draft |
Standard Reference
7.LA.3.4 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing
marks. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.13 Acquire expressive (narrative/creative) writing skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.4.1 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Write narratives about personal events or situations. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA |
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2 |
Create original works that include descriptive strategies and
figurative language. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.14 Acquire expository (informational/research) writing
skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.4.2 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Write a research report that supports a main idea with details
compiled through a formal research process. |
Quarter 3 |
TMA, EOC |
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Instructional Objective
0701.15 Acquire persuasive writing skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.4.3 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Write persuasive compositions that state a position and support
with evidence and emotional appeals. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA, EOC |
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Instructional Objective
0701.16 Acquire skills for literary response |
Standard Reference
7.LA.4.4 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Write responses to literature that identifies a text to self,
text to world and/or text to text connection. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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2 |
Write a summary of a literary selection. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA, EOC |
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Instructional Objective
0701.17 Acquire handwriting skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.5.1 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Write fluently and legibly in print or cursive. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.18 Acquire spelling skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.5.2 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Spell correctly Grade 7 high-frequency words and content area
words |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Spell correctly complex multisyllabic words that include those
with Greek and Latin derivatives. |
Year-long |
TMA, ISAT |
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3 |
Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level (e.g., less
common prefixes, suffixes and plurals), to spell accurately. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0701.19 Acquire skills for sentence structure |
Standard Reference
7.LA.5.3 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Use four types of sentences correctly (exclamatory, declarative,
interrogative and imperative). |
Quarter 1 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Use correctly:
-future verb tenses
-adjectives
-personal pronouns
-conjunctions
-adverbs |
Quarter 3 |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0701.20 Acquire skills for using conventions |
Standard Reference
7.LA.5.4 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Apply capitalization correctly in writing. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Use commas, including in appositives. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0701.21 Acquire listening skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.6.1 Communications |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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1 |
Develop appropriate interpersonal listening skills (e.g., eye
contact, body language). |
Year-long |
TO |
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2 |
Listen critically to determine the speaker’s attitude toward
the subject. |
Year-long |
TO |
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3 |
Listen attentively to make informal decisions about purpose,
content, organization, and delivery of verbal communication and
nonverbal cues. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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4 |
Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of
sources. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0701.22 Acquire speaking skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.6.2 Communications |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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Ask questions to elicit information, including evidence to support
a speaker’s position. |
Year-long |
TO |
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2 |
Deliver informative presentations that: -----Organize and deliver
relevant information about a focused topic.
-Appeal to the background and interests of the audience.
-Use a range of appropriate strategies to make the presentation engaging
to the audience. |
Quarter 3 |
TMA |
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Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus. |
Quarter 3 |
TMA |
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4 |
Deliver narrative presentations that include sensory details
and establish a context, plot, and point of view. |
Quarter 1, Quarter 2 |
TMA, TO |
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Use speaking techniques that include effective verbal and non-verbal
communication. |
Year-long |
TO |
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Deliver oral response to literature that:
-Interpret a reading and provide insight.
-Connect personal responses to the writer’s techniques and to specific
textual references. |
Year-long |
TMA, TO |
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Instructional Objective
0701.23 Acquire viewing skills |
Standard Reference
7.LA.6.3 Communications |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence
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Assessment Correlation
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View media to analyze as source for information entertainment,
and persuasion appropriate to grade level. |
Quarter 3 |
TMA |
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2 |
Demonstrate understanding of graphics, pictures, and charts
appropriate to grade level. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA, ISAT |
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3 |
Evaluate the role of media in focusing people’s attention on
events and in forming their opinions on issues |
Year-long |
TMA, ISAT |
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Evaluate the purpose, organization, content, and delivery of
verbal communication and non-verbal cues |
Year-long |
TMA, ISAT |
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5 |
Apply technical skills to produce visuals that communicate to
the audience. |
Quarter 4 |
TMA |
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