Unit 1

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0701.1 Acquire concepts about text

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.2 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply knowledge of organizational structures to understand information in text.

Year-long

TMA, EOC. ISAT

Instructional Objective

0701.2 Acquire decoding skills using word parts

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.4 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply root words, prefixes and suffixes, including Greek and Latin derivatives to decode complex words.

Quarter 1

TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0701.3 Acquire decoding skills using syllabication

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.5 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply spelling and syllabication rules to decode unknown words.

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0701.4 Acquire decoding skills using context

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.6 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Use context clues to aid in decoding new words.

Year-long

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0701.5 Vocabulary and concept development

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.8 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply origins of root words, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the meaning of unknown words.

Quarter 1

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Explain relationships among words including connotation/denotation, antonyms, synonyms, and words with multiple meanings.

Year-long

TMA, ISAT

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

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

Instructional Objective

0701.6 Acquire strategies and skill for comprehending text

Standard Reference
7.LA.2.1 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Evaluate the purpose and use of various texts.

Quarter 2

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Distinguish cause and effect relationships in text to gain meaning.

Year-long

TMA, ISAT

3

Make inferences, draw conclusions and form opinions based on information gathered from text and cite evidence to support.

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0701.7 Acquire skills to comprehend expository text

Standard Reference
7.LA.2.2 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Analyze expository text structure to extend comprehension.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts.

Year-long

TMA, TO

3

Summarize the main idea (literal or inferential) and critical details of expository text.

Quarter 4

TMA, EOC, ISAT

4

Follow multi-step written directions.

Year-long

TMA, TO

Instructional Objective

0701.8 Acquire skills for comprehending literary text

Standard Reference
7.LA.2.3 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Read and respond to literature from a variety of genres, including poetry.

Year-long, Quarter 3

TMA, EOC, ISAT

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

3

Explain the influence of setting on mood, character and plot of the story.

Year-long

TMA

4

Analyze plot development, including types of conflict.

Year-long

TMA

5

Recognize points of view (e.g., first person, third person limited and omniscient).

Quarter 2

TMA, EOC, ISAT

6

Analyze the themes of various genres..

Year-long

TMA

7

Identify literary devices (e.g., onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery) to increase comprehension.

Quarter 3

TMA, EOC, ISAT

8

Orally respond to an author’s style of writing.

Year-long

TMA, TO

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Unit 3

Writing Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0701.9 Acquire prewriting skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.3.1 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Generate ideas using a variety of strategies.

Quarters 1, Quarter 2

TMA,

2

Generate a main idea or thesis appropriate to a type of writing.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA

3

Apply appropriate organizational strategies to plan writing.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, EOC

4

Match appropriate writing format to purpose and audience.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, EOC, ISAT

5

Produce a written product within a set time period

Quarter 2

DWA

6

Generate ideas using a variety of strategies.

Quarters 1, Quarter 2

TMA

Instructional Objective

0701.10 Acquire skills for writing a draft

Standard Reference
7.LA.3.2 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

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

2

Write a draft with ideas sequenced in a logical, cohesive order.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, DWA

Instructional Objective

0701.11 Acquire skills for revising a draft

Standard Reference
7.LA.3.3 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Revise draft for meaning, clarity and effective organization.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, DWA, ISAT

2

Add details and delete irrelevant or redundant information.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, DWA

3

Arrange transition words and phrases in draft to clarify meaning and improve organization.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, DWA, ISAT

4

Apply a variety of sentence structures to improve sentence fluency and enhance writing style.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, ISAT

5

Apply literary models to refine writing style.

Quarter 3, Quarter 4

TMA

6

Conference with others to improve writing.

Year-long

TO

Instructional Objective

0701.12 Acquire skills for editing a draft

Standard Reference
7.LA.3.4 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing marks.

Year-long

TMA, TO

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Unit 4

Writing Application

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0701.13 Acquire expressive (narrative/creative) writing skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.4.1 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write narratives about personal events or situations.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA

2

Create original works that include descriptive strategies and figurative language.

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0701.14 Acquire expository (informational/research) writing skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.4.2 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write a research report that supports a main idea with details compiled through a formal research process.

Quarter 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0701.15 Acquire persuasive writing skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.4.3 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write persuasive compositions that state a position and support with evidence and emotional appeals.

Quarter 4

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0701.16 Acquire skills for literary response

Standard Reference
7.LA.4.4 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write responses to literature that identifies a text to self, text to world and/or text to text connection.

Year-long

TMA

2

Write a summary of a literary selection.

Quarter 4

TMA, EOC

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Unit 5

Writing Components

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0701.17 Acquire handwriting skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.5.1 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write fluently and legibly in print or cursive.

Year-long

TMA, TO

Instructional Objective

0701.18 Acquire spelling skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.5.2 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Spell correctly Grade 7 high-frequency words and content area words

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Spell correctly complex multisyllabic words that include those with Greek and Latin derivatives.

Year-long

TMA, ISAT

3

Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level (e.g., less common prefixes, suffixes and plurals), to spell accurately.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0701.19 Acquire skills for sentence structure

Standard Reference
7.LA.5.3 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Use four types of sentences correctly (exclamatory, declarative, interrogative and imperative).

Quarter 1

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Use correctly:
-future verb tenses
-adjectives
-personal pronouns
-conjunctions
-adverbs

Quarter 3

TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0701.20 Acquire skills for using conventions

Standard Reference
7.LA.5.4 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply capitalization correctly in writing.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Use commas, including in appositives.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

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Unit 6

Communication

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0701.21 Acquire listening skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.6.1 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Develop appropriate interpersonal listening skills (e.g., eye contact, body language).

Year-long

TO

2

Listen critically to determine the speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

Year-long

TO

3

Listen attentively to make informal decisions about purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal communication and nonverbal cues.

Year-long

TMA, TO

4

Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources.

Quarter 4

TMA

Instructional Objective

0701.22 Acquire speaking skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.6.2 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Ask questions to elicit information, including evidence to support a speaker’s position.

Year-long

TO

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

3

Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.

Quarter 3

TMA

4

Deliver narrative presentations that include sensory details and establish a context, plot, and point of view.

Quarter 1, Quarter 2

TMA, TO

5

Use speaking techniques that include effective verbal and non-verbal communication.

Year-long

TO

6

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

Instructional Objective

0701.23 Acquire viewing skills

Standard Reference
7.LA.6.3 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope/Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

View media to analyze as source for information entertainment, and persuasion appropriate to grade level.

Quarter 3

TMA

2

Demonstrate understanding of graphics, pictures, and charts appropriate to grade level.

Quarter 4

TMA, ISAT

3

Evaluate the role of media in focusing people’s attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues

Year-long

TMA, ISAT

4

Evaluate the purpose, organization, content, and delivery of verbal communication and non-verbal cues

Year-long

TMA, ISAT

5

Apply technical skills to produce visuals that communicate to the audience.

Quarter 4

TMA