Boise Schools Curriculum

Language Arts - English 7

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

Literature Lists

Editing Symbols

Scope & Sequence
Course overview, concepts, resources, and supplemental materials for this curriculum.

ISAT Language Usage Vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary

Copyright Resources

Course Scope

Unit 1	Reading Process
Unit 2	Comprehension/Interpretation
Unit 3	Writing Process
Unit 4	Writing Application
Unit 5	Writing Components
Unit 6	Communication

Assessment Correlation acronyms key
Language Arts Department web site

For specific Standard References please see: Idaho State Assessment Standards
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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

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