Unit 1

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0711.1 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.

Quarter 2-4

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Apply specific features of text to understand a selection including preface and appendix

Quarter 1

TMA, EOC, ISAT

3

Interpret graphic features of text to clarify and extend meaning.

Quarter 1, 2

TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0711.2 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.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0711.3 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, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0711.4 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, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0711.5 Acquire fluency

Standard Reference
7.LA.1.7 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Read grade-level- appropriate text with fluency and accuracy from at least 150 correct words per minute (Hasbrouck& Tindal).

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0711.6 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.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

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

Year-long

TMA, EOC, 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, EOC, ISAT

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, TO

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Unit 2

Comprehension/Interpretation

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0711.7 Acquire strategies and skill for comprehending text

Standard Reference
7.LA.2.1
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Assessment Correlation

1

Evaluate the purpose and use of various texts.

Year-long

TMA

2

Distinguish cause and effect relationships in text to gain meaning.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

3

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

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0711.8 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.

Quarter 1, 2

TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

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

Quarter 1, 2

TMA

3

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

Quarter 2, 3

TMA, EOC, ISAT

4

Follow multi-step written directions.

Year-long

TMA

Instructional Objective

0711.9 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.

Quarter 1, 3, 4

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, EOC, ISAT

3

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

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

4

Analyze plot development, including types of conflict.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

5

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

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

6

Analyze the themes of various genres..

Year-long

TMA, EOC, ISAT

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

Communication

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0711.10 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

TMA, TO

2

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

Quarter 3, 4

TMA, 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.

Year-long

TMA, TO

Instructional Objective

0711.11 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, 4

TMA, TO

3

Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.

Quarter 3, 4

TMA, TO

4

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

Quarter 3, 4

TMA, TO

5

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

Year-long

TMA, 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

0711.12 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.

Year-long

TMA, TO

2

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

Quarter 1, 2

TMA,EOC, ISAT

3

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

Quarter 2, 4

TMA

4

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

Year-long

TMA,TO

5

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

Quarter 3, 4

TMA,TO