GRADE 7 ELA Curriculum Map

GRADE 7 ELA Curriculum Map

Unit / Selection Title / Genre / Lexile / Intervention Resources / Language / Writing
Unit 1: Does every conflict have a winner? Anchor Standards: RL 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 RI 7.1, 7.2, 7.4
Part 1:
Close Reading Workshop / The Dinner Party
The Treasure of Lemon Brown / Short Story
Short Story / Pearson Language Study Workshop: p.114
Using a Dictionary & Thesaurus
Language Study:
Latin Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes
Conventions:
Nouns: Common, Proper, Possessive
Pronouns: Personal, Possessive
Adjectives
Adverbs
(L 7.1, 7.3) / NRMS Writing Portfolio
Evaluative Argument
(W 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, 7.10)
Narrative Account
(W 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.10)
Learning Journals/Logs
Pearson:
Narration: Autobiographical Narrative p.118
(W 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 )
Part 2:
Genre Study: Short Story / Rikki-tikki-tavi
Two Kinds from The Joy Luck Club
The Third Wish
Ribbons / Short Story
Short Story
Short Story
Short Story / 1010L
870L
1110L
720L / RC: Coyotes on the Go p.44
NELA: Aging Chinese Kite Makers Seek Young Apprentices
RC: Sports Parents p.52
RC: The Kindness of Kin p.56
RC: Either Too Young or Too Old p.68
Comparing Texts / The Night the Bed Fell
Stolen Day / Humorous Essay
Short Story / 1170L
690L
Part 3:
Text Set:
Competition / Amigo Brothers (A)
Get More from Competition
Forget Fun, Embrace Enjoyment
Video Game Competitiveness, Not Violence, Spurs Aggression, Study Suggests-
Win Some, Lose Some
Orlando Magic / Short Story
Web Article
Web Article
Newspaper Article
Magazine Article
Image / 900L
880L
1000L
1400L
1060L / RC: Sister Champions p.60
NELA: Game On! New Study Says Video Games Could Be Good For You
Unit 1: Literary Focus: Elements of the Short Story / Academic Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Additional Resources
Plot Point of View
-Exposition -First Person
-Rising Action -Third Person
-Climax -Limited
-Falling Action -Omniscient
-Resolution Narrator
Conflict -Subjective Narrator Theme
-External Conflict -Universal Theme
-Internal Conflict -Stated Theme
Characters -Implied Theme
-Character Motivation Flashback
-Direct Characterization Symbol
-Indirect Characterization Irony
-Dialogue Mood
Setting Foreshadowing
(L 7.6) / Analyze Struggle
Attitude Summarize
Central Idea Understanding
Challenge
Cite
Communication
Conclude
Conflict
Determine
Explicit
Inferences
Objective
Obstacle
Opposition
Outcome
Resolution
(L 7.6) / Partner Discussions
Group Discussions
Accountable Talk
Seminars
(SL 7.1, 7.3)
Pearson: Delivering an Oral Summary p.116
(SL 7.1, 7.3) / http://commoncore.tcoe.org/content/public/doc/tcoe_bookmarks_grade_7.pdf
Pearson Online Literature Library
Pearson Common Core Companion
ReadWorks.org
Tween Tribune
ReadWriteThink.org
Unit / Selection Title / Genre / Lexile / Intervention Resources / Language / Writing
Unit 2: What Should We Learn? Anchor Standards: RI 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 RL 7.1, 7.2, 7.4
Part 1:
Close Reading Workshop / From Freedom Walkers
From What Makes a Rembrandt a Rembrandt / Historical Account
Narrative Essay / 1110L / NELA: Solving Famous Art Theft
NELA: Mysterious Case of Lost/Found Renoir / Pearson Language Study Workshop: p.246
Word Origins
Language Study:
Latin Roots
Old Eng Suffixes
Conventions:
Verbs: Action, Linking, Principal Parts
Conjunctions
Interjections
Subjects & Predicates: Simple, Compound
(L 7.1, 7.2, 7.4) / NRMS Writing Portfolio:
Analyze Setting
(W 7.1, 7.9)
Pearson:
Argumentative Essay p.250
(W 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, 7.10)
Part 2:
Genre Study:
Types of
Nonfiction / Life Without Gravity
I Am a Native of North America
All Together Now
Rattlesnake Hunt / Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Nonfiction / 980L
940L
940L
1030L / NELA: Unexpected Space Discovery
RC: Travel to Mars p.76
NELA: Native American Logo
RC: Making Sport of Tradition p.84
RC: The Titans Remember p.92
NELA: When Snakes Bite
RC: Have No Fear p.104
Comparing Texts / From Barrio Boy
A Day’s Wait / Reflective Essay
Short Story / 1110L
900L
Part 3:
Text Set:
Motivation / No Gumption (A)
Intrinsic Motivation Doesn’t Exist, Researcher Says
The Cremation of Sam McGee
A Special Gift-The Legacy of “Snowflake Bentley”
All Stories are Anansi’s
Maslow’s Theory of Motivation and Human Needs / Autobiography
Web Article
Poem
Magazine Article
Folk Tale
Image / 1090L
1380L
1320L
560L / RC: Trickster Appeal-Revealed! p.196
Unit 2: Literary Focus: Elements of Literary Nonfiction / Academic Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Additional Resources
Functional Text -Narrative
Literary Nonfiction -Descriptive
Author’s Purpose -Reflective
Structure -Humorous
-Chronological -Analytical
-Spatial Text Features
-Comparison-and-Contrast Point of View
-Cause-and-Effect Word Choice
-Problem and Solution -Tone
Narrative Nonfiction -Connotations Language -Figurative
Language/Tone
-Denotation
-Connotation
Forms of Literary Nonfiction
-Articles
-Essays
-Speeches
Types of Nonfiction
-Expository
-Persuasive
(L 7.6) / Acknowledge Images
Adaptation Individuals
Analyze Influence
Communicate Information
Contribute Inquire
Culture Interactions
Curiosity Interview
Detail (noun, verb) Investigate
Diagram Knowledge
Discover Observe
Diversity Outcome
Elaborate Perceptions
Evaluate Purpose
Events Question
Examine Theory
Experiment Tradition
Explain Understand
Explore
Facts
Focus
Identify
Illustrate
(L 7.6) / Partner Discussions
Group Discussions
Accountable Talk
Seminars
(SL 7.1, 7.3)
Pearson: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation p.248
(SL 7.3)
Unit / Selection Title / Genre / Lexile / Intervention Resources / Language / Writing
Unit 3: What is the Best Way to Communicate? Anchor Standards: RL 7.4, 7.5 RI 71, 7.2, 7.4, 7.7
Part 1:
Close Reading Workshop / The Railway Train
Maestro/The Desert is My Mother/Bailando / Poem
Poem / Pearson Language Study Workshop: p.380 Multiple Meaning Words
Language Study:
Latin Roots & Suffixes
Old Eng Prefixes & Suffixes
Conventions:
Sentence Functions
End Marks
Independent & Dependent Clauses
Sentence Structures
Subject-Verb Agreement
(L 7.1, 7.3, 7.5) / NRMS Writing Portfolio:
Learning Journal/Log
Literary Analysis
(W 7.1, 7.9)
Pearson: Explanatory Text: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay p.384
(W 7.2, 7.5)
Part 2:
Genre Study:
Poetry
Collection 1 / Winter
The Rider
Seal
Haiku / Poem
Poem
Poem
Poem / RC: Word on the Wire p.116
RC: Thinking of You p.112
NELA: Climate Change Haiku
Collection 2 / Life
The Courage That My Mother Had
Mother to Son
Fog / Poem
Poem
Poem
Poem / RC: A Show of Strength p.120
RC: The Big Money p.124
Collection 3 / Train Tune
Full Fathom Five
Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out
Onomatopoeia / Poem
Poem
Poem
Poem / RC: The Music Mix p.132
RC: Pay Days p.128
RC: The Music Mix p.132
Collection 4 / Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Annabel Lee
Father William
Jim / Poem
Poem
Poem
Poem / RC: The Age Factor p.140
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Comparing Texts / Miracles
in Just-- / Poem
Poem
Part 3:
Text Set:
Determination / The Highwayman
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
The Myth of the Outlaw
The Real Story of a Cowboy’s Life
After Twenty Years
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman Wanted Poster / Poem
Web Site
Magazine Article
Expository Essay
Short Story
Web Article
Image / 1390L
1090L
1160L
860L
1010L / RC: Someone Has to Do It p.100
Unit 3: Literary Focus: Elements of Poetry / Academic Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Additional Resources
Poetry
Lines
Stanza
Stanza Break
Refrain
Variations
Sound Devices
-Rhythm
-Meter
-Feet
-Rhyme
-Rhyme Scheme
-Repetition
-Alliteration
-Onomatopoeia
Language
-Denotation
-Connotation
-Imagery
-Figurative Language
-Simile
-Metaphor
-Personification
-Hyperbole
Form and Structure
-Narrative
-Haiku
-Free Verse
-Lyric
-Ballads
-Concrete
-Limericks (L 7.5, 7.6) / Analyze Perceive
Appreciate Produce
Attitude React
Challenge Reactions
Characteristic Reflect
Communicate Speak
Compare Solve
Conclude Teach
Connotative Meaning Technology
Contrast Tone
Contribute Transmit
Convincing Unique
Definition Viewpoint
Determine
Enrich
Entertain
Evaluate
Explain
Express
Facts
Figurative Meaning
Identify
Impact
Inform
Insight
Learn
Listen
Media
Opposing
(L 7.6) / Partner Discussions
Group Discussions
Accountable Talk
Seminars
(SL 7.1, 7.3)
Pearson Workshop: Evaluating Media Messages and Advertisements p.382
(SL 7.2, 7.3) / Poeticpower.com
Unit / Selection Title / Genre / Lexile / Intervention Resources / Langauge / Writing
Unit 4: Do Others See Us More Clearly Than We See Ourselves? Anchor Standards: RL 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.9 RI 7.3, 7.8, 7.9
Part 1:
Close Reading Workshop / from Sorry, Wrong Number
from Dragonwings / Drama
Drama / 870L / Pearson Language Study Workshop: p.544
Connotation and Denotation
Conventions:
Prepositions
Prepositional Phrases
Appositives
Appositive Phrases
Language Workshop:
Latin Roots & Prefixes
(L 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5) / NRMS Writing Portfolio:
Research Project/Oral Presentation
(W 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8)
Pearson:
Argument: Review a Short Story p.548
(W 7.1, 7.9)
Part 2:
Genre Study: Drama / A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I
A Christmas Carol, Scrooge and Marley, Act II / Drama
Drama / RC: How Attitude Helps p.148
RC: Happiness: A Two Way Street p.152
NELA: FB Posts Can Cause Unhappiness
RC: Called Out p.156
Comparing Texts / Zoos: Joys or Jails?
Kid Territory: Why Do We Need Zoos? / Editorial
Editorial / 1580L / NELA: Apes Get Human Rights
NELA: PETA and Pittsburgh Zoo
Part 3:
Text Set:
Leaders and Followers / The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
All Summer in a Day
Joseph R. McCarthy
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692
Herd Mentality? The Freakonomics of Boarding a Bus
Follow the Leader: Democracy in Herd Mentality
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial / Teleplay
Short Story
Textbook Article
Web Article
Blog Post
Web Article
Image /
940L
1300L
1200L
1470L
1120L / RC: Pushing Buttons p.160
RC: The Word on Bullies p.20
NELA: No Shield Against Bullies
Unit 4: Literary Focus: / Academic Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Additional Resources
Drama/Play Radio Play
Playwright Structure/Framework
Characters Conflict
Setting -External Conflict
Conflict -Internal Conflict
Plot Rising Action
Climax Protagonist
Resolution Antagonist
Dialogue Climax
Script Falling Action
Stage Directions Resolution
Acts Monologue
Scenes Soliloquy
Comedy Aside
Tragedy Complex Characters
Tragic Hero Dramatic Subject
Tragic Flaw Theme
Screenplay
Teleplay
(L 7.6) / Affect Incident
Appearance Investigations
Appreciate Materials
Assumption Multimedia
Awareness Perception
Behavior Perspective
Bias Production
Characteristic Reaction
Complex Reflect
Contribute Refute
Convince Reveal
Debate Significance
Define Simultaneously
Determination Transmitting
Environment
Established
Evaluations
Focus
Formal
Identify
Ignore
Image (L 7.6) / Partner Discussions
Group Discussions
Accountable Talk
Seminars
(SL 7.1, 7.3)
Pearson: Conducting an Interview p.546
(SL 7.6) / Pearson Online Literature Library:
Reviews of A Christmas Carol: Informational Text- Opinion Pieces
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Radio Interview: Informational Text-Journalism (RI 7.9)
Unit / Selection Title / Genre / Lexile / Intervention Resources / Language / Writing
Unit 5: How Much Do Our Communities Shape Us? Anchor Standards: RL 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.10 RI 7.5, 7.6, 7.10
Part 1:
Close Reading Workshop / The Travelers and the Bear from Aesop’s Fables
Grasshopper Logic, The Other Frog Prince, Duckbilled Platypus vs. BeefSnakStik / Fable
Folk Literature / NELA: Chinese Theme Parks & Local Culture / Pearson Language Study Workshop: p.708
Figurative Language
Language Study:
Latin Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes
Greek Roots
Conventions:
Infinitive Phrases
Gerund Phrases
Punctuation Marks
Commas
Capitalization
(L 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5) / NRMS Writing Portfolio:
Evaluative Argument (On Demand)
Learning Log/Journal
(W 7.1, 7.4)
Pearson: Explanatory Text: Cause-and-Effect Essay p.712
(W 7.2)
Part 2:
Genre Study: Folktales / Demeter and Persephone
Popocatepetl and Ixtlaccihuatl
Sun and Moon in a Box
The People Could Fly / Greek Myth
Mexican Legend
Zuni Folk Tale
African American Folktale / 790L
870L
630L
450L / RC: Commanding the Weather p.172
RC: What It Takes to Lead p.180
RC: Rebuilding Communities p.184
Comparing Texts / The Voyage from Tales of the Odyssey
To the Top of Everest / Greek Myth
Blog Post / 800L
1080L
Part 3:
Text Set:
Becoming American / My First Free Summer
How I Learned English
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Discovering a Paper Son
From Grandpa and the Statue
Melting Pot
Census Data and Immigration / Narrative Essay
Narrative Poem
Autobiography
Functional Text
Play
News Article
Image / 760L
820L
900L
1070L / RC: Return to Humanity p.28
RC: Learning the Truth in China p.8
Unit 5: Literary Focus: Elements of Folk Literature / Academic Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Additional Resources
Oral Tradition Implied Theme
Cultural Perspective Universal Theme
Theme Repetition
Moral Patterns
Purpose Archetypes
Myths/Mythology Flat Characters
Legends
Tall Tales
Folk Tales
Fables
Epics
Characteristics
-Heroes/Heroines
-Trickster
-Personification
-Hyperbole
-Dialect
Stated Theme
(L 7.6) / Approximately Legal
Attitude Outcome
Challenge Perspective
Characterize Predict
Cites Process
Common Team
Community Tradition
Compose Unify
Culture Unique
Custom
Debate
Discover
Diversity
Duty
Enhance
Environment
Ethnicity
Explain
Family
Group
Individual (L 7.6) / Partner Discussions
Group Discussions
Accountable Talk
Seminars
(SL 7.1, 7.3)
Pearson: Research Presentation p.710
(SL 7.4)