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CC.7.RL.1 / Strand 3: Comprehending Informational Text
Concept 1: Expository Text
Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. /
PO 3. Distinguish fact from opinion in expository text, providing supporting evidence from text.
PO 10. Make relevant inferences about expository text, supported by text evidence.
/ I will distinguish the difference between fact and opinion and provide support from the text.I will make an appropriate inference from expository text and provide support from the text. / SkillBridge, p. 16
Buckle Down, pp. 6, 43 / inference
evidence
fact
opinion
CC.7.RL.2 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 2. Recognize multiple themes in works of prose, poetry, and drama. / I will identify the different themes in literature. / SkillBridge, p. 36
Buckle Down, p. 68, 84 / theme
CC.7.RL.3 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 1. Analyze plot development (e.g., conflict, subplots, parallel episodes) to determine how conflicts are resolved.
PO 3. Describe a character, based upon the thoughts, words, and actions of the character, the narrator’s description, and other characters.
PO 5. Analyze the influence of setting (e.g., time of day or year, historical period, place, situation) on the problem and resolution. / I will break down the plot from a reading selection to determine how conflicts are resolved.
I will describe a character based upon thoughts, words, and actions of the character.
I will examine the influence of setting on the problem and solution in the reading material. / SkillBridge, pp. 24, 28, 32
Buckle Down, pp. 68, 84 / plot
resolution
conflict
subplot
parallel episode
characterization
protagonist
antagonist
setting
CC.7.RL.4 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 6. Draw conclusions about the style, mood, and meaning of literary text based on the author’s word choice.
PO 7. Identify the characteristics and structural elements of poetry (e.g., stanza, verse, rhyme scheme, line breaks, alliteration, consonance, assonance, rhythm, repetition, figurative language) in a given selection. / I will infer the meaning of literary text based on author’s word choice.
I will identify the characteristics and structure of poetry in a given selection. / SkillBridge, pp. 48, 52, 56
Buckle Down, pp. 84, 95 / mood
alliteration
stanza
verse
rhyme scheme
line breaks
consonance
assonance
rhythm
repetition
figurative language
genre
historical fiction
myth
folktale
CC.7.RL.5 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 7. Identify the characteristics and structural elements of poetry (e.g., stanza, verse, rhyme scheme, line breaks, alliteration, consonance, assonance, rhythm, repetition, figurative language) in a given selection. / I will identify the characteristics and structure of poetry in a given selection. / SkillBridge, pp. 48, 56
Buckle Down, pp. 84, 95 / poetry
stanza
verse
rhyme scheme
cinquain
haiku
limerick
sonnet
imagery
CC.7.RL.6 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 3. Describe a character, based upon the thoughts, words, and actions of the character, the narrator’s description, and other characters.
PO 4. Contrast points of view (e.g. first vs. third, limited vs. omniscient) in literary text. / I will describe a character based upon thoughts, words, and actions of the character.
I will contrast the different points of view in the literary text. / SkillBridge, pp. 20, 32
Buckle Down, pp. 68, 84 / characterization
static
dynamic
protagonist
antagonist
point of view
CC.7.RL.7 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature. / PO 1. Analyze plot development (e.g., conflict, subplots, parallel episodes) to determine how conflicts are resolved.
PO 3. Describe a character, based upon the thoughts, words, and actions of the character, the narrator’s description, and other characters.
PO 5. Analyze the influence of setting (e.g., time of day or year, historical period, place, situation) on the problem and resolution. / I will break down the plot from a reading selection to determine how conflicts are resolved.
I will describe a character based upon thoughts, words, and actions of the character.
I will examine the influence of setting on the problem and solution in the reading material. / SkillBridge, pp. 24, 28, 32
Buckle Down, pp. 68, 84, 110 / plot
resolution
conflict
subplot
parallel episode
characterization
protagonist
antagonist
setting
multimedia
visual
audio
stage
CC.7.RL.8 / Not Applicable
CC.7.RL.9 / Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 1: Elements of Literature- Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literature.
Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept 2: Historical and Cultural Aspects of Literature –
Recognize and apply knowledge of the historical and cultural aspects of American, British, and world literature. / PO 1. Analyze plot development (e.g., conflict, subplots, parallel episodes) to determine how conflicts are resolved.
PO 3. Describe a character, based upon the thoughts, words, and actions of the character, the narrator’s description, and other characters.
PO 5. Analyze the influence of setting (e.g., time of day or year, historical period, place, situation) on the problem and resolution.
PO 1. Describe the historical and cultural aspects found in cross-cultural works of literature.
PO 2. Identify common structures and stylistic elements in literature, folklore, and myths from a variety of cultures. / I will break down the plot from a reading selection to determine how conflicts are resolved.
I will describe a character based upon thoughts, words, and actions of the character.
I will examine the influence of setting on the problem and solution in the reading material.
I will be able to describe the historical and cultural aspects found in cross-cultural works of literature.
I will be able to identify the common structures and stylistic elements in literature, folklore, and myths from many different cultures. / SkillBridge, pp. 24, 32, 28
Buckle Down, pp. 68, 84 / plot
conflict
resolution
climax
characterization
setting
foreshadow
flashback
protagonist
antagonist
dynamic
static
historical
cultural
folklore
myths
CC.7.RL.10 / Strand 1: Reading Process
Concept 5: Fluency – Read fluently. / PO 1. Read from a variety of genres with accuracy, automaticity (immediate recognition), and prosody (expression). / I will be able to read from a variety of genres with accuracy, automaticity, and prosody.
CC.7.RI.1 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO3. Distinguish fact from opinion in expository text, providing supporting evidence from text.
PO10.
Make relevant inferences about expository text, supported by text evidence. / I will distinguish the difference between fact and opinion.
I will make an appropriate inference from expository text. / SkillBridge, pp. 16, 40
Buckle Down, pp. 6, 43, 56 / expository
inference
evidence
fact
opinion
CC.7.RI.2 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO1. Restate the main idea (explicit or implicit) and supporting details in expository text.
PO2. Summarize the main idea (stated or implied) and critical details of expository text, maintaining chronological, sequential, or logical order.
PO11. Compare (and contrast) the central ideas and concepts from selected readings on a specific topic / I will restate the main idea and supporting details from expository text in my own words
I will summarize the main idea and critical details of expository text in correct order.
I will contrast main ideas from a specific topic. / SkillBridge, pp. 12, 40,44
Buckle Down, pp. 6, 43 / main idea
chronological
logical
compare
contrast
CC.7.RI.3 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO 9. Apply knowledge of organizational structures (e.g., chronological order, comparison and contrast, cause and effect relationships, logical order) of expository text to aid comprehension. / I will be able to apply a knowledge of organizational structures of expository text to aid comprehension. / SkillBridge, p. 40
Buckle Down, pp. 139, 150 / chronological
compare/contrast
cause/effect
logical
expository
CC.7.RI.4 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO12.Explain how author’s use elements (e.g., language choice, organization) of expository text to achieve their purposes. / I will explain how author’s use word choice to clarify their purpose in expository text. / SkillBridge, pp. 4, 8
Buckle Down, p. 122 / author's purpose
entertain
inform
persuade
CC.7.RI.5 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO5. Locate specific information by using organizational features (e.g., table of contents, heading, captions, bold print, italics, glossaries, indices, key guide words, topic sentences, concluding sentences, end notes, footnotes, bibliographic references) in expository text.
PO9. Apply knowledge of organizational structures (e.g., chronological order, comparison/contrast, cause and effect relationships, logical order) of expository text to aid comprehension. / I will organizational features to find information in expository text.
I will apply knowledge of organizational structures to aid my understanding of expository text. / SkillBridge, pp. 40, 60
Buckle Down, pp. 139, 150, 164, 179 / table of contents
headings
captions
glossary
topic sentence
footnotes
bibliography
compare/contrast
chronological
cause/effect
logical
CC.7.RI.6 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO 4. Identify the author's stated or implied purpose(s) for writing expository text. / I will be able to identify the author’s stated or implied purposes for writing expository text. / SkillBridge, pp. 8, 20
Buckle Down, pp. 43, 56, 122 / author's purpose
point of view
entertain
persuade
inform
CC.7.RI.7 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 1:Expository Text – Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the purpose, structures, and elements of expository text. / PO 6. Locate appropriate print and electronic reference sources (e.g., encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, dictionary, thesaurus, periodical, CD-ROM, website) for a specific purpose. (Connected to Research Strand in Writing)
PO 7. Differentiate between primary and secondary source material. (Connected to Research Strand in Writing)
PO 8. Interpret graphic features (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams, illustrations, tables, timelines, graphs) of expository text. (Connected to Research Strand in Writing) / I will be able to locate appropriate print and electronic reference sources.
I will be able to differentiate between primary and secondary source material.
I will be able to interpret graphic features of expository text. / SkillBridge, p. 40
Buckle Down, p. 139, 150, 164 / encyclopedia
atlas
almanac
dictionary
thesaurus
periodical
website
primary source
secondary source
charts
maps
diagrams
illustrations
tables
timelines
graphs
CC.7.RI.8 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 3: Persuasive Text –
Explain basic elements of argument in text and their relationship to the author’s purpose and use of persuasive strategies. / PO 1. Determine the author's specific purpose for writing the persuasive text.
PO 2. Identify the facts and details that support the author’s argument regarding a particular idea, subject, concept, or object.
PO 3. Describe the intended effect of persuasive strategies and propaganda techniques (e.g., bandwagon, peer pressure, repetition, testimonial, transfer, loaded words) that an author uses.
PO 4. Identify specific instances of bias in persuasive text. / I will be able to determine the author’s specific purpose for writing the persuasive text.
I will be able to identify the facts and details that support the author’s argument regarding a particular idea, subject, concept, or object.
I will be able to describe the intended effect of persuasive strategies and propaganda techniques that an author uses.
I will be able to identify specific instances of bias in persuasive text. / SkillBridge, p. 8
Buckle Down, p. 122 / author's purpose
inform
persuade
entertain
argument
evidence
strategies
propaganda
bandwagon
peer pressure,
repetition
testimonial
transfer
loaded words
bias
CC.7.RI.9 / Strand 3: Comprehending Information Text
Concept 3: Persuasive Text –
Explain basic elements of argument in text and their relationship to the author’s purpose and use of persuasive strategies. / PO 1. Determine the author's specific purpose for writing the persuasive text.
PO 2. Identify the facts and details that support the author’s argument regarding a particular idea, subject, concept, or object.
PO 3. Describe the intended effect of persuasive strategies and propaganda techniques (e.g., bandwagon, peer pressure, repetition, testimonial, transfer, loaded words) that an author uses.
PO 4. Identify specific instances of bias in persuasive text. / I will be able to determine the author’s specific purpose for writing the persuasive text.
I will be able to identify the facts and details that support the author’s argument regarding a particular idea, subject, concept, or object.
I will be able to describe the intended effect of persuasive strategies and propaganda techniques that an author uses.
I will be able identify specific instances of bias in persuasive text. / SkillBridge, p. 8
Buckle Down, p. 122 / author's purpose
inform
persuade
entertain
argument
evidence
strategies
propaganda
bandwagon
peer pressure,
repetition
testimonial
transfer
loaded words
bias
CC.7.RI.10 / Strand 1: Reading Process
Concept 5: Fluency – Read fluently. / PO 1. Read from a variety of genres with accuracy, automaticity (immediate recognition), and prosody (expression). / I will be able to read from a variety of genres with accuracy, automaticity, and prosody.
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