Prentice Hall Literature Grade 7 2010

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Essential Concepts and Skill Sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum
(2008-04-25) for Literacy

(Grade 7)

Essential Concepts and Skill Sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum / PAGE(S) WHERE TAUGHT
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Middle School Level
Reading

Independently reads a significant number of books and text each year. This reading should include both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of genres

/ SE/TE:Independent Reading, 189, 397, 561, 711, 891, 1055

Reads for a variety of purposes and across content areas

/ SE/TE:Purpose for reading, set, 408, 737, 741, 752, 754, 756, 761, 768, 769, 773, 776, 778, 780, 786, 792, 796, 799, 802, 807; Preview text before reading, 737; also see: The Big Question: Community or individual—which is more important?, 1051; Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves?, 887; Does every conflict have a winner?, 393; What is the best way to communicate?, 707; What is the best way to find the truth?, 185; What should we learn?, 556; Sentence starters, 24, 32, 50, 60, 79, 100, 112, 130, 138, 218, 226, 250, 258, 289, 310, 320, 338, 344, 371, 422, 430, 442, 450, 469, 492, 498, 508, 516, 537, 584, 592, 602, 610, 629, 648, 656, 666, 674, 693, 738, 774, 819, 832, 867, 914, 922, 936, 944, 967, 990, 998, 1008, 1016, 1035; also see: Informational Texts: Atlas and public document, 72–77; Application and contract, 154–159; Article and encyclopedia entry, 282–287; Website and government publication, 364–369; Web page and textbook article, 462–467; Instructional manual and sign, 530–535; Technical directions and product warranty, 622–627; Magazine article and educational song, 686–691; Review and interview, 812–817; Editorials, 862–865; Textbook article and question and answer, 960–965; Editorials, 1028–1033

Uses a variety of skills and strategies to comprehend non-fiction and informational text

/ SE/TE:Locate types of information (atlas and public document), 72– 77; Analyze structure and purpose (application and contract), 154–159; understand text structure and purpose (article and encyclopedia entry), 282–287; connecting ideas to make generalizations (website and government publication), 364–369; analyzing author’s argument (web page and textbook article), 462–467; structure and purpose (instructional manual and sign), 530–535; technical directions (technical directions and product warranty), 622–627; main idea (magazine article and educational song), 686–691; identify author’s perspective (review and interview), 812–817; identify bias and stereotyping (editorials), 862–865; analyze cause and effect organization (textbook article and question and answer), 960–965; analyze point of view (editorials), 1028–1033; also see: Learning About Nonfiction, 408–411; Reading Skill and Literary Analysis, 421, 429, 437, 441, 449, 437, 491, 497, 503, 507, 515, 525; Comparing Literary Works, 468–483

Uses a variety of strategies and skills to comprehend and interpret fiction

/ SE/TE:Context Clue, 23, 28, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 49, 55, 57, 59, 63, 67; Author's Purpose, 99, 103, 107, 110, 111, 116, 118, 122, 124, 125, 129, 133, 135, 136, 137, 141, 142, 144, 146, 149; Predictions, 217, 221, 225, 230, 233, 239, 245, 249, 253, 257, 263, 266, 270, 272, 274, 275, 277, 280; Inferences, make, 309, 315, 318, 319, 322, 324, 327, 329, 330, 333, 337, 341, 343, 348, 349, 352, 358, 359; Purpose for reading, set, 737, 741, 752, 754, 756, 761, 768, 769, 773, 776, 778, 780, 786, 792, 796, 799, 802, 807; Summarize, 831, 836, 841, 842, 844, 845, 846, 851, 853, 854, 857; Cause and Effect, 913, 918, 920, 921, 931, 935, 940, 943, 948, 949, 955; Compare and Contrast, 989, 995, 997, 1002, 1003, 1012, 1014, 1015, 1021, 1023; also see: Point of View, 7, 10, 53, 58, 59, 65, 66, 67; Setting, 6, 99, 103, 105, 109, 111, 118, 121, 125, 178, 202, 215, 386, R19; Historical Context, 7, 129, 132, 134, 137, 144, 149, R16; Plot, 6, 9, 15, 178, 202, 217, 217, 222, 223, 224, 225, 229, 232, 235, 236, 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 386, R18; Characters' traits/motives, R17, 202, 249, 257, 277, 818, 823, 837, 839, 840, 845, 847, 849, 850, 852, 857; Conflict and resolution, 309, 312, 315, 317, 319, 323, 325, 330, 333; Dialogue, 724, 729, 735, 737, 742, 745, 746, 751, 753, 757, 758, 760, 762, 764, 765, 767, 769, 866, 877; Cultural context, 989, 994, 997, 1003, R14

Reads with fluency silently and aloud to support comprehension

/ SE/TE:Read aloud, 647; Reading fluency, R22; Reading Fluency Checklist, R23; also see: Dramatic reading, 47; Reading rate, adjust: to recognize main ideas/key points, 421, 429; Poetry reading, 663; Reading rate chart, 773; Dramatic monologue, 809

Uses a variety of strategies to develop and expand reading vocabulary

/ SE/TE:Vocabulary development, 22, 29, 30, 39, 44, 51, 52, 61, 94, 101, 102, 107, 112, 121, 122, 129, 190, 203, 204, 215, 220, 231, 232, 239, 272, 283, 284, 297, 302, 315, 316, 329, 396, 403, 404, 415, 420, 425, 426, 433, 470, 477, 478, 485, 490, 525, 584, 591, 592, 597, 602, 609, 610, 617, 648, 648, 655, 655, 656, 661, 666, 673, 674, 681, 738, 769, 774, 807, 832, 857, 914, 921, 922, 931, 936, 943, 944, 955, 990, 997, 998, 1003, 1008, 1015, 1016, 1023; Vocabulary Workshop: Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus, 186–187; Word Origins, 394–395; Word with Multiple Meanings, 558–559; Connotation/Denotation, 708–709; Borrowed and Foreign Words, 888–889; Figurative Language, 1052–1053
Writing

Uses an effective writing process

/ SE/TE:Writing Workshops: Descriptive Essay, 92–97; Autobiographical Narrative, 176–183; Review of a Short Story, 302–307; Short Story, 384–391; How–to Essay, 484–489; Comparison and Contrast, 548–555; Problem and Solution, 640–645; Persuasive Essay, 698–705; Multimedia Report, 824–829; Cause and Effect Essay, 878–885; Business Letter, 982–987; Research Report, 1040–1049; Writing Activities, 47, 69, 127, 151, 152, 153, 159, 185, 191, 195, 247, 279, 280, 281, 287, 335, 361, 362, 363, 369, 383, 393, 399, 439, 459, 460, 461, 483, 505, 527, 528, 529, 535, 547, 557, 563, 567, 599, 619, 620. 621, 627, 639, 663, 683, 684, 685, 691, 697, 713, 771, 809, 810, 811, 817, 859, 860, 861, 865, 877, 893, 897, 933, 957, 958, 959, 965, 981, 1005, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1039, 1051, 1057

Uses knowledge of purpose, audience, format, and medium in developing written communication

/ SE/TE:Audience, 700, 825, 829, 894, 1049; Writing Workshop: Defining the Form / Assignment, 92, 176, 302, 384, 484, 548, 640, 698, 824, 878, 982, 1040

Applies writing skills and strategies to communicate effectively in a variety of genres with various audiences

/ SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Descriptive Essay, 92–97; Autobiographical Narrative, 176–183; Review of a Short Story, 302–307; Short Story, 384–391; How–to Essay, 484–489; Comparison and Contrast, 548–555; Problem and Solution, 640–645; Persuasive Essay, 698–705; Multimedia Report, 824–829; Cause and Effect Essay, 878–885; Business Letter, 982–987; Research Report, 1040–1049; Writing Activities, 47, 69, 127, 151, 152, 153, 159, 185, 191, 195, 247, 279, 280, 281, 287, 335, 361, 362, 363, 369, 383, 393, 399, 439, 459, 460, 461, 483, 505, 527, 528, 529, 535, 547, 557, 563, 567, 599, 619, 620. 621, 627, 639, 663, 683, 684, 685, 691, 697, 713, 771, 809, 810, 811, 817, 859, 860, 861, 865, 877, 893, 897, 933, 957, 958, 959, 965, 981, 1005, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1039, 1051, 1057

Uses writing as a tool for learning

/ SE/TE: Reflecting on Writing (Writer's Journal), 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 885, 987, 1049

Engages in the information literacy process: accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas

/ SE/TE:Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, 824–829; Research Report, 1040–1049; Research and Technology: Annotated Bibliography, 21; Biographical Report, 69; Outline, 279; Poster, 361; Scientific Explanation, 619; Survey, 683; Costume Plans, 771; Research Presentation, 1054; also see: Writing: Informative Article, 247; Research and Technology, 527, 859; Informational Texts, 72–77, 154–159, 282–287, 364–369, 462–467, 530–535, 622–627, 686–691, 812–817, 862–865, 960–965, 1028–1033

Is able to write on demand

/ SE/TE: Timed Writing, 77, 159, 287, 369, 467, 535, 627, 691, 817, 885, 965, 1033

Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style

/ SE/TE:Grammar, 46, 68, 126, 150, 246, 278, 334, 360, 438, 458, 504, 526, 598, 618, 662, 682, 770, 808, 858, 932, 956, 1004, 1024; also see: Writing Workshop: Editing, 97, 183, 307, 391, 489, 555, 645, 705, 829, 885, 987, 1049; Writer’s Toolbox: Conventions, 93, 95, 181, 305, 389, 985, 1045; Sentence Fluency, 487, 643, 703, 883; Test Practice: Writing and Language Conventions, 194, 402, 566, 716, 896, 1060

Incorporates technology as a tool to enhance writing

/ SE/TE:Word-processing program, use, 599, 683, 859; Research and Technology: Help-Wanted Ad, 527; Writing: Poem, 599, 683; Writing Workshop: Editing and Proofreading, 1049; Use a Spell Checker, 489; Focus on Presentation Copies, 829; TE: Using Technology in Writing, 95, 178, 487, 643, 881, 1043
Speaking

Considers audience and variables in the speaking situation

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Delivering Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; also see: Multimedia Report, 824–829

Produces a coherent message

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Delivering Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; Listening and Speaking: Debate, 247, 933, 1051; Oral Summary, 439; Public Service Announcement, 505; Presentation, 599; Television News Report, 1025; also see: Multimedia Report, 824–829

Participates in a variety of communication situations

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Delivering Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; Listening and Speaking, 47, 127, 151, 247, 335, 439, 505, 599, 663, 707, 809, 933, 1005, 1025, 1051; also see: Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002

Uses appropriate content and conventions for purpose, audience, occasion, and context

Demonstrates use of presentation skill to communicate

/ SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; Listening and Speaking: Dramatic reading, 47; Debate, 247, 933, 1051; Discussion, 127; News Story, 335; Oral Summary, 439; Poetry Reading, 663; Dramatic Monologue, 809

Participates appropriately in one-on-one situations and group settings

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Delivering Narrative Presentation, 188; Delivering an Oral Summary, 396; Conducting an Interview, 890; Research Presentation, 1054; Listening and Speaking: Interview, 151; Debate, 247, 933, 1051; Dramatic monologue, 809; Talk About It, 185, 393, 557, 707, 887, 1051; Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002

Recognizes the role of evaluation in oral communication

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; Listening and Speaking: Discussion, 127; Debate, 247, 933, 1051

Recognizes the role of response in oral communication

/ SE/TE:Talk About It, 185, 393, 557, 707, 887, 1051; Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002; Listening and Speaking, 47, 127, 151, 247, 335, 439, 505, 599, 663, 707, 809, 933, 1005, 1025, 1051
Listening

Listens for information and understanding

/ SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890; Talk About It, 185, 393, 557, 707, 887, 1051; Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002; Listening and Speaking: Response, 459; Debate, 933; Discussion, 127; Interview, 151; Presentation, 599

Listens for interpretation, analysis, and evaluation

/ SE/TE:Talk About It, 185, 393, 557, 707, 887, 1051; Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002; Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; Conducting an Interview, 890; Listening and Speaking: Response, 459; Debate, 933; Discussion, 127

Listens to establish, maintain and enhance relationships

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Conducting an Interview, 890; Publishing and Presenting: Be a Talk-Show Guest, 645; Talk About It, 185, 393, 557, 707, 887, 1051; Discuss, 30, 44, 110, 124, 136, 148, 224, 244, 256, 276, 332, 428, 456, 660, 856, 920, 930, 996, 1002; Response, oral, 459, 599
Viewing

Analyzes the effects of visual media on society and culture

Uses a range of strategies to interpret visual media

/ SE/TE:Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Persuasive Presentation, 560; Evaluating Media and Advertisements, 710; analyzing author’s argument (web page and textbook article), 462–467; main idea (magazine article and educational song), 686–691; also see: Critical Viewing: Analyze, 134, 164, 166, 171, 238, 341, 356, 378, 413, 426, 435, 511, 520, 587, 589, 637, 676, 794, 838, 869, 941, 954, 1000, 1037; Connect, 86, 105, 108, 123, 145, 165, 213, 221, 265, 268, 271, 312, 327, 349, 376, 381, 434, 445, 479, 518, 539, 540, 577, 580, 614, 633, 669, 695, 734, 755, 797, 820, 850, 939, 950, 968; Put Yourself in the Picture, 7, 203, 411, 575, 725, 905

Applies a variety of criteria to evaluate informational media

Understands how literary forms can be represented in visual narratives

/ SE/TE: Literary Form: Drama, 722–725; Drama Selections, 726–735, 739–769, 772–807, 819–823, 832–857; Dramatic monologue, 809; Dramatic reading, 47; Movie review, R25

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