2014 Quarter Two Grade 07 ELA/Writing
Yearly Standards: N/a
Week / Pacing / Standards/Pacing / ELP Standards / Resources / ELD Methodologies10/06/14 / 5/10 Days / [ 7.R.RI.07] Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text,analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of aspeech affects the impact of the words). (NOT ASSESSED ON BENCHMARK)
"I can compare and contrast a text to its multimedia version." / N/A / Stage IV ELP Standards
Stage IV ELP/Common Core Crosswalk
UW.7.R.RI.07.pdf
5/10 Days / [ 7.R.RL.07] Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged,or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium(e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film). (NOT ASSESSED ON BENCHMARK)
"I can compare and contrast a story, drama or poem to its film version." / N/A / UW.7.R.RL.07.pdf
10/13/14 / 1 Day / [ G7.W.AD.04]
7.W.04. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
a.Produce clear and coherent functional writing (e.g., formal letters, experiments, notes/ messages, labels, timelines, graphs/tables, procedures, invitations, envelopes, maps, captions, diagrams) in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
7.W.05. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have
been addressed.
7.W.06. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and
collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages
in a single sitting.
7.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. / IV-W-1:HI-3
taking notes using self selected formats based upon knowledge of oral or written text structures.
IV-W-1:HI-6
writing a variety of functional text (e.g., directions, procedures, graphs/tables, brochures) that addresses audience, stated purpose and context.
IV-W-1:HI-7
writing a formal letter (e.g., business letter, letter to the principal or teacher) that presents information purposefully and follows a conventional format.
IV-W-4:HI-1
writing clearly focused text suited to an audience and purpose that incorporates relevant supporting details.
IV-W-4:HI-2
writing paragraphs that use a structure that fits the type of writing, smooth and effective transitions, and a conclusion that provides a sense of resolution.
IV-W-4:HI-3
writing paragraphs showing an awareness of audience and appropriate to the topic and type of writing.
IV-W-4:HI-2
recording hypotheses, reflections, questions, speculations, decisions, and conclusions structured around a scientific investigation.
5 Days / [ 7.R.RL.01]
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text saysexplicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
"I can use evidence from the text to support my direct and indirect references." / IV-R-4:HI-4
answering literal, inferential and personal response questions about text.
IV-R-4:HI-14
drawing conclusions from information implied or inferred in a literary selection. / UW.7.R.RL.01.pdf
1 Day / [ G7.R.AD.04] Additional Standards
7.R.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
7.R.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. / IV-R-3:HI-1
reading aloud passages from unfamiliar content area text, observing phrasing, punctuation and expression.
10/20/14 / 10/10 Days / [ 7.R.RL.03] Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
"I can analyze and explain how the elements of a story or drama interact." / IV-R-4:HI-15
analyzing the motivations of the major and minor characters within a fictional text.
IV-R-4:HI-17
analyzing the settings within a fictional text.
IV-R-4:HI-18
comparing, contrasting, and describing the connections between two settings within a fictional text. / UW.7.R.RL.03.pdf
10/10 Days / [ 7.R.RL.06] Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
"I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the point of view of characters or narrators in a text." / N/A / UW.7.R.RL.06.pdf
10/27/14 / 10/10 Days / [ 7.R.RL.03] Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
"I can analyze and explain how the elements of a story or drama interact." / IV-R-4:HI-15
analyzing the motivations of the major and minor characters within a fictional text.
IV-R-4:HI-17
analyzing the settings within a fictional text.
IV-R-4:HI-18
comparing, contrasting, and describing the connections between two settings within a fictional text. / UW.7.R.RL.03.pdf
10/10 Days / [ 7.R.RL.06] Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
"I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the point of view of characters or narrators in a text." / N/A / UW.7.R.RL.06.pdf
11/03/14 / 1 Day / [ G7.W.AD.04]
7.W.04. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
a.Produce clear and coherent functional writing (e.g., formal letters, experiments, notes/ messages, labels, timelines, graphs/tables, procedures, invitations, envelopes, maps, captions, diagrams) in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
7.W.05. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have
been addressed.
7.W.06. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and
collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages
in a single sitting.
7.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. / IV-W-1:HI-3
taking notes using self selected formats based upon knowledge of oral or written text structures.
IV-W-1:HI-6
writing a variety of functional text (e.g., directions, procedures, graphs/tables, brochures) that addresses audience, stated purpose and context.
IV-W-1:HI-7
writing a formal letter (e.g., business letter, letter to the principal or teacher) that presents information purposefully and follows a conventional format.
IV-W-4:HI-1
writing clearly focused text suited to an audience and purpose that incorporates relevant supporting details.
IV-W-4:HI-2
writing paragraphs that use a structure that fits the type of writing, smooth and effective transitions, and a conclusion that provides a sense of resolution.
IV-W-4:HI-3
writing paragraphs showing an awareness of audience and appropriate to the topic and type of writing.
IV-W-4:HI-2
recording hypotheses, reflections, questions, speculations, decisions, and conclusions structured around a scientific investigation.
5 Days / [ 7.R.RI.06] Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
"I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text.I can analyze how an author makes his or her position different from that of others." / IV-R-4:HI-12
determining the author's stated or implied purpose (e.g., to inform, to persuade, to entertain). / UW.7.R.RI.06.pdf
1 Day / [ G7.R.AD.04] Additional Standards
7.R.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
7.R.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. / IV-R-3:HI-1
reading aloud passages from unfamiliar content area text, observing phrasing, punctuation and expression.
11/10/14 / 15/15 Days / [ 7.L.05] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances inword meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) incontext.
b. Use the relationship between particular words (synonyms and antonyms) to betterunderstand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations(definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
"I can demonstrate an understanding of figures of speech, word relationships,connotations, and denotations." / IV-L-2:HI-9
completing and explaining analogous relationships (e.g., hot : cold :: small : ___).
IV-L-2:HI-15
distinguishing the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.
IV-L-2:HI-16
determining the intended meaning of figurative language. / UW.7.L.05.pdf
15/15 Days / [ 7.L.06] Acquire and use accurately grade- appropriate general academic and domain- specificwords and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phraseimportant to comprehension or expression.
"I can learn and use a wide range of vocabulary." / N/A / UW.7.L.06.pdf
15/15 Days / [ 7.W.03] Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well- structured event sequences.
"I can write a narrative to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective narrative techniques." / IV-W-1:HI-1
writing one or more narrative paragraphs that include an engaging plot, developed characters, setting, figurative language, and dialogue as appropriate.
IV-W-1:HI-2
writing simple poetry using various techniques including use of figurative language.
IV-W-4:HI-4
writing paragraphs using original, varied and natural word choices, including literal and figurative language. / UW.7.W.03.pdf
10/10 Days / [ 7.R.RI.03] Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g.,how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas orevents).
"I can analyze interactions between individuals, events or ideas in a text." / N/A / UW.7.R.RI.03.pdf
11/17/14 / 10/15 Days / [ 7.L.05] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances inword meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) incontext.
b. Use the relationship between particular words (synonyms and antonyms) to betterunderstand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations(definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
"I can demonstrate an understanding of figures of speech, word relationships,connotations, and denotations." / IV-L-2:HI-9
completing and explaining analogous relationships (e.g., hot : cold :: small : ___).
IV-L-2:HI-15
distinguishing the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.
IV-L-2:HI-16
determining the intended meaning of figurative language. / UW.7.L.05.pdf
10/15 Days / [ 7.L.06] Acquire and use accurately grade- appropriate general academic and domain- specificwords and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phraseimportant to comprehension or expression.
"I can learn and use a wide range of vocabulary." / N/A / UW.7.L.06.pdf
10/15 Days / [ 7.W.03] Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well- structured event sequences.
"I can write a narrative to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective narrative techniques." / IV-W-1:HI-1
writing one or more narrative paragraphs that include an engaging plot, developed characters, setting, figurative language, and dialogue as appropriate.
IV-W-1:HI-2
writing simple poetry using various techniques including use of figurative language.
IV-W-4:HI-4
writing paragraphs using original, varied and natural word choices, including literal and figurative language. / UW.7.W.03.pdf
5/10 Days / [ 7.R.RI.03] Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g.,how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas orevents).
"I can analyze interactions between individuals, events or ideas in a text." / N/A / UW.7.R.RI.03.pdf
11/24/14 / 5/15 Days / [ 7.L.05] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances inword meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) incontext.
b. Use the relationship between particular words (synonyms and antonyms) to betterunderstand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations(definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
"I can demonstrate an understanding of figures of speech, word relationships,connotations, and denotations." / IV-L-2:HI-9
completing and explaining analogous relationships (e.g., hot : cold :: small : ___).
IV-L-2:HI-15
distinguishing the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.
IV-L-2:HI-16
determining the intended meaning of figurative language. / UW.7.L.05.pdf
5/15 Days / [ 7.L.06] Acquire and use accurately grade- appropriate general academic and domain- specificwords and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phraseimportant to comprehension or expression.
"I can learn and use a wide range of vocabulary." / N/A / UW.7.L.06.pdf
5/15 Days / [ 7.W.03] Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well- structured event sequences.
"I can write a narrative to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective narrative techniques." / IV-W-1:HI-1
writing one or more narrative paragraphs that include an engaging plot, developed characters, setting, figurative language, and dialogue as appropriate.
IV-W-1:HI-2
writing simple poetry using various techniques including use of figurative language.
IV-W-4:HI-4
writing paragraphs using original, varied and natural word choices, including literal and figurative language. / UW.7.W.03.pdf
12/01/14 / 1 Day / [ G7.W.AD.06]
7.W.04. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
a.Produce clear and coherent functional writing (e.g., formal letters, experiments, notes/ messages, labels, timelines, graphs/tables, procedures, invitations, envelopes, maps, captions, diagrams) in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
7.W.05. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have