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Grade 7, ©2017 To iLit 45/ELL, ©2016 and Keystone, Level B, ©2013
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
2 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This Alignment Chart provides suggestions for how to integrate iLit ELL/45, and Keystone into your myPerspectives curriculum. • iLit ELL/45: We recommend instruction be taught in sequential order since the program is also adaptive. However, you can also connect to myPerspectives themes as well:
Same Essential Question Vocabulary Development Is Conceptually Aligned Thematically Connected Read Aloud Think Aloud Parallel Genre Elements Taught via Writing Differentiated Practice & Leveled Reading
• Keystone: We recommend instruction be taught in sequential order since the program grows in text complexity. However, you can also connect to myPerspectives themes as well: Vocabulary Development Is Conceptually Aligned Differentiated Practice & Leveled Reading PELS will allow teachers to search by key words to find additional resources as well.
myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 1 Cross Program Alignment Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone
Level B
Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources
Speaking and Listening
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Two Kinds from The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan
Novel Excerpt Character and Point of View: character traits making inferences character’s motives character’s perspective point of view first‐person point of view third‐person point of view
Words that relate to the idea of conflict: lamented indignity reproach discordant squabbling devastated
Latin Prefix:in‐
Conventions: Nouns and Pronouns common noun proper noun possessive noun personal pronoun possessive pronoun
Retelling a Scene
Dramatic Monologue
Unit 2: Text: "Immigration at Angel Island" iLit Library: Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan Unit 2 Lessons 11–13, 18–20: Analyze Character and Plot Development Unit 2 Lessons 6, 8: Pronouns as Subjects and Objects Unit 2 Lessons 11, 13: Noun‐Pronoun Agreement
Unit 1 Reading Strategy (Novel): Predict Grammar: Simple Sentences: Pronouns and Modifiers Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Reader’s Theater Also see: Unit 2: Learn Literary Words: Plot, Character, Point of View Unit 2: Word Study: Words as Multiple Parts of Speech Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Grammar: Possessive Nouns and Adjectives
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
3 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Unit 4: Word Study: Capitalizing Proper Nouns Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives
Standards RL.7.1 RL.7.6
L.7.4.b L.7.2 W.7.3W.7.3.a W.7.3.b W.7.3.d
SL.7.4
A Simple Act Tyler Jackson
News Blog Author’s Point of View: Weighted words
Words that help to show relationships between people: connects influence encouraged bond
Multiple‐Meaning Words
Conventions:Adverbs
Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit iLit Library: We Beat the Street; Thank You Ma’am; A Boy Named Lucas and a Stranger; Homeless Teen Shares Her Story Also see: Unit 4 Lesson 36: Recognize Author's Point of View Unit 4 Lessons 21: Adverbs in Sentences, 23
Unit 1 Grammar: Comparison Structures (Adverbs) Also see: Unit 3: Set a purpose for reading (news article)
Standards RI.7.1 RI.7.6
L.7.4 L.7.1
from An Invisible Thread Laura Schroff & Alex Tresniowski
Memoir Narrative Point of View: first‐person point of view quotations
Words that show positive qualities of personality traits: resilience perseverance generosity
Latin Suffix: ‐ity
Conventions: Adjectives Coordinate adjectives Cumulative adjectives
Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit iLit Library: We Beat the Street; Thank You Ma’am; A Boy Named Lucas and a Stranger; Homeless Teen Shares Her Story Also see: Unit 4 Lesson 36: Recognize Author's Point of View
Unit 1 Grammar: Adjectival Phrases: Adjective Order; Adjectives after Indefinite Pronouns Also see: Unit 2: Build Background: Point of View Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir)
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
4 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Unit 4 Lessons 26, 28: Order of Adjectives
Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives Unit 6: Participial Adjectives: Formation and Meaning
Standards RI.7.6 L.7.5 L.7.5.b L.7.4 L.7.4.b
L.7.2L.7.2.a
Writing to Compare (A Simple Act and from An Invisible Thread)
Explanatory Essay
Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters
See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph
RI.7.9W.7.9 W.7.2 W.7.2.b W.7.2.c L.7.2
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
5 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Performance Task: Writing Focus
Write a Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: What unexpected event shows how a person can influence someone from a different generation? Language Development: Finding Your Voice
Standards: W.7.3, W.7.3.a‐e, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting
See Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 2: Listening and Speaking: Personal Narrative
Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone – Level B
Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept / Media Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Research
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Tutors Teach Seniors New High‐Tech Tricks Jennifer Ludden
News Article Context Clues Development of Central Ideas: Central idea Main idea Make inferences
Words that are associated with feelings and issues one might need to overcome when learning something new: struggling impairments frustrated
Suffix: ‐ment Conventions: Conjunctions coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions
Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Presentation
Unit 2: Can You Believe It?! Unit 2 Lessons 33, 48: Main Idea Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 25, 26: Use Context Clues iLit Library: The Computer and Technology Revolutions; How Have Computers Changed Our Lives?; Computer Unlocks Autistic Teen’s Exceptional Voice;
Unit 1 Reading Strategy: Identify Main Idea and Details Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 2: Complex Sentences with Adverbial Clauses of Time Unit 4: Grammar: Compound Sentences with and, but, so; Complex Sentences with because and since Unit 5: Compound and Complex Sentences
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
6 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Standards L.7.4.a RI.7.1RI.7.2
L.7.4L.7.4.c
L.7.1L.7.3 L.7.3.a
SL.7.1SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.4 SL.7.5 W.7.7
from Mom & Me & Mom Maya Angelou
Memoir Base Words Characterization: Character traits Characterization Direct characterization Indirect characterization Make inferences
Words that involve someone giving to fill the need of someone else: supervision charitable philanthropist
Latin Prefix: super‐
Conventions: Independent and Dependent Clauses Clause Independent clause Dependent clause Subordinate clause
Unit 2 Lessons 11–13, 18–20: Analyze Character and Plot Development iLit Library: Million Man March & Human Family by Maya Angelou Unit 4 Lesson 41: Use Base Words to Determine Meaning
Unit 1 Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Also see: Unit 2: Learn Literary Words: Plot, Character, Point of View Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir) Unit 5: Compound and Complex Sentences
Standards L.7.4 RI.7.2RI.7.3 SL.7.1
L.7.4L.7.4.b
L.7.1L.7.1.a
Learning to Love My Mother Maya Angelou and Michael Maher
Video Media Vocabulary: Set Questions Tone
iLit Library: Million Man March & Human Family by Maya Angelou
Unit 1 Media Literacy & Projects
Standards L.7.6 SL.7.1 L.7.6
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
7 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Writing to Compare (from Mom & Me & Mom and Learning to Love My Mother)
Comparison‐and‐contrast essay
Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters
See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph
Standards RI.7.7W.7.9 W.7.9.b
Mother‐Daughter Drawings Mica and Myla Hendricks
Image Gallery Present and DiscussReview and Synthesize
Media Vocabulary: Composition Light and shadow Perspective
Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Slideshow
For related material see: Unit 5 Lessons 1–10: Multimedia Presentation
Unit 1 Media Literacy & Projects Smithsonian American Art Museum: The Language of Art Also see: Unit 2: Reading Strategy: Use Visuals
Standards L.7.6SL.7.2
SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.5 L.7.6
Mother to Son Langston Hughes To James Frank Horne
Poetry Collection
Context Clues
Figurative Language:Symbolism Symbol Theme Make inferences
Words that express fast, forceful, or sudden movement and create an overall sense of momentum: flung catapulted lurched
Connotation and Denotation
Author’s Style: Rhythm and Repetition
Writing to Sources: Narrative Poem
Unit 2 Lesson 9: Nicholas Townshed Period 6, Room 236 (poem) Unit 2 Lessons 21, 22, 25: Connotations and Denotations iLit Library: Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 25, 26: Use Context Clues Unit 3 Lesson 1–5, 7: Figurative Language Unit 3 Lesson 8: Make Inferences
Unit 1 Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Also see: Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
8 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.a
RL.7.1RL.7.2 RL.7.4
L.7.5L.7.5.c
RL.7.4L.7.5
W.7.3.aW.7.3.b W.7.3.d W.7.5 W.7.9 W.7.9.a
Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Present a Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: What new knowledge or skills can you learn from someone of a different generation?
Standards: SL.7.1, SL.7.1.a, SL.7.1.b, SL.7.2, SL.7.4, SL.7.6 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting
See Unit 2: Listening and Speaking: Personal Narrative
End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment
Writing to Sources: Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: In what situations can one generation learn from another? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Multimedia Presentation
Standards: W.7.3, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting
See Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
9 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 2 Cross Program Alignment
Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone – Level B
Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources
Speaking and Listening
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Dark They Were, and Golden‐Eyed Ray Bradbury
Short Story Figurative Language: Metaphor and Simile Figurative language Simile Metaphor Personification
Gives the reader a sense of what people from Earth are seeing, feeling, and experiencing on Mars: submerged forlorn canals immense atmosphere mosaic
Synonyms and Nuance Conventions: Comparisons Using Adjectives and Adverbs Adjectives Adverbs Positive degree Comparative degree Superlative degree
Unit 3 Lessons 1–5, 7: Figurative Language Unit 4 Lessons 15–16: Figurative Language Unit 4 Lessons 26, 28: Order of Adjectives Unit 4 Lessons 21, 23: Adverbs in Sentences Also see: Unit 2: Virtual War iLit Library: Many science fiction titles exist in the library, for examples: War of the Worlds; Time Warp Trap; Escape from Earth; Pygmalion’s Spectacle; The Time Machine; Space Cadet
See Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 4: Word Study: Synonyms Unit 5: Word Study: Synonyms Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)
Standards RL.7.4 L.7.5 L.7.5.a
L.7.4L.7.5
L.7.1
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
10 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Dark They Were, and Golden‐Eyed Ray Bradbury
Radio Play
Media Vocabulary: Sound effects Human voice Silence
Unit 3 Lessons1–5: Characteristics of Drama; Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 2: Virtual War iLit Library: Many science fiction titles exist in the library, for examples: War of the Worlds; Time Warp Trap; Escape from Earth; Pygmalion’s Spectacle; The Time Machine; Space Cadet
Unit 2 Listening and Speaking: Reader’s Theater; Dramatic Reading
Standards SL.7.2
Writing to Compare (Dark They Were Short Story and Radio Play)
Comparison‐and‐contrast essay
Unit 3 Lessons1–5: Characteristics of Drama; Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 3 Lesson 6: Compare and Contrast Fictional Portrayal and Historical Account
See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph
Standards RL.7.7W.7.2 W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.2.d W.7.2.f W.7.9.a
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
11 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Maggie Koerth‐Baker
News Article Informative Writing
Words related to boredom: chronic stimulus subconsciously excruciatingly monotony catastrophic
Latin prefix: sub‐
Conventions: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Verb Action verb Linking verb
Blog Post Visual Presentation
Unit 2 Lesson 27: Introduce Genre: Informational Text Unit 2 Lesson 41: Verbs ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa
Unit 2 Informational Text/Social Studies Article: Early Explorers Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 1: Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 3: Write a News Article
Standards RI.7.5 L.7.4L.7.6
L.7.1 W.7.1.aW.7.1.b W.7.1.d W.7.1.e W.7.7
SL.7.4SL.7.5
Performance Task: Writing Focus
Write an Argument Prompt: Do the benefits of exploring Mars outweigh the risks? Language Development: Conventions
Standards: W.7.1, W.7.1.a‐e, W.7.5, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.7.3a Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay
See Unit 4: Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
12 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept Vocabulary
Word Study
Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources /Speaking and Listening / Research
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets Nola Taylor Redd
News Article Context Clues
Development of Ideas: Text Structure
Words that relate to space exploration and travel: Colonize Planetary Interstellar
Latin suffix ‐ary
Conventions: Principal Parts of Verbs Verb Present Present participle Past Past participle Verb phrase
Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Presentation
Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 43–45, 47–49: Analyze Text Structure Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 41: Past Tense Verbs ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa
Unit 2 Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Reading Strategy (Informational Text): Recognize Cause and Effect Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 3: Grammar: Gerunds as Subjects Unit 4: Grammar: Present Perfect
Standards L.7.4.a RI.7.5 L.7.4L.7.4.b SL.7.1
L.7.1 W.7.7W.7.8 SL.7.5
The Last Dog Katherine Paterson
Short Story Context Clues Conflict and Resolution Conflict Internal conflict External conflict Resolution
Words that all relate to life outside the dome: threatening extinct mutation
Latin Suffix: ‐tion
Conventions: Simple and Compound Subjects and Predicates
Writing to Sources: Revised Ending
Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the
Unit 2 Reading Strategy (Myth): Identify Problems and Solutions Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Writing: Write a Short Story from a Different Point of View Also see: Unit 1 : Simple Sentences: Pronouns as Modifier (subjects and predicates)
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
13 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa
Standards L.7.4.a RL.7.3 L.7.4L.7.4.a L.7.5 L.7.5.a
L.7.1L.7.3 L.7.3.a
W.7.3W.7.3.b W.7.3.e W.7.10
Ellen Ochoa: Director, Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D.
Video Technical Vocabulary: aptitude calculus mission control
Speaking and Listening: Group Biography Discussion
iLit Library: Ellen Ochoa: Reaching for the Stars
Unit 2 Media Literacy & Projects
Standards L.7.6 SL.7.1SL.7.1.a–d
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity Keith Wagstaff
Interview Base words Evaluate Argument and Claims
Words having to do with business ventures: Cede Enterprise Capitalistic
Multiple‐Meaning Words
Conventions: Sentence Functions and End Marks
Research: Research Project Unit 3 Lesson 1: Multiple‐ Meaning Words Unit 4 Lesson 31: Introduce Argumentative Essay Also see: Unit 5 Lesson 1: Research a Topic iLit Library: Space Disasters; ally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa; We Choose to go to the Moon
Unit 2 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact from Opinion Unit 5: Grammar: Imperatives and will for Instructions Unit 6: Grammar: Reported Speech: Statements and Questions Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations; Quoting Sources Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
14 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Standards L.7.4 RI.7.4RI.7.6 RI.7.8
L.7.4L.7.4.c
L.7.1L.7.2
W.7.2W.7.7 W.7.8
Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Writing to Sources: Present an Argument Prompt: Should space exploration be a priority for our country?
Standards: SL.7.4, SL.7.5, Unit 4 Lessons 43–44: Present an Argumentative Essay
See Unit 4: Listening and Speaking: Speech
End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment
Writing to Sources: Argument Writing Prompt: Should we spend valuable resources on space exploration? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation
Standards: W.7.1, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay
See Unit 4: Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
15 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 3 Cross Program Alignment Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone
Level B
Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept / Media Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources
Speaking and Listening
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I Israel Horovitz
Drama Dialogue in Drama Dialogue Conflict
Words relate to Scrooge’s character and personality: covetous morose resolute impossible malcontent miser
Latin Prefix: mal‐
Conventions: Subject‐Verb Agreement Subject‐verb agreement Compound subject
Unit 3 Lessons 2–4: Characteristics of Drama & Analyze Drama's Form iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Unit 3 Reader’s Theater Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Play): Analyze Text Structure
Standards RL.7.3 RL.7.5
L.7.4.b L.7.1
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II Israel Horovitz
Drama Stage Directions Script Dialogue Stage direction
Words relate to Scrooge’s transforming character and personality: Parallel Altered Strive Dispelled Earnest Infinitely
Greek Prefix: para Conventions: Sentence Structures Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence Compound‐complex sentences Independent clauses
Explanatory Essay
Costume Plan Unit 3 Lessons 2–4: Characteristics of Drama & Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 6 Lessons 45–46: Connect Ideas in Sentences iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Unit 3 Reader’s Theater Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Writing: Write a News Article Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Play): Analyze Text Structure
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
16 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Standards RL.7.3 RL.7.5
L.7.4.bL.7.4.c
L.7.1.b W.7.2.a–f W.7.7SL.7.4 SL.7.5
from Scrooge directed by Henry Edwards
Film
Media Vocabulary:Screenplay Director Performance Editing
iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Unit 3 Media Literacy & Projects
Standards
L.7.6
Writing to Compare (A Christmas Carol and from Scrooge)
Compare‐and‐contrast essay
iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Also see: Unit 3 Lesson 6: Compare and Contrast Fictional Portrayal and Historical Account
Unit 3 Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph
Standards RL.7.7 SL.7.1.a–d SL.7.2
Performance Task: Writing Focus
Mode: Explanatory Essay Prompt: How does Scrooge’s character transform over the course of the play? Language Development: Conventions
Standards: W.7.2, W.7.2.a‐f, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.1.b, L.7.3, L.7.3.a, Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph
Unit 3 Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
17 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author
Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept / Media Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Research
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Thank You, M’am Langston Hughes
Short Story Context Clues
Analyze Craft and Structure: Plot Exposition Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution
Words that are related to the initial meeting between the two characters Permit Release Contact
Multiple‐Meaning Words
Conventions: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Preposition Prepositional phrase Object of the preposition
Writing to Sources: Journal Entry
Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues Unit 4 Lesson 26, 27, 30: Multiple‐Meaning Words Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 8‐9: Recall (Cause and Effect) Unit 2 Lesson 11: Analyze Character and Plot Development Unit 6 Lesson 41: Pronouns in Prepositional Phrases iLit Library: Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes
Unit 3 Reading Strategy (Short Story): Predict Grammar: Gerunds as Objects after Verbs and Prepositions Build Background: Journal Media Literacy & Projects (Journal Writing) Also see: Unit 2: Reading Strategy (Myth): Identify Problems and Solutions Unit 5: Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Myth): Compare and Contrast
Standards L.7.4.a RL.7.3 L.7.4.cL.7.5
L.7.1.a W.7.3W.7.3.b W.7.3.d
from An American Childhood Annie Dillard
Memoir Base Words
Analyze Interactions: Reflective Writing Reflective essay Central ideas Make inferences
Technical vocabulary: Tissue Enlarged Amoeba
Prefix en‐
Conventions: Appositives and Appositive Phrases
Speaking and Listening: Collaborative Discussion
Unit 3 Lesson 2: Make Inferences Unit 3 Lesson 2, 5, 7, 9: Small‐Group Discussion & Partner Discussion Also see: Unit 5 Lesson 7: Identify Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Unit 3 Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Build Background: Journal Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Appositives Unit 2: Media Literacy & Projects (Journal Writing)
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
18 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Unit 4 Lessons 44–47: Text: Classifying Plants and Animals Unit 4 Lessons 48–49: Fossil Detectives
Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir)
Standards L.7.5.b RI.7.3 L.7.6 L.7.4 L.7.1.aL.7.2
SL.7.1.a–d
Urban Farming Is Growing a Greener Future Hillary Schwei
Photo Gallery
Media vocabulary: Rural Agricultural Localizing
Research: Digital Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation
Unit 3 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 4: Reading Strategy (Science Article about Human‐Environment Interaction): Scan
Standards L.7.6 W.7.6W.7.7 W.7.8 SL.7.5
Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Present an Explanatory Essay Prompt: How are the turning points in the selections similar to and different from each other?
Standards: W.7.2, SL.7.1, SL.7.2, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph
Unit 3 Media Literacy & Projects Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
19 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment
Writing to Sources: Explanatory Essay Writing Prompt: What can cause a significant change in someone’s life? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation
Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5 Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph
Unit 3 Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
20 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 4 Cross Program Alignment
Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept / Media Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources
Speaking and Listening
from Silent Spring Rachel Carson
Descriptive Nonfiction
Author’s Word Choice: Imagery Images Mood Connotations Figurative Meanings
Words related to unwelcome change—in this case, to a town’s landscape: Blight Maladies Puzzled Stricken Stillness Deserted
Anglo‐Saxon Suffix: ‐ness
Conventions: The Subjunctive Moods Indicative mood Subjunctive mood
Writing to Sources: Argument
Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" Unit 6 Lesson 8: Analyze Word Choice Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 21, 22, 25: Connotations and Denotations Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 15–16: Figurative Language iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the Environmentalist; Development and the Environment
Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
21 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Standards RI.7.RI.7.2 RI.7.4 L.7.5.c
L.7.4 L.7.5.b
L.7.1L.7.3
W.7.1.a–dW.7.9.b
W.7.7W.7.8 SL.7.4 SL.7.5
Nobel Speech Al Gore
Speech Persuasive Speech Words that describe situations or settings: Crisis Pollution Urgency Universal Illusion Environment
Latin Prefix: uni‐
Conventions: Infinitive Phrases and Gerund Phrases Infinitive Infinitive phrase Noun Adjective Adverb Subject Direct object Predicate noun Object of a preposition
Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" Also see: Unit 2: Lesson 33: Summarize a Speech iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the Environmentalist; On Global Warming; Development and the Environment
Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech Also see: Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 3: Grammar: Gerunds as Subjects; Gerunds as Objects after Verbs and Prepositions
Standards RI.8 L.7.4 L.7.4.b
L.7.1L.7.1.a
Nobel Speech Al Gore
Video Media vocabulary: Unprecedented Recklessly Imminent Unsustainable Emissions Efficiently
Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the
Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech Media Literacy & Projects
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
22 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Environmentalist; On Global Warming
Standards SL.3L.4
Writing to Compare (Speech and Video)
Argument Unit 4 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Unit 4 Lesson 26–30: Extra Practice: Words That Compare
Unit 4 Writing: Write a Review Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph
Standards
RI.7.7W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c SL.7.3
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
23 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Performance Task: Writing Focus
Write an Argument Prompt: What is the most significant effect that people have on the environment? Language Development: Conventions
Standards: W.7.1, W.7.1.a‐e, W.7.6, W.7.8, W.7.10, L.7.1, b, L.7.1.L.7.1.c, L.7.3, L.7.3.c
Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay
Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay
Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept / Media Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Research
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
Turtle Watchers Linda Hogan “Nature” is what We see‐ Emily Dickinson The Sparrow Paul Laurence Dunbar
Poetry Collection
Using a Dictionary
The Speaker in Lyric Poetry
Words that all relate to the importance of ancestral knowledge: Ancestors Wisdom Heed
Etymology Author’s Style: Word Choice Diction Tone Denotations Connotations Make inferences Theme
Speaking and Listening: Oral presentation
Unit 7 Lesson 1: Introduce Poetry Unit 7 Lesson 3: Strategy: Identify Figurative Language Unit 7 Lesson 4: Strategy: Analyze Word Choice Unit 7: "What's That Down There?"; "Sea‐Fever"; The Wendigo" (poems)
Unit 4 Learn Literary Words: Rhyme, Repetition, Theme Poetry: “Harlem” & “Dreams” Listening & Speaking Workshop: Speech
Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.c
RL.5 L.7.4L.7.4.b
RL.7.1RL.7.2 RL.7.4
SL.7.4SL.7.5 SL.7.6
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
24 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Eagle Tracking at Follensby Pond The Nature Conservancy
Photo Gallery
Media Vocabulary: Documentary photography Vantage point Monochrome
Research: Research Paper
Unit 5 Lesson 1: Research a Topic
Unit 4 Reading Strategy (Science Article about Human‐Environment Interaction): Scan Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report
Standards
SL.7.2L.7.6
W.7.2W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.7 7–8
He—y, Come On Ou—t! Shinichi Hoshi translated by Stanleigh Jones
Short Story Context Clues
Elements of a Short Story Irony Theme Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony
Words that relate to the outcome of a process: Disposal Consequences Resolved
Latin Root: ‐sequ‐
Conventions: Punctuation Marks Colon Semicolon Hyphen Dash Brackets Parentheses
Writing to Sources: Write Your Own Ending
Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lesson 36–37: "Japan Nuke Workers Risk Their Lives, Garner Nation's Respect" iLit Library: Midway Atoll: The Pacific Garbage Patch
Unit 4 Learn Literary Words: Theme Also see: Unit 1: Writing Workshop: Write a Short Story Unit 6: Word Study: Word Roots Unit 6: Grammar: Reported Speech: Statements and Questions Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations; Quoting Sources Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report
Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.a
RL.7.2RL.7.3 SL.7.1 SL.7.1.d
L.7.4L.7.4.b L.7.4.c
L.7.2 W.7.3W.7.3.d W.7.3.d W.7.3.e W.7.5
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
25 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Present an Argument Prompt: Do people always have a negative impact on the environment?
Standards: SL.7.1, SL.7.1.a, SL.7.1.b, SL.7.2, SL.7.3, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lesson 43–44: Present an Argumentative Essay
Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech
End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment
Writing to Sources: Argument Prompt: Are the needs of people ever more important than the needs of animals and the planet? Explain your position. Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation
Standards: W.7.1, W.7.4, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6, Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay
Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
26 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 5 Cross Program Alignment
Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept Vocabulary
Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources
Speaking and Listening
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
The Dust Bowl Critical Past
Video Media Vocabulary Panoramic shot Voiceover Transition
iLit Library: A Growing Thirst: A Global Food Crisis; Development and the Environment
Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 2: Visual Literacy (elements of video installations): Smithsonian American Art Museum
Standards L.7.6
from The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck
Novel Excerpt Setting and Cultural Context: Setting Cultural and historical context Theme
Words that describe how the characters feel as they leave their farms and start over: Ruthless Bitterness Toil Sorrow Doomed Frantically
Old English Suffix: ‐less
Author’s Style: Description Word choice Imagery
Unit 2 Lesson 5: Visualize Characters and Settings Unit 4 Lesson 20: Analyze Setting Unit 7 Lesson 2: Strategy: Analyze Setting and Mood
Unit 5 Reading 1: Novel Excerpt Also see: Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Setting Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or
Standards
RL.7.2RL.7.3
L.7.4 L.7.4.b
L.7.6
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
27 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Writing to Compare (The Dust Bowl and Grapes of Wrath)
Argumentative Essay
Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay
See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 4: Writing: Write a Review
Standards RL.7.9W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.2.b W.7.2.d W.7.9 W.7.9.a
The Circuit Francisco Jiménez
Short Story Theme: Stated themes Implied themes
Words that describe ways in which characters act or respond: Thoroughly Wearily Instinctively Enthusiastically Hesitantly Understandingly
Old English Suffix: ‐ly
Conventions: Commas
Explanation Role‐Play Interview
Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez Unit 2 Lesson 16: Analyze the Development of Theme iLit Library: The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez
Unit 5 Grammar: Sequence Words, Phrases, and Clauses Grammar: Compound and Complex Sentences Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay Unit 4: Learn Literary Words: Theme Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations
Standards
RL.7.1RL.7.2
L.7.4 L.7.4.a L.7.4.b
L.7.2L.7.2.a
RL.7.2 W.7.2 W.7.2.b W.7.9 W.7.9.a
SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.c SL.7.4 W.7.7
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
28 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Performance Task: Writing Focus
Write an Informative essay Prompt: How did the individuals in the selections cope with the obstacles they faced? Language Development: Use of commas
Standards: W.7.2, W.7.2.a‐e, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.2.a, L.7.2.b Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5 Writing Workshop: Write an Instructional Essay Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay
Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B
Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill
Analyze Craft and Structure
Concept Vocabulary
Word Study
Conventions or Author’s Style
Writing to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Research
Themes and Key Skills
Key Skills and Word Study
A Work In Progress Aimee Mullins
Personal Narrative Context clues Author’s Purpose: Word Choice and Humor Hyperbole Comic diction Incongruity
Words all relate to overcoming obstacles Accomplishments Extraordinary Celebrate
Latin Prefix: extra‐
Conventions: Informal Grammar Colloquial contractions Informal transitions Introductory conjunctions
Speaking and Listening: Group Discussion
Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lessons36, 38: Recognize Author’s Purpose Unit 2 Lesson 32: "Autistic Teen's Hoop Dreams Come True" iLit Library: It Could Happen to You
Unit 5 Grammar Skill: Contraction Also see: Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Identify Author’s Purpose
Standards L.7.4L.7.4.a
RI.7.3RI.7.4 RI.7.6
L.7.4L.7.4.b
L.7.1L.7.2
SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.2
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
29 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
from The Story of My Life Helen Keller
Autobiography Excerpt
Context Clues
Author’s Purpose: Autobiographical Writing First‐person point of view Tone
Words related to learning new things/struggling to learn new things: Imitate Mystery Barriers
Conventions: Types of Dependent Clauses Clause Independent clause Main clause Dependent / subordinate clause Adverb clause Relative/adjective clause Noun clause
Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lessons36, 38: Recognize Author’s Purpose iLit Library: A New Day; Optimism; Helen Keller: The Story of My Life (Autobiographies) by Helen Keller; Helen Keller by Anne Schraff
Unit 5 Compound and Complex Sentences Also see: Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Identify Author’s Purpose Unit 6: Grammar: Colons for Explanations and Lists
Standards L.7.4L.7.4.a
RI.7.4RI.7.6
L.7.4L.7.4.b RI.7.4
L.7.1L.7.1.a
How Helen Keller Learned to Talk Helen Keller, with Anne Sullivan
Interview Media Vocabulary: Long shot Medium shot Close‐up shot
Writing to Compare:
iLit Library: A New Day; Optimism; Helen Keller: The Story of My Life (Autobiographies) by Helen Keller; Helen Keller by Anne Schraff
Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact from Opinion
Standards L.7.6
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
30 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Writing to Compare (The Story of My Life and How Helen Keller Learned to Talk)
Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters
Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact
Standards RI.7.7W.7.2 W.7.2.a W.7.9 W.7.9.b SL.7.1 SL.7.1.b SL.7.2 SL.7.5
A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation Sarah Childress
News article Context Clues
Analyze Structure: Biographical Writing Narrative nonfiction Biographical writing Direct quotations Narrative pacing
Words related to poverty, limited technology, and efforts to relieve it Scarcity Desire Attempts
Etymology Writing to Sources: How‐to Essay
Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lesson 42: "Taking Action" “iLit Library” Heroes of the Environment; Changing Lives; If You could Change the World; Helping Hands & Black Days for Blue Whales; World Changers
Unit 5 Writing Workshop: Write an Instructional Essay Also see: Unit 3: Set a purpose for reading (news article)
Standards L.7.4L.7.4.a
RI.7.1RI.7.3
L.7.4L.7.4.b
L.7.1 W.7.2.aW.7.2.b W.7.7 W.7.8
Alignment Chart: Grade 7
31 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.
Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Present Multimedia Profiles Prompt: How do people overcome enormous challenges?
Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.1, SL.7.1, SL.7.4, Sl.7.5
Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects
End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment
Writing to Sources: Informative Essay Writing Prompt: How can people overcome adversity in the face of overwhelming obstacles? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation
Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.9, SL.7.4, L.7.5 Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation
See Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay