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Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 7 © 2008 Correlated to:

Tennessee Grade Level Expectations, English Language Arts, (Grade 7)

Tennessee Grade Level Expectations,

English Language Arts, Grade 7 Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar,

Grade 7 © 2008 Tennessee English Language Arts Standards

2009-2010 Implementation

Grade 7

Standard 1- Language

Grade Level Expectations

GLE 0701.1.1 Demonstrate control of Standard English through the use of grammar, usage, and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).

SE/TE: Nouns, 296-299; Pronouns, 301-309; Action Verbs, 316-319, Linking Verbs, 320-325; Helping Verbs, 326-329; Adjectives, 336-347; Adverbs, 348-355; Recognizing Prepositions, 362-365; Prepositions Used In Sentences, 366-369; Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384; The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 396-399; Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs, 400-404; Special Problems With Subjects, 405-409; Complements, 410-419; Phrases, 426-437; Clauses, 438-449; Classifying the Four Functions of a Sentence, 456-459; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Varying Sentences, 465-468; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 492-499; The Tenses and Forms of Verbs, 500-507; Troublesome Verbs, 508-513; Using Pronouns, 518-529; Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-547; Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents, 548-553; Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs, 560-566; Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs, 567-571; End Marks, 580-584; Commas, 585-599; Semicolons and Colons, 600-605; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 606-617; Hyphens and Apostrophes, 618-629; Capitalization, 634-651

GLE 0701.1.2 Employ a variety of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.

SE/TE: Nouns, 296-299; Pronouns, 301-309; Action Verbs, 316-319, Linking Verbs, 320-325; Helping Verbs, 326-329; Adjectives, 336-347; Adverbs, 348-355; Recognizing Prepositions, 362-365; Prepositions Used In Sentences, 366-369; Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384; Phrases, 426-437; Clauses, 438-449; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 492-499; The Tenses and Forms of Verbs, 500-507; Troublesome Verbs, 508-513; Using Pronouns, 518-529; Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-547; Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents, 548-553; Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs, 560-566; Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs, 567-571; Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711

1 SE = Student Edition – TE = Teacher’s Edition





Grade 7 © 2008 GLE 0701.1.3 Understand and use correctly a variety of sentence structures.

SE/TE: The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complements, 410-419; Classifying the Four Functions of a Sentence, 456-459; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Varying Sentences, 465-468; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 422-423, 556-557; Using “Possible Sentences,” 694; Revising Your Sentences, 60, 86, 111, 137-138, 163, 186-188, 210-211, 236-237, 262-263, 282

Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)

0701.1.1 Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms, and functions of nouns (e.g., collective nouns, compound nouns, noun clauses, noun functions as direct and indirect objects, and as predicate nouns), pronouns (e.g., proper case: nominative, objective, possessive; reflexive pronouns, interrogative; demonstrative; agreement of pronouns with their antecedents), verbs (e.g., agreement with subject in person and number, verbs that take objects, regular and irregular verb forms, correct use of the three perfect tenses), adjectives (e.g., comparative and superlative forms, compound predicate adjectives, adjective clauses), adverbs (e.g., comparative and superlative forms, punctuation with introductory adverb phrases and clauses, correct placement within the sentence), conjunctions (e.g., coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions to combine words, phrases, clauses, and sentences), interjections, and prepositions (recognize prepositional phrases as adjective/adverb modifiers and note their functions in the sentence).

SE/TE: Nouns, 296-299; Pronouns, 301-309; Action Verbs, 316-319; Linking Verbs, 320-325; Helping Verbs, 326-329; Adjectives, 336-347; Adverbs, 348-355; Recognizing Prepositions, 362-365; Prepositions Used In Sentences, 366-369; Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384; The Tenses and Forms of Verbs, 500-507; Troublesome Verbs, 508-513; Phrases, 426-437; Clauses, 438-449; Using Pronouns, 518-529; Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-547; Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents, 548-553; Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs, 560-566; Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs, 567-571

0701.1.2 Recognize and correct usage errors (e.g., subject-verb agreement, pronoun case {with emphasis on who/whom}, double negatives, comparative and superlative forms, troublesome word pairs {to/to/two, their/there/they’re, its/it’s, sit/set, lie/lay, affect/effect, sit/set, lie/lay, may/can, leave/let, teach/learn, accept/except, capitol/capital, principle/principal, between/among, rise/raise, stationary/stationery}).

SE/TE: Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-545; Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents, 548-553; Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs, 567-569; Avoiding Double Negatives, 478; Avoiding Common Usage Problems, 479-481

0701.1.3 Use capitalization correctly (e.g., titles, friendly and business letters, quotations, proper adjectives).

SE/TE: Capitalization, 634-651; Using Quotation Marks With Direct Quotations, 606-613; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 264, 283; Punctuation: Quotation Marks, 778; Capitalization, 780; Proofreading in Five Minutes, 789; Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 790-791






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.1.4 Demonstrate the correct use of commas (e.g., after introductory words, phrases or clauses; setting off appositives and interrupters; before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses to form compound sentences), colons (e.g., in business letters or before a list of items in a series), semicolons (e.g., combining sentences, between items in a series when the items already contain commas), underlining and italicizing (e.g., titles; certain words, letters, figures; foreign words), quotation marks (e.g., with direct quotations, to set off dialogue, in titles, use of end punctuation with quotation marks) and apostrophes (e.g., to form both singular and plural possessives).

SE/TE: End Marks, 580-584; Commas, 585-599; Semicolons and Colons, 600-605; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 606-617; Hyphens and Apostrophes, 618-629; Editing and Proofreading, 88, 114, 139, 214, 239, 264; Punctuation: Comma Use, 777; Punctuation: Quotation Marks, 778; Punctuation: Colon Use, 779

0701.1.5 Spell correctly high-frequency, misspelled words (appropriate to grade level), and words commonly used in content specific vocabulary.

SE/TE: Avoiding Common Usage Problems, 479-481; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711; Spelling, 775; Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697

0701.1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of correct sentence structure by correcting run-on sentences (e.g., conjunctions, semicolons, periods to join or separate elements) and sentence fragments (e.g., supplying the missing elements).

SE/TE: End Marks, 580-584; Semicolons and Colons, 600-605; The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complements, 410-419; Classifying the Four Functions of a Sentence, 456-459; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Varying Sentences, 465-468; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 422-423, 556-557; Using “Possible Sentences,” 694; Revising Your Sentences, 60, 86, 111, 137-138, 163, 186-188, 210-211, 236-237, 262-263, 282; Prepositions Used In Sentences, 366-369; Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384

0701.1.7 Identify and use appositives and appositive phrases.

SE/TE: Recognizing Appositive Phrases, 434-435; Section Review, 436-437; Using Commas to Set Off Added Elements, 590-593; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665

0701.1.8 Identify and use infinitives and infinitives phrases.

SE/TE: Recognizing Verbal Phrases, 430-433; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Section Review, 436-437

0701.1.9 Explore gerund and participial phrases.

SE/TE: Grammar in Your Writing, 237; Recognizing Verbal Phrases, 430-433; Using Commas to Set Off Added Elements, 590-593; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Section Review, 436-437

0701.1.10 Differentiate between independent and subordinate clauses.

SE/TE: Revising Your Sentences, 137; Clauses, 438-442; Section Review, 449; Using Semicolons to Join Independent Clauses, 600-601; Classifying Sentence Structure, 443-446; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.1.11 Recognize and differentiate among simple, compound, and complex sentences.

SE/TE: The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 396-399; Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs, 400-404; Special Problems With Subjects, 405-409; Complements, 410-419; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Chapter Review, 484-485

0701.1.12 Identify the complete subject and predicate of interrogative and inverted sentences.

SE/TE: The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 396-399; Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs, 400-404; Special Problems With Subjects, 405-409; Complements, 410-419; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Sentence Diagramming Workshop, 656-665; Classifying the Four Functions of a Sentence, 456-459; Varying Sentences, 465-468; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Chapter Review, 484-485

0701.1.13 Use printed and electronic dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries to determine the pronunciation, spelling, and part of speech of words; to clarify meaning and improve understanding of words (including connotation and denotation); and to distinguish among contextually appropriate synonyms and definitions.

SE/TE: Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711; Using Dictionaries, 746-747; Using Other Print and Electronic References, 748-750; Synonyms, 773; Spelling, 775; Analyzing the Text, 725-726

0701.1.14 Define and recognize word synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.

SE/TE: Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Synonyms, 773

0701.1.15 Identify and define English words derived from Latin and Greek words that form common roots (e.g., audio, auto, malus) and recognize English words that are based on them (e.g., audible, autobiography, malice).

SE/TE: Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711

0701.1.16 Use roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words, to clarify the meaning of familiar words.

SE/TE: Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711

0701.1.17 Continue to use previously learned strategies to distinguish among multi-meaning words and to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

SE/TE: Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Improving Your Spelling, 702-711

0701.1.18 Recognize and appreciate cultural and regional differences signaled by word usage and vocabulary.

SE/TE: Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701

0701.1.19 Use textual structure (e.g., examples of cause-effect and compare-contrast relationships) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or distinguish multi-meaning words.

SE/TE: Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.1.20 Demonstrate understanding of common phrases and terms from other languages commonly used in English (e.g., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage).

SE/TE: Improving Your Spelling, 702-711; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Analyzing the Text, 725-726; Reading Myths, Legends, and Folk Tales, 730-731

State Performance Indicators

SPI 0701.1.1 Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common/proper, singular/plural, possessives, direct/indirect objects, predicate) and pronouns (i.e., agreement, reflexive, interrogative, demonstrative) within context.

SE/TE: Nouns, 296-300; Pronouns, 301-309; Chapter Review, 310-311, 420-421, 484-485, 528-529, 554-555; The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 396-399; Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs, 400-404; Special Problems With Subjects, 405-409; Complements, 410-419; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Using Pronouns, 518-527; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 530-531; Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-547; Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents, 548-553; Hyphens and Apostrophes, 618-629; Pronouns, 767; Subject-Verb Agreement, 769

SPI 0701.1.2 Identify the correct use of verbs (i.e., action/linking, regular/irregular, agreement, perfect tenses, verb phrases) within context.

SE/TE: Action Verbs, 316-319; Linking Verbs, 320-325; Helping Verbs, 326-329; Chapter Review, 330-331, 420-421, 450-451, 484-485, 516-517; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 332-333; The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complete Subjects and Predicates, 396-399; Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs, 400-404; Phrases, 426-437; Clauses, 438-449; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; The Four Principal Parts of Verbs, 492-499; The Tenses and Forms of Verbs, 500-507; Troublesome Verbs, 508-513; Agreement Between Subjects and Verbs, 534-547; Verb Tenses, 768; Subject -Verb Agreement, 769; Action Verbs, 781

SPI 0701.1.3 Identify the correct use of adjectives (i.e., common/proper, comparative/superlative, adjective clauses) and adverbs (comparative and superlative forms) within context.

SE/TE: Adjectives, 336-347; Adverbs, 348-355; Chapter Review, 356-257, 450-451, 484-485, 572-573; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 358-359; Clauses, 438-449; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs, 560-566; Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs, 567-571

SPI 0701.1.4 Identify the correct use of conjunctions (i.e., coordinating, correlative, subordinating) and interjections within context.

SE/TE: Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384; Chapter Review, 385-386, 484-485; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 387; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Conjunctions, 766






Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.1.5 Identify the correct use of prepositional phrases (place correctly according to the words they modify within the sentence) within context.

SE/TE: Recognizing Prepositions, 362-365; Prepositions Used in Sentences, 366-369; Chapter Review, 370-371; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 372-373; Phrases, 426-437; Chapter Review, 450-451; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Chapter Review, 484-485

SPI 0701.1.6 Identify the correct use of commas (i.e., compound sentences, coordinating conjunctions, introductory words, appositives, interrupters) within context.

SE/TE: Conjunctions, 376-380; Interjections, 381-384; Chapter Review, 385-386, 484-485; Complements, 410-419; Chapter Review, 420-421; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Commas, 585-599; Editing and Proofreading, 114, 214

SPI 0701.1.7 Identify within context a variety of appropriate sentence-combining techniques (i.e., comma + coordinating conjunction, use of semicolon, introductory phrases or clauses).

SE/TE: Conjunctions, 376-380; The Basic Sentence, 392-395; Complements, 410-419; Chapter Review, 385-386, 420-421, 484-485; Classifying the Four Functions of a Sentence, 456-459; Sentence Combining, 460-464; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Punctuation: Comma Use, 777

SPI 0701.1.8 Select the most appropriate method to correct a run-on sentence (i.e., conjunctions, semicolons, periods to join or separate elements) within context.

SE/TE: Conjunctions, 376-380; Chapter Review, 385-386, 484-485; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483

SPI 0701.1.9 Recognize usage errors occurring within context (i.e., double negatives, troublesome word pairs: {to/to/two, their/there/they’re, its/it’s, sit/set, lie/lay, affect/effect, sit/set, lie/lay, may/can, leave/let, teach/learn, accept/except, capitol/capital, principle/principal, between/among, rise/raise, stationary/stationery}).

SE/TE: Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483; Chapter Review, 484-485

SPI 0701.1.10 Identify the correct use of colons (i.e., in business letters, preceding list of items) within context.

SE/TE: Semicolons and Colons, 600-605; Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 790-791; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Punctuation: Colon Use, 779

SPI 0701.1.11 Identify the correct use of appositives and appositive phrases within context.

SE/TE: Phrases, 426-437; Chapter Review, 450-451, 484-485; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483

SPI 0701.1.12 Identify the correct use of infinitives and infinitive phrases within context.

SE/TE: Phrases, 426-437; Chapter Review, 450-451, 484-485; Avoiding Sentence Problems, 469-483

SPI 0701.1.13 Select the appropriate use of underlining/italicizing with titles, specific words, numbers, and letters.

SE/TE: Quotation Marks and Underlining, 606-617; Punctuation: Quotation Marks, 778

SPI 0701.1.14 Form singular and plural possessives using apostrophes correctly.

SE/TE: Hyphens and Apostrophes, 618-629; Chapter Review, 630-631






Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.1.15 Choose the correct use of quotation marks and commas (i.e., in direct quotations, with explanatory material within the quote, proper use with end marks).

SE/TE: Commas, 585-599; Quotation Marks and Underlining, 606-617; Editing and Proofreading, 264

SPI 0701.1.16 Identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words in context.

SE/TE: Improving Your Spelling, 702-711

SPI 0701.1.17 Use context clues and background knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meaning of multi-meaning words.

SE/TE: Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698-701; Developing Your Vocabulary, 691-694; Studying Words Systematically, 695-697; Context Clues, 771

SPI 0701.1.18 Use context clues and background knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.


SPI 0701.1.19 Replace unknown words in context with appropriate synonyms or antonyms.


SPI 0701.1.20 Recognize and use grade appropriate and/or content specific vocabulary within context.


SPI 0701.1.21 Decode unknown grade level words in context, using previously learned strategies as aids in determining meaning.


SPI 0701.1.22 Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage).


Standard 2: Communication


Listening

GLE 0701.2.1 Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation, problem solving, and task completion.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Listening Effectively, 673-674

GLE 0701.2.2 Distinguish among summaries, paraphrases, and critiques.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Listening Effectively, 673-674

GLE 0701.2.3 Identify the thesis and main points of a speech.


GLE 0701.2.4 Analyze the organizational structure of a speech.







Grade 7 © 2008 Speaking

GLE 0701.2.5 Understand strategies for expressing ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of oral contexts.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Connected Assignment, 93, 144, 193

GLE 0701.2.6 Deliver effective oral presentations.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Connected Assignment, 93, 144, 193

GLE 0701.2.7 Participate in work teams and group discussions.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687


Listening

0701.2.1 Follow multi-step spoken instructions to perform single tasks, to answer questions, and to solve problems.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672

0701.2.2 Identify the thesis of a speech in which the main idea may be explicitly or implicitly stated, concepts may be more abstract, and extended metaphors may be used, and determine the essential elements that elaborate it.


0701.2.3 Summarize information presented orally by others in which the main ideas may be explicitly or implicitly stated, including the purposes, major ideas, and supporting details or evidence.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Listening Effectively, 673-674

0701.2.4 Paraphrase accurately ideas and information presented orally by others.


0701.2.5 Construct a summary and a paraphrase of a speech.

SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 673-674

0701.2.6 Construct a critique of a speech. SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Listening Effectively, 673-674

0701.2.7 Identify and analyze the structure of a speech (e.g., sequential, chronological, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).


0701.2.8 Listen actively in group discussions by asking clarifying and elaborating questions and by managing internal (e.g., emotional state, prejudices) and external (e.g., physical setting, difficulty hearing, recovering from distractions) barriers to aid comprehension.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Listening Effectively, 673-674; Prewriting, 128, 178






Grade 7 © 2008 Speaking

0701.2.9 Include relevant facts, reasons, details, and examples to support a relatively complicated thesis.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672

0701.2.10 Organize oral presentations marinating a relatively simple three-part structure, previewing the content of presentation in introduction, offering ideas with supporting details, and providing a brief summary or conclusion.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Connected Assignment, 93, 144, 193

0701.2.11 Use an organizational pattern appropriate for the topic and purpose (e.g., sequential, chronological, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).


0701.2.12 Logically arrange ideas and group related ideas in ways that enhance the topic.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Connected Assignment, 144, 193

0701.2.13 Connect ideas using a variety of transition strategies that signal addition of information and relationships between ideas (e.g., Use listing words such as first, in addition, but, and however).

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Connected Assignment, 144, 193

0701.2.14 Provide an effective conclusion that reinforces the focus of the presentation.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Connected Assignment, 144

0701.2.15 Employ presentation skills such as good eye contact, clear enunciation, effective speaking rate and volume, and natural gestures.


0701.2.16 Participate productively in self-directed work teams for a particular purpose (e.g., to interpret literature, solve a problem, make a decision) by adhering to the following:

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686

Behavior of Individuals within the Group

Contribute appropriate and useful information and ideas that demonstrate a clear awareness of the context of the discussion and the goals of the group and are purposeful in moving the team toward its goal and contributing to the topic of group discussion.


• Consult and reference texts or other resources as a source for ideas or to support ideas under the group discussion.

SE/TE: Reference Skills, 740-750

• Ask primarily relevant questions that move the team toward its goals and contribute to the topic of discussion.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670






Grade 7 © 2008 • Gain the floor in orderly ways, taking turns when speaking and listening with civility to the ideas of others (without interrupting).


• Summarize and paraphrase essential information in others’ input, and clarify points of agreement and disagreement.


Goals and Aims of the Group

• Understand the purpose for working as a team and work according to that purpose.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Listening Effectively, 673-674; Prewriting, 128, 178; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686

• Articulate the goals which have been provided for the team work and ask appropriate clarifying questions.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Listening Effectively, 673-674; Prewriting, 128, 178

• Identify task(s) needed to meet goal and purpose, and either meet assigned deadlines or set deadlines for completing each task.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Listening Effectively, 673-674; Prewriting, 128, 178; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686

Group Dynamics and Roles

• Understand the responsibilities of various roles within the team, either assigned or determined by the group (e.g., reporter, recorder, information gatherer, leader, timekeeper).


• Maintain collaboration by ensuring that all appropriate ideas and contributions are respectfully acknowledged and valued by the team and follow a prescribed for doing this (e.g., list every idea in a brainstorming session before criticism is allowed).


• Come to agreement by seeking consensus or following the majority, depending on the ground rules for decision making.

SE/TE: Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669-670; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686.


SPI 0701.2.1 Identify the purpose of a speech (i.e., to inform, to describe, to explain, to persuade, to entertain).

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Connected Assignment, 93, 144, 193, 269

SPI 0701.2.2 Identify the targeted audience of a speech.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Connected Assignment, 93, 144, 193, 269

SPI 0701.2.3 Identify the thesis and main points of a speech.


SPI 0701.2.4 Determine the most effective methods for engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate).

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Connected Assignment, 144; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686

SPI 0701.2.5 Organize ideas in the most effective order for an oral presentation.

SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671-672; Creating a Video, 686






Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.2.6 Discern the organizational pattern of a speech (e.g., sequential, chronological, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).


SPI 0701.2.7 Select the most appropriate behaviors for participating productively in a


team (e.g., ask primarily relevant questions that move the team toward its goal and contribute to the topic of discussion, articulate the goals that have been provided for the team work and ask clarifying questions, come to agreement by seeking consensus or following the majority) .

SPI 0701.2.8 Identify the functions and responsibilities of individual roles within an organized group (i.e., reporter, recorder, information gatherer, leader, timekeeper).


SPI 0701.2.9 Distinguish between a summary and a critique.


Standard 3-Writing


GLE 0701.3.1 Write in a variety of modes for a variety of audiences and purposes.

SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 228-231, 252-257, 276-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; What Is Revising?, 19-21; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; What Are Editing and Proofreading?, 22; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 88, 114, 139, 165, 189, 214, 239, 264, 283; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Publishing and Presenting, 64, 89, 115, 140, 166, 190, 215, 240, 265, 284; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

GLE 0701.3.2 Employ a variety of prewriting strategies.

SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 228-231, 252-257, 276-278; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

GLE 0701.3.3 Organize ideas into an essay with an introduction, developing paragraphs, conclusion, and appropriate transitions.

SE/TE: What Is Drafting?, 18; What Is Revising?, 19-21; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282






Grade 7 © 2008 GLE 0701.3.4 Refine strategies for editing and revising written work.

SE/TE: What Is Editing and Proofreading?, 22; What Is Revising?, 19-21; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 88, 114, 139, 165, 189, 214, 239, 264, 283


0701.3.1 Write in a variety of modes and genres, including description, narration, exposition, persuasion, literary response, personal expression, and imaginative.

SE/TE: What Is Prewriting?, 14-17; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 228-231, 252-257, 276-278; What Is Drafting?, 18; What Is Revising?, 19-21; Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; What Are Editing and Proofreading?, 22; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 88, 114, 139, 165, 189, 214, 239, 264, 283; What Are Publishing and Presenting?, 23; Publishing and Presenting, 64, 89, 115, 140, 166, 190, 215, 240, 265, 284; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.2 Practice writing to a prompt within a specified time.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 276-278; Drafting, 279-280; Revising, 282-282; Editing and Proofreading, 283; Publishing and Presenting, 284; Connected Assignment, 287

0701.3.3 Create somewhat complicated work-related texts, such as instructions, directions, letters, memos, e-mails, and reports that employ the following techniques:


• Select a medium or format appropriate to purpose for writing, and maintain focus on the purpose.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Drafting, 232-233; Connected Assignment, 243

• Use varied strategies to achieve different purposes (e.g., providing facts and details or including examples to illustrate).

SE/TE: Drafting, 232-233; Revising, 234-238; Connected Assignment, 243

• Demonstrate awareness of audience through selection of medium or format, choice of supporting ideas, background information, and word choice and tone.


• Respond to opposing viewpoints and/or anticipate and answer potential questions from audience.

SE/TE: Revising, 234-238; Connected Assignment, 243

• Use accurate and accessible vocabulary to convey meaning.


• Provide accurate and relevant support for the main points in the text.

SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243






Grade 7 © 2008 • Follow customary formats (e.g., use salutation, closing, and signature for business letters, and format for memos).

SE/TE: Styles for Business and Friendly Letters, 790-791

• Include formatting or visual elements to guide readers by highlighting specific categories of information and/or to signal transitions between steps (e.g., headings, bulleted lists).

SE/TE: Formatting to Create Effect, 684

• Use graphics and illustrative material effectively to support ideas in the text as appropriate to content and medium.

SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681-683

0701.3.4 Develop focused, appropriate, and interesting topics for writing.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, 102-105, 128-131, 154-157, 178-181, 202-205, 228-231, 252-257, 276-278; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.5 Create a thesis statement and include relevant facts, details, reasons, and examples that support the thesis.


0701.3.6 Develop relevant details or reasons in a manner that meets the needs of the audience and purpose.

SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.7 Organize writing using structures appropriate for the topic and that meet the needs of the audience (e.g., if using an anecdote to provide an example, use chronological order with sufficient time signals for the reader to follow easily).

SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.8 Use appropriate and effective words and phrases to indicate the organizational pattern (e.g., problem-solution, with order of steps necessary indicated in the solution).

SE/TE: Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.9 Use text features (e.g., headings, subheadings, formatting) as appropriate to signal simple relationships between ideas.

SE/TE: Formatting to Create Effect, 684

0701.3.10 Use accurate and precise language to convey meaning.


0701.3.11 Use strong verbs and figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes) for emphasis or creative effect as appropriate to the purpose.

SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.3.12 Use appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and usage to distinguish between formal and informal language.


0701.3.13 Incorporate some variety of syntactic structures for effect when appropriate (e.g., modifying phrases, parenthetical expressions).


0701.3.14 Edit to craft a tone that is appropriate for the topic and audience, and supports the purpose.

SE/TE: Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 88, 114, 139, 165, 189, 214, 239, 264, 283; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

0701.3.15 Use language that conveys the writer’s point of view.


0701.3.16 When other sources are used or referenced (such as in research, informational essays, or literary essays) adhere to the following:

• Acknowledge source material (e.g., list sources).

SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Reference Skills, 740-750

• Understand the differences between/among quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796

• Quote, paraphrase, or summarize text, ideas, or other information taken from print or other electronic sources.

SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796

• Embed quotations and graphics from other sources, when appropriate.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796

0701.3.17 Generate notes on text, and identify main and supporting ideas.


0701.3.18 Edit writing for mechanics (punctuation, capitalization), spelling, grammar (e.g., consistent verb tense, noun and pronoun agreement).

SE/TE: Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Editing and Proofreading, 63, 88, 114, 139, 165, 189, 214, 239, 264, 283

0701.3.19 Drawing on reader’s comments, revise papers to focus on topic or thesis, develop ideas, employ transitions, and identify a clear beginning and ending.

SE/TE: Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.3.20 Demonstrate confidence in using the Tennessee Writing Assessment Rubric while evaluating one’s own writing and the writing of others.

SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 64, 89, 115, 140, 166, 190, 215, 240, 265, 284

0701.3.21 Use relatively basic software programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) to write texts and create graphics to present ideas visually and in writing.

SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681-683; Formatting to Create Effect, 684

0701.3.22 Identify and explore opportunities for publication (e.g., local/national contests, Internet websites, newspapers, periodicals, school displays).

SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 64, 89, 115, 140, 166, 190, 215, 240, 265, 284; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269.


SPI 0701.3.1 Identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to inform, to describe, to explain, to persuade, to entertain).


SPI 0701.3.2 Identify the audience for which a text is written.


SPI 0701.3.3 Select an appropriate thesis statement for a writing sample.


SPI 0701.3.4 Rearrange a multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order.


SPI 0701.3.5 Select the appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the flow of a writing sample.


SPI 0701.3.6 Choose the supporting sentence that best fits the context and flow of ideas in a paragraph.

SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287






Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.3.7 Identify the sentence(s) irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.


SPI 0701.3.8 Select an appropriate concluding sentence for a well-developed paragraph.


SPI 0701.3.9 Select illustrations, explanations, anecdotes, descriptions and/or facts to support key ideas.

SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, 82-83, 106-107, 132-133, 158-159, 182-183, 206-207, 232-233, 258-259, 279-280; Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287; Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681-683; Formatting to Create Effect, 684

SPI 0701.3.10 Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Revising, 58-62, 84-87, 108-113, 134-138, 160-164, 184-188, 208-213, 234-238, 260-263, 281-282; Connected Assignment, 67, 93, 118-119, 144-145, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 287

SPI 0701.3.11 Identify individual writing selections as technical, narrative, persuasive and/or descriptive in mode.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227, 250-251; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242, 266-268, 285-286

SPI 0701.3.12 Complete a graphic organizer (e.g., clustering, listing, mapping, webbing) with information from notes for a writing selection.

SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681-683

SPI 0701.3.13 Select the most appropriate format for writing a specific work-related text (i.e., instructions, directions, letters, memos, e-mails, reports).

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Connected Assignment, 243

Standard 4: Research


GLE 0701.4.1 Define and narrow a problem or research topic.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Connected Assignment, 217; Narrowing Your Topic, 130, 156, 180, 204, 230

GLE 0701.4.2 Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750






Grade 7 © 2008 GLE 0701.4.3 Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources, including information gathered from Web sites.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750

GLE 0701.4.4 Write a research paper, using primary and secondary sources and technology and graphics, as appropriate.



0701.4.1 Narrow a topic so that the research process is manageable and the controlling idea is focused.


0701.4.2 Take and organize notes on what is known and what needs to be researched about the topic.

SE/TE: Drafting, 232-233; Connected Assignment, 243

0701.4.3 Focus on relevant information and/or theories.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Connected Assignment, 217, 243; Narrowing Your Topic, 204, 230

0701.4.4 Distinguish between primary and secondary sources, defining the characteristics of each and evaluating each for their benefits and limitations.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Prewriting, 228-231; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750

0701.4.5 Choose among sources provided and those found independently based on the usefulness, credibility, and reliability of the sources.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Drafting, 232-233; Connected Assignment, 243

0701.4.6 Identify reasons for choosing one source over another, including those found on Web sites.


0701.4.7 Identify the characteristics and limitations of source material.

SE/TE: Reference Skills, 740-750

0701.4.8 Provide relevant research information to develop and support a complicated topic.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750

0701.4.9 Analyze and interpret data in multiple forms (e.g., a bar or circle graph) on a familiar topic

SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675-677

0701.4.10 Collect evidence in various ways (e.g., gathering relevant reasons, examples, and facts; defining key terms and ideas; identifying relationships such as cause-effect).

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750; Connected Assignment, 243

0701.4.11 Craft an introductory paragraph in which a thesis statement(s) clearly presents the topic of the documented essay.

SE/TE: Drafting, 232-233; Revising, 234-238; Connected Assignment, 243.

0701.4.12 Present a body of well-developed and specific facts and information pertinent to the topic, developed as a series of paragraphs which support the topic.







Grade 7 © 2008 0701.4.13 Connect ideas using a variety of transition strategies.


0701.4.14 Create an effective organizing structure based on research information (e.g., description, problem-solution, question-answer, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).


0701.4.15 Craft a conclusion in which closure is provided, such as by restating the topic and summarizing findings.


0701.4.16 Acknowledge source material using a predetermined standard format (e.g., APA, MLA).

SE/TE: Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Editing and Proofreading, 239

0701.4.17 Understand the differences among quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Editing and Proofreading, 239

0701.4.18 Quote, paraphrase, or summarize text, ideas, or other information taken from print or electronic sources.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Editing and Proofreading, 239

0701.4.19 Following a standard format and appropriate technology, embed text graphics, including a title, a contents page, numbered pages, and a bibliography.

SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading, 239; Connected Assignment, 243

0701.4.20 Include graphics and illustrative material effectively to support research ideas in the text.

SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681-683; Formatting to Create Effect, 684


SPI 0701.4.1 Select the most focused research topic.


SPI 0701.4.2 Identify levels of reliability among resources (e.g., eyewitness account, newspaper account, supermarket tabloid account, Internet source).


SPI 0701.4.3 Determine the most appropriate research source for a given research topic.


SPI 0701.4.4 Distinguish between primary (i.e., interviews, letters, diaries, newspapers, personal narratives) and secondary (i.e., reference books, periodicals, Internet, biographies) sources.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Prewriting, 228-231; Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript, 792-796; Internet Research Handbook, 797-801; Reference Skills, 740-750

SPI 0701.4.5 Discern irrelevant research material from written text.

SE/TE: Prewriting, 228-231; Drafting 232-233






Grade 7 © 2008 Standard 5: Logic


GLE 0701.5.1 Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of oral and written contexts.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 100-101, 176-177, 250-251; Student Work In Progress, 266-268; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 688-689, 734-735; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679

GLE 0701.5.2 Analyze text for fact and opinion, cause-effect, inferences, evidence, and conclusions.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 100-101, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 191-192, 266-268; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 734-735

GLE 0701.5.3 Demonstrate an understanding of deductive and inductive reasoning.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726

GLE 0701.5.4 Analyze written and oral communication for persuasive devices.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Model From Literature, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 141-143; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 147

GLE 0701.5.5 Explore the concept of premises, including false premises.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726

GLE 0701.5.6 Explore the concept of logical fallacies.


Checks for Understanding (Formative / Summative Assessment)

0701.5.1 Make logical predictions of future events in text.

SE/TE: Reading nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 734-735

0701.5.2 Identify sequence of events in text. SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726 0701.5.3 Construct and complete analogies using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, functions, and verb forms).

SE/TE: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 312-313; Test-Taking Skills, 751-755

0701.5.4 Identify and analyze stated or implied cause-effect relationships in text.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 100-101, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 191-192, 266-268

0701.5.5 Determine simple criteria for recognizing factual claim and opinion (e.g., scientific method, provability, quality of evidence, sources).


0701.5.6 Determine the relevance and quality of evidence given to support or oppose an argument.







Grade 7 © 2008 0701.5.7 Compare and contrast evidence and conclusions between two or more arguments on the same topic.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Model From Literature, 152-153; Student Work In Progress, 167-168

0701.5.8 Identify and analyze examples of deductive and inductive reasoning in text.


0701.5.9 Understand the meaning of the words premise and fallacy.


0701.5.10 Identify and describe the structure of an argument, including its main claim and supporting premises.


0701.5.11 Identify a variety of false premises, including those involving categorical claims (e.g., all mammals are human beings).


0701.5.12 Identify the persuasive devices in written and oral communication (e.g., bandwagon, loaded terms, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks).


0701.5.13 Explore common logical fallacies (e.g., appeal to fear, personal attack, false dilemma, false analogy) a variety of texts.


0701.5.14 Explore the concepts of stereotyping and bias.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679


SPI 0701.5.1 Make predictions about the outcome of a given text.

SE/TE: Reading nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 734-735

SPI 0701.5.2 Evaluate text for fact and opinion.


SPI 0701.5.3 Identify stated or implied cause-effect relationships.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 100-101, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 191-192, 266-268

SPI 0701.5.4 Identify examples of persuasive devices (i.e., bandwagon, loaded terms, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks).


SPI 0701.5.5 Select the correct word or phrase to complete an analogy, using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, functions, verb forms).

SE/TE: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 312-313; Test-Taking Skills, 751-755

SPI 0701.5.6 Identify an example of deductive or inductive reasoning in text.







Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.5.7 Identify a false premise in text. SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may

be found here: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726

SPI 0701.5.8 Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 100-101, 176-177, 250-251; Student Work In Progress, 266-268; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 688-689, 734-735; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679

Standard 6- Informational Text


GLE 0701.6.1 Comprehend and summarize the main ideas and supporting details of informational texts.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading From Varied Sources, 732-733; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242

GLE 0701.6.2 Analyze the organizational structures of informational texts.


GLE 0701.6.3 Read, interpret, and analyze text features that support informational texts.


Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessments)

0701.6.1 Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer’s purpose).


0701.6.2 Identify/infer the details that support the main idea of an informational text and identify the details supporting it.


0701.6.3 Recognize clear, but subtly stated relationships among ideas (e.g., cause-effect, comparative, sequential) in informational texts.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242

0701.6.4 Make inferences and draw conclusions.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.6.5 Summarize succinctly the main idea and supporting details (presented as text and/or visuals) in informational texts.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720

0701.6.6 Summarize, paraphrase, and critique texts (informational and literary).

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.6.7 Identify the organizational structures of informational texts (e.g., chronological, sequential, cause-effect, comparison-contrast, problem-solution).

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Model From Literature, 152-153, 174-175, 200-201; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216

0701.6.8 Recognize that print format varies according to purpose and genre (e.g., prose, poetry, newspaper/magazine, letters, dramas, technical manuals, textbooks).

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading From Varied Sources, 732-733; Model From Literature, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.6.9 Use text features to locate information and make meaning from text (e.g., headings, key words, captions, tables of content, footnotes, illustrations).


0701.6.10 Comprehend and interpret factual, quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams.

SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675-677; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720

0701.6.11 Follow instructions in informational or technical texts.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 200-201; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Student Work In Progress, 216-217


SPI 0701.6.1 Formulate clarifying questions before, during, or after reading.


SPI 0701.6.2 Identify the main idea and supporting details in text.


SPI 0701.6.3 Use text features to locate information and make meaning from text (e.g., headings, key words, captions, footnotes).







Grade 7 © 2008 SPI 0701.6.4 Interpret factual, quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in text features (e.g., maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams).

SE/TE: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675-677; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720

SPI 0701.6.5 Choose the correct order of a set of instructions.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 200-201; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Student Work In Progress, 216-217

SPI 0701.6.6 Identify the organizational structure of an informational text (i.e., chronological, cause-effect, comparison-contrast, sequential, problem-solution).

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Model From Literature, 152-153, 174-175, 200-201; Student Work In Progress, 167-168, 191-192, 216

Standard 7- Media


GLE 0701.7.1 Analyze media for their ability to inform, persuade, and entertain.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 147, 171, 195, 245

GLE 0701.7.2 Examine the relationship between the visual (e.g., media images, painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal in media.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 147, 171, 195, 245; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680

GLE 0701.7.3 Recognize how visual and sound techniques and design elements (e.g., special effects, camera angles, music) carry or influence messages in various media.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Formatting to Create Effect, 684; Spotlight on the Humanities, 8, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 270, 288; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 69, 95, 121, 171, 195

GLE 0701.7.4 Apply and adapt the principles of written composition to create coherent media productions.

SE/TE: Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 271


0701.7.1 Interpret how the sounds, images, and words used in television, radio, film, and the Internet are used to support the purpose of the production and evaluate the effectiveness of the techniques.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 147, 171, 195, 245

0701.7.2 Identify, analyze, and discuss the relationship between the visual (e.g., media images, painting, film, graphic arts) and the verbal in media and explain how the elements support or conflict with each other.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 95, 147, 171, 195, 245; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680

0701.7.3 Identify visual and sound techniques and design elements (e.g., special effects, camera angles, lighting, and music in television or film or layout, pictures, and typeface in newspapers, magazines, and print advertisements) in various media, and explain how they carry or influence messages.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Formatting to Create Effect, 684; Spotlight on the Humanities, 8, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 270, 288; Media and Technology Skills, 45, 69, 95, 121, 171, 195






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.7.4 Present a clearly identifiable, explicit message, using visual, audio, and graphic effects and interactive features.

SE/TE: Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 271; Connected Assignment, 144, 193

0701.7.5 Demonstrate an awareness of audience needs through choice of medium and the selection of images, words, and sounds.


0701.7.6 Consider potential audience reaction (e.g., being aware of verbal and nonverbal cues given by the audience during a presentation) to improve media productions.



0701.7.1 Choose the most appropriate medium for a prescribed purpose and audience.

SE/TE: Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 271; Connected Assignment, 144, 193

0701.7.2 Select the visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint or enhances a presentation.

SE/TE: Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Media and Technology Skills, 25, 69, 271; Connected Assignment, 144

0701.7.3 Identify the purpose of a medium (i.e., to inform, to persuade, to entertain, to describe).

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 678-679

0701.7.4 Draw an inference from a non-print medium.


0701.7.5 Choose the statement that best summarizes/communicates the message presented by a medium.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678-679

0701.7.6 Identify the type of conflict (i.e., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology) represented in a non-print medium.


Standard 8-Literature


GLE 0701.8.1 Read and comprehend a variety of works from various forms of literature.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227, 250-251; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242, 266-268, 285-286; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

GLE 0701.8.2 Understand the characteristics of various literary genres (e.g., poetry, novel, biography, short story, essay, drama).

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227, 250-251; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192, 216, 241-242, 266-268, 285-286; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731






Grade 7 © 2008 GLE 0701.8.3 Recognize the conventions of various literary genres.


GLE 0701.8.4 Analyze works of literature for what they suggest about the historical period in which they were written.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

GLE 0701.8.5 Identify and analyze common literary terms (e.g., personification, conflict, theme).

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177, 200-201, 224-227, 250-251


0701.8.1 Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer’s purpose).

SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, 715-720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.2 Sequence and identify the plot’s main events, their causes, and the influence of each event on future actions.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192

0701.8.3 Identify plot development techniques (e.g., foreshadowing and flashbacks) and explain their function in the text.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Media and Technology Skills, 95; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.4 Identify and describe characters’ (major/minor, antagonists and protagonists) features and relationships in literary texts.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77; Model From Literature; 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127,152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192

0701.8.5 Identify moral dilemmas in works of literature, as revealed by characters’ motivation and behavior.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 100-101, 74-77; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.6 Differentiate between internal and external conflict.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.7 Identify the kind(s) of conflict (e.g., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology) present in literary plots.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77; Student Work In Progress, 90-92; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.8 Identify the basic elements of plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement).

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127,152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-142, 167-168; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731






Grade 7 © 2008 0701.8.9 Identify and analyze the setting (location and time) and its impact on plot, character, and theme in literary texts.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77, 126-127; Student Work In Progress, 90-91; Media and Technology Skills, 171; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.10 Explore how the author reveals character (e.g., what the author tells us, what the characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks).

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-724

0701.8.11 Identify the narration and point of view (e.g., first person, third person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient) in literary texts.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-91; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-724

0701.8.12 Consider how forms and conventions within genres (poetry, drama, essays, short stories) affect meaning.


0701.8.13 Identify sound patterns (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme scheme), figurative language (e.g., metaphor, simile), and other conventions of verse (e.g., limerick, lyric, narrative, haiku) in poetry and explain how these contribute to the poem’s meaning and to the poem’s effect.

SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Model From Literature, 250-251; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.14 Explain the purpose and use of structural elements particular to dramatic literature (e.g., scenes, acts, cast of characters, stage directions) in plays that are read or viewed.

SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 93; Student Work In Progress, 90-91; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.15 Identify and explain the stated or implied theme of a literary text.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-724

0701.8.16 Identify and explain the development of similar themes across two or more literary texts.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.17 Identify the historical period in which a literary text was written and explain the text in light of this understanding.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.8.18 Demonstrate understanding that an author’s individual viewpoint may differ from the general values, attitudes, and beliefs of the author’s society and culture.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-724

0701.1.19 Determine the appropriate meaning of figurative words and phrases (e.g., idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, pun) in passages.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 250-251; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

0701.1.20 Explore the concept of allusions. SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731






Grade 7 © 2008 State Performance Indicators

SPI 0701.8.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127, 152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192

SPI 0701.8.2 Identify the author’s point of view (i.e., first person, third person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient).


SPI 0701.8.3 Distinguish among different genres (e.g., poetry, drama, biography, novel) using their distinguishing characteristics.


SPI 0701.8.4 Determine the common characteristics of literary drama, nonfiction, novels, poetry, and short stories.


SPI 0701.8.5 Identify the stated or implied theme of a literary text.

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-724

SPI 0701.8.6 Identify how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks).

SE/TE: Reading Literary Writing, 727-731; Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77; Model From Literature; 50-51, 74-77, 100-101, 126-127,152-153, 176-177; Student Work In Progress, 65-66, 90-92, 116-117, 141-143, 167-168, 191-192

SPI 0701.8.7 Identify flashback, foreshadowing, and symbolism within context.

SE/TE: Opportunities to address this topic may be found here: Media and Technology Skills, 95; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

SPI 0701.8.8 Analyze the effects of sound (i.e., accent, alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition, rhyme, internal rhyme) in context.

SE/TE: Connected Assignment, 118-119; Model From Literature, 250-251; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

SPI 0701.8.9 Identify the kind(s) of conflict present in a literary plot (i.e., person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment, person vs. technology).

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77; Student Work In Progress, 90-92; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

SPI 0701.8.10 Identify and analyze figurative language (i.e., hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification, pun) within context.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 250-251; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

SPI 0701.8.11 Recognize and identify words within context that reveal particular time periods and cultures.

SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726; Reading Literary Writing, 727-731

SPI 0701.8.12 Identify the author’s purpose for writing.

SE/TE: Model From Literature, 126-127; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721-726


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