7th Grade Literature

Seventh Grade Literature

Seventh grade reading will use a variety of literature-based, informational and computer-based programs to address the language standards as noted in the Common Core State Standards.

• Identifying key ideas and details. (R7.1R7.3)

• Craft and structure including analyzing figurative language, form and structure of poems and point of view as it relates to plot/theme development. (R7.4-R7.6)

• Learning to evaluate specific arguments presented and understanding how authors present (R7.8-R7.9)

• Conducting short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. (R7.10)

• Vocabulary acquisition and use. (L7.4-L7.6)

Achieve 3000 : a web-based differentiated approach that students will use weekly with consistent participation and grading requirements provided for all reading classes.

Accelerated Reader: all students will be required to participate in Accelerated Reader. A.R. point and accuracy goals will be calculated for a grade and students will have incentives at each grade level.

Silent Sustained Reading (S.S.R.) : weekly Library visit for Accelerated Reader curriculum goals.

The following resources may be used in the seventh grade reading classrooms:

Novels: Hatchet, The Outsiders, The Cay, Brian’s Winter, My Brother Sam is Dead, Across Five Aprils, A Long Way from Chicago, The Watson's Go to Birmingham, Hoot, Tuck Everlasting, Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Giver, The Westing game,

Supplemental Text: Glencoe Literature Course 2 (2009)