7th- Fourth 9 weeks 

During the fourth nine weeks, students will be learning and using figurative language and specific vocabulary skills through a poetry unit. Students will be reading and analyzing different pieces of poetry. Students will be creating their own poetry portfolio.  Students will also be reading "Amelia Lost" as a class, as well as focusing on vocabulary, analyzing writing, plot/setting/ character development, analyzing nonfictional portrayals of events, and creating predictions and inferences.  Students will also be participating in a Socratic Seminar to share their thoughts and analyses of the book.   Students will complete a variety of Read Works assignments in order to develop skills in finding and citing pieces of evidence to support their claims or responses to the nonfiction articles.  Student will be completing Criterion assignments to improve their writing abilities. 

• Literature (Nonfiction) 

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.RN.1

      • Read a variety of nonfiction within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 6-8. By the end of grade 7, students interact with texts proficiently and independently at the middle of the range and with scaffolding as needed for texts at the high end of the range.

  • Key Ideas and Textual Support

    • 7.RN.2.1

      • Analyze what a text says explicitly as well as draw inferences from the text through citing several pieces of textual evidence 

    • 7.RN.2.2

      • Analyze the development of two or more central ideas over the course of a text; provide a detailed, objective summary of the text..

    • 7.RN.2.3

      • Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).

  • Structural Elements and Organization

    • 7.RN.3.1

      • Apply knowledge of text features in multiple print and digital sources to locate information, gain meaning from a text, or solve a problem.

    • 7.RN.3.2

      • Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.

    • 7.RN.3.3

      • Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text, and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from the positions of others.

  • Synthesis and Connection of Ideas

    • 7.RN.4.1

      • Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims, noting instances of bias and stereotyping.

    • 7.RN.4.2

      • Compare and contrast a print or digital text with an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).

    • 7.RN.4.3

      • Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.

• Vocabulary

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.RV.1

      • Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and content-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

  • Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts

    • 7.RV.3.1

      • Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on or within a story, poem, or play..

    • 7.RV.3.2

      • Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a nonfiction text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

    • 7.RV.3.3

      • Interpret figures of speech (e.g., allusions) in context.

• Writing

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.W.1

      • Write routinely over a variety of time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences; apply reading standards to support analysis, reflection, and research by drawing evidence from literature and nonfiction texts.

  • The Writing Process

    • 7.W.4

      • Apply the writing process to all formal writing including but not limited to argumentative, informative, and narrative –

        • Plan and develop; draft; revise using appropriate reference materials; rewrite; try a new approach; and edit to produce and strengthen writing that is clear and coherent, with some guidance and support from peers and adults.

        • Use technology to interact and collaborate with others to generate, produce, and publish writing and link to the sources. 

• Speaking and Listening

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.SL.1

      • Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

  • Discussion and Collaboration

    • 7.SL.2.1

      • Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade-appropriate topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.

    •  7.SL.2.2

      • Investigate and reflect on ideas under discussion by identifying specific evidence from materials under study and other resources

    • 7.SL.2.3

      • Follow rules for considerate discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

    • 7.SL.2.4

      • Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.

    • 7.SL.2.5

      • Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and consider it in relation to one's own views.

  • Comprehension

    • 7.SL.3.1

      • Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study

  • Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

    • 7.SL.4.1

      • Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

• Media Literacy

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.ML.1

      • Critically analyze information found in electronic, print, and mass media used to inform, persuade, entertain, and transmit culture.

• Literature (Nonfiction) 

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.RN.1

      • I can read and understand different texts

  • Key Ideas and Textual Support

    • 7.RN.2.1

      • I can identify what is explicitly stated in a text.

      • I can make inferences based on textual evidence.

      • I can identify and quote passages from a text to support my response.

      • I can cite several pieces of textual evidence to support my inferences.

    • 7.RN.2.2

      • I can identify the central ideas of a nonfiction text.

      • I can determine how the central ideas develop over the course of a nonfiction text.

      • I can provide a detailed, objective summary of a nonfiction text. 

    • 7.RN.2.3

      • I can analyze cause and effect to describe the significance of an event.

      • I can identify the relationship between individuals and events in a nonfiction text.

      • I can analyze how events and ideas influence a person in a nonfiction text.

      • I can analyze how a person influences events and ideas in a nonfiction text. 

  • Structural Elements and Organization

    • 7.RN.3.1

      • I can locate information and gain meaning from a text.

    • 7.RN.3.2

      • I can analyze how an author structures a nonfiction text.

      • I can analyze how a particular section contributes to development of ideas in the overall structure of a nonfiction text. 

    • 7.RN.3.3

      • I can determine an author’s perspective and purpose in a nonfiction text.

      • I can analyze how the author’s perspective and purpose is distinguished from that of others. 

  • Synthesis and Connection of Ideas

    • 7.RN.4.1

      • I can trace and evaluate an author’s argument.

      • I can identify and evaluate the author’s reasoning.

      • I can evaluate the author’s evidence.

      • I can identify instances of bias and stereotyping in a nonfiction text. 

    • 7.RN.4.2

      • I can compare and contrast print or digital with another version of the text.

      • I can analyze the impact each medium's portrayal has on the subject. 

    • 7.RN.4.3

      • I can analyze how two or more authors shape their presentation of key information by emphasizing different information. 

• Vocabulary

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.RV.1

      • I can understand and use vocabulary words correctly.

  • Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts

    • 7.RV.3.1

      • I can consult reference materials to find the pronunciation of a word.

      • I can consult reference materials to determine a word's precise meaning, part of speech, and origin. 

    • 7.RV.3.2

      • I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in nonfiction texts.

      • I can determine figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words and phrases in a nonfiction text.

      • I can analyze the impact of specific word choice on the meaning and tone of a nonfiction text. 

    • 7.RV.3.3

      • I can interpret figures of speech in a context, including allusions.

• Writing

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.W.1

      • I can write different essays for different purposes. 

  • The Writing Process

    • 7.W.4

      • I can apply with writing process.

      • I can plan and develop a draft.

      • I can revise my writing using appropriate reference materials.

      • I can edit my writing.

      • I can use technology to interact and collaborate with others, and to generate, produce, and publish writing. . 

• Speaking and Listening

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.SL.1

      • I can listen to others. 

      • I can communicate with others for different purposes. 

  • Discussion and Collaboration

    • 7.SL.2.1

      • I can build on the ideas of others.

      • I can express my personal ideas and beliefs.

      • I can ask my peers questions about their opinion of the topic, text, and issue at hand.

      • I can respond to my peer’s questions about my opinion of the topic, text, and issue at hand. 

    •  7.SL.2.2

      • I can investigate and reflect on ideas in a discussion using evidence. 

    • 7.SL.2.3

      • I can follow rules and define individual roles for considerate discussions.

      • I can track progress toward specific goals and deadlines in a discussion. 

    • 7.SL.2.4

      • I can pose questions that elicit elaboration.

      • I can respond to the questions and comments of others with relevant observations and ideas.

      • I can help keep a discussion on topic. 

    • 7.SL.2.5

      • I can acknowledge new information expressed by others in a discussion.

      • I can consider how new information relates to my own view. 

  • Comprehension

    • 7.SL.3.1

      • I can analyze main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats.

      • I can explain how the ideas presented in diverse media and formats clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. 

  • Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

    • 7.SL.4.1

      • I can present claims and findings.

      • I can emphasize the most important points in a focused, coherent manner.

      • I can use pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples.

      • I can use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation while presenting. 

• Media Literacy

  • Learning Outcome

    • 7.ML.1

      • I can analyze information from different sources. 

• ReadWorks

• Criterion

• Novels

  • "Amelia Lost"

• Notes and assignments on Canvas