Reading

GenreTexts.pdf

Read This, Then That!

Here is a list of different texts that fit in a genre. If you liked one, I would suggest you read more in your preferred genre!

Reading Rainbow Trailer.mp4
Student_Glossary.pdf

Here are the standards we will master in different types of reading in 7th grade. Eventually, I would love to post links to practice activities related to each standard. However, this is a long term goal. For now, ask yourself "Can I" as related to each of the "I Can" Statements below. By the end of the year, I hope the answer is a confident "YES I CAN" to each of these topics!

Narrative Reading

  • I can draw conclusions by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
  • I can make inferences by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
  • I can determine the figurative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials.
  • I can determine the connotative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials.
  • I can draw conclusions from the visual elements of a text.
  • I can explain the relationship between the themes and the supporting evidence of a text.
  • I can summarize a text distinct from personal opinions.
  • I can analyze how a text’s form contributes to the meaning of the text.
  • I can analyze how a text’s structure contributes to the meaning of the text.
  • I can analyze how an author develops the points of view (perspectives) of different characters or narrators in a text.
  • I can analyze how an author contrasts the points of view (perspectives) of different characters or narrators in a text.
  • I can analyze how specific word choices contribute to meaning in a text.
  • I can analyze how specific word choices contribute to tone in a text.
  • I can analyze how the setting contributes to meaning in a text.
  • I can analyze how the characters contribute to meaning in a text.
  • I can analyze how the plot contributes to meaning in a text.
  • I can compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version.
  • I can analyze how the techniques unique to each medium (audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia) contribute to meaning.
  • I can compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character with realistic accounts of the same subject matter in multiple texts.
  • I can explain how characters reflect historical and/or cultural contexts in multiple texts.
  • I can explain how setting reflects historical and/or cultural contexts in multiple texts.
  • I can read and comprehend literature independently and proficiently in multiple texts

Informational/Expository Reading

  • I can draw conclusions by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
  • I can make inferences by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
  • I can determine the figurative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials.
  • I can determine the connotative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials.
  • I can determine the content-specific meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials.
  • I can interpret visual elements of a text, including those visual elements from different media.
  • I can draw conclusions from the visual elements of a text presented in different media.
  • I can explain the relationship between the central/main idea(s) and supporting evidence of a text.
  • I can summarize a text distinct from personal opinions.
  • I can analyze how a text’s organization contributes to meaning in the text.
  • I can analyze how a text’s overall structure contributes to meaning in the text.
  • I can analyze how an author develops his/her point of view (perspective) and distinguishes it from those of others in a text.
  • I can analyze how an author develops his/her purpose and distinguishes it from those of others in a text.
  • I can analyze how specific word choices contribute to meaning in a text.
  • I can analyze how specific word choices contribute to tone in a text.
  • I can evaluate an author’s argument in a text.
  • I can assess whether the reasoning in a text is sound.
  • I can assess whether the evidence in a text is relevant and sufficient to support the claims in a text.
  • I can compare and contrast information presented in different media.
  • I can analyze how the techniques unique to each medium contribute to meaning.
  • I can compare and contrast how two or more authors writing about the same topic make decisions about craft.
  • I can compare and contrast how two or more authors writing about the same topic make decisions about structure.
  • I can explain how multiple texts reflect historical contexts.
  • I can explain how multiple texts reflect cultural contexts. I can read and comprehend informational texts independently and proficiently.