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Grade 7


Essay
Persuasive Essay





MARCH



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Essay


Introduction/Conclusion Practice

Assignment 1: Practice writing introductions after rating the body of the essay for Content, Organization, and Style.

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GOALS

Goals Reflection - Reading (with writing)


Reading Literature

RL 7.1 I can cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL 7.2 I can determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.

RL 7.2 I can provide an objective summary of the text.

RL  7.3 I can analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

RL 7.4 I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL 7.4 I can analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

RL 7.5 I can analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning.

RL 7.6 I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.

Vocabulary
I can deconstruct unknown word meaning through context clue analysis and Greek and Latin affixes and roots.


Writing

  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2b Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2c Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2e Establish and maintain a formal style.
    • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
I can support my argument with textual evidence found in credible sources.

I can compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.

I can compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style and include textual evidence to strengthen my analysis, reflection, and/or research

I can gather credible evidence, use citations correctly, and incorporate technology to produce short and extended time frame research.

Language
I can participate in a collaborative discussion and support my claims and/or findings with textual evidence.

I can effectively use the correct conventions of language in my speaking and writing..

Reading Information

RI 7.1 I can cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI 7.2 I can determine two or more central ideas in a text

RI 7.2 I can analyze the development of the central ideas over the course of the text. RI

RI 7.2 I can provide an objective summary of the text.

RI 7.3 I can 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).

RI 7.4 I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

RI 7.5 I can analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text,

RI 7.5 I can analyze how the author organizes the major sections to contribute to the whole piece and to the development of the ideas.

RI 7.6 I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text.

RI 7.6 I can analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

September


Reading for Information
Genius Projects
Goals Reflection - Reading (with writing)

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.


Writing


CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.


CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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