Government Standards
Common Core
Language Arts - Grade 7
Assessment Exam - Common Core Language Arts - Grade 7| Reading: Literature | eTAP Lesson |
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| Key Ideas and Details | |
| 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.RL.7.1 |
Inference |
| Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2 |
Recurring Themes |
| Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.3 |
Relevance of Setting |
| Craft and Structure | |
| Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4 |
Roots and Affixes |
| Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5 |
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| Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.6 |
Descriptive Narratives |
| Integration of Knowledge and Ideas | |
| Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.7 |
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| Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.9 |
Elements of Structure and Style |
| Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity | |
| By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.10 |
Idioms, Analogies, Metaphors and Similes |
| Reading: Informational Text | eTAP Lesson |
| Key Ideas and Details | |
| 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.7.1 |
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| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2 |
Analyze Themes and Literary Elements |
| 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).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.3 |
Analyze and Summarize Texts |
| Craft and Structure | |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.4 |
Words in Context |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5 |
Elements of Plot |
| Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6 |
Point of View |
| Integration of Knowledge and Ideas | |
| Compare and contrast a text to 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).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.7 |
Compare and Contrast Informational Materials |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8 |
Statements & Claims |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.9 |
Characterization |
| Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity | |
| By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.10 |
Cause and Effect Organization of Text |
| Writing | eTAP Lesson |
| Text Types and Purposes | |
| 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.7.1.b |
Persuasive Compositions |
| Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.c |
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| Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.d |
Research Reports |
| Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.e |
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| 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.7.2.a |
Research Reports Databases & Spreadsheets |
| Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.b |
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| Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.c |
Paragraph Transitions |
| Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.d |
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| Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.e |
Career Development and Technical Documents |
| Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.f |
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| Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.a |
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| Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.b |
Fictional and Autobiographical Narratives |
| Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.c |
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| Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.d |
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| Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3.e |
Note-taking, Outlining & Summarizing |
| Production and Distribution of Writing | |
| Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.4 |
Production and Distribution of Writing |
| With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.5 |
Collaborate to Evaluate Presentations |
| Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.6 |
Word-Processing |
| Research to Build and Present Knowledge | |
| 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.7.7 |
Informative Presentations |
| Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.8 |
Deliver Research Presentations |
| Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history").
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.9.a |
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| Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. "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").
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.9.b |
Respond to Persuasive Messages |
| Range of Writing | |
| Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.10 |
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| Speaking and Listening | eTAP Lesson |
| Comprehension and Collaboration | |
| Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1.a |
Respond to Persuasive Messages |
| Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1.b |
Formal Presentations |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1.c |
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| Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1.d |
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| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.2 |
Analyze Oral Interpretations of Literature |
| Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.3 |
Paraphrase a Speaker's Purpose and Point of View |
| Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas | |
| 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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.4 |
Persuasive Presentations |
| Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.5 |
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| Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.6 |
Formal Presentations |
| Language | eTAP Lesson |
| Conventions of Standard English | |
| Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.a |
Mechanics of Writing |
| Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.b |
Compound Sentences |
| Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.c |
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| Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.2.a |
Hyphens, Dashes, and Brackets |
| Spell correctly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.2.b |
Summary and Spelling |
| Knowledge of Language | |
| Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.3.a |
Multiple Meanings of Words |
| Vocabulary Acquisition and Use | |
| Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.a |
Words in Context |
| Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.b |
Roots and Affixes |
| Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.c |
Reference Materials |
| Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.d |
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| Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.a |
Figurative Language |
| Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.b |
Idioms, Analogies, Metaphors and Similes |
| Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.c |
Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings |
| Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.6 |
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Language Arts - Grade 8
| Writing | eTAP Lesson |
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| Text Types and Purposes | |
| Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.a |
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