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Adopted Instructional Materials: National Geographic Cengage Learning: Inside Level B Volume 2
Intensive Reading Quarterly Content Guide
Quarter One- Unit Theme: Close Encounters Quarter Two- Unit Theme: To The Rescue
Suggested
Unit Length
Big Idea Content Standards Suggested
Unit Length
Big Idea Content Standards
Q1 Unit 5
Selection 1 2-3 Weeks
Encounter: When old
worlds meet new worlds,
anything can happen.
LAFS.7.RL.1.1, LAFS.7.RL.1.3, LAFS.7.RL.2.4,
LAFS.7.RL.3.9, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.1.2,
LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6,
LAFS.7.RL.1.2, LAFS.7.RL.4.10, LAFS.7.W.1.3,
LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.4.10, LAFS.7.SL.1.1
Q2 Unit 6
Selection 1 2-3 Weeks
Dogs at Work: Learn how help can
come from the
unlikeliest of places.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.2.6,
LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI. 4.10,
LAFS.7.RL.2.4, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.1.2,
LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.W.1.2, LAFS.7.W.2.4,
LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q1 Unit 5
Selection 2 2-3 Weeks
Culture Clash: Learn what can happen
when two mighty cultures
collide.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.3.9,
LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.3.4,
LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.RI.1.2,
LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.W.1.1,
LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9,
LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q2 Unit 6
Selection 2 2-3 Weeks
Angels in the Snow: Meet a group of teen
girls who strive to make
a difference.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.2.6,
LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L. 3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.6,
LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.L.2.3,
LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.W.2.4,
LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10,
LAFS.7.SL.1.1
Q1 Unit 5
Selection 3 2-3 Weeks
When Cultures Meet: Discover how the
blending of cultures can
affect the way people live.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.3.7,
LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.3.4,
LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.RI.1.2,
LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.1.3,
LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9,
LAFS.7.W.4.10, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.1.2,
LAFS.7.SL.2.4
Q2 Unit 6
Selection 3 2-3 Weeks
Zlateh the Goat: Find out how saving a
life can strengthen a
bond.
LAFS.7.RL.1.2, LAFS.7.RL.1.3, LAFS.7.RL.2.4,
LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.6,
LAFS.7.RL.4.10, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.2.3,
LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.W.1.1,
LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS. 7.W.3.8,
LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q1 Unit 5
Close Read 1 Week
The Log of Christopher
Columbus: Consider the
potential benefits and
dangers that might arise
out of an encounter
between two completely
different cultures.
LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.1.3, LAFS.7.L.3.6,
LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q2 Unit 6
Close Read 1 Week
A Conflict Close to
Home: Think about what
might happen when
enemies choose to
notice the way they are
LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.2.6, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.4.10
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similar rather than the
ways they disagree.
Quarter Three- Unit Theme: More Than a Game Quarter Four- Unit Theme: Global Warnings
Suggested
Unit Length
Big Idea Content Standards Suggested
Unit Length
Big Idea Content Standards
Q3 Unit 7
Selection 1 2-3 Weeks
Play Ball: Learn how
baseball reflects the
history of the country.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.2.5, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.RL.2.4, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.2.3, LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.1.2, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q4 Unit 8
Selection 1 2-3 Weeks
Handle with Care:
Discover ways to
preserve and
protect the planet.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.3.8, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.2.4, LAFS.7.L.2.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6,LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.L.2.3, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.1.3, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q3 Unit 7
Selection 2 2-3 Weeks
Roberto Clemente: Meet
a man who was not only
a sports legend but a
hero to many.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.3.7, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.W.4.10, LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9
Q4 Unit 8
Selection 2 2-3 Weeks
Melting Away:
Learn how the
Earth is changing
in mysterious
ways.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RI.2.4, LAFS.7.RI.3.8, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.4.10, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.1.3, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.SL.2.5, LAFS.7.SL.2.6, LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q3 Unit 7
Selection 3 2-3 Weeks
Raymond’s Run: Find
out how sports can
change the way we see
others.
LAFS.7.RI.1.1, LAFS.7.RL.1.1, LAFS.7.RL.2.4, LAFS.7.RL.2.6, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.RI.3.6, LAFS.7.RL.1.2, LAFS.7.RL.4.10, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.2.3, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.W.1.2, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.2.6, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q4 Unit 8
Selection 3 2-3 Weeks
The Legend of the
Yakwawiak: Find
out what happens
when creatures
don’t respect the
Earth.
LAFS.7.RL.1.1, LAFS.7.RL.1.2, LAFS.7.RL.2.4, LAFS.7.L.1.1, LAFS.7.L.3.4, LAFS.7.L.3.5, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.1.3, LAFS.7.RL.2.5, LAFS.7.RL.4.10, LAFS.7.L.1.2, LAFS.7.L.2.3, LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.2.4, LAFS.7.SL.2.6, LAFS.7.W.1.1, LAFS.7.W.2.4, LAFS.7.W.2.5, LAFS.7.W.3.9, LAFS.7.W.4.10
Q3 Unit 7
Close Read 1 Week
Pressure is a Privilege:
Consider the ways that
athletes can affect the
way young people
think.
LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.2.5
LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.4.10 Q4
Unit 8 Close Read
1 Week
Grand Canyon
Speech: Recognize
the importance of
maintaining our
natural world.
LAFS.7.RI.1.2, LAFS.7.RI.3.8, LAFS.7.L.3.6, LAFS.7.W.4.10
ELA Standards for Excellence
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Literacy Strategy Handbook
Unit: 5 - Close Encounters Selection: 1 - Encounter by Jane Yolen Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: What happens when cultures cross paths? Selection Big Idea: When old worlds meet new worlds, anything can happen.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Historical Fiction Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit Reading Assessment)- Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RL.1.3- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting
shapes the characters or plot). LAFS.7.RL.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RL.3.9- 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.
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking. LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T348 Health and Science
Out-of-School Literacy- TE p. 349 Cultural Differences
Home-School Connection- TE p. T351 Family Stories
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LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances
in word meanings. LAFS.7.L.3.6 - 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.
Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.2- 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.
LAFS.7.RL.4.10- 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.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate
command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas
and expressing their own clearly.
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Essential Outcome Question
What does it mean to compare and contrast and how does this enhance understanding?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Unit Launch Focus on Reading:
Compare Fiction and
Nonfiction
Focus on Vocabulary: Personification, Idioms
Language and
Grammar: Make
Comparisons,
Summarize, Present and
Past Tense
Reading Skill: Analyze Plot, Character,
Setting Compare a Topic Analyze Text Features
Writing: Story Scene
Unit Launch Unit Launch- TE p. T328
Focus on Reading- Compare Fiction and Nonfiction TE p. T330
Focus on Vocabulary- Go Beyond the
Literal Meaning: Personification, Idioms TE p.
T334
Selection 1 Selection Launch TE p. T336 Selection
Overview, Build Background Knowledge
Language and Grammar: Make
Comparisons, Present Tense Verbs TE p.
T337
Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary TE p.
T340
Encounter by Jane Yolen TE p. T342
Unit Launch Interactive Practice Book pp. 143-
145
Interactive Practice Book pp. G91-
G96
Selection 1 Inside Interactive Practice Book p.
146-152
Close Read UbD Instructional
Plan- Encounter
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and
performance test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
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Literary Response
Selection 1 - Use verbs in the
present tense.
- Build Key Vocabulary
- Build Academic
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary Study:
Analyze Personification
- Analyze Plot,
Character, and Setting
- Go Beyond the Literal
Meaning
- Reading Fluency:
Expression, Accuracy
and Rate
Vocabulary:
- Interpret figurative language
- Analyze personification
Research/Speaking: - Give an oral response to literature
Language & Grammar: - Make comparisons
- Use verbs in the present tense
Writing: - Use subject/verb agreement in
writing
Monitoring Options: TE p. T353 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T354 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 1 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 5, Close Encounters Selection: 2, Culture Clash Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: What happens when cultures cross paths? Selection Big Idea: Learn what can happen when two mighty cultures collide.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: History Article
Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit Reading Assessment)- Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1-Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4-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. LAFS.7.RI.3.9-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 fact
Language Standards- LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking. LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T366 Create Aztec-Style Artwork
Out-of-School Literacy- TE p. 367 The Realm of Experience
Home-School Connection- TE p. T369 Food from Other Cultures
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LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings. LAFS.7.L.3.6 - 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.
Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2-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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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.
Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research. LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
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Essential Outcome Question
How do authors use comparison to shed light on the past and the present?
Aligned
Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 2
- Use verbs in the
past tense.
-Build key
vocabulary
-Build academic
vocabulary
-Compare a topic
-Interpret Idioms
-Compare fiction
and nonfiction
Selection 2
Selection Launch TE p. T356
Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge
Language and Grammar:
Make Comparisons, Use Verbs
in the Past Tense TE p. T358
Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T360
Culture Clash by Peter Winkler
and Fran Downey TE p. T363
Mexico City TE p. T370
Vocabulary:
- Interpret figurative
language
- Idioms
Interactive Practice Book pp. 154-156
Interactive Practice Book Grammar pp. G97-
G102
Additional Resources Other: YouTube Video (2:33) Cortes and the Aztecs Extension Activities Cortes and Aztec Lessons Extension Activities: Little Rock 9 Article & Photos
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and performance test
data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
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Research/Speaking: - Deliver ideas
effectively
Language & Grammar: - Make comparisons
- Use verbs in the past
tense
Writing: - Write with consistent
verb tense
Monitoring Options: TE p. T373 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T374 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)
Unit: 5 - Close Encounters Selection: 3 - When Cultures Meet Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: What happens when cultures cross paths? Selection Big Idea: When old worlds meet new worlds, anything can happen.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: History Textbook
Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit Reading Assessment)-
Content Area Connections- TE p. T387 Nitrogen,
Beans, and Soil
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Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.3.7- 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).
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships
among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
when writing. a. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,]
green shirt). b. Spell correctly. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7
reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent,
bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym,
Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T389- News Sources
Home-School Connection- TE p. T395- What We
Remember
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analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined,
respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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.
Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating
an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and
evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant
descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or
characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or
setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey
experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
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LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10-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.
Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles
as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views. LAFS.7.SL.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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.
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Essential Outcome Question
How does comparing authors writing on similar topics advance the reader's’ understanding and interpretation of information?
Aligned Learning
Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 3
- Use verbs in the
past tense.
-Build key
vocabulary
-Build academic
vocabulary
-Compare a topic
-Interpret Idioms
-Compare fiction
and nonfiction
Selection 3
Selection Launch TE p. T376
Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge
Language and Grammar:
Summarize, Use Verbs in the
Past Tense, Idioms,
Personification TE p. T377
Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T380
When Cultures Meet by Ann
Rossi TE p. T382
Old World New World by
John Agard TE p. T396
Vocabulary:
- Interpret figurative
language
Interactive Practice Book pp. 161-167
Interactive Practice Book pp. G103-G108
Additional Resources Myths & Facts About Immigrants in the US The Other Side of Immigration (5)
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and performance
test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
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- Idioms
- Relate Words
Research/Speaking: - Deliver ideas
effectively
Language & Grammar: - Summarize
- Make comparisons
- Use verbs in the past
tense
Writing: - Write with consistent
verb tense
Monitoring Options: TE p. T397 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T 398-399 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 3 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 5 - Close Encounters Close Reading, The Log of Christopher Columbus Suggested Range: 1 week
Unit Guiding Question: What happens when cultures cross paths? Selection Big Idea: When old worlds meet new worlds, anything can happen.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Ship’s Log Language Arts Florida Standards-Close Reading Selection Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.1.3- 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).
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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.
Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and
define individual roles as needed.
Research- TE p. T401
Critical Viewing- TE p. T401
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c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Essential Outcome Question
How does comparing and analyzing interactions enhance your learning?
Aligned Learning
Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Close Reading
- Use verbs in the
past tense.
-Build key
vocabulary
-Build academic
vocabulary
-Compare literary
techniques
Close Reading
Close Reader The Log of Christopher
Columbus by Christopher
Columbus; Translated by Robert
Fuson TE p.T400
Unit Wrap-Up Compare fiction and nonfiction,
asking questions, book talk TE p.
T403
Vocabulary:
Interactive Practice Book pp. 168-172
Additional Resources Signposts Strategy for Close Reading
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and
performance test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
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Vocabulary
Research/Speaking: - Deliver ideas effectively
Language & Grammar: - Summarize
- Make comparisons
- Use verbs in the past
tense
Writing: - Write about interactions
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Monitoring Options: Unit 5 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 6 - To The Rescue Selection: 1 - Dogs to the Rescue Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How do we come to the aid of one another? Selection Big Idea: How do We come to the aid of each other?
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Non Fiction: Magazine Article Inside Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit Assessments): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1-Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4-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. LAFS.7.RI.2.6-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.
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships
among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7
reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent,
bellicose, rebel).
Content Area Connections- TE p. T420
Investigate Job Opportunities
Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T421- News
Sources
Home-School Connection- TE p. T423- Helping
Hands
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c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined,
respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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.
Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI. 4.10- 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.
Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.2.4- 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.
Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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.
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b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles
as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views. LAFS.7.SL.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information
through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. 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. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”).
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LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Essential Outcome Question
Why is it important that the reader understand the author’s viewpoint or perspective?
Aligned
Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Unit Launch Focus on
Reading: Determine
Viewpoints
Focus on
Vocabulary: Use Word Origins
Selection 1 -Make
Connections
- Build key
vocabulary
-Build academic
vocabulary
Unit Launch TE p. T404-405 Unit 5 Launch and
Essential Question TE p. T406 Focus on Reading:
Determine Viewpoints TE p. T408 Focus on Vocabulary:
Use Academic Vocabulary, Use
Word Origins,
Selection 1 Selection Launch TE p. T410
Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge
Language and Grammar:
Summarize, Use nouns in the
Subject and Predicate TE p. T412
Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary
TE p. T414
Unit Launch Inside Practice Book p. 176-
178
Selection 1 Interactive Practice Book p. 180-185
Interactive Practice Book Grammar p. 113-
G118
Additional Resources What constitutes a hero? Group Discussion
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and performance
test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
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-Analyze an
Author’s Purpose
-Noun use in
Subject and
Predicate
- Respond to and
Interpret visuals
Dogs at Work by Terrell Smith TE
p. T416
The Wonder Dog by J. Patrick
Lewis TE p. T424
Vocabulary:
- Relate Words
- Use Word Origins
Research/Speaking: - Deliver ideas effectively
- Reading Fluency: Intonation
Language & Grammar: - Summarize
- Use Nouns in the Subject
and Predicate
Writing: - Write in response to
literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T425 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T426-427 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 1 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 6 - To the Rescue Selection: 2 - Angels in the Snow Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How do we come to the aid of one another? Selection Big Idea: Meet a group of teen girls who strive to make a difference.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Online News Article
Inside Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit Assessments) Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1-Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.2.6- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal
differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L. 3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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.
Cultural Perspectives- TE p. T439, World Cultures, Proverbs Content Area Connections- TE p.T440 - Career Exploration
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b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a
word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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.
Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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.
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or
listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating
wordiness and redundancy.
Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources
and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
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e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument
presented. LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences,
events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts
from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture
the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research. a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Speaking and Listening Standards
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LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and
define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own
views.
Essential Outcome Question
What elements in a text give you clues or indications of the author’s viewpoint or purpose?
Aligned Learning
Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 2
- Reading with
fluency
- Use word
origins
- Make
connections:
text-to-word
Selection 2
Selection Launch TE p. T428
Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge
Language and Grammar: Clarify
and Verify, Use prepositions TE p.
T429
Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary
TE p. T432
Interactive Practice Book pp. 180-185
Interactive Practice Book Grammar pp.
113-G118
Angels in the Snow Close Reading
with UbD
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and performance
test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
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- Build key
vocabulary
- Build
academic
vocabulary
Angels in the Snow by Holly St.
Lifer TE p. T434
Vocabulary:
- Relate Words
- Use Word Origins
Research/Speaking: - Deliver ideas effectively
- Reading Fluency: Phrasing
Language & Grammar: - Clarify and Verify
- Use word origins
Writing: - Write in response to
literature
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Monitoring Options: TE p. T441 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T442-443 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 6 - To the Rescue Selection: 3 - Zlateh the Goat Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How do we come to the aid of one another? Selection Big Idea: Find out how saving a life can strengthen a bond.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Classic Short Story Inside Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit Assessment) Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its
relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.7.RL.1.3- Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a
character, or provoke a decision. LAFS.7.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading
and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent,
bellicose, rebel). c. 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.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T454
Make a Map
Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T455-
Technology
Community-School Connection- TE
p.457- Good Neighbors
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d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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.
Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.4.10- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.2-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green
shirt). b. Spell correctly. LAFS.7.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Speaking and LIstening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as
needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
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b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an
understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. LAFS. 7.W.3.8- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
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Essential Outcome Question
How does understanding the conflict in a story help the reader better understand the theme?
Aligned Learning
Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 3 -Make Connections
- Build key
vocabulary
-Build academic
vocabulary
-Pronoun use in
Subject and
Predicate
- Interpret and
Analyze visuals
- Read with
Expression
- Paraphrase
- Analyze Plot and
Theme
Selection 3
Selection Launch TE p. T444
Selection Overview, Build Background
Knowledge
Language and Grammar:
Summarize, Use nouns in the Subject
and Predicate TE p. T445
Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary TE
p. T448
Zlateh the Goat by Isaac Bashevis
Singer TE p. T450
The Story of Mzee and Owen TE p.
T459
Vocabulary:
- Relate Words
- Use Word Origins
Research/Speaking: - Deliver an Oral Response to
Literature
Interactive Practice Book pp. 194-199
Interactive Practice Book Grammar pp.
G125-G130
Additional Resources
Searching for a Theme (SWBS)
Organizer
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Small group instruction based on selection and performance
test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
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- Reading Fluency: Expression
Language & Grammar: - Summarize
- Use Pronouns in the Subject
and Predicate
Writing: - Write in response to
literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T465 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T466 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 3 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 6, To the Rescue Close Reading: A Conflict Close to Home Suggested Range: 1 week
Unit Guiding Question: How do we come to the aid of one another? Selection Big Idea: Think about what might happen when enemies choose to notice the ways they are similar rather than ways they disagree.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Narrative Essay (Blog)
Language Arts Florida Standards-Close Reading Selection Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.2.6- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Response to Literature: TE p.T471- Conversation Starters/Collage
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Essential Outcome Question
How does identifying, understanding, and analyzing differing authors’ viewpoints impact my learning?
Aligned Learning
Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 4 - Determine Author’s
Viewpoint
- Compare Across
Texts: Characters
and Setting
- Making
connections
Selection 4
Close Reader A Conflict Close to Home by Aziz Abu Sarah TE
p.T468
Unit Wrap-Up Determine Viewpoint, Book Talk TE p. T471
Vocabulary:
- Use Academic Vocabulary
Research/Speaking: - Participate in a Discussion (Roleplay)
Language & Grammar: - Summarize
- Make comparisons
Writing:
- Write about Author’s Viewpoint
Interactive Practice Book pp.
200-204
Additional Resources Signposts Strategy for Close
Reading
Implement rotation model to support differentiated
instruction
Literacy Strategy Handbook Small group instruction based on selection and
performance test data:
● Drill Down Lessons
● Re-Teaching Lessons-
www.MyNGConnect.com
Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
● Decoding
● Grammar
● Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
● Independent Reading
● Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Monitoring Options: Unit 6 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit 7 - More Than a Game Selection: 1 - Play Ball! Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How do sports bring people together? Selection Big Idea: Learn how baseball reflects the history of the country.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Historical Article Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards (Unit and Selection) Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.2.5- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific
sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal
differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T489, T493 Learn More About U.S.
History Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T491 News Sources Home-School Connection- TE p. T495 Family Pastime
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LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of
a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines,
and define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own
views. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
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a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts
from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to
capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. Additional Selection Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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 Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.2.4- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating
wordiness and redundancy. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
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b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.7.W.1.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. 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. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research. a. 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”). b. 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”).
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LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Essential Outcome Question
How does understanding the text structure help the reader to gain a greater understanding of the text?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Unit Launch
Use Academic Vocabulary
Respond to and interpret visuals
Analyze Text Structure: Chronological Order
Use Context Clues (Multiple Meaning Words)
Selection 1
Reading with fluency
Use Context Clues for
Multiple Meaning Words
Make connections: text-
to-word
Unit Launch TE p. 472
Focus on Reading-Text
Structure: Chronological Order TE p. 474
Focus on Vocabulary- Use
Context Clues: Multiple Meaning Words, TE p. 476 Selection 1 Selection Launch TE p.
T478 Selection Overview, Build Background Knowledge Language and Grammar:
Express Opinions, Use complete sentences TE p. T478 Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T478
Interactive Practice Book pp.
211-217 Interactive Practice Book pp. G135-G140 Selection 1 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 211-217
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
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Build key vocabulary
Build academic
vocabulary
Analyze Text Features
Play Ball! by Michael Ruscoe TE p. T478 The Analysis of Baseball (poem) by May Swenson TE p. T496 Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use Context Clues for Multiple Meaning Words
Research/Speaking: Deliver an Oral
Response to Literature
Reading Fluency: Phrasing
Language & Grammar: Express Opinions
Use complete sentences
Writing: Write in response
to literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T499 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T500 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 1 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit 7 - More Than a Game Selection 2 - Roberto Clemente Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How do sports bring people together? Selection Big Idea: Meet a man who was not only a sports legend but a hero to many.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Biography Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.3.7- 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). Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in
specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing
flexibly from a range of strategies.
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a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to
the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or
events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured
event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to
develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence
and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory
language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
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e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated
experiences or events. LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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. Additional Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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 Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.2.4-Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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”).
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b. 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”).
Essential Outcome Question
How does making inferences lead the reader to his or her interpretation of a text?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 2
Reading with fluency
Use Context Clues for
Interpreting Jargon
Build key vocabulary
Build academic
vocabulary
Analyze Text Features
Selection 2 Selection Launch TE p. T502
Selection Overview, Build Background Knowledge Language and Grammar:
Express Opinions, Use complete sentences TE p. T503 Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T506
Interactive Practice Book pp. 219-224 Interactive Practice Book pp. G141-G146 Selection 2 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 219-224
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
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Making Inferences (infer
main idea)
Compare media
Roberto Clemente by Jonah Winter TE p. T508 Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use Context Clues to interpret jargon
Research/Speaking: Deliver an Oral
Response to Literature
Reading Fluency: Intonation
Language & Grammar: Express Opinions
Use compound sentences
Justify Writing:
Write in response to literature
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Monitoring Options: TE p. T517 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T518 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit 7 - More Than a Game Selection 3- Raymond’s Run
Unit Guiding Question: How do sports bring people together? Selection Big Idea: Find out how sports can change the way we see others.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Fiction: Short Story Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit) Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RL.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RL.2.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different
characters or narrators in a text.
Language Standards
LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific
sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to
signal differing relationships among ideas.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T531, Learn About the Special Olympics Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T533 News Sources Home-School Connection- TE p. T536 Household Roles
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c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the
meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal
shifts from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to
capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or
events. Additional Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text
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LAFS.7.RI.2.6- 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. Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development
over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.7.RL.4.10-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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and
eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and
deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their
own views. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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. Writing Standards
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LAFS.7.W.1.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. 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. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.2.6- 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. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
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Essential Outcome Question
How does the author distinguish characters’ viewpoints in a text?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 3
Reading with fluency
Use Context Clues for
Multiple Meaning Words
Make connections: text-
to-word
Build key vocabulary
Build academic
vocabulary
Analyze Text Features
Make Inferences
Selection 3 Selection Launch TE p.
T520 Selection Overview, Build Background Knowledge Language and Grammar:
Express Opinions, Use complex sentences TE p. T522 Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T524 Raymond’s Run by Toni
Cade Bambara TE p. T526 Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use Context Clues to interpret jargon
Interactive Practice Book pp. 225-231 Interactive Practice Book pp. G147-G154 Selection 3 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 225-231
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
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Determine Viewpoints Research/Speaking: Deliver an Oral
Response to Literature
Reading Fluency: Intonation
Language & Grammar: Fluency
Use complex sentences
Elaborate- Describe an Experience
Writing: Write in response to
literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T537 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T538 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 3 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit 7 - More Than a Game Suggested Range: 1 week Selection - Close Reading: Pressure is a Privilege
Unit Guiding Question: How do sports bring people together? Selection Big Idea: Consider the ways that athletes can affect the way young people think.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Autobiography Language Arts Florida Standards: LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.2.5- 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. LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Response to Literature- TE p. T543 Conversation Starters & Movie Adaptation Poster
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Essential Outcome Question
How does the chronological order text structure contribute to the meaning of the text?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 4 - Analyze Text Structure: Chronological Order - Compare Across Texts: Author’s Style - Making Inferences
Close Reader Pressure is a Privilege by
Christine Brennan TE p.T540 Unit Wrap-Up Determine Viewpoint, Book Talk TE p. T543 Vocabulary:
Use Academic Vocabulary
Research/Speaking:
Participate in a Discussion (Roleplay)
Language & Grammar:
Summarize
Make comparisons
Make inferences
Writing:
Write about Author’s Viewpoint
Interactive Practice Book pp. 232-236 Selection 4 Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. 232-236
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Monitoring Options: Unit 7 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 8 - Global Warnings Selection 1 - Handle With Care Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How can changing our ways benefit the Earth? Selection Big Idea: Discover ways to preserve and protect the planet.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Persuasive Essay Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit) Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.3.8- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar
and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific
sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to
signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced
and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T560 Create Environmental Awareness Posters Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T561 Advertising Home-School Connection- TE p. T563 Environmentalism at Home
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LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies. a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the
meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships,
and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
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d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language
to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or
events. Additional Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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 Language Standards LAFS.7.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and
eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one,
in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and
deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify
their own views.
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LAFS.7.SL.1.3- Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the
soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
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Essential Outcome Question
How do author’s use persuasion in text?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Unit Launch
Use Academic Vocabulary
Analyze Argument
Use Context Clues: Specialized Vocabulary and Language
Selection 1
Reading with fluency: Intonation
Use Context
Clues: Denotation and Connotation
Synthesize: Draw
conclusions
Build key
vocabulary
Build academic
vocabulary
Unit Launch, TE p. 544
Focus on Reading: Analyze Argument TE p. 546
Focus on Vocabulary: Use Context Clues- Specialized
Vocabulary and Language TE p. 548 Selection 1 Selection Launch TE p. T550 Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge Language and Grammar: Express Opinions, Use
complex sentences TE p. T551 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary TE p. T554 Handle With Care by Kate Boehm Jerome TE p. T556 Going Green With Cameron Diaz TE p. T566 Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use Context Clues: Denotation and Connotation Research/Speaking:
Deliver an Oral Response to Literature
Reading Fluency: Intonation Language & Grammar:
Interactive Practice Book pp. 244-249 Interactive Practice Book
pp. G161-G166 Selection 1 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 244-249
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
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Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
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Analyze Text
Features: Diagrams, charts
Analyze
persuasive techniques
Determine
Viewpoints
Fluency
Use complex sentences
Elaborate- Describe an Experience Writing:
Write in response to literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T569 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T570 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 1 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 8 - Global Warnings Selection 2 - Melting Away Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How can changing our ways benefit the Earth? Selection Big Idea: Learn how the Earth is changing in mysterious ways.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Environmental Report Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit) Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RI.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.RI.3.8- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific
sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal
differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. 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.
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b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of
a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts
from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to
capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. Additional Standards Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.4.10- 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 Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines,
and define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own
views. LAFS.7.SL.1.3- Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness
of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. LAFS.7.SL.2.4- 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. LAFS.7.SL.2.5- Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify
claims and findings and emphasize salient points. LAFS.7.SL.2.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
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a. 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”). b. 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”). LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Essential Outcome Question
How do writers use evidence to support a claim?
Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources
Strategies for Differentiation
Selection 2
Reading with fluency
Use Context Clues:
Technical language
Activate prior
knowledge
Selection 2 Selection Launch TE p. T572 Selection Overview, Build
Background Knowledge Language and Grammar: Express Opinions, Use complex
sentences TE p. T573 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary TE p. T576 Melting Away by Glen Phelan TE p. T579 Plant a Tree TE p. T588
Interactive Practice Book pp. 251-265 Interactive Practice Book pp. G167- G172 Selection 2 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 251-265
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
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Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
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Synthesize: Compare across texts
Build key
vocabulary
Build academic
vocabulary
Analyze Text
Features
Set a purpose
Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use word parts
Research/Speaking:
Deliver ideas effectively
Reading Fluency: Phrasing Language & Grammar:
Fluency
Use appropriate language
Elaborate- Describe an Experience Writing:
Write in response to literature
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Monitoring Options: TE p. T589 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T590 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 8 - Global Warnings Selection 3 - The Legend of the Yakwawiak Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks
Unit Guiding Question: How can changing our ways benefit the Earth? Selection Big Idea: Find out what happens when creatures don’t respect the Earth.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Fiction: Legend Language Arts Florida Standards: Assessed Standards (Selection and Unit) Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.1.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.7.RL.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RL.2.4- 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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in
specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers. LAFS.7.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing
flexibly from a range of strategies.
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a. 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. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to
the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). c. 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. d. 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). LAFS.7.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or
events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured
event sequences. a. 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. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to
develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence
and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory
language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
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e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated
experiences or events. Additional Standards Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.7.RL.2.5- Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g.,
soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning. LAFS.7.RL.4.10-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. Language Standards LAFS.7.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. LAFS.7.L.2.3-Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. 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. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals
and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted,
modify their own views. LAFS.7.SL.2.4-Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a
focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and
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examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. LAFS.7.SL.2.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Writing Standards LAFS.7.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize
the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using
accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or
text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
argument presented. LAFS.7.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.7.W.2.5- 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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 on page 52.) LAFS.7.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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”). b. 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”).
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LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Essential Outcome Question
How do authors develop a theme?
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Selection 3
Activate prior knowledge
Reading with fluency
Use Context Clues:
Figurative language and multiple-meaning words
Respond to and interpret
visuals
Build key vocabulary
Build academic vocabulary
Synthesize: Form
generalizations
Determine Viewpoints
Selection 3 Selection Launch TE p.
T592 Selection Overview, Build Background Knowledge Language and Grammar:
Express Opinions, Use complex sentences TE p. T593 Prepare to Read: Key
Vocabulary TE p. T596 The Legend of the Yakwawiak by Joseph and
James Bruchac TE p. T598 Possum Crossing (poem) by Nikki
Giovanni TE p. T608
Interactive Practice Book pp. 258-263 Interactive Practice Book pp. G173-G178 Selection 3 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 258-263
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
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Analyze Theme
Set a purpose: plan
Analyze literary elements:
Poetry
The Tyger (poem) by
William Blake TE p. T610 Vocabulary:
Use Key Vocabulary
Use Context Clues: Denotation and Connotation
Research/Speaking: Deliver ideas
effectively
Negotiate
Reading Fluency: Expression
Language & Grammar: Use participles as
adjectives
Fluency
Use complex sentences
Elaborate- Describe an Experience
Writing: Write in response
to literature
Monitoring Options: TE p. T613 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. T614 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 3 Assessment (Performance Matters)
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Unit: 8 - Global Warnings Selection - Close Reading, from Grand Canyon Speech Suggested Range: 1 week
Unit Guiding Question: How can changing our ways benefit the Earth? Selection Big Idea: Recognize the importance of maintaining our natural resources.
Standards
Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections
Genre Focus: Nonfiction: Speech Language Arts Florida Standards: LAFS.7.RI.1.2- 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. LAFS.7.RI.3.8-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. LAFS.7.L.3.6- 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. LAFS.7.W.4.10- 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.
Content Area Connections- TE p. T420 Investigate Job Opportunities Out-of-School Literacy- TE p.T421- News Sources Home-School Connection- TE p. T423- Helping Hands
Essential Outcome Question
How does the author support his argument and persuade the audience?
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Selection 4
Reading with fluency
Build academic
vocabulary
Synthesize
Compare Across Texts:
Themes and symbols
Selection 4 Close Reader from Grand Canyon Speech
by Theodore Roosevelt TE p. T616 Unit Wrap-up TE p.619 Vocabulary:
Use Academic Vocabulary
Research/Speaking: Participate in a
Discussion Language & Grammar:
Fluency Writing:
Persuasive Writing
Interactive Practice Book pp. 219-224 Selection 4 Inside Interactive Practice Book p. 219-224
Implement rotation model to support differentiated instruction Small group instruction based on selection and performance test data:
Drill Down Lessons
Re-Teaching Lessons- www.MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)
Decoding
Grammar
Word Recognition
Anchor Centers:
Independent Reading
Writing/Vocabulary Practice Center
Literacy Strategy Handbook
Monitoring Options: Unit 8 Assessment (Performance Matters)