Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication In Action...

Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication In Action, Bronze Level © 2004

Correlated to: South Carolina English Language Arts Curriculum Standards

Grade 7

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SOUTH CAROLINA ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS

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Reading Process and Comprehension

Reading Goal (R) The student will draw upon a variety of strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate what he or she reads R1 The student will integrate various cues

and strategies to comprehend what he or she reads

.

SE/TE: See the Reading/Writing Connection for the following Literary Selections: 50–51, 74–77, 100–101, 126–127, 152–153, 176–177, 200–201, 224–227, 250–251; Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733

TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support Practice Book, Assessment; Workbooks: Reading Support; Transparencies

TECH: iText CD-ROM; Resource Pro CD-ROM, Test Bank CD-ROM; Writer’s at Work Videotape; Writing and Grammar Companion Web Site

7-R1.1 Demonstrate the ability to read a variety

of texts fluently

SE/TE: Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733; Literary Selections: 50–51, 74–77, 100–101, 126–127, 152–153, 176–177, 200–201, 224–227, 250–251



Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication In Action, Bronze Level © 2004 Correlated to:

South Carolina English Language Arts Curriculum Standards




7-R1.2 Demonstrate the ability to read independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure and to gain information.

SE/TE: For related information see: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733; Responding to Literature, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276



7-R1.3 Demonstrate the ability to make

connections between a text read independently and his or her prior knowledge, other texts, and the world.

SE/TE: Responding to Literature, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-R1.4 Demonstrate the ability to summarize,

paraphrase, analyze, and evaluate what he or she reads.

SE/TE: Summarizing, 257, 259, 268, 739, 760, 787. See the Reading/Writing Connection for the following Literary Selections: 50–51, 74–77, 100–101, 126–127, 152–153, 176–177, 200–201, 224–227, 250–251








7-R1.5 Demonstrate the ability to identify the details that support the thesis of a particular text.

SE/TE: Details, 35, 55, 104, 215, 225, 232, 254, 721. For related information see: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-R1.6 Demonstrate the ability to make

predictions about stories.

SE/TE: Prediction, 50, 51, 722, 727, 731, 734, 735 TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support

Practice Book, Assessment; Workbooks: Reading Support; Transparencies


7-R1.7 Demonstrate the ability to analyze the

main idea of a particular text.

SE/TE: Main Points, 152–153, 195, 673–675, 721 TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support



7-R1.8 Demonstrate the ability to draw

conclusions and make inferences.

SE/TE: Draw Conclusions, 176, 251, 268, 688, 689; Making Inferences, 100, 101, 177, 724, 727



7-R1.9 Demonstrate the ability to describe and

analyze cause and effect and its impact on plot, character, and theme.

SE/TE: Plot, 82, 94, 96, 272, 785; Characters, 50, 57, 85, 21, 257; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731








7-R1.10 Continue recognizing when statements of fact are not documented and when opinions are not adequately supported

SE/TE: Facts and Opinions, 147, 679, 722, 756–757 TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support



7-R1.11 Demonstrate the ability to follow

multistep directions such as those for preparing applications and completing forms.

SE/TE: Students practice this objective as they read the directions and complete the following activities: Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Connected Assignment, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 270, 287; Spotlights on the Humanities, 28, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 244, 288



7-R1.12 Demonstrate the ability to use graphic

representations such as charts, graphs, pictures, and graphic organizers as information sources and as a means of organizing information and events logically.

SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681–683; Graphic Organizers, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 30, 32, 41, 42, 52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 67, 69, 78, 81, 82, 84, 95, 102, 105, 110, 113, 118, 130, 134, 136, 145, 147, 154, 157, 180, 181, 182, 185, 187, 202, 205, 206, 217, 219, 228, 243, 245, 256, 258, 269, 277, 289








7-R1.13 Demonstrate the ability to use skimming and scanning techniques.

SE/TE: Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-R1.14 Demonstrate the ability to compare and

contrast his or her findings on a particular topic after having extracted that information from two or more pieces of graphic or written material.

SE/TE: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-R1.15 Demonstrate the ability to detect bias and

identify propaganda techniques.

SE/TE: Persuasion, 276, 280, 785; Evaluating Persuasion, 138, 144, 147; Persuasive Prompts, 275, 279; Persuasive Speech, 671; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Persuasive Essay, 124–149








Analysis of Texts

R2 The student will use a knowledge of the purposes, structures, and elements of writing to analyze and interpret various types of texts.




7-R2.1 Demonstrate the ability to analyze an

author’s use of static, dynamic, round, and flat characters; the structural elements of plot; flashback and foreshadowing; and point of view and tone.

SE/TE: Plot, 82, 94, 96, 272, 785; Characters, 50, 57, 85, 21, 257; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731



7-R2.2 Demonstrate the ability to compare and

contrast conflict in a variety of literary works.

SE/TE: Conflict, 49–50, 51, 56, 58, 66, 73, 75, 80, 781



7-R2.3 Demonstrate the ability to identify the

speaker in a literary work and recognize the difference between first- and thirdperson narration and between the omniscient and the limited omniscient point of view.

SE/TE: Point of View, 49, 56, 122, 272, 729, 785; Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733








7-R2.4 Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast theme in a variety of texts.

SE/TE: Theme, 94–95, 96, 257, 272, 727 TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support



7-R2.5 Demonstrate the ability to identify

elements of style such as word choice and sentence structure (syntax) in a variety of texts.

SE/TE: Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-R2.6 Demonstrate the ability to analyze

devices of figurative language such as the extended metaphor; continue identifying imagery and symbolism.

SE/TE: Alliteration, 780; Metaphors, 118, 784; Figurative Language, 257, 272, 692, 872




characteristics of genres such as fiction, poetry, drama, and informational texts.









7-R2.8 Demonstrate the ability to identify elements of poetry such as rhyme scheme, refrain, and stanza.

SE/TE: Poetry, 729–730 TR: Teaching Resources: Reading Support




author’s purpose in texts in a variety of genres.

SE/TE: Author’s Purpose, 126, 127, 721, 723; Strategies of Authors, 19, 49, 73, 99, 125, 151, 175, 199, 223, 249



7-R2.10 Demonstrate the ability to develop

objective criteria for evaluating texts; begin applying objective criteria for evaluating texts in a variety of genres.




Word Study and Analysis

R3 The student will use a knowledge of semantics, syntax, and structural analysis to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and read texts with understanding.

SE/TE: Vocabulary and Spelling, 690; Developing Your Vocabulary, 691–693; Studying Words Systematically, 695–697; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698–701; Improving Your Spelling, 702–712

TR: Vocabulary and Spelling Workbook and Academic and Workplace Skills Activity Book, 17–33







7-R3.1 Demonstrate the ability to determine pronunciation, meanings, alternate word choices, the parts of speech, or the etymologies of words by using a dictionary and a thesaurus.

SE/TE: Vocabulary and Spelling, 690; Developing Your Vocabulary, 691–693; Studying Words Systematically, 695–697; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698–701; Improving Your Spelling, 702–712; Dictionary, 619, 708–709, 711; Thesaurus, 138, 697, 749



7-R3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use a

knowledge of roots and affixes to analyze the meaning of complex words.

SE/TE: Prefix, 619; Suffix, 619, 787; Studying Word Parts and Origins, 698–701



7-R3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use sentence

structure (syntax) and context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar and multiple-meaning words.

SE/TE: Context, 692, 731; Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–733; Effective Sentences, 454–487



7-R3.4 Demonstrate the ability to analyze the

figurative use of words in context.

SE/TE: Alliteration, 780; Figurative Language, 257, 272, 692, 872








7-R3.5 Demonstrate the ability to make simple and complex analogies.

SE/TE: Analogies, 312, 313, 754, 755 TR: Vocabulary and Spelling Workbook and

Academic and Workplace Skills Activity Book, 17–33


The Writing Process

Writing Goal (W) The student will write for different audiences and purposes.

SE/TE: A Walk Through the Writing Process, 12–27; Autobiographical Writing pages 48–71; Short Story pages 72–97; Description pages 98–123; Persuasive Essay pages 124–149; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Cause-and-Effect Essay pages 174–197; How-to Essay pages 198–221; Research Report pages 222–247; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291

TR: Teaching Resources; Assessment, Workbooks, Transparencies


W1 The student will apply a process approach

to writing.









7-W1.1 Demonstrate the ability to choose a topic, generate ideas, and use oral and written prewriting strategies.

SE/TE: Prewriting Strategies, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 52, 53, 54, 55, 67, 71, 78, 79, 80, 81, 93, 97, 102, 103, 104, 105, 118, 128, 129, 130, 131, 144, 149, 154, 155, 156, 157, 169, 173, 178, 179, 180, 181, 193, 197, 202, 203, 204, 205, 217, 221, 228, 229, 230, 231, 243, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 269, 270, 276, 277, 278, 287



7-W1.2 Demonstrate the ability to generate drafts

that use a logical progression of ideas to develop a topic for a specific audience and/or purpose.

SE/TE: Drafting, 13, 18, 56–57, 82–83, 106–107, 132–133, 158–159, 182–183, 206–207, 232–233, 258–259, 279–280



7-W1.3 Demonstrate the ability to develop an

extended response around a central idea, using relevant supporting details.

SE/TE: Drafting, 13, 18, 56–57, 82–83, 106–107, 132–133, 158–159, 182–183, 206–207, 232–233, 258–259, 279–280



7-W1.4 Demonstrate the ability to revise writing

for clarity, sentence variety, precise vocabulary, and effective phrasing through collaboration, conferencing, and self-evaluation.

SE/TE: Revising Strategies, 19–21, 58–62, 67, 71, 84–87, 93, 97, 108–113, 118, 134–138, 144, 149, 160–164, 169, 173, 184–188, 193, 197, 206–213, 217, 221, 234–238, 243, 260–263, 269, 273, 281, 282, 287








7-W1.5 Demonstrate the ability to edit for language conventions such as spelling, capitalization, punctuation, agreement, sentence structure (syntax), and word usage.

SE/TE: Editing, 62, 62, 63, 67, 71, 88, 93, 97, 114, 115, 118, 139, 140, 144, 149, 165, 169, 173, 189, 190, 193, 197, 214, 215, 217, 221, 239, 240, 264, 269, 273, 283, 287, 290, 291



7-W1.6 Demonstrate the ability to write and

publish in a variety of formats.

SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 23-27, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 67, 71, 82, 83, 86, 89, 93, 97, 106, 107, 110, 111, 115, 118, 132, 133, 136, 137, 140, 144, 149, 158, 159, 162, 163, 166, 169, 173, 182, 183, 185, 186, 190, 193, 197, 206, 207, 209, 214, 215, 217, 221, 232, 233, 235, 236, 240, 243, 258, 259, 261, 262, 265, 269, 273, 279, 280, 281, 282, 284, 287, 465, 466, 467



7-W1.6.1 Demonstrate the ability to write

multipleparagraph compositions, friendly letters, and expressive and informational pieces.

SE/TE: Autobiographical Writing pages 48–71; Short Story pages 72–97; Description pages 98–123; Persuasive Essay pages 124–149; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Cause-and-Effect Essay pages 174–197; How-to Essay pages 198–221; Research Report pages 222–247; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291



7-W1.6.2 Demonstrate the ability to write business

letters.

SE/TE: Business Letters, 43, 604 TR: Teaching Resources; Assessment,

Workbooks, Transparencies TECH: iText CD-ROM; Resource Pro CD-ROM,

Test Bank CD-ROM; Writer’s at Work Videotape; Writing and Grammar Companion Web Site






7-W1.6.3 Demonstrate the ability to write essays, reports, articles, and proposals.

SE/TE: Persuasive Essay pages 124–149; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Cause-and-Effect Essay pages 174–197; How-to Essay pages 198–221; Research Report pages 222–247; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291



7-W1.6.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the Internet

with teacher guidance to communicate with others.

SE/TE: For related information see: 140, 239, 733, 765–769



Writing Purposes W2 The student will write for a variety of

purposes. SE/TE: A Walk Through the Writing Process, 12–27;

Autobiographical Writing pages 48–71; Short Story pages 72–97; Description pages 98–123; Persuasive Essay pages 124–149; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Cause-and-Effect Essay pages 174–197; How-to Essay pages 198–221; Research Report pages 222–247; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291








7-W2.1 Demonstrate the ability to use writing to explain and inform.

SE/TE: Persuasive Essay pages 124–149; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay pages 150–173; Cause-and-Effect Essay pages 174–197; How-to Essay pages 198–221; Research Report pages 222–247; Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291



7-W2.2 Demonstrate the ability to use writing to

learn, entertain, and describe.

SE/TE: A Walk Through the Writing Process, 12–27; Autobiographical Writing pages 48–71; Short Story pages 72–97; Description pages 98–123



7-W2.3 Continue writing to persuade, analyze,

and transact business.

SE/TE: Persuasive Essay pages 124–149 TR: Teaching Resources; Assessment,



Responding to Text

W3 The student will respond to texts written by others.

SE/TE: Response to Literature pages 248–273; Writing for Assessment pages 274–291








7-W3.1 Demonstrate the ability to respond to texts both orally and in writing

SE/TE: Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Discussion, 53, 62, 64, 67, 68, 78, 79, 87, 89, 93, 94, 103, 113, 119, 120, 128, 129, 138, 140, 145, 146, 147, 155, 162, 164, 166, 170, 171, 178, 179, 188, 190, 193, 194, 203, 213, 215, 218, 219, 228, 229, 232, 238, 240, 244, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 263, 269, 271, 284, 288, 296, 318, 368, 383, 398, 413, 448, 454, 473, 482, 506, 521, 540, 598, 614, 647, 668, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 677, 679, 683, 684, 685, 687, 691, 693, 696, 700, 726, 728, 729, 730, 731, 739, 742



7-W3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use literary

models to refine his or her own writing style.









Legibility

7-W3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use texts to make connections and to support ideas in his or her own writing.




W4 The student will create legible texts.




7-W4.1 Demonstrate the ability to write legibly

using print or cursive handwriting.









7-W4.2 Continue using keyboarding skills to produce texts.

SE/TE: Technology and the Writing Process, 25, 219, 245, 289; Publishing: Building Your Portfolio, 64, 89, 115, 140, 166, 190, 215, 240, 265, 284



Communication: Speaking

Communication Goal(C) The student will recognize, demonstrate, and analyze the qualities of effective communication. C1 The student will use speaking skills to

participate in large and small groups in both formal and informal situations.

SE/TE: Speech, 271; Evaluating Speeches, 45, 147; Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669–670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671–672



7-C1.1 Demonstrate the ability to face an

audience, make eye contact, use the appropriate voice level, use appropriate gestures, facial expressions, and posture when making oral presentations.




7-C1.2 Demonstrate the ability to use language,

vocabulary, and presentation techniques appropriate for the purpose and audience.









7-C1.3 Demonstrate the ability to express and explain ideas orally with fluency and confidence.




7-C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to participate in

conversations and discussions by responding appropriately.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669–670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671–672; Discussion, 53, 62, 64, 67, 68, 78, 79, 87, 89, 93, 94, 103, 113, 119, 120, 128, 129, 138, 140, 145, 146, 147, 155, 162, 164, 166, 170, 171, 178, 179, 188, 190, 193, 194, 203, 213, 215, 218, 219, 228, 229, 232, 238, 240, 244, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 263, 269, 271, 284, 288, 296, 318, 368, 383, 398, 413, 448, 454, 473, 482, 506, 521, 540, 598, 614, 647, 668, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 677, 679, 683, 684, 685, 687, 691, 693, 696, 700, 726, 728, 729, 730, 731, 739, 742



7-C1.5 Demonstrate the ability to give brief

presentations, demonstrations, and oral reports.









7-C1.6 Demonstrate the ability to use visual aids, props, and technology to support and extend his or her meaning and enhance his or her oral presentations.

SE/TE: Blueprinting, 52; Looping, 54; Listing, 81, 202; Timeline, 102; Quicklist, 128; Topic Funnel. 130; Cubing, 156; Venn Diagram, 157; Pentad, 254; Topic Web, 278; Creating Graphic Organizers for Comprehension, 681–683; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686



7-C1.7 Demonstrate the ability to participate in

creative dramatics.

SE/TE: Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687



7-C1.8 Continue presenting dramatic readings of

literary selections.

SE/TE: Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687



7-C1.9 Demonstrate the ability to conduct

interviews and to participate in reading and writing conferences.

SE/TE: Interviews, 222–223, 228, 252, 678, 742; Speeches, 45, 147; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Peer Review, 62, 87, 113, 138, 164, 188, 213, 238, 263








7-C1.13 Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate statements to communicate agreement or disagreement with others’ ideas.




7-C1.12 Demonstrate the ability to use oral

language to inform, to entertain, and to compare and contrast different viewpoints.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669–670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671–672



7-C1.11 Demonstrate the ability to use Standard

American English (SAE) in formal speaking situations and in the classroom.




7-C1.10 Demonstrate the ability to use effective

organizational strategies to prepare oral presentations.









7-C1.14 Continue analyzing and refining varied presentations through collaboration, conferencing and self-evaluation.

SE/TE: Speeches, 45, 147; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Peer Review, 62, 87, 113, 138, 164, 188, 213, 238, 263



7-C1.15 Continue planning and delivering oral

presentations to unfamiliar audiences.

SE/TE: Speeches, 45, 147; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669–670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671–672



7-C1.6 Demonstrate the ability to summarize

conversations and discussions.









7-C1.17 Continue using critical analysis to formulate appropriate oral responses.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Using Informal Speaking Skills, 669–670; Using Formal Speaking Skills, 671–672; Peer Review, 62, 87, 113, 138, 164, 188, 213, 238, 263



Communication: Listening

C2 The student will use listening skills to comprehend and analyze information he or she receives in both formal and informal situations.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Listening Effectively, 673–674



7-C2.1 Demonstrate the ability to listen for

meaning in conversations and discussions.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Listening Effectively, 673–674; Discussion, 53, 62, 64, 67, 68, 78, 79, 87, 89, 93, 94, 103, 113, 119, 120, 128, 129, 138, 140, 145, 146, 147, 155, 162, 164, 166, 170, 171, 178, 179, 188, 190, 193, 194, 203, 213, 215, 218, 219, 228, 229, 232, 238, 240, 244, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 263, 269, 271, 284, 288, 296, 318, 368, 383, 398, 413, 448, 454, 473, 482, 506, 521, 540, 598, 614, 647, 668, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 677, 679, 683, 684, 685, 687, 691, 693, 696, 700, 726, 728, 729, 730, 731, 739, 742








7-C2.2 Demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.

SE/TE: Summarizing, 257, 259, 268, 739, 760, 787; Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Listening Effectively, 673–674; Discussion, 53, 62, 64, 67, 68, 78, 79, 87, 89, 93, 94, 103, 113, 119, 120, 128, 129, 138, 140, 145, 146, 147, 155, 162, 164, 166, 170, 171, 178, 179, 188, 190, 193, 194, 203, 213, 215, 218, 219, 228, 229, 232, 238, 240, 244, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 263, 269, 271, 284, 288, 296, 318, 368, 383, 398, 413, 448, 454, 473, 482, 506, 521, 540, 598, 614, 647, 668, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 677, 679, 683, 684, 685, 687, 691, 693, 696, 700, 726, 728, 729, 730, 731, 739, 742



7-C2.3 Demonstrate the ability to distinguish

between fact and opinion, to compare and contrast information and ideas, and to make inferences with regard to what he or she has heard.

SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, 669; Listening Effectively, 673–674; Facts and Opinions, 147, 679, 722, 756–757; Making Inferences, 100, 101, 177, 724, 727



7-C2.4 Demonstrate the ability to conduct

interviews and to participate in reading and writing conferences.

SE/TE: Interviews, 222–223, 228, 252, 678, 742; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing or Interpreting, 687; Peer Review, 62, 87, 113, 138, 164, 188, 213, 238, 263








7-C2.5 Demonstrate the ability to listen to record information as a member of a group.




7-C2.6 Continue using critical analysis to

formulate appropriate oral responses.




Communication: Viewing

C3 The student will comprehend and analyze information he or she receives from nonprint sources.

SE/TE: Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687; Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Connected Assignment, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 270, 287; Spotlights on the Humanities, 28, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 244, 288


TECH: iText CD-ROM; Resource Pro CD-ROM, Test Bank CD-ROM; Writing and Grammar Companion Web Site






7-C3.1 Demonstrate the ability to make predictions about the content of what he or she views.

SE/TE: Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687; Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Connected Assignment, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 270, 287; Spotlights on the Humanities, 28, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 244, 288



7-C3.2 Demonstrate the ability to summarize

information that he or she receives from nonprint sources.

SE/TE: Summarizing, 257, 259, 268, 739, 760, 787; Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687



7-C3.3 Demonstrate the ability to analyze details,

character, setting, and cause and effect in material from nonprint sources.

SE/TE: Facts and Opinions, 147, 679, 722, 756–757; Making Inferences, 100, 101, 177, 724, 727








7-C3.4 Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion, to compare and contrast information and ideas, and to make inferences with regard to what he or she has viewed.

SE/TE: Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687; Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276



7-C3.5 Demonstrate the ability to compare and

contrast different viewpoints that he or she encounters in nonprint sources.

SE/TE: Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687; Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276



7-C3.6 Demonstrate the ability to compare and

contrast the treatment of a given situation or event in nonprint sources.

SE/TE: Viewing and Representing Skills: Interpreting Maps, Graphs, and Photographs, 675–677; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686








7-C3.11 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between nonprint sources and his or her prior knowledge, other sources, and the world.

SE/TE: Topic Bank, 53, 79, 103, 129, 155, 179, 203, 229, 253, 276; Connected Assignment, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 270, 287; Spotlights on the Humanities, 28, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 244, 288



7-C3.7 Continue analyzing nonprint sources for

accuracy, bias, intent, or purpose.

SE/TE: Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Viewing Fine Art Critically, 680; Creating Graphic Organizers, 681–683; Formatting to Create an Effect, 684; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 685; Creating a Video, 686; Performing and Interpreting, 687



7-C3.8 Continue evaluating the ways that the use

of language, the medium, and the presentation contribute to the meaning and impact of a message.




7-C3.9 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate how

different nonprint sources influence and inform









7-C3.10 Continue evaluating the use of detail, character, setting, sequence, cause and effect, imagery, and sound in nonprint sources.




Selecting a Research Topic

Research Goal (RS) The student will access and use information from a variety of appropriately selected sources to extend his or her knowledge. RS1 The student will select a topic for exploration. 7-RS1.1 Demonstrate the ability to ask questions

to guide his or her research inquiry.

SE/TE: Research Report, 222–247; I-Search Report, 159. Citing Sources page 760–764 and Reference Skills pages 740–750



7-RS1.2 Continue asking questions to investigate

all aspects of a topic, including various viewpoints regarding it.









Gathering Information and Refining a Topic RS2 The student will gather information from a variety of sources. 7-RS2.1 Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of

resources, including technology, to access information.

SE/TE: Research Report, 222–247; I-Search Report, 159; Reading Skills: Reading Methods and Tools, 715–720; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 721–726; Reading Literary Writing, 727–731; Reading From Varied Sources, 732–733



7-RS2.2 Continue documenting sources by using a

standardized system of documentation.




7-RS2.3 Demonstrate the ability to conduct

independent research using available resources, including technology

SE/TE: Research Report, 222–247; I-Search Report, 159; Connected Assignment, 93, 118, 144, 169, 193, 217, 243, 269, 270, 287; Spotlights on the Humanities, 28, 44, 68, 94, 120, 146, 170, 194, 218, 244, 288; Media and Technology Skills, 29, 45, 69, 95, 121, 147, 171, 195, 219, 245, 271, 289








7-RS2.4 Demonstrate the ability to summarize the information that he or she has gathered.




7-RS2.5 Continue refining topics and asking

additional questions based on the information that he or she has gathered.




7-RS2.6 Continue using note-taking strategies to

record facts and opinions from sources.

SE/TE: Note taking, 4, 231, 671, 672, 739 TR: Teaching Resources; Assessment,



7-RS2.7 Continue evaluating resources for

accuracy, bias, and credibility.

SE/TE: Persuasion, 276, 280, 785; Evaluating Persuasion, 138, 144, 147; Persuasive Prompts, 275, 279; Persuasive Speech, 671; Viewing Information Media Critically, 678–679; Persuasive Essay, 124–149








Preparing and Presenting Information

RS3 The student will use a variety of strategies to prepare and present selected information 7-RS3.1 Demonstrate the ability to classify and

organize information by categorizing and sequencing.




7-RS3.2 Demonstrate the ability to present his or

her research findings in a variety of formats.




7-RS3.3 Continue documenting sources by using a

standardized system of documentation.




7-RS3.4 Continue preparing a Works Cited list









7-RS3.5 Continue distinguishing his or her own ideas from the ideas and discoveries of others.




Reference: http://www.myscschools.com/offices/cso/standards/ela/documents/6_8.pdf

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