Correlation. Mirrors and Windows, Connecting with Literature, Level II

Correlation of Mirrors and Windows, Connecting with Literature, Level II to the Georgia Performance Standards, Language Arts/Grade 7 875 Montreal Way St. Paul, MN 55102 800-328-1452 www.emcp.com

FORMAT FOR CORRELATION TO THE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Subject Area: English/Language Arts State-Funded Course: 23.01200 Language Arts/Grade 7 Textbook Title: Mirrors & Windows, Level II Publisher: Standard (Cite Number) ELA7R1 EMC Publishing, LLC Standard (Cite specific standard) The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. For literary texts, the student identifies the characteristics of various genres and produces evidence of reading that: a. Distinguishes between the concepts of theme in a literary work and the author s purpose in an expository text. b. Interprets a character s traits, emotions, or motivations and gives supporting evidence from a text. Where Taught (If print component, cite page number; if non-print, cite appropriate location.) 141 152, 153, 154 161, 163 172, 181 189, 220 223, 224 236, 623 641, 645 664, 669 682, 687 689, 690 692, 694 708, 727 732, 738 742, 747 754, 757 763, 765 769, 770 775, 792 794, 796 802, 803 804, 818 4 5, 6 7, 8, 9 15, 17, 18 25, 30 47, 49 55, 57 60, 63 71, 85 97, 111 124, 136 137, 141 152, 154 161, 163 172, 181 189, 199 209, 210 211, 212 218, 220 223, 224 236, 250 251, 333 339, 372 373, 475 479, 485 489, 547 550, 551 556, 564 566, 572 574, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 611 620, 623 641, 645 664, 665 667, 669 682, 694 708, 720 723, 777 781, 796 802 2

c. Relates a literary work to information about its setting or historical moment. d. Analyzes recurring and similar themes across a variety of selections, distinguishing theme from topic. e. Identifies events that advance the plot and determines how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 4 5, 8, 18 25, 29, 30 47, 49 55, 63 71, 73 82, 85 97, 105 110, 111 124, 136 137, 141 152, 163 172, 181 189, 191 196, 199 209, 212 218, 250 251, 333 339, 372 373, 421 422, 426 431, 436 439, 462 463, 466 468, 469 472, 475 479, 481 483, 485 489, 491 494, 495 497, 498 500, 502 504, 505 507, 508 509, 510 512, 513 514, 515 517, 520 521, 522, 538, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 562 563, 564 566, 568 570, 572 575, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 591 592, 611 620, 623 641, 642 644, 645 664, 665 667, 687 689, 690 692, 694 708, 720 723, 727 732, 733 737, 738 742, 747 754, 757 763, 770 775, 777 781, 782 785, 786 791, 796 802 153, 154 161, 163 172, 181 189, 220 223, 224 236, 408 411, 436 439, 498 500, 502 504, 505 507, 510 512, 513 514, 515 517, 547 550, 551 556, 564 566, 645 664, 690 692, 743 745, 757 763, 765 769, 777 781, 782 784, 786 791, 796 802, 805 6 7, 9 15, 30 47, 49 55, 57 60, 63 71, 73 82, 85 97, 105 110, 111 124, 136 137, 141 152, 154 161, 163 172, 181 189, 191 196, 199 209, 210 211, 212 218, 220 223, 224 236, 250 251, 372 373, 623 641, 665 667, 669 682, 694 708, 720 721, 727 732, 757 763, 770 775, 782 785 3

f. Analyzes characterization (dynamic and static) in prose and plays as delineated through a character s thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrator s description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 4 5, 6 7, 8 9, 17, 18 25, 30 47, 49 55, 57 60, 63 71, 85 97, 111 124, 141 152, 163 172, 181 189, 191 196, 199 209, 212 218, 220 223, 224 236, 333 339, 564 566, 611 621, 623 641, 645 664, 669 682, 694 708, 786 791 g. Explains and analyzes the effects of sound, form, figurative language, and graphics in order to uncover meaning in literature: i. Sound (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, internal rhyme, rhyme scheme) 224 236, 462 463, 464, 465, 466 468, 469 472, 473 474, 475 479, 481 483, 485 489, 491 494, 495 497, 502 504, 518 519, 520 521, 538, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 591 592, 727 732 ii. Figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) 177 180, 181 189, 333 339, 378 385, 386 388, 421 422, 436 439, 462 463, 464, 465, 466 468, 469 472, 473 474, 475 479, 481 483, 491 494, 495 497, 505 507, 508 509, 538, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 561, 572 575, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 645 664, 743 745, 792 794 iii. Graphics (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position). 462 463, 469 472, 473 474, 475 479, 491 494, 495 497, 510 512, 515 517, 518 519, 520 521, 538, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 562 563, 568 570, 572 575, 576 579, 586 587 4

h. Identifies and analyzes how an author s use of words creates tone and mood, giving supporting evidence from text. i. Identifies and analyzes similarities and differences in traditional literature from different cultures. For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that: a. Analyzes common textual features to obtain information (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, concluding sentences, introduction, conclusion, footnotes, index, bibliography). b. Identifies and uses knowledge of common graphic features to draw conclusions and make judgments (e.g., graphic organizers, diagrams, captions, illustrations). c. Applies knowledge of common organizational structures and patterns (i.e., logical order, cause and effect relationships, comparison and contrast, transitions). d. Recognizes and traces the development of the author s argument for and against an issue 29, 57 60, 73 82, 141 152, 181 189, 191 196, 197 198, 199 209, 378 385, 386 388, 421 422, 426 431, 440 442, 443 446, 466 468, 469 472, 498 500, 522, 557 560, 576 579, 584 585, 586 587, 591 592, 611 621, 623 641, 645 664, 669 682, 694 708, 720 721, 747 754, 786 791 30 47, 181 189, 462 463, 510 512, 513 514, 562 563, 564 566, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 709, 727 732, 733 737, 738 742, 747 754, 757 763, 765 769, 770 775, 778 781, 782 785, 786 791, 792 795, 796 802, 803 804, 805 806, 818 819 340 347, 348 351, 376 377, 378 385, 396 402, 403 406, 415 420, 440 442, 443 446, 608 609, 610, 642 644, 683 686, 724 725, 726, 755 756 83 84, 256, 257 263, 265 276, 340 347, 376 377, 390 393, 394 395, 424 425, 432 435, 443 446, 642 644, 726 61 62, 256, 257 263, 265 276, 281, 291 295, 297 309, 310 311, 317 320, 322 332, 340 347, 356 360, 415 420, 424 425, 426 431, 683 686 98 104, 376 377, 396 402, 403 406, 426 431, 436 439 e. Identifies evidence used to support an argument. 396 402, 403 406, 426 431, 683 686 f. Understands and explains the use of a simple device by following technical directions. 83 5

ELA7R2 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student a. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues (e.g., contrast, cause and effect, etc.). b. Uses knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. 154 161, 199 209, 224 229, 256, 257 263, 297 309, 312 316, 340 347, 348 351, 378 385, 390 393, 394 395, 396 402, 408 411, 412 414, 415 420, 423, 426 431, 432 435, 436 439, 440 442, 443 446, 462 463, 464, 466 468, 469 472, 473 474, 475 479, 481 483, 484, 485 489, 491 494, 495 497, 498 500, 502 504, 505 507, 508 509, 510 512, 513 514, 515 517, 518 519, 520 521, 538, 539 542, 543, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 562 563, 564 566, 567, 568 570, 572 574, 576 579, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 591 592, 623 641, 645 664, 669 682, 694 708, 720 721, 747 754, 796 802, 818 819 37, 43, 176, 280, 392, 672, 681 c. Identifies and explains idioms and analogies in prose and poetry. 67, 168, 399, 401, 406, 561, 703, 788 6

d. Determines word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. 4 5, 6 7, 9 15, 16, 17, 18 25, 26 28, 29, 30 47, 49 55, 57 60, 61 62, 63 71, 73 82, 85 97, 98 104, 105 110, 111 124, 141 152, 154 161, 163 172, 181 189, 191 196, 199 209, 212 218, 219, 220 223, 224 236, 254 255, 256, 257 263, 265 276, 281, 282 288, 291 295, 297 309, 312 316, 317 320, 322 332, 333 339, 340 347, 348 351, 356 360, 408 411, 415 420, 423, 440 442, 481 483, 484, 502 504, 608 609, 611 621, 622, 623 641, 642 644, 645 664, 668, 669 682, 683 686, 687 689, 690 692, 693, 694 708, 710 715, 716 717, 718 719, 724 725, 727 732, 733 737, 738 742, 743 745, 746, 747 754, 757 763, 764, 765 769, 770 775, 776, 777 781, 782 785, 7868 791, 792 795, 796 802, 803 804, 806 813, 814 815, 816 817 ELA7R3 The student reads aloud, accurately (in the range of 95%), familiar material in a variety of genres, in a way that makes meaning clear to listeners. The student a. Uses letter-sound knowledge to decode written English and uses a range of cueing systems (e.g., phonics and context clues) to determine pronunciation and meaning. b. Uses self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (selfmonitoring and self-correcting strategies). 409 411, 436 439, 440 442, 443 446, 469 472, 473 474, 485 489, 510 512, 515 517, 567 9 15, 18 25, 30 47, 73 82, 105 110, 111 124, 125, 141 152, 154 161, 177 180, 199 209, 212 218, 220 223, 234 236, 237, 257 263, 352 355, 356 360, 361, 378 385, 432 435, 440 442, 443 446, 465, 469 472, 491 494, 498 500, 510 512 7

ELA7RC1 ELA7RC2 c. Reads with a rhythm, flow, and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody). The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various subject areas. The student participates in discussions related to curricular learning in all subject areas. The student 63 71, 105 110, 111 124, 125, 136 137, 154 161, 210 211, 220 223, 224 236, 237, 250 251, 257 263, 265 276, 289 290, 352 354, 356 360, 361, 372 373, 386 388, 440 442, 443 446, 462 463, 469 472, 473, 475 479, 481 483, 485 489, 491 494, 498 500, 539 542, 557 560, 572 575, 610, 611 621, 669 682, 770 775, 796 802 4 5, 8, 9 15, 18 25, 26 28, 30 47, 49 55, 61 62, 63 71, 73 82, 83 84, 85 97, 98 104, 105 110, 111 124, 125, 136 137, 140, 141 152, 154 161, 163 172, 173 175, 177 180, 181 189, 191 196, 197 198, 199 209, 210 211, 212 218, 220 223, 224 236, 237, 250 251, 254 255, 257 263, 265 276, 281, 282 288, 289 290, 291 295, 297 309, 310 311, 312 316, 317 320, 322 332, 333 339, 340 347, 348 351, 352 355, 356 360, 361, 372 373, 447, 458 459, 465, 518 519, 523, 534 535, 572 575, 576 579, 593, 604 605, 709, 805 8

a. Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 4 5, 9 15, 18 25, 83 84, 125, 141 152, 153, 154 161, 163 172, 173 175, 237, 256, 265 276, 277 279, 281, 282 288, 289 290, 297 309, 310 311, 312 316, 322 332, 340 347, 361, 396 402, 403 406, 408 411, 412 414, 415 420, 421 422, 426 431, 432 435, 436 439, 465, 466 468, 475 479, 485 489, 495 497, 498 500, 505 507, 508 509, 510 512, 513 514, 515 517, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 564 566, 568 570, 572 575, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 591 592, 623 641, 782 785 b. Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 125, 237, 378 385, 394 395, 396 402, 403 406, 412 414, 415 420, 421 422, 426 431, 432 435, 436 439, 440 442, 443 446, 458 459, 465, 466 468, 469 472, 475 479, 481 483, 485 489, 495 497, 498 500, 505 507, 508 509, 510 512, 513 514, 515 517, 518 519, 520 521, 522, 534 535, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 562 563, 564 566, 568 570, 572 575, 576 579, 580 581, 582 583, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 591 592, 604 605, 645 664, 669 682, 757 763, 777 781, 782 785, 792 795, 796 802 c. Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 26 28, 61 62, 83 84, 153, 154 161, 163 172, 265 276, 277 279, 282 288, 297 309, 310 311, 312 316, 322 332, 340 347, 361, 386 388, 394 395, 408 411, 412 414, 426 431, 432 435, 436 439, 547 550, 551 556, 564 566, 777 781 d. Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. 378 385, 792 794 9

e. Examines the author s purpose in writing. 140, 153, 154 161, 163 172, 173 175, 254 255, 281, 282 288, 312 316, 376 377, 396 402, 403 406, 424 425, 426 431, 432 435, 436 439, 481 483, 485 489, 513 514, 515 517, 568 570 f. Recognizes and uses the features of disciplinary texts (e.g., charts, graphs, photos, maps, highlighted vocabulary). 390 393, 432 435, 498 499, 623 641 ELA7RC3 The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly. The student a. Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9 15, 18 25, 73 82, 111 124, 199 209, 210 211, 257 263, 277 279, 322 332, 376 377, 378 385, 386 388, 390 393, 412 414, 415 420, 423, 432 435, 456 457, 464, 465, 473 474, 475 479, 481 483, 485 489, 520 521, 522, 532 533, 538, 539 542, 544 546, 547 550, 551 556, 557 560, 562 563, 568 570, 580 581, 582 583, 584 585, 586 587, 588 590, 591 592, 602 603 b. Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. 84, 97, 104, 152, 279, 351, 385, 393, 395, 402, 406, 411, 425, 431, 439, 446, 656 c. Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. 73 82, 111 124, 141 152, 199 209, 322 332, 376 377, 390 393, 396 402, 408 411, 424 425, 485 489, 608 609, 611 621, 622, 623 641, 642 644, 645 664, 668, 669 682, 683 686, 687 689, 690 692, 693, 694 708, 710 715, 716 717, 718 719, 724 725, 733 737, 738 742, 743 745, 746, 747 754, 757 763, 764, 765 769, 770 775, 776, 777 781, 782 785, 786 791, 792 795, 796 802, 803 804, 806 813, 814 815, 816 817 10

ELA7RC4 The student establishes a context for information acquired by reading across subject areas. The student a. Explores life experiences related to subject area content. 8, 9 15, 30 47, 85 97, 333 339, 386 388, 403 406, 415 420, 426 431, 432 435, 465, 481 483, 522, 539 542, 557 560, 564 566, 582 583, 586 587, 602 603, 611 621, 645 664, 669 682, 733 737, 738 742, 747 754, 757 763, 770 775, 777 781, 782 785, 786 791, 792 795, 796 802, 803 804 b. Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple subjects. c. Determines strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unfamiliar words or concepts. 467-468, 508 509, 588-590 423, 485 489 ELA7W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and provides a satisfying closure. The student a. Selects a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. 15, 47, 84, 131, 238 245, 339, 362 367, 406, 448 453, 524 529, 594 599, 710 715, 719, 806 813 b. Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. 152, 309, 362 367, 406, 439, 448 453, 524 529, 594 599, 651, 710 715, 718 719, 806 813 c. Uses traditional structures for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question). d. Uses appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition elements). 126 131, 197 198, 218, 238 245, 362 367, 448 453, 524 529, 594 599, 806 813 448 453, 524 529, 594 599 11

e. Supports statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and specific examples. 47, 218, 309, 362 367, 406, 448 453, 524 529, 594 599, 710 715, 719, 806 813 ELA7W2 The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces a narrative (fictional, personal, experiential) that: a. Engages readers by establishing and developing a plot, setting, and point of view that are appropriate to the story (e.g., varied beginnings, standard plot line, cohesive devices, and a sharpened focus). b. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. 28, 55, 71, 104, 110, 175, 180, 189, 218, 223, 238 245, 355, 360, 422, 446, 483, 489, 494, 504, 560, 575, 579, 594 599, 602 603, 621, 641, 644, 686, 732, 745, 754, 769 15, 55, 110, 161, 175, 223, 238 245, 279, 316, 339, 355, 360, 468, 500, 504, 542, 556, 560, 575, 579, 587, 594 599, 602 603, 641, 644, 667, 686, 692, 732, 756, 763, 769, 775 c. Develops characters using standard methods of characterization. 28, 47, 97, 104, 175, 196, 238 245, 360, 422, 479, 489, 559, 594 599, 602 603, 621, 745, 769 d. Includes sensory details and concrete language to develop plot, setting, and character (e.g., vivid verbs, descriptive adjectives, and varied sentence structures). 47, 62, 97, 104, 124, 180, 189, 196, 198, 218, 223, 238 245, 311, 316, 360, 414, 422, 446, 468, 479, 483, 489, 494, 500, 542, 556, 560, 575, 579, 587, 594 599, 602 603, 763, 795 e. Excludes extraneous details and inconsistencies. 198, 594 599, 602 603 f. Uses a range of strategies (e.g., suspense, figurative language, dialogue, expanded vocabulary, flashback, movement, gestures, expressions, tone, and mood). 28, 71, 97, 124, 175, 180, 189, 198, 238 245, 279, 311, 320, 351, 360, 414, 422, 446, 468, 479, 483, 500, 560, 575, 579, 594 599, 602 603 g. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 198, 494, 594 599, 602 603, 769, 775 The student produces writing (multi-paragraph expository composition such as description, explanation, comparison and contrast, or problem and solution) that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. 388, 414, 448 453, 456 457, 509, 519, 521, 522, 524 529, 532 533, 546, 556, 566, 570, 583, 667, 737, 806 813, 816 817 12

b. Develops a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on the subject. 47, 71, 124, 126 131, 161, 175, 189, 198, 218, 263, 290, 309, 320, 339, 362 367, 370 371, 406, 414, 448 453, 456 457, 472, 504, 509, 518 519, 521, 522, 524 529, 532 533, 546, 556, 560, 566, 570, 583, 621, 667, 686, 692, 708, 737, 745, 756, 763, 775, 795, 802, 804, 806 813, 816 817 c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. 15, 104, 126 131, 198, 263, 279, 290, 311, 339, 362 367, 370 371, 431, 448 453, 456 457, 504, 509, 519, 521, 522, 524 529, 532 533, 546, 556, 566, 570, 583, 621, 667, 686, 745, 785, 806 813, 816 817 d. Develops the topic with supporting details. 47, 55, 71, 124, 126 131, 161, 175, 189, 218, 263, 279, 290, 309, 320, 339, 351, 362 367, 370 371, 395, 406, 414, 422, 431, 448 453, 456 457, 472, 504, 509, 519, 521, 522, 524 529, 532 533, 546, 556, 566, 570, 583, 621, 667, 686, 692, 708, 737, 745, 763, 775, 795, 802, 804, 806 813, 816 817 e. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533 f. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. g. Concludes with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the composition. The student produces technical writing (business correspondence: memoranda, emails, letters of inquiry, letters of complaint, instructions and procedures, lab reports, slide presentations) that: a. Creates or follows an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. 15, 55, 71, 104, 126 131, 161, 198, 263, 311, 362 367, 370 371, 448 453, 456 457, 504, 524 529, 532 533, 806 813, 816 817 263, 351, 395, 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533, 566, 756, 775, 804 210 211, 279, 290, 295, 406, 514, 583, 791 13

b. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. 71, 152, 161, 218, 311, 388, 406, 431, 439, 500, 504, 514, 583, 686, 775, 791 c. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of 211, 279, 290, 295, 406, 514, 583, 791 composition. d. Applies rules of Standard English. 211, 514, 583 The student produces a response to literature that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, or otherwise developing reader interest. 491 494 b. Demonstrates an understanding of the literary work. 134 135, 152, 180, 211, 248 249, 295, 442, 462 463, 465, 468, 472, 483, 489, 494, 497, 517, 520 521, 542, 547 549, 556, 560, 562 563, 570, 579, 584 585, 590, 592, 641 c. Organizes an interpretation around several clear ideas, premises, or images from the original work. d. Supports a judgment through references to the text and personal knowledge. e. Justifies interpretations through sustained use of examples and textual evidence from the literary work. 134 135, 152, 180, 211, 295, 468, 472, 483, 489, 494, 497, 517, 521, 542, 556, 559, 570, 579, 584 585, 590, 592, 641 134 135, 152, 180, 210 211, 248 249, 295, 442, 468, 472, 483, 489, 494, 497, 517, 521, 542, 556, 560, 563, 570, 579, 585, 590, 592 134 135, 152, 180, 210 211, 248 249, 439, 442, 468, 472, 483, 489, 497, 517, 521, 542, 556, 560, 570, 579, 585, 590, 592 f. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 134 135, 248 249 The student produces a multi-paragraph persuasive essay that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. States a clear position or perspective in support of a proposition or proposal. 355, 395, 500, 509, 514, 575, 710 715, 718 719 61 62, 83 84, 236, 316, 355, 395, 500, 509, 514, 575, 644, 710 715, 718 719, 732, 769 14

c. Describes the points in support of the proposition, employing wellarticulated, relevant evidence. 62, 84, 236, 248 249, 316, 355, 395, 500, 509, 514, 575, 644, 710 715, 718 719, 732, 769 d. Excludes information and arguments that are irrelevant. 509 510, 575, 710 715 e. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context. 84, 236, 316, 355, 509 510, 514, 710 715 f. Anticipates and addresses readers concerns and counter-arguments. 710 715, 718 719 g. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 62, 395, 575, 710 715 ELA7W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student a. Identifies topics, asks and evaluates questions, and develops ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research. b. Gives credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations. c. Includes researched information in different types of products (e.g., compositions, multimedia presentations, graphic organizers, projects, etc.). 15, 28, 71, 209, 311, 388, 402, 468, 472, 504, 509, 556, 566, 579, 641, 667, 692, 745, 754, 756, 769, 775 209, 236, 388 209, 290, 311, 316, 414, 421 422, 431, 468, 472, 489, 504, 509, 514, 517, 542, 556, 566, 570, 579, 590, 692, 737, 745, 754, 781, 785, 791, 804, 806 813 d. Documents sources. 71, 388, 641 e. Uses electronic media to locate relevant information. 15, 55, 61 62, 84, 104, 152, 161, 175, 180, 189, 198, 209, 290, 311, 316, 320, 332, 376 377, 388, 421 422, 431, 468, 509, 514, 517, 542, 556, 566, 570, 579, 590, 641, 667, 737, 742, 769, 775, 781, 791, 795, 804 15

ELA7W4 The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. 126 131, 134 135, 238 245, 248 249, 362 367, 370 371, 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533, 594 599, 602 603, 710 715, 806 813 ELA7C1 b. Uses strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing to impose structure on composition drafts. c. Revises manuscripts to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. d. Edits writing to improve word choice after checking the precision of the vocabulary. The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student a. Identifies and writes simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences correctly, punctuating properly, avoiding fragments and run-ons, adding or deleting modifiers, combining or revising sentences. 61 62, 126 131, 134 135, 153, 238 245, 248 249, 355, 362 367, 370 371, 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533, 594 599, 602 603, 710 715, 806 813, 816 817 126 131, 134 135, 238 245, 248 249, 362 367, 370 371, 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533, 594 599, 602 603, 710 715, 806 813 126 131, 134 135, 238 245, 248 249, 362 367, 370 371, 448 453, 456 457, 524 529, 532 533, 594 599, 602 603, 710 715, 806 813 53, 126 131, 162, 264, 287, 296, 321, 347, 389, 407, 543, 571, 636, 698, 718 719, 735, 776, 801, 816 817 b. Identifies and writes correctly punctuated adjective and adverb clauses. 167, 173, 190, 322 323, 389, 617 c. Uses standard subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. 48, 56, 72, 108, 134 135, 407, 480, 501, 647 d. Identifies and uses verb tenses consistently (simple and perfect). 42, 108, 219, 273 16

e. Demonstrates correct usage of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs. f. Demonstrates appropriate comma and semicolon usage (compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, and split dialogue). g. Distinguishes differences in meaning and spelling of commonly confused homonyms. h. Produces final drafts/presentations that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation and capitalization. 235, 389 69, 91, 123, 162, 238 245, 271, 407, 543, 693, 718 719, 816 817 746 126 131, 238 245, 362 367, 490, 718 719 ELA7LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions. The student a. Initiates new topics in addition to responding to adult-initiated topics. 376 377, 412 414, 523 b. Asks relevant questions. 105 110, 245, 246 247, 322 332, 356 360, 361, 412 414, 814 815 c. Responds to questions with appropriate information. 30 47, 98 104, 277 279, 289 290, 317 320, 412 414, 623 641, 645 664 d. Confirms understanding by paraphrasing the adult s directions or suggestions. e. Displays appropriate turn-taking behaviors. 15, 317 320, 523, 645 664 f. Actively solicits another person s comments or opinions. 98 104, 394 395 g. Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 73 82, 98 104, 277 279, 394 395 h. Responds appropriately to comments and questions. 73 82, 105 110, 246 247, 277 279, 289 290, 368 369, 412 414, 591 592, 608 609, 623 641, 645 664, 814 815 i. Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by 317 320, 368 369, 412 414, 591 592 17

teacher or discussion leader. j. Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 73 82, 98 104, 277 279, 310 311, 368 369, 394 395, 591 592 k. Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so. 132-133, 246-247, 368-369, 394-395, 454-455, 530-531, 600-601, 716-717, 814-815 l. Employs a group decision-making technique such as brainstorming or a problem-solving sequence (e.g., recognizes problem, defines problem, identifies possible solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, evaluates solution). 401, 523, 592, 608 609, 682, 686 m. Develops an outline that highlights the important issues discussed. 240, 439, 596, 808 ELA7LSV2 The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas. The student will select and critically analyze messages using rubrics as assessment tools. When responding to visual and oral texts and media (e.g., television, radio, film productions, and electronic media), the student: a. Analyzes the effect on the viewer of image, text, and sound in electronic journalism. b. Identifies the techniques used to achieve the effects studied in each instance. When delivering and responding to presentations, the student: When delivering and responding to presentations the student: a. Gives oral presentations or dramatic interpretations for various purposes. b. Organizes information to achieve particular purposes and to appeal to the background and interests of the audience. 295, 351, 421 422, 424 425, 432 435, 575, 583 351, 424 425, 432 435, 575, 583 28, 71, 84, 132 133, 171, 188 189, 211, 223, 246 247, 310 311, 334, 336, 339, 355, 368 369, 431, 454 455, 468, 474, 494, 498, 519, 530 531, 570, 590, 600 601, 667, 686, 692, 701, 716 717, 730, 732, 736, 745, 751, 759, 760, 763, 783, 790, 814 815 62, 71, 132 133, 161, 246 247, 368 369, 454 455, 530 531, 600 601, 716 717, 814 815 18

c. Shows appropriate changes in delivery (e.g., gestures, vocabulary, pace, visuals). 132 133, 161, 171, 246 247, 368 369, 454 455, 530 531, 600 601, 667, 680, 692, 716 717, 814 815 d. Uses language for dramatic effect. 132 133, 246 247, 368 369, 454 455, 494, 530 531, 600 601, 667, 680, 692, 716 717, 814 815 e. Uses rubrics as assessment tools. 132 133, 454 455, 530 531, 600 601, 716 717, 814 815 f. Responds to oral communications with questions, challenges, or affirmations. 132 133, 368 369, 454 455, 530 531, 600 601, 716 717, 814 815 g. Uses multimedia in presentations. 71, 84, 189, 368 369, 454 455, 500, 530 531, 570, 590, 600 601, 716 717, 736 19