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Grade 7, ©2017 To iLit 45/ELL, ©2016 and Keystone, Level B, ©2013

Alignment Chart: Grade 7

2 I GRADE 7 Scope & Sequence NOTE: Information/Content Provided Subject to Change. Standards RL covered with all readings but may not be indicated on the chart.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Alignment Chart provides suggestions for how to integrate iLit ELL/45, and Keystone into your myPerspectives curriculum. • iLit ELL/45: We recommend instruction be taught in sequential order since the program is also adaptive. However, you can also connect to myPerspectives themes as well:

Same Essential Question Vocabulary Development Is Conceptually Aligned Thematically Connected Read Aloud Think Aloud Parallel Genre Elements Taught via Writing Differentiated Practice & Leveled Reading

• Keystone: We recommend instruction be taught in sequential order since the program grows in text complexity. However, you can also connect to myPerspectives themes as well: Vocabulary Development Is Conceptually Aligned Differentiated Practice & Leveled Reading PELS will allow teachers to search by key words to find additional resources as well.

myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 1 Cross Program Alignment Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone

Level B

Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure

Concept Vocabulary

Word Study Conventions or Author’s Style

Writing to Sources

Speaking and Listening

Themes and Key Skills

Key Skills and Word Study

Two Kinds from The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan

Novel Excerpt Character and Point of View: character traits making inferences character’s motives character’s perspective point of view first‐person point of view third‐person point of view

Words that relate to the idea of conflict: lamented indignity reproach discordant squabbling devastated

Latin Prefix:in‐

Conventions: Nouns and Pronouns common noun proper noun possessive noun personal pronoun possessive pronoun

Retelling a Scene

Dramatic Monologue

Unit 2: Text: "Immigration at Angel Island" iLit Library: Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan Unit 2 Lessons 11–13, 18–20: Analyze Character and Plot Development Unit 2 Lessons 6, 8: Pronouns as Subjects and Objects Unit 2 Lessons 11, 13: Noun‐Pronoun Agreement

Unit 1 Reading Strategy (Novel): Predict Grammar: Simple Sentences: Pronouns and Modifiers Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Reader’s Theater Also see: Unit 2: Learn Literary Words: Plot, Character, Point of View Unit 2: Word Study: Words as Multiple Parts of Speech Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Grammar: Possessive Nouns and Adjectives



Unit 4: Word Study: Capitalizing Proper Nouns Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives

Standards RL.7.1 RL.7.6

L.7.4.b L.7.2 W.7.3W.7.3.a W.7.3.b W.7.3.d

SL.7.4

A Simple Act Tyler Jackson

News Blog Author’s Point of View: Weighted words

Words that help to show relationships between people: connects influence encouraged bond

Multiple‐Meaning Words

Conventions:Adverbs

Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit iLit Library: We Beat the Street; Thank You Ma’am; A Boy Named Lucas and a Stranger; Homeless Teen Shares Her Story Also see: Unit 4 Lesson 36: Recognize Author's Point of View Unit 4 Lessons 21: Adverbs in Sentences, 23

Unit 1 Grammar: Comparison Structures (Adverbs) Also see: Unit 3: Set a purpose for reading (news article)

Standards RI.7.1 RI.7.6

L.7.4 L.7.1

from An Invisible Thread Laura Schroff & Alex Tresniowski

Memoir Narrative Point of View: first‐person point of view quotations

Words that show positive qualities of personality traits: resilience perseverance generosity

Latin Suffix: ‐ity

Conventions: Adjectives Coordinate adjectives Cumulative adjectives

Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit iLit Library: We Beat the Street; Thank You Ma’am; A Boy Named Lucas and a Stranger; Homeless Teen Shares Her Story Also see: Unit 4 Lesson 36: Recognize Author's Point of View

Unit 1 Grammar: Adjectival Phrases: Adjective Order; Adjectives after Indefinite Pronouns Also see: Unit 2: Build Background: Point of View Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir)



Unit 4 Lessons 26, 28: Order of Adjectives

Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives Unit 6: Participial Adjectives: Formation and Meaning

Standards RI.7.6 L.7.5 L.7.5.b L.7.4 L.7.4.b

L.7.2L.7.2.a

Writing to Compare (A Simple Act and from An Invisible Thread)

Explanatory Essay

Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters

See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph

RI.7.9W.7.9 W.7.2 W.7.2.b W.7.2.c L.7.2



Performance Task: Writing Focus

Write a Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: What unexpected event shows how a person can influence someone from a different generation? Language Development: Finding Your Voice

Standards: W.7.3, W.7.3.a‐e, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting

See Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 2: Listening and Speaking: Personal Narrative

Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone – Level B

Title and Author Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill

Analyze Craft and Structure

Concept / Media Vocabulary


Writing to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Research



Tutors Teach Seniors New High‐Tech Tricks Jennifer Ludden

News Article Context Clues Development of Central Ideas: Central idea Main idea Make inferences

Words that are associated with feelings and issues one might need to overcome when learning something new: struggling impairments frustrated

Suffix: ‐ment Conventions: Conjunctions coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions

Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Presentation

Unit 2: Can You Believe It?! Unit 2 Lessons 33, 48: Main Idea Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 25, 26: Use Context Clues iLit Library: The Computer and Technology Revolutions; How Have Computers Changed Our Lives?; Computer Unlocks Autistic Teen’s Exceptional Voice;

Unit 1 Reading Strategy: Identify Main Idea and Details Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 2: Complex Sentences with Adverbial Clauses of Time Unit 4: Grammar: Compound Sentences with and, but, so; Complex Sentences with because and since Unit 5: Compound and Complex Sentences



Standards L.7.4.a RI.7.1RI.7.2

L.7.4L.7.4.c

L.7.1L.7.3 L.7.3.a

SL.7.1SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.4 SL.7.5 W.7.7

from Mom & Me & Mom Maya Angelou

Memoir Base Words Characterization: Character traits Characterization Direct characterization Indirect characterization Make inferences

Words that involve someone giving to fill the need of someone else: supervision charitable philanthropist

Latin Prefix: super‐

Conventions: Independent and Dependent Clauses Clause Independent clause Dependent clause Subordinate clause

Unit 2 Lessons 11–13, 18–20: Analyze Character and Plot Development iLit Library: Million Man March & Human Family by Maya Angelou Unit 4 Lesson 41: Use Base Words to Determine Meaning

Unit 1 Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Also see: Unit 2: Learn Literary Words: Plot, Character, Point of View Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir) Unit 5: Compound and Complex Sentences

Standards L.7.4 RI.7.2RI.7.3 SL.7.1

L.7.4L.7.4.b

L.7.1L.7.1.a

Learning to Love My Mother Maya Angelou and Michael Maher

Video Media Vocabulary: Set Questions Tone

iLit Library: Million Man March & Human Family by Maya Angelou

Unit 1 Media Literacy & Projects

Standards L.7.6 SL.7.1 L.7.6



Writing to Compare (from Mom & Me & Mom and Learning to Love My Mother)

Comparison‐and‐contrast essay

Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters


Standards RI.7.7W.7.9 W.7.9.b

Mother‐Daughter Drawings Mica and Myla Hendricks

Image Gallery Present and DiscussReview and Synthesize

Media Vocabulary: Composition Light and shadow Perspective

Speaking and Listening: Multimedia Slideshow

For related material see: Unit 5 Lessons 1–10: Multimedia Presentation

Unit 1 Media Literacy & Projects Smithsonian American Art Museum: The Language of Art Also see: Unit 2: Reading Strategy: Use Visuals

Standards L.7.6SL.7.2

SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.5 L.7.6

Mother to Son Langston Hughes To James Frank Horne

Poetry Collection

Context Clues

Figurative Language:Symbolism Symbol Theme Make inferences

Words that express fast, forceful, or sudden movement and create an overall sense of momentum: flung catapulted lurched

Connotation and Denotation

Author’s Style: Rhythm and Repetition

Writing to Sources: Narrative Poem

Unit 2 Lesson 9: Nicholas Townshed Period 6, Room 236 (poem) Unit 2 Lessons 21, 22, 25: Connotations and Denotations iLit Library: Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 25, 26: Use Context Clues Unit 3 Lesson 1–5, 7: Figurative Language Unit 3 Lesson 8: Make Inferences

Unit 1 Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Also see: Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)



Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.a

RL.7.1RL.7.2 RL.7.4

L.7.5L.7.5.c

RL.7.4L.7.5

W.7.3.aW.7.3.b W.7.3.d W.7.5 W.7.9 W.7.9.a

Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus

Present a Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: What new knowledge or skills can you learn from someone of a different generation?

Standards: SL.7.1, SL.7.1.a, SL.7.1.b, SL.7.2, SL.7.4, SL.7.6 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting

See Unit 2: Listening and Speaking: Personal Narrative

End‐of‐Unit Performance‐Based Assessment

Writing to Sources: Nonfiction Narrative Prompt: In what situations can one generation learn from another? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Multimedia Presentation

Standards: W.7.3, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5 Unit 2 Lesson 33, 39–42: Write a Narrative Unit 2 Lesson 35: Develop a Setting

See Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative



myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 2 Cross Program Alignment

Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone – Level B


Concept Vocabulary


Writing to Sources




Dark They Were, and Golden‐Eyed Ray Bradbury

Short Story Figurative Language: Metaphor and Simile Figurative language Simile Metaphor Personification

Gives the reader a sense of what people from Earth are seeing, feeling, and experiencing on Mars: submerged forlorn canals immense atmosphere mosaic

Synonyms and Nuance Conventions: Comparisons Using Adjectives and Adverbs Adjectives Adverbs Positive degree Comparative degree Superlative degree

Unit 3 Lessons 1–5, 7: Figurative Language Unit 4 Lessons 15–16: Figurative Language Unit 4 Lessons 26, 28: Order of Adjectives Unit 4 Lessons 21, 23: Adverbs in Sentences Also see: Unit 2: Virtual War iLit Library: Many science fiction titles exist in the library, for examples: War of the Worlds; Time Warp Trap; Escape from Earth; Pygmalion’s Spectacle; The Time Machine; Space Cadet

See Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 4: Word Study: Synonyms Unit 5: Word Study: Synonyms Unit 5: Adjectival Phrases: Comparatives and Superlatives Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)

Standards RL.7.4 L.7.5 L.7.5.a

L.7.4L.7.5

L.7.1



Dark They Were, and Golden‐Eyed Ray Bradbury

Radio Play

Media Vocabulary: Sound effects Human voice Silence

Unit 3 Lessons1–5: Characteristics of Drama; Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 2: Virtual War iLit Library: Many science fiction titles exist in the library, for examples: War of the Worlds; Time Warp Trap; Escape from Earth; Pygmalion’s Spectacle; The Time Machine; Space Cadet

Unit 2 Listening and Speaking: Reader’s Theater; Dramatic Reading

Standards SL.7.2

Writing to Compare (Dark They Were Short Story and Radio Play)

Comparison‐and‐contrast essay

Unit 3 Lessons1–5: Characteristics of Drama; Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 3 Lesson 6: Compare and Contrast Fictional Portrayal and Historical Account


Standards RL.7.7W.7.2 W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.2.d W.7.2.f W.7.9.a



Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Maggie Koerth‐Baker

News Article Informative Writing

Words related to boredom: chronic stimulus subconsciously excruciatingly monotony catastrophic

Latin prefix: sub‐

Conventions: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Verb Action verb Linking verb

Blog Post Visual Presentation

Unit 2 Lesson 27: Introduce Genre: Informational Text Unit 2 Lesson 41: Verbs ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa

Unit 2 Informational Text/Social Studies Article: Early Explorers Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 1: Word Study: Prefixes in‐, re‐, over‐, un‐ Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 3: Write a News Article

Standards RI.7.5 L.7.4L.7.6

L.7.1 W.7.1.aW.7.1.b W.7.1.d W.7.1.e W.7.7

SL.7.4SL.7.5


Write an Argument Prompt: Do the benefits of exploring Mars outweigh the risks? Language Development: Conventions

Standards: W.7.1, W.7.1.a‐e, W.7.5, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.7.3a Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay

See Unit 4: Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay



Small‐Group Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B



Concept Vocabulary

Word Study

Conventions or Author’s Style

Writing to Sources /Speaking and Listening / Research



Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets Nola Taylor Redd

News Article Context Clues

Development of Ideas: Text Structure

Words that relate to space exploration and travel: Colonize Planetary Interstellar

Latin suffix ‐ary

Conventions: Principal Parts of Verbs Verb Present Present participle Past Past participle Verb phrase


Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 43–45, 47–49: Analyze Text Structure Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 41: Past Tense Verbs ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa

Unit 2 Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Reading Strategy (Informational Text): Recognize Cause and Effect Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 3: Grammar: Gerunds as Subjects Unit 4: Grammar: Present Perfect

Standards L.7.4.a RI.7.5 L.7.4L.7.4.b SL.7.1

L.7.1 W.7.7W.7.8 SL.7.5

The Last Dog Katherine Paterson

Short Story Context Clues Conflict and Resolution Conflict Internal conflict External conflict Resolution

Words that all relate to life outside the dome: threatening extinct mutation

Latin Suffix: ‐tion

Conventions: Simple and Compound Subjects and Predicates

Writing to Sources: Revised Ending

Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues ILit Library: Sally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the

Unit 2 Reading Strategy (Myth): Identify Problems and Solutions Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Writing: Write a Short Story from a Different Point of View Also see: Unit 1 : Simple Sentences: Pronouns as Modifier (subjects and predicates)



World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa

Standards L.7.4.a RL.7.3 L.7.4L.7.4.a L.7.5 L.7.5.a

L.7.1L.7.3 L.7.3.a

W.7.3W.7.3.b W.7.3.e W.7.10

Ellen Ochoa: Director, Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D.

Video Technical Vocabulary: aptitude calculus mission control

Speaking and Listening: Group Biography Discussion

iLit Library: Ellen Ochoa: Reaching for the Stars


Standards L.7.6 SL.7.1SL.7.1.a–d

Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity Keith Wagstaff

Interview Base words Evaluate Argument and Claims

Words having to do with business ventures: Cede Enterprise Capitalistic


Conventions: Sentence Functions and End Marks

Research: Research Project Unit 3 Lesson 1: Multiple‐ Meaning Words Unit 4 Lesson 31: Introduce Argumentative Essay Also see: Unit 5 Lesson 1: Research a Topic iLit Library: Space Disasters; ally Ride: Remembering a National Hero; Chris Hadfield: The Spaceman Who Set the World A‐Twitter; Ellen Ochoa; We Choose to go to the Moon

Unit 2 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact from Opinion Unit 5: Grammar: Imperatives and will for Instructions Unit 6: Grammar: Reported Speech: Statements and Questions Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations; Quoting Sources Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report



Standards L.7.4 RI.7.4RI.7.6 RI.7.8

L.7.4L.7.4.c

L.7.1L.7.2

W.7.2W.7.7 W.7.8


Writing to Sources: Present an Argument Prompt: Should space exploration be a priority for our country?

Standards: SL.7.4, SL.7.5, Unit 4 Lessons 43–44: Present an Argumentative Essay

See Unit 4: Listening and Speaking: Speech


Writing to Sources: Argument Writing Prompt: Should we spend valuable resources on space exploration? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation

Standards: W.7.1, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay

See Unit 4: Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay



myPerspectives Grade 7, Unit 3 Cross Program Alignment Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone

Level B




Writing to Sources




A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I Israel Horovitz

Drama Dialogue in Drama Dialogue Conflict

Words relate to Scrooge’s character and personality: covetous morose resolute impossible malcontent miser

Latin Prefix: mal‐

Conventions: Subject‐Verb Agreement Subject‐verb agreement Compound subject

Unit 3 Lessons 2–4: Characteristics of Drama & Analyze Drama's Form iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Unit 3 Reader’s Theater Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Play): Analyze Text Structure


L.7.4.b L.7.1

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II Israel Horovitz

Drama Stage Directions Script Dialogue Stage direction

Words relate to Scrooge’s transforming character and personality: Parallel Altered Strive Dispelled Earnest Infinitely

Greek Prefix: para Conventions: Sentence Structures Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence Compound‐complex sentences Independent clauses

Explanatory Essay

Costume Plan Unit 3 Lessons 2–4: Characteristics of Drama & Analyze Drama's Form Also see: Unit 6 Lessons 45–46: Connect Ideas in Sentences iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Unit 3 Reader’s Theater Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Writing: Write a News Article Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Subject‐Verb Agreement: Simple Present Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Play): Analyze Text Structure




L.7.4.bL.7.4.c

L.7.1.b W.7.2.a–f W.7.7SL.7.4 SL.7.5

from Scrooge directed by Henry Edwards

Film

Media Vocabulary:Screenplay Director Performance Editing

iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens


Standards

L.7.6

Writing to Compare (A Christmas Carol and from Scrooge)

Compare‐and‐contrast essay

iLit Library: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Also see: Unit 3 Lesson 6: Compare and Contrast Fictional Portrayal and Historical Account

Unit 3 Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph

Standards RL.7.7 SL.7.1.a–d SL.7.2


Mode: Explanatory Essay Prompt: How does Scrooge’s character transform over the course of the play? Language Development: Conventions

Standards: W.7.2, W.7.2.a‐f, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.1.b, L.7.3, L.7.3.a, Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph

Unit 3 Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay




Title and Author

Genre Pre‐reading Vocabulary Skill







Thank You, M’am Langston Hughes

Short Story Context Clues

Analyze Craft and Structure: Plot Exposition Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution

Words that are related to the initial meeting between the two characters Permit Release Contact


Conventions: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Preposition Prepositional phrase Object of the preposition

Writing to Sources: Journal Entry

Unit 4 Lessons 25–26: Use Context Clues Unit 4 Lesson 26, 27, 30: Multiple‐Meaning Words Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 8‐9: Recall (Cause and Effect) Unit 2 Lesson 11: Analyze Character and Plot Development Unit 6 Lesson 41: Pronouns in Prepositional Phrases iLit Library: Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes

Unit 3 Reading Strategy (Short Story): Predict Grammar: Gerunds as Objects after Verbs and Prepositions Build Background: Journal Media Literacy & Projects (Journal Writing) Also see: Unit 2: Reading Strategy (Myth): Identify Problems and Solutions Unit 5: Unit 6: Reading Strategy (Myth): Compare and Contrast

Standards L.7.4.a RL.7.3 L.7.4.cL.7.5

L.7.1.a W.7.3W.7.3.b W.7.3.d

from An American Childhood Annie Dillard

Memoir Base Words

Analyze Interactions: Reflective Writing Reflective essay Central ideas Make inferences

Technical vocabulary: Tissue Enlarged Amoeba

Prefix en‐

Conventions: Appositives and Appositive Phrases

Speaking and Listening: Collaborative Discussion

Unit 3 Lesson 2: Make Inferences Unit 3 Lesson 2, 5, 7, 9: Small‐Group Discussion & Partner Discussion Also see: Unit 5 Lesson 7: Identify Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Unit 3 Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Build Background: Journal Also see: Unit 1: Grammar: Appositives Unit 2: Media Literacy & Projects (Journal Writing)



Unit 4 Lessons 44–47: Text: Classifying Plants and Animals Unit 4 Lessons 48–49: Fossil Detectives

Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Draw Conclusions (Memoir)

Standards L.7.5.b RI.7.3 L.7.6 L.7.4 L.7.1.aL.7.2

SL.7.1.a–d

Urban Farming Is Growing a Greener Future Hillary Schwei

Photo Gallery

Media vocabulary: Rural Agricultural Localizing

Research: Digital Multimedia Presentation

Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation

Unit 3 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 4: Reading Strategy (Science Article about Human‐Environment Interaction): Scan

Standards L.7.6 W.7.6W.7.7 W.7.8 SL.7.5


Present an Explanatory Essay Prompt: How are the turning points in the selections similar to and different from each other?

Standards: W.7.2, SL.7.1, SL.7.2, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph

Unit 3 Media Literacy & Projects Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay




Writing to Sources: Explanatory Essay Writing Prompt: What can cause a significant change in someone’s life? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation

Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5 Unit 4 Lesson 3–5: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph Unit 6 Lessons 17–18: Plan and Write an Explanatory Paragraph

Unit 3 Writing: Write a News Article Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay




Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B




Writing to Sources


from Silent Spring Rachel Carson

Descriptive Nonfiction

Author’s Word Choice: Imagery Images Mood Connotations Figurative Meanings

Words related to unwelcome change—in this case, to a town’s landscape: Blight Maladies Puzzled Stricken Stillness Deserted

Anglo‐Saxon Suffix: ‐ness

Conventions: The Subjunctive Moods Indicative mood Subjunctive mood

Writing to Sources: Argument


Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" Unit 6 Lesson 8: Analyze Word Choice Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 21, 22, 25: Connotations and Denotations Also see: Unit 4 Lessons 15–16: Figurative Language iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the Environmentalist; Development and the Environment

Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Figurative Language Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or Unit 3: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use extended metaphor or repetition) Unit 6: Media Literacy & Projects: Write a Poem (use figurative language)



Standards RI.7.RI.7.2 RI.7.4 L.7.5.c

L.7.4 L.7.5.b

L.7.1L.7.3

W.7.1.a–dW.7.9.b

W.7.7W.7.8 SL.7.4 SL.7.5

Nobel Speech Al Gore

Speech Persuasive Speech Words that describe situations or settings: Crisis Pollution Urgency Universal Illusion Environment

Latin Prefix: uni‐

Conventions: Infinitive Phrases and Gerund Phrases Infinitive Infinitive phrase Noun Adjective Adverb Subject Direct object Predicate noun Object of a preposition

Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" Also see: Unit 2: Lesson 33: Summarize a Speech iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the Environmentalist; On Global Warming; Development and the Environment

Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech Also see: Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 3: Grammar: Gerunds as Subjects; Gerunds as Objects after Verbs and Prepositions

Standards RI.8 L.7.4 L.7.4.b

L.7.1L.7.1.a

Nobel Speech Al Gore

Video Media vocabulary: Unprecedented Recklessly Imminent Unsustainable Emissions Efficiently

Unit 5 Lesson 4: "We Need Water to Live" iLit Library: Silent Spring Morning (Poem) by Mike Crowson; also see: A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson; Young Environmentalists; How to Become an Environmentalist; Development and the

Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech Media Literacy & Projects



Environmentalist; On Global Warming

Standards SL.3L.4

Writing to Compare (Speech and Video)

Argument Unit 4 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Unit 4 Lesson 26–30: Extra Practice: Words That Compare

Unit 4 Writing: Write a Review Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph

Standards

RI.7.7W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c SL.7.3




Write an Argument Prompt: What is the most significant effect that people have on the environment? Language Development: Conventions

Standards: W.7.1, W.7.1.a‐e, W.7.6, W.7.8, W.7.10, L.7.1, b, L.7.1.L.7.1.c, L.7.3, L.7.3.c

Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay

Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay









Turtle Watchers Linda Hogan “Nature” is what We see‐ Emily Dickinson The Sparrow Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poetry Collection

Using a Dictionary

The Speaker in Lyric Poetry

Words that all relate to the importance of ancestral knowledge: Ancestors Wisdom Heed

Etymology Author’s Style: Word Choice Diction Tone Denotations Connotations Make inferences Theme

Speaking and Listening: Oral presentation

Unit 7 Lesson 1: Introduce Poetry Unit 7 Lesson 3: Strategy: Identify Figurative Language Unit 7 Lesson 4: Strategy: Analyze Word Choice Unit 7: "What's That Down There?"; "Sea‐Fever"; The Wendigo" (poems)

Unit 4 Learn Literary Words: Rhyme, Repetition, Theme Poetry: “Harlem” & “Dreams” Listening & Speaking Workshop: Speech

Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.c

RL.5 L.7.4L.7.4.b

RL.7.1RL.7.2 RL.7.4

SL.7.4SL.7.5 SL.7.6



Eagle Tracking at Follensby Pond The Nature Conservancy

Photo Gallery

Media Vocabulary: Documentary photography Vantage point Monochrome

Research: Research Paper

Unit 5 Lesson 1: Research a Topic

Unit 4 Reading Strategy (Science Article about Human‐Environment Interaction): Scan Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report

Standards

SL.7.2L.7.6

W.7.2W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.7 7–8

He—y, Come On Ou—t! Shinichi Hoshi translated by Stanleigh Jones

Short Story Context Clues

Elements of a Short Story Irony Theme Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony

Words that relate to the outcome of a process: Disposal Consequences Resolved

Latin Root: ‐sequ‐

Conventions: Punctuation Marks Colon Semicolon Hyphen Dash Brackets Parentheses

Writing to Sources: Write Your Own Ending

Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lesson 36–37: "Japan Nuke Workers Risk Their Lives, Garner Nation's Respect" iLit Library: Midway Atoll: The Pacific Garbage Patch

Unit 4 Learn Literary Words: Theme Also see: Unit 1: Writing Workshop: Write a Short Story Unit 6: Word Study: Word Roots Unit 6: Grammar: Reported Speech: Statements and Questions Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations; Quoting Sources Unit 6: Writing Workshop: Research Report

Standards L.7.4 L.7.4.a

RL.7.2RL.7.3 SL.7.1 SL.7.1.d

L.7.4L.7.4.b L.7.4.c

L.7.2 W.7.3W.7.3.d W.7.3.d W.7.3.e W.7.5




Present an Argument Prompt: Do people always have a negative impact on the environment?

Standards: SL.7.1, SL.7.1.a, SL.7.1.b, SL.7.2, SL.7.3, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6 Unit 4 Lesson 43–44: Present an Argumentative Essay

Unit 4 Listening and Speaking: Speech


Writing to Sources: Argument Prompt: Are the needs of people ever more important than the needs of animals and the planet? Explain your position. Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation

Standards: W.7.1, W.7.4, W.7.10, SL.7.4, SL.7.5, SL.7.6, Unit 4 Lessons 23–24: Plan and Write an Argumentative Paragraph Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay

Unit 4 Write a Persuasive Paragraph; Write a Letter to the Editor; Writing Workshop: Write a Persuasive Essay




Whole‐Class Learning iLit ELL/45 Keystone Level B



Concept Vocabulary


Writing to Sources




The Dust Bowl Critical Past

Video Media Vocabulary Panoramic shot Voiceover Transition

iLit Library: A Growing Thirst: A Global Food Crisis; Development and the Environment

Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 2: Visual Literacy (elements of video installations): Smithsonian American Art Museum

Standards L.7.6

from The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck

Novel Excerpt Setting and Cultural Context: Setting Cultural and historical context Theme

Words that describe how the characters feel as they leave their farms and start over: Ruthless Bitterness Toil Sorrow Doomed Frantically

Old English Suffix: ‐less

Author’s Style: Description Word choice Imagery

Unit 2 Lesson 5: Visualize Characters and Settings Unit 4 Lesson 20: Analyze Setting Unit 7 Lesson 2: Strategy: Analyze Setting and Mood

Unit 5 Reading 1: Novel Excerpt Also see: Unit 1: Learn Literary Words: Setting Unit 2: Word Study: Suffixes ‐er / ‐or

Standards

RL.7.2RL.7.3

L.7.4 L.7.4.b

L.7.6



Writing to Compare (The Dust Bowl and Grapes of Wrath)

Argumentative Essay

Unit 4 Lessons 31–44: Argumentative Essay

See Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 4: Writing: Write a Review

Standards RL.7.9W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.2.b W.7.2.d W.7.9 W.7.9.a

The Circuit Francisco Jiménez

Short Story Theme: Stated themes Implied themes

Words that describe ways in which characters act or respond: Thoroughly Wearily Instinctively Enthusiastically Hesitantly Understandingly

Old English Suffix: ‐ly

Conventions: Commas

Explanation Role‐Play Interview

Unit 2 Lesson 37–40: The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez Unit 2 Lesson 16: Analyze the Development of Theme iLit Library: The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez

Unit 5 Grammar: Sequence Words, Phrases, and Clauses Grammar: Compound and Complex Sentences Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay Unit 4: Learn Literary Words: Theme Unit 6: Grammar: Punctuation of Direct Quotations

Standards

RL.7.1RL.7.2

L.7.4 L.7.4.a L.7.4.b

L.7.2L.7.2.a

RL.7.2 W.7.2 W.7.2.b W.7.9 W.7.9.a

SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.c SL.7.4 W.7.7




Write an Informative essay Prompt: How did the individuals in the selections cope with the obstacles they faced? Language Development: Use of commas

Standards: W.7.2, W.7.2.a‐e, W.7.10, L.7.1, L.7.2.a, L.7.2.b Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation

Unit 5 Writing Workshop: Write an Instructional Essay Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay




Concept Vocabulary

Word Study

Conventions or Author’s Style




A Work In Progress Aimee Mullins

Personal Narrative Context clues Author’s Purpose: Word Choice and Humor Hyperbole Comic diction Incongruity

Words all relate to overcoming obstacles Accomplishments Extraordinary Celebrate

Latin Prefix: extra‐

Conventions: Informal Grammar Colloquial contractions Informal transitions Introductory conjunctions

Speaking and Listening: Group Discussion

Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lessons36, 38: Recognize Author’s Purpose Unit 2 Lesson 32: "Autistic Teen's Hoop Dreams Come True" iLit Library: It Could Happen to You

Unit 5 Grammar Skill: Contraction Also see: Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 3: Prefixes under‐, re‐, multi‐, inter‐ Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Identify Author’s Purpose

Standards L.7.4L.7.4.a

RI.7.3RI.7.4 RI.7.6

L.7.4L.7.4.b

L.7.1L.7.2

SL.7.1SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.2



from The Story of My Life Helen Keller

Autobiography Excerpt

Context Clues

Author’s Purpose: Autobiographical Writing First‐person point of view Tone

Words related to learning new things/struggling to learn new things: Imitate Mystery Barriers

Conventions: Types of Dependent Clauses Clause Independent clause Main clause Dependent / subordinate clause Adverb clause Relative/adjective clause Noun clause

Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lessons36, 38: Recognize Author’s Purpose iLit Library: A New Day; Optimism; Helen Keller: The Story of My Life (Autobiographies) by Helen Keller; Helen Keller by Anne Schraff

Unit 5 Compound and Complex Sentences Also see: Unit 2: Writing: Write a Personal Narrative Unit 4: Reading Strategy: Identify Author’s Purpose Unit 6: Grammar: Colons for Explanations and Lists


RI.7.4RI.7.6

L.7.4L.7.4.b RI.7.4

L.7.1L.7.1.a

How Helen Keller Learned to Talk Helen Keller, with Anne Sullivan

Interview Media Vocabulary: Long shot Medium shot Close‐up shot

Writing to Compare:

iLit Library: A New Day; Optimism; Helen Keller: The Story of My Life (Autobiographies) by Helen Keller; Helen Keller by Anne Schraff

Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact from Opinion

Standards L.7.6



Writing to Compare (The Story of My Life and How Helen Keller Learned to Talk)

Multimedia Presentation

Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation Also see: Unit 2 Lesson 19: Compare and Contrast Characters

Unit 5 Media Literacy & Projects Also see: Unit 3: Writing: Write a Compare‐and‐Contrast Paragraph Unit 3: Reading Strategy (Interview): Distinguish Fact

Standards RI.7.7W.7.2 W.7.2.a W.7.9 W.7.9.b SL.7.1 SL.7.1.b SL.7.2 SL.7.5

A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation Sarah Childress

News article Context Clues

Analyze Structure: Biographical Writing Narrative nonfiction Biographical writing Direct quotations Narrative pacing

Words related to poverty, limited technology, and efforts to relieve it Scarcity Desire Attempts

Etymology Writing to Sources: How‐to Essay

Unit 6 Lesson: Use Context Clues Unit 6 Lesson 42: "Taking Action" “iLit Library” Heroes of the Environment; Changing Lives; If You could Change the World; Helping Hands & Black Days for Blue Whales; World Changers

Unit 5 Writing Workshop: Write an Instructional Essay Also see: Unit 3: Set a purpose for reading (news article)


RI.7.1RI.7.3

L.7.4L.7.4.b

L.7.1 W.7.2.aW.7.2.b W.7.7 W.7.8




Present Multimedia Profiles Prompt: How do people overcome enormous challenges?

Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.7.10, SL.7.1, SL.7.1, SL.7.4, Sl.7.5

Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation



Writing to Sources: Informative Essay Writing Prompt: How can people overcome adversity in the face of overwhelming obstacles? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral Presentation

Standards: W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.9, SL.7.4, L.7.5 Unit 2 Lesson 15–16: Write an Informative Paragraph Unit 5 Lesson 1–10: Research and Create a Multimedia Presentation

See Unit 3: Writing: Write a News Article; Writing Workshop: Write an Expository Essay

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