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Grade 7 EnglishMrs. Sue Ellen Lee

Welcome MessageMy name is Mrs. Sue Ellen. I went to the University of Southern Mississippi in the United States where I studied English literature, History, and education. This is my second year teaching at AISE. I am very excited for the school year to begin.

Contact InformationStudents and parents may contact me by email at [email protected]. I will be using Engrade for a web presence, so I can be contacted there as well.

Classroom MaterialsLined writing paper Pencil/eraserPen (no neon colors)HighlighterFolder/organizer for papersPlannerFree choice reading bookTextbooks/novels Homework/classwork

Classroom RulesCooperate with your teacher and classmates.Respect the rights and property of others.Fulfill your student responsibilities.

Classroom PoliciesPlease invest in a water bottle so that you do not have to leave the classroom to get water. Please use the restroom between classes so that you do not have to miss instruction.Please turn in all work on time. Late work is a problem for everyone.If you are absent, check the website to find out what work needs to be made-up.

AssessmentStudents are assessed on oral language, reading, and writing skills. I use informal and formal methods of assessment including daily classwork, homework, projects, papers, and quizzes/tests. In addition to written quizzes and tests, oral assessments are often used in class. Socratic seminars and presentations will take

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place throughout the year. Written assignments often include checklists or rubrics that will be used to assign grades. Most writing assignments are assessed using the Six Traits of Writing rubric.

www.turnitin.comThis is a website we will use to turn in most written work. The students will sign up for a school-related account and be able to turn their work in digitally. This site can also be used to peer edit, to post on class discussion boards, and to check for plagiarism.

Grading SystemGraded work is entered into the Engrade system, so students may check their grades throughout each term. All work is weighted equally. Assessment points are not worth more than assignment points.

InternationalismNovels and short stories studied in class reflect cultures, people, and values from around the world. Persuasive writing and speeches relate to the world, specifically on ways to improve the world around us. In addition to improving English skills this year, students learn skills and strategies that will build their independence and work ethic in order to help them succeed in the future.

Character EducationCharacter education is infused into the discussion of content and the interactions within the classroom. Encouraging positive character traits is an integral part of the classroom climate and procedures. Every month, middle school students study one key word that is part of our character education program. A large amount of the stories read in class reflect the themes of our character education program. While reading about key topics, such as courage, students reflect upon and discuss important life skills.

Integrated UnitThe study of Ancient Greece is explored through Greek Mythology during English class. Students are exposed to numerous Greek Myths by reading and listening to them in addition to acting them out and watching performances. Students will also create their own fictional pourquoi storybook to explain a creation. We discuss how the Ancient Greeks used myths to explain the world around them. Constellation Myths are present in many of the stories that we read.

Field TripThe study of Ancient Greece provides numerous activities and projects. Personal narrative writing is developed through journal writing. Several projects include descriptive writing, expository writing, and historical fiction writing. Students create and perform skits set in the past. Students complete an oral presentation similar to the tour guides’ informative speeches.

Virginia Standards of Learninghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/stds_english7.pdf

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/stds_english7.pdf

Course OutlineThroughout the school year, students explore a variety of genres through reading and writing. Also, students continue to study word forms, grammar, and literary elements through short stories. Novels are subject to change based on what is in the students’ best interests.

Term 1 Catching Fire Novel Study, Socratic Seminars, Poetry StudyTerm 2 Literature Circles: Courage Novels, Greek Mythology, Reader’s Theatre, Research IntroductionTerm 3 A Girl Named Disaster Novel Study, Ancient Egypt, Author Study, Figurative LanguageTerm 4 Touching Spirit Bear Novel, Persuasive Reading, Writing, Oral Language, and Messages,

Research/MLA Works Cited

Curriculum Map – Grade 7 English 2012-2013

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / ResourcesAll Year COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING,

LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACY Group Discussions {ENG7.1} Verbal and Nonverbal messages

{ENG7.2}

READING

COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACY

Participate and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral presentations. {ENG7.1}

Communicate ideas and information orally in an organized and succinct manner. {ENG7.1a}

Ask probing questions to seek elaboration and clarification of ideas from others. {ENG 7.1b}

Make statements to communicate agreement or tactful disagreement with others’ ideas. {ENG7.1c}

Use language and style appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. {ENG 7.1d}

Use a variety of strategies to listen actively. {ENG 7.1e}


Socratic Seminar and Oral Test (Listening and Evaluating): Catching Fire, A Girl Named Disaster, Touching Spirit Bear, and Greek Myths

Whole Class Discussion: Elements of Literature

Small Group Discussion: Elements of Literature

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / ResourcesComprehension

Reading Comprehension Strategies {ENG7.5}

o Predict and Connect Prior Knowledge

o Monitor and Repair Comprehension {ENG7.5}{ENG7.6}

o Evaluate and Determine What is Important

o Question the Texto Question the Author

READINGComprehensionRead and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.

Use the reading process to infer, predict, question, organize, compare, summarize, and synthesize information: {ENG7.5f}{ENG7.5e}

activate prior knowledge before reading.

use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.

monitor comprehension during reading by identifying confusing ideas, themes, words, or sentences and repair comprehension by using “fix-up strategies”: make a connection between text, knowledge of the world, and another text; stop and think about what was read;

ask a question and try to answer it; visualize what was read; use print conventions; reread; retell what has already been read; note patterns of organization in the text structure; adjust reading rate – speed up or slowdown

Comprehension {ENG7.5}{ENG7.6}Read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational text.

Use the reading process to infer, predict, question, organize, compare, summarize, and synthesize information:

READINGComprehension

Elements of Literature Classic Novels: The Prince and

the Pauper, Treasure Island, and Shakespeare Tales

Skill Sharpeners Reading (Evan- Moor)

Daily Warm-Ups Reading

Comprehension Elements of Literature Skill Sharpeners Reading (Evan-

Moor) Daily Warm-Ups Reading

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / Resources

Elements of Literature Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions

{ENG7.5} Summarize Text {ENG7.5} Identify Main Idea {ENG7.5} Author’s Viewpoint\Organizational

Pattern {ENG7.5} Author’s Purpose{ENG7.5} Graphic Organizers{ENG7.6}

Word Analysis Structural Analysis {ENG7.4} Context Clues and Vocabulary

Development {ENG 7.4}

prioritize information to make decisions about what is essential and what is less essential.

make text-text, text-self, text-world connections.

question to clarify meaning and enhance understanding.

question the author to identify the viewpoint of the author and purpose of text.

Elements of Literature Summarize text relating supporting

details. {ENG7.5i} Use reading strategies to monitor

comprehension throughout the reading process. {ENG7.6l}

Word Analysis Identify word origins and derivations.

{ENG7.4a} Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms,

and antonyms to expand vocabulary. {ENG7.4b}

Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. {ENG7.4e}

Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. {ENG7.4f}

Elements of Literature Elements of Literature Elements of Language pages 164-

165

Word Analysis Daily Academic Vocabulary

(Evan-Moor) Elements of Language :

Vocabulary Workshop Greek and Latin Roots (Language

Fundamentals) pages 174-176


WRITINGPlan, Compose, Revise

6 Traits of Writing {ENG7.7} Prewriting Techniques {ENG7.7} Writing Process {ENG7.7} Topic Sentences/Thesis Statements

{ENG7.7} Writing to the Prompt {ENG7.8} Sentence Formulas{ENG7.8}{ENG7.9} Academic Vocabulary{ENG7.4}

{ENG7.8}Edit for Correct Usage

Revision and Editing {ENG7.8} Punctuation of Dialogue {ENG7.8} Parts of Speech {ENG7.8} Sentence Structure {ENG7.8} Clauses and Phrases {ENG7.8} Pronoun-antecedent agreement

{ENG7.8} Adjective and Adverbs {ENG7.8} Spelling {ENG7.8}

WRITING Use a variety of prewriting strategies

including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. {ENG7.7b}

Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic {ENG7.7c}

Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement {ENG7.7e}

Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. {ENG7.8a}

Understand and apply elements of composing to a narrative with attention to central idea, elaboration, unity, and organization. {ENG 7.7d,f,g}

Understand that good writing has been elaborated horizontally (within the sentence) and vertically (within a paragraph). {ENG 7.7}

WRITING Proofreading Study Skills Paragraph Writing Strategy Elements of Language Grade 7 Writing Skills

(Steck-Vaughn)

Term 1 READINGElements of Literature

Elements of Story {ENG7.5} Literary Devices:

Foreshadowing{ENG7.5}

Word Analysis

READINGElements of Literature Describe the elements of narrative

structure including setting, character development, plot structure, theme, and conflict. {ENG 7.5a}

Understand the elements of story, including setting, initiating event, characters, external and internal conflict, plot, and theme.{ENG7.5a}

Word Analysis

READINGElements of Literature

Elements of Literature The Hunger Games Poetry Collections

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / Resources Structural Analysis (Roots, Prefixes,

Suffixes) {ENG7.4}


Narrative Writing {ENG7.7}

Identify word origins and derivations. {ENG7.4a}

Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. {ENG7.4b}

Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. {ENG7.4e}

Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. {ENG7.4f}


Identify intended audience {ENG 7.7a} Use a variety of prewriting strategies






Understand that good writing has been elaborated horizontally (within the sentence) and vertically (within a paragraph). {ENG 7.7}

Word Analysis Catching Fire Vocabulary Poetry Vocabulary (new

words/multiple meanings)


Elements of Language page 144-145 Grade 7 Writing Skills (Steck-Vaughn)


Term 2 READINGElements of Literature

Literary Devices: Foreshadowing and Irony{ENG7.5}

Narrative Structures: Short Story,Novel, or Play {ENG7.5}

Characterization {ENG7.5}

READINGElements of Literature Read, understand, and differentiate

characteristics and narrative structures of the short story, novel, or play. {ENG7.5}

Describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot structure, theme, and conflict. {ENG 7.5a}

Understand the elements of story, including setting, initiating event, characters, external and internal conflict, plot, and theme.{ENG7.5a}

Compare and contrast various forms and genres of fictional text. {ENG7.5b}

Identify conventional elements and characteristics of a variety of genres. {ENG7.5c}

Describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and literary devices including figurative language. {ENG 7.5d}

Make, confirm, and revise predictions. {ENG7.5e}

Use prior and background knowledge as a context for new learning. {ENG7.5f}

Make inferences and draw conclusions based on the text. {ENG 7.5g}

Identify the main idea. {ENG 7.5h} Summarize text relating supporting

details. {ENG7.5i} Identify the author’s organizational

pattern and viewpoint (voice, mood, tone). {ENG7.5j}

Identify cause and effect relationships.


Elements of Literature Book Group Novels:

o Island of the Blue Dolphins o Woodsong o Shadow of the Bull o Call it Courage

Greek Mythology Stories and Plays


Word Analysis Structural Analysis {ENG7.4} Analogies {ENG7.4} Connotations {ENG7.4}


Descriptive Writing Short Report

{ENG7.5k} Understand the author’s choice and use of

literary devices including foreshadowing and irony.{ENG7.5l}

Recognize the author’s purpose: to entertain, to inform, to persuade. {ENG7.6f}

Identify the author’s viewpoint as his or her bias toward a subject. {ENG7.6f}

Word Analysis Identify connotations. {ENG7.4d} Recognize that figurative language (simile,

metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) and analogy enrich text. {ENG7.4c}


Identify intended audience {ENG 7.7a} Use a variety of prewriting strategies






Word Analysis Elements of Literature page 525


Elements of Language Grade 7 Writing Skills (Steck-Vaughn)

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / Resources Understand that good writing has been

elaborated horizontally (within the sentence) and vertically (within a paragraph). {ENG 7.7}

Term 3 COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACY Poetry Reading {ENG7.1}{ENG7.2}

READINGWord Analysis Figurative Language {ENG7.4}

Elements of Literature Poetic Forms {ENG7.5} Poetic Devices {ENG7.5} Voice {ENG7.7} Tone {ENG7.7}

COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACY Match vocabulary and volume to the

audience, purpose, and topic of the message. {ENG7.2a}

Use facial expressions, gestures or motions, and posture to show appropriate oral communication. {ENG7.2b}

Exhibit confidence through posture and stance when speaking. {ENG7.2b}

READINGWord Analysis Use roots and affixes, analogies, figurative

language, and connotations to expand vocabulary.

Elements of Literature Compare/contrast poetic forms: haiku,

limerick, ballad, free verse, couplet, and quatrain. {ENG7.5b}

Recognize and analyze the impact of an author’s choice of poetic devices including: rhyme, rhythm, meter, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia. {ENG7.5d}

Terms illustrative of tone: serious, sarcastic, objective, solemn, enthusiastic, humorous, hostile, personal, and impersonal. {ENG7.7g}

Understand and analyze elements of an author’s style, including word choice,

COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACYRecite PoetryWrite and Share Personal Poems

READINGWord Analysis Elements of Literature Poetry Collections


WRITINGPlan, Compose, Revise Writing Poetry {ENG 7.7} Compare/Contrast Writing Historical Fiction Writing

sentence structure and language patterns, imagery, and figurative language. {ENG7.5d}

Explain how form including rhyme, rhythm, repetition, line structure, and punctuation conveys the mood and meaning of a poem. {ENG7.5d}

Describe the impact of word choices, imagery, and literary devices including figurative language. {ENG7.5d}

WRITINGPlan, Compose, Revise Choose vocabulary and information to

create tone and voice. {ENG7.7g} Use precise vocabulary to create vivid

poetic images in a variety of poetic forms. {ENG7.7}

Become independent and proficient in a variety of writing that focuses on the three domains of composing, written expression, and usage/mechanics. {ENG7.7}

Use a process for writing including planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, editing, and publishing. {ENG7.7}

WRITING Elements of Language Elements of Literature Grade 7 Writing Skills (Steck-Vaughn)

Term 4 COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACYPersuasive Techniques {ENG7.3}

COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, MEDIA LITERACY Communicate ideas and information orally

in and organized and succinct manner. {ENG7.1a}

Ask probing questions to seek elaboration and clarification of ideas from others. {ENG7.1b}

Use language and style appropriate to audience, topic and purpose. {ENG7.1d}

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READINGPersuasive Techniques {ENG7.6c and d}Fact vs. Opinion {ENG7.6}Author’s Viewpoint{ENG7.5}Purpose of Text{ENG7.5

WRITINGPersuasive Techniques {ENG7.8}

Use a variety of strategies to listen actively {ENG7.1e}

Use verbal communications skills such as word choice, pitch, feeling, tone, and voice appropriate for the intended audience {ENG7.2a}

Use nonverbal communication skills, such as eye contact, posture, and gestures to enhance verbal communication skills.{ENG7.2b}

READING Differentiate between fact and opinion

{ENG7.6e} Identify the source, viewpoint, and

purpose of texts. {ENG7.6f} Describe how word choice and language

structure convey an author’s viewpoint. {ENG7.6g}

WRITING Understand and use elements of

composing to write and revise a persuasive essay. {ENG7.7}



Choose vocabulary and information to create tone and voice. {ENG7.7g}

Terms illustrative of tone: serious, sarcastic, objective, solemn, enthusiastic, humorous, hostile, personal, and impersonal. {ENG7.7g}

READING Elements of Language Elements of Literature

WRITING Elements of Language Elements of Literature Grade 7 Writing Skills (Steck-Vaughn)

Term 4 (Continued)




Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / Resources Documentaries


Information Text {ENG7.6} Text Structures {ENG7.6} Fact and Opinion {ENG7.6} Author’s Viewpoint {ENG7.6} Cause/Effect Relationships {ENG7.6}

READINGElements of Literature Use prior and background knowledge as a

context for new learning. {ENG7.6a} Use internal and external textual aids to

enhance comprehension. Internal text aids include: cause and effect, comparison/contrast, enumeration or listing, sequential or chronological, concept/definition, generalization, process. {ENG7.6b}{ENG7.6c}

External text aids include: boldface and/or italics type, type set in color, underlining, indentation, sidebars, illustrations, graphics, photographs, headings, subheadings, footnotes, and annotations. {ENG7.6b}{ENG7.6c}

Recognize the phrases authors use to signal organizational patterns such as: {ENG7.6c}

-a result, consequently (cause and effect) -similarly, on the other hand (for comparison / contrast) -first, three (enumeration, listings) -today, meanwhile (sequential or chronological) -refers to, thus (concept, definition) -always, in fact (generalization) -begins with, in order to (process) Draw conclusions and make inferences on

explicit and implied information. {ENG7.6d}

Distinguish fact from opinion in newspapers, magazines and other print

Documentaries about Global Issues

READING Global Issues Journal Articles


WRITINGResearch/Resources

Research Project {ENG7.9} Research Tools {ENG7.9} Computer Technology {ENG7.9} Plagiarism {ENG7.9}

Plan, Compose, Revise {ENG7.7} Expository Writing {ENG7.7}

media.{ENG7.6e} Recognize author’s viewpoint as his or her

bias toward a subject. {ENG7.6f} Identify source, viewpoint, and purpose of

texts. {ENG7.6f} Describe how word choice and language

structure convey an author’s viewpoint. {ENG7.6g}

Identify main idea. {ENG7.6h} Summarize text identifying supporting

details. {ENG7.6i} Identify cause and effect relationships.

{ENG7.6j} Organize and synthesize information for

use in written formats (graphic organizers) {ENG7.6k}

Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. {ENG7.6l}

WRITINGResearch/Resources Collect and organize information from

multiple sources including online, print, and media. {ENG7.9a}

Organize and synthesize information to prepare for oral and written presentations using: {ENG7.9a}- outlines- graphic organizers- databases- presentation software- spread sheets

Evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources. {ENG7.9b}

Understand the characteristics of research tools, reference books, scholarly journals,

WRITING Elements of Language Elements of Literature http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Timeline Content and Essential Objectives Skills Suggested Assessments / Resourcesmagazines, the Internet and educational online resources to prepare oral and written presentations.{ENG7.9c}

Cite primary and secondary sources. {ENG7.9d}

Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information. {ENG7.9e}

Create a works cited page. {ENG7.9e}

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