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Escambia County Schools7th Grade English Language Arts Pacing Guide1st QUARTERUnit 1: Meeting the Unexpected(Introduction to Fiction) Time Frame: 4-5 Weeks (1st 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s):“After Twenty Years”“The 11:59”“The War of the Wall”“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”“The Green Mamba”**Novel- teacher choiceRelated Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)“A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter”Various biographiesOther informational textsElements of Language textbook*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” Unit Focus:(Summary of unit including the essential question and “big ideas”) The students will make connections from themes expressed in the selections and the world around them. What are the elements of plot?How does characterization affect the plot?Literary Focus: Imagery, Characterization, and Figurative LanguageAssessment/Activities/Projects: Novel activities- character analysis/alternatives to book reports/”golden lines”/book chatsGrammar tests/quizzesFigurative language activitiesElements of plot testPower point presentation of historical figure (civil rights era)Standards: (letters and numbers ONLY: ex. RL.9.2) RL.7.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9RI.7.1-10W.7.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10SL.7.1,4,5,6L.7.1, 2,4,5,6ACOS Standards: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41Writing: Informative Essay - suggestion: group essay using a shareable google document giving each group member a separate part of the essay to complete. Compare/Contrast Essay- suggestion: compare/contrast “Rikki-Tivvi-Tavi” and “The Green Mamba”Grammar/VocabularyContext cluesMultiple meaning wordsTypes of sentencessubject/verbsParts of speechTeachers may utilize alternative readings, assessments, projects, and writing assignments in order to teach the standards for each unit. Unit 2: Learning Values Weeks: 3-4 weeks (2nd half of 1st 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s): “The Scholarship Jacket”“Amigo Brothers”“Seventh Grade”“Hollywood and the Pits”Novel (teacher choice/student choice)Related Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)Informational textsElements of Language*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Teacher Resources:Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Unit Focus: How do particular events contribute to the development of the theme? Continue exploring literary elementsHow does point of view affect the plot and characterization? Assessments/Projects/Activities: Literature Circlesgrammar/vocab quizzesAnalysis questions and answersGraphic organizersWriting: Argumentative EssayReading reponsesTheme AnalysisGrammar/Vocabulary:Subject complementsDiagrammingGreek, Latin RootsPrefixes/suffixesStandards: RL.7.1-10RI.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8,9,10,11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 END 1ST QUARTERBEGIN 2ND QUARTERUnit 3: Experiencing the World (Nonfiction)Weeks: 3-4 weeks (1st Half of 2nd 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s):“Elizabeth I”“Names/Nombres”“A Bittersweet Memoir”“Searching for January”Related Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)Elements of Language*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Teacher Resources:Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Unit Focus: How does conflict change one’s perspective?How do people learn to overcome conflict?What are some ways to raise cultural awareness?Why does discrimination exist in the world? How can people work through their differences to promote acceptance and understanding? Assessments/Projects/Activities: Literature Circlesgrammar/vocab quizzesAnalysis questions and answersGraphic organizersWriting: Mini-research projectReading responsesDescriptive essayGrammar/Vocabulary:VerbalsDiagrammingConnotation/DenotationStandards: RI.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Unit 4: Facing Challenges (Drama)Weeks: 3-4 weeks (2nd Half of 2nd 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s):A Christmas Carol Related Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)Elements of Language*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Teacher Resources:Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Unit Focus: How do specific dramas relate to younger and older generations?How do characters’ feelings in dramas relate to your own? How do our experiences and the experiences of others help shape us as individuals?How do external influences cause personal struggles?Assessments/Projects/Activities: Literature Circlesgrammar/vocab quizzesAnalysis questions and answersGraphic organizersShakespeare FestivalCharacter AnalysisDickens researchCreate storyboardWriting: Persuasive WritingReading responsesGrammar/Vocabulary:PunctuationUsing a ThesaurusSynonyms/AntonymsStandards: RL.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 END 2ND QUARTER3RD QUARTERUnit 5: Appreciating Life and Searching Beneath the SurfaceWeeks: 3rd 9 WeeksAssessments/Projects/Writing *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Anchor Text(s): “Gold”“Feel Like a Bird”“Unfolding Bud”/”How to Eat a Poem”“I’m Nobody”Additional poemsNovel (teacher choice/student choice)Teachers should incorporate constructed-response and multiple choice exercises in preparation for spring testing. Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. Teacher Resources: “Easy Grammar” Unit Focus: How does a poem’s shape and tone relate to its meaning and make it unique?How do poets use imagery, figurative language, and symbols to express their ideas, experiences, and feelings? Assessments/Projects/Activities: JournalGraphic OrganizersPoetry AnalysisQuestions and AnswersPoetry CritiquePoetry ResponsePoem PresentationTest PracticeWriting: Poetry AnalysisCompare and Contrast EssayCharacter AnalysisGrammar/Vocabulary:Verb tenseCommonly Confused WordsStandards: RL.7.1-10RI.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34,35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41END 3rd QUARTERBEGIN 4TH QUARTERUnit 6: Science FictionWeeks: 4-5 weeks (1st Half of 4th 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s):The Monsters Are Due on Maple StreetRelated Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)Elements of LanguageTwilight Zone video*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Teacher Resources:Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Unit Focus: How do specific dramas relate to younger and older generations?How do characters’ feelings in dramas relate to your own? How do our experiences and the experiences of others help shape us as individuals?How do external influences cause personal struggles?Assessments/Projects/Activities: Literature Circlesgrammar/vocab quizzesAnalysis questions and answersGraphic organizersMaple Street Mob Character MapCharacter AnalysisAlternate EndingWriting: Cause and Effect EssayReading responsesGrammar/Vocabulary:Review punctuationHomographs/Homophones/HomonymsStandards: RL.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Unit 9: Seeking Wisdom (Folklore)Weeks: 3-4 weeks (2nd Half of 4th 9 Weeks)Assessments/Projects/Writing Anchor Text(s):“The Secret Name of Ra”“Ant and the Grasshopper”“The Fox and the Crow”“The Lion and the Statue”Related Texts(s): (You can break down fiction, non-fiction texts, and non-print texts, such as videos and powerpoints, here if you so desire)Elements of Language*Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Teacher Resources:Resources: Teachers should be sure to incorporate nonfiction/informational text as well. “Easy Grammar” *Teachers may utilize alternative texts in order to teach the standards for this unit.Unit Focus: What are the characteristics of a hero?What is folk literature? What draws us to heroic figures?Do heroes have responsibilities? What is the author’s purpose?Assessments/Projects/Activities: Literature Circlesgrammar/vocab quizzesAnalysis questions and answersGraphic organizersMythology researchCharacter AnalysisAlternate EndingWriting: Personal NarrativeReading responsesGrammar/Vocabulary:Review punctuationHomographs/Homophones/HomonymsStandards: RL.7.1-10W.7.1-10SL.7.1SL.7.4,5L.7.1-6ACOS Standards: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 END 4TH QUARTER ................
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