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7th Grade

SECOND QUARTER LEARNING PRIORITIES

Common Core Seventh Grade Literacy Standards Emphasized

|READING LITERATURE |READING NONFICTION |

|KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS |KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS |

|1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well |1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as |

|as inferences drawn from the text. |inferences drawn from the text. |

|2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; |2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; |

|provide an objective summary of the text. |provide an objective summary of the text. |

|CRAFT AND STRUCTURE |CRAFT AND STRUCTURE |

|4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and |4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and|

|connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) |technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. |

|on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. | |

|5. Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its |5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the |

|meaning. |whole and to the development of the ideas. |

|6. Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators |6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her |

|in a text. |position from that of others. |

Writing: CCSSW7.1 -- EXPLANATORY (CPS Framework Assessment Specification)

Write informative/explanatory/informational texts to examine a Topic and BIG Question: convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

• Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

• Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

• Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

• Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

• Establish and maintain a formal style.

• Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

Explanatory writing aligns with reading standard 7—integrate from different sources; and writing standard 7—research to understand a topic.

Planning Resource: 7th GRADE SCIENCE CONTENT

Aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards and ISAT Samples and Specifications

SCIENCE IS THINKING: Inquiry, Data Analysis, forming a hypothesis, observation; measurement, evaluating an outcome.

|Biology, Genetics, and Reproduction |Botany |

|amoeba |carbon dioxide |

|bacteria, bacterium |classification |

| |efficient |

|bio (prefix) |food chain |

|carnivorous |herb |

| |herbivore |

|carnivore |osmosis |

|cell |oxygen |

| |palmate |

|classification |solar energy |

|disease |structure |

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|dominant | |

|euglena | |

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|flagellum | |

|heredity | |

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|meiosis | |

|mitosis | |

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|omnivore | |

|organism | |

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|osmosis | |

|population | |

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|recessive | |

|reproduction | |

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|relate | |

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|Matter and Energy |The Earth’s Structure and Processes, including ecosystems |

|acids |biodegradable |

|bases |condensation |

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|buoyancy |consume |

|chemical energy |climate |

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|compound |crust |

|electricity |distribution |

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|diffuse |ecosystem |

|diffraction |erode |

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|energy |food web |

|friction |fossil |

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|heat |habitat |

|light |igneous |

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|light waves |layer |

|magnetism |metamorphic |

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|property |parasite |

|reflection |rock cycle |

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|refract |sedimentary |

|solution |water cycle |

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|substance | |

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|ASTRONOMY |Science, Technology, Society, and Safety |

|air mass |average |

|atmosphere |biodegradable |

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|constellation |conclusion |

|gravity |estimate |

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|hemisphere |experiment |

|mass |investigate |

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|orbit |measure |

|planets |rate |

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|rotation |recycle |

|solar system |research |

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|star |strategy |

|weight |visual observation |

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Seventh Grade: Second Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 11-12

| |Week 11 Include response to REACH assessment |Week 12 |

|Reading Literature |Answer with Evidence |Answer with Evidence |

|CCSSRL.7.1 read closely, then analyze, then infer|Answer analytic questions and respond with evidence |Answer inferential questions and respond with evidence |

|with evidence | | |

|7.5 and 7.6 |Question |Question |

|analyze author’s purpose and techniques |Answer |Answer |

| |evidence |evidence |

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| |Analyze the writer’s techniques to communicate the themes—use of narrator, |Analyze author’s purpose and how the author uses strategies to accomplish it. |

| |images, plot, character actions and dialogue. |Write synopsis of the sequel—or prequel. |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.6.1 | | |

|Read closely, analyze, answer with evidence |Analyze how writer uses structure and examples to communicate ideas and |Analyze how writer uses structure and examples to communicate ideas and examples—how |

|7.2 analyze ideas –central and main |examples—how the writer supports a claim. |the writer supports a claim. |

|7.5 analyze author’s choices | | |

| |Respond to the big question with a claim you support with text-based |Respond to the big question with a claim you support with text-based evidence. |

| |evidence. | |

|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.6.1 | | |

|Read closely, analyze, answer with evidence |Analyze how writer uses structure and examples to communicate ideas and |Analyze how writer uses structure and examples to communicate ideas and examples—how |

|7.2 analyze ideas—central and main |examples—how the writer supports a claim. |the writer supports a claim. |

|7.5 analyze author’s choices | | |

| |Respond t the big question with a claim you support with text-based |Respond t the big question with a claim you support with text-based evidence. |

| |evidence. | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction. | | |

|Word Knowledge |Multi-meaning words |Paraphrase |

|CCSSRI.7.4 | | |

|Infer from context | | |

|Writing |Use structure and examples to support a claim |Strengthen previous week’s writing—clarifying structure and examples—evaluate for |

|CCSSW.7.2 | |effectiveness of support and improve it (can be peer editing process) |

|Explanatory/informational | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Math Practice Standard 1: Analyze the problem, | | |

|then solve it. | | |

|6. work with precision |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

Seventh Grade: Second Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 13-14

| |Week 13 |Week 14 |

|Reading Literature |Explain how word choices and examples help communicate theme |Explain how words help communicate theme/idea |

|CCSSRL.7.1 read closely then analyze then infer |Read poetry Interpret non-literal language—explain how to interpret it | |

|from evidence |Explain metaphors, similes, symbols with examples |Interpret poetry |

|CCSSRL 7.2 summarize | | |

|CCSSRL7.5 analyze author’s techniques | |Interpret non-literal language—explain how to interpret it |

| | |Explain metaphors, similes, symbols with examples |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.7.1 Read closely, analyze, answer with | | |

|evidence | | |

|7.2 Summarize; central idea, supporting ideas |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to respond to |

|7.5 analyze author’s techniques, structure--choices|respond to the big question. |the big question |

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|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.7.1 Read closely, analyze, answer with | | |

|evidence |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to respond to the|

|7.2 Summarize; central idea, supporting ideas |respond to the big question |big question |

|7.5 analyze author’s techniques | | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |Use thesaurus |Non-literal terms |

|CCSSRI.7.4 | | |

|Infer from context | | |

|Writing |Organize/Write essay or report with focus, support, organization, clear |Write a poem (it’s Thanksgiving week—values could be the theme) |

|CCSSW.7.2 |introduction and conclusion | |

|Explanatory/informational | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Math Practice Standard 1: Analyze the problem, then| | |

|solve it. | | |

| |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

Seventh Grade: Second Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 15-16

| |Week 15 |Week 16 |

|Reading Literature |Analyze how an author develops a theme. |Determine the theme of a text. |

|CCSSRL.7.1 read closely then analyze then infer |Infer author’s purpose—development of the theme or lesson-- and analyze |Analyze how the writer develops it—what examples support it. |

|with evidence |techniques author uses to achieve it—examples, tone, setting, |Re-read to locate information to support an idea or theme. Analyze author’s use of |

|CCSSRL7.5 analyze author’s techniques |characterization, figurative language |words, characters, examples, events, comparisons, contrasts, symbols, similes to |

|CCSSRL7.2 compare theme across stories | |accomplish purpose |

| | |Compare theme across stories—contrast how different authors develop it. |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI7.2 summarize; central idea, main ideas and | | |

|support |Use structure of text to identify central idea, main ideas, and effective |Use structure of text to identify central idea, main ideas, and effective examples. |

|CCSSRI7.5 analyze/evaluate author’s choices |examples. | |

| | |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to respond to the |

| |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to |big question. |

| |respond to the big question. |Relate to ISAT science concepts and content |

| |Relate to ISAT Science Concepts and Content | |

|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI7.2 summarize, main idea | | |

|CCSSRI7.5 analyze author’s techniques |Use structure of text to identify central idea, main ideas, and effective |Use structure of text to identify central idea, main ideas, and effective examples. |

| |examples. | |

| | |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to respond to the |

| |Integrate information and ideas from two or more different sources to |big question. |

| |respond to the big question. | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |Explain literal, figurative; paraphrase text |Use structure (root) and context to determine word meaning in text (confirm meaning |

|CCSSRI.7.4 context | |through context—relate to multi-meaning words). |

|Writing |Write own guide to writing an explanatory/informational essay or report |Follow guide (from previous week) to outline, draft essay or report or response |

|CCSSW.7.2 |or response to support a claim. | |

|Explanatory/informational /informational | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Math Practice Standard 1: Analyze the problem, | | |

|then solve it. |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

Seventh Grade: Second Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 17-18

| |Week 17 |Week 18 |

|Reading Literature |Determine the theme of a text. |Determine the theme of a text. |

|CCSSRL.7.1 read closely then analyze questions|Analyze how the writer develops it—what examples support it. |Analyze how the writer develops it—what examples support it. |

|and respond with evidence. |Re-read to locate information to support an idea or theme. Analyze author’s |Analyze author’s use of words, characters, examples, events, comparisons, contrasts, |

| |use of words, characters, examples, events, comparisons, contrasts, symbols, |symbols, similes to accomplish purpose |

|CCSSRL7.2 analyze theme and 7.5 how the writer |similes to accomplish purpose |Write the sequel to a story. |

|communicates it |Compare theme across stories—contrast how different authors develop it. | |

| |Write the synopsis of the sequel to a story. | |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.7.1 Read closely, analyze, ask and answer| | |

|questions based on evidence | | |

| |Analyze the relevance and sufficiency of support for a claim. |Analyze the relevance and sufficiency of support for a claim. |

|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSRI.7.1 Read closely, analyze, ask and answer| | |

|questions based on evidence |Analyze the relevance and sufficiency of support for a claim. | |

| | |Analyze the relevance and sufficiency of support for a claim. |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |Use structure (prefix, suffix) to determine word meaning in text. |Use structure (root-prefix-suffix) to determine word meaning in text. |

|CCSSRI.7.4 | | |

|Structure and usage | | |

|Context | | |

|Writing |Analyze a “mentor” text. |Improve the text from last week--with emphasis on focus support and transitions |

|CCSSW.7.2 |Identify author’s techniques used to communicate central ideas and main ideas| |

|Explanatory/informational |. Then outline and write your own text incorporating those techniques. | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Math Practice Standard 1: Analyze the problem, | | |

|then solve it. | | |

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| |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Short Response |Extended Response |

Seventh Grade: Second Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 19-20

| |Week 19 |Week 20 |

|Reading Literature |Analyze a nonfiction text. |Analyze an unfamiliar text: |

|CCSSRL.7.2 summarize, infer main idea |Identify ways the writer uses structure to communicate what is important. |Author’s purpose, message—moral or theme of the text--and how the author |

|(nonfiction) and theme (fiction) |Then identify the central idea and related ideas in the passage. |achieves it—techniques, characters, sequence of events, other elements the |

|CCSSRL7.5 analyze author’s techniques to |Write a summary that includes the theme, related themes, and your opinion on why |author uses to communicate effectively. |

|accomplish purpose |this is an important text to read. |Extended response: respond to the message that the author communicates. |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |Write a report that tells/shows what you have learned about one science topic |

|CCSSRI.7.2 analyze then summarize passage |Outline a passage. |from first semester. |

|CCSSRI5. Analyze author’s choices a d CCSSRI6 |Identify the central idea, supporting ideas, and information that the writer | |

|evaluate how writer accomplishes purpose. |includes that is important to communicating that idea. |Cite evidence from texts you have read, including direct quotations. |

| |Then summarize what you learned. |If each student reports on one topic, the class can share reports to synthesize|

| |Evaluate how effectively the writer communicated. |what has been learned and also prepare for ISAT. |

|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |Write a report that tells/shows what you have learned about one social science |

|CCSSRI.7.2 analyze then summarize passage |Outline a passage. |topic from first semester. |

|CCSSRI5. Analyze author’s choices a d CCSSRI6 |Identify the central idea, supporting ideas, and information that the writer | |

|evaluate how writer accomplishes purpose. |includes that is important to communicating that idea. | |

| | |Cite evidence from texts you have read, including direct quotations. |

| |Then summarize what you learned. | |

| |Evaluate how effectively the writer communicated. | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |Students read-aloud with increased fluency. |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | |Students explain how to adjust rate to maintain comprehension |

|Word Knowledge |Tell how to use these strategies to figure out an unknown word: |Make explanation/guide to how to use structure and context to figure out word |

|CCSSRI.7.4 |Structure of the word (root/affix) |meaning when reading. (Root, prefix, suffix) |

|Structure and usage |Context | |

|Writing |Edit prior week report |Write guide to writing/editing an essay or report. |

|CCSSW.7.2 | | |

|Explanatory/informational /informational |Vary sentence patterns for meaning, interest, and style. | |

| |Also improve punctuation and grammar. | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Math Practice Standard 1: Analyze the problem, | | |

|then solve it. |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Short Response |Short Response |

| | |Math Digest: My own guide to the math I’ve learned this quarter |

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