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April 30-May 4

Monday, April 30th: Guidelines for researching authors:

Authors:
Katherine Paterson, Lois Lowry, Scott O'Dell,
Gary Paulsen, Lewis Carroll, J. K. Rowling
Due: Friday, May 4th
Monday-Tuesday: Computer Lab for research





Reading Skills for Seventh Grade:

Seventh Grade Benchmarks/Indicators (Reading)

Performance Indicators State

As documented through state assessment -

At Level 1, the student is able to

7.1.spi.1. derive information from the following text features: timelines, graphs, headings, and subheadings within context.

7.1.spi.2. determine the meaning of unknown words and/or multiple meaning words through the use of context clues.

7.1.spi.3. replace unknown words in context with appropriate synonyms or antonyms.

7.1.spi.4. make predictions about the outcome of a given passage.

7.1.spi.5. formulate clarifying questions for use before, during, or after reading.

7.1.spi.6. identify the main idea in a reading selection.

7.1.spi.7. distinguish between fact and opinion within context.

7.1.spi.8. decode unknown grade level words in context, using previously learned strategies, such as analysis of affixes, as aids in determining meaning.

7.1.spi.9. recognize first person point of view.

At Level 2, the student is able to

7.1.spi.10. recognize and use grade appropriate and/or content specific vocabulary within context.

7.1.spi.11. identify plot elements in the proper place on a graphic organizer.

7.1.spi.12. locate information using keywords and headings.

7.1.spi.13. distinguish between poetry and prose and between biography and autobiography.

7.1.spi.14. select the correct word or phrase to complete an analogy using synonyms, antonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, functions, verb forms, and rhymes.

7.1.spi.15. identify commonly used foreign phrases (e.g., bon voyage, mi casa es su casa, bon jour, hasta la vista).

7.1.spi.16. draw inferences from selected passages.

7.1.spi.17. identify the author's purpose for writing and/or the reader's purpose for reading.

7.1.spi.18. analyze the cause and effect relationship in a given passage.

7.1.spi.19. identify examples of propaganda techniques (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonials).

7.1.spi.20. determine the common characteristics of short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction.

7.1.spi.21. recognize implied themes.

7.1.spi.22. identify similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole within context.

7.1.spi.23. analyze the effect within context of the sound devices of onomatopoeia, alliteration, accent, rhyme, and repetition.

At Level 3, the student is able to

7.1.spi.24. recognize and identify words within context that reveal particular time periods and cultures.

7.1.spi.25. identify at least two ways by which an author reveals character traits in a given passage.

7.1.spi.26. identify symbolism, flashback, and foreshadowing within context.

7.1.spi.27. rank a given set of resources according to reliability.

7.1.spi.28.   identify examples of sound devices (e.g., rhyme, alliteration

Extra Credit
 

 Click on the above link and take the test for the chapter we are studying in science.