GT Scope and Sequence Skills Continuum Grade 7 Pre-AP English Language Arts
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CREATIVE THINKING
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Evaluate information sources for validity and credibility
when creating an annotated bibliography or literature
review
Present information from individual inquiry to an expert
audience using acquired multimedia skills
Create a webpage to share information transferred from
written, visual, or statistical information previously
produced
Analyze the linguistic features of delivering formal oral
presentations
Analyze multiple patterns and trends of authors over time
to determine corresponding influences
Examine how characters weigh options and change
strategies while problem solving
Apply the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process to
evaluate the viability of a problem resolution in a fictional
story
RESEARCH
COMMUNICATION
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CRITICAL THINKING
The Seventh Grade Pre-AP ELA gifted student will be provided opportunities to:
• Expand areas of independent inquiry exploring multiple
genres
• Compare and analyze multiple generalizations across
disciplines to determine critical attributes
• Write a position paper regarding a social problem
generated by cultural issues, needs, and conflicts
• Compile and analyze qualitative data for research
purposes
• Construct annotated bibliographies that support
independent research
• Compare style and elements of historical and descriptive
research reports across disciplines
• Design and complete a historical research report
Advanced Academic Services
Austin Independent School District
Updated 7/21/2011