Berlin Community School
7 Language Arts
Teacher: Grade 7
Month
September
2008
Content
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. Who am I ?
What makes me different from those
around me?
What is the difference between
plagiarism and literary borrowing?
D. What impact do words have?
Skills
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Discuss and explain the nuances
between literary borrowing and copying
(plagiarism).
C. Create a journal of "borrowings" and
"tryings". Students mimic stylistic devices,
patterns, and develop their own sense of
style.
Assessment
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Construct a foldable locker poster; must
include acrostic poem of first name,
baseball card on self, want ad for a new
friend, and decriptives using figuratuve
language.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. What makes poetry different from
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
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D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
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C. Construct a foldable locker poster; must
include acrostic poem of first name,
baseball card on self, want ad for a new
friend, and decriptives using figuratuve
language.
October
2008
Materials
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
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A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Tests - multiple choice and essay analyze, interpret, identify, paraphrase
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prose?
What elements make up poetry?
How does figurative language 'color'
our language?
What are some forms of poetry?
D. What impact do words have?
Berlin Community School
Skills
C. Recognize the differences in structure
for a short story, essay, novel and poem.
C. Paraphrase and create the various types
of figurative language: simile, metaphor,
hyperbole, personification, cliche, & idiom.
C. Distinguish the various types of sound
devices, determine author's purpose for
using them, and create examples of each.
(alliteration, repetition, assonance,
consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme, &
meter)
Assessment
Materials
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C. Performance task - create examples of
each figurative language, sound device,
form of imagery, and poem type. Compile
a booklet showcasing best six poems out of
the ten attempted.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
C. Determine how an author portrays
imagery in poetry. Construct an example of
imagery for later use.
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C. Determine the differences between:
haiku, couplet, ballad, cinquain, clerihew,
concrete, free verse, limerick, lyric, and
narrative. Compose an example of each
type of poem.
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
November
2008
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. What are the elements of fiction and
non-fiction? How do these elements
enhance the reading experience?
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Identify the elements of fiction and nonfiction in a selected text.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Test - multiple choice and essay
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
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D. What impact do words have?
Berlin Community School
Skills
Assessment
C. Compare and contrast the elements of
fiction and non-fiction.
Materials
Grade Seven
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D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
Holt Handbook First Course
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December
2008
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. What elements make up works of
fiction? Can I identify these elements not
only in written works, but also in visual
works? How do authors create these
elements in their written work?
D. What impact do words have?
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Analyze an assortment of short stories,
evaluate the elements of fiction and the
author's craft in the short story.
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. In small groups, students are to read 3
short stories from each collection. They
will be tested on comprehension and
element identification. Two essays will be
written critiquing the authors' abilities to
create the elements.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
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Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
Pearson / Prentice Hall
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Heath Middle Level Literature
Gold Level
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Holt Handbook First Course
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January
2009
Content
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. What are the devices advertisers use to
get us to buy their products?
What are bias and propaganda?
D. What impact do words have?
Berlin Community School
Skills
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Appraise various forms of advertising.
Identify the propaganda technique used
(broad generalizations, bandwagoning,
faulty reasoning, hidden messages, or
loaded language). Classify a television,
radio, magazine, newspaper, and internet
ad into a chart according to which
technique is uses.
Assessment
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Produce a graph of the class's findings
according to percentage of propaganda
techniques used.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
Materials
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
Pearson / Prentice Hall
0-13-165425-x
Copyright 2007
Holt Handbook First Course
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
0-03-066143-9
Copyright 2003
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
Teacher Generated Examples
February
2009
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. What are the elements of persuasive
writing? How can I improve my persuasive
techniques? Which organizational strategy
best fits my argument?
D. What impact do words have?
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C.Evaluate examples of persuasive essays.
Describe the variety of organizational
strategies for responding to a writing
prompt.
Create essays by choosing an appropriate
organizational strategy, utilizing mechanics
& structure conventions and taking
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editing.
C. Essays - scored in accordance with state
test rubric
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
Pearson / Prentice Hall
0-13-165425-x
Copyright 2007
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Berlin Community School
Skills
Assessment
compositional risks where appropriate.
Peer edit and critique essays.
Materials
Holt Handbook First Course
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D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
Teacher Generated Examples
March
2009
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. Can I successfully write, illustrate and
publish a book.
D. What impact do words have?
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Create a short story possibly modeling it
after one of an assortment of children's
books. Then illustrating and ultimately
publishing it.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editing.
C. Rubric for short story and completion of
published book.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
Pearson / Prentice Hall
0-13-165425-x
Copyright 2007
Holt Handbook First Course
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
0-03-066143-9
Copyright 2003
Teacher Generated Examples
April 2009
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. How do I put it all together? The
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Test on the novel and reading response
essay.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
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Vocabulary Workshop Level C
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Content
Skills
elements of fiction, the writer's craft, and
the audience. Exploration through literature
circles.
C. Read, interpret, analyze a self-selected
novel. Recognize the elements and writer's
craft to be discussed in a small group
setting.
Assessment
Materials
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D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
D. What impact do words have?
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
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Assorted Novels for Young Adults - selfselection
Holt Handbook First Course
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Teacher Generated Examples
May 2009
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Where would I go if I won $5,000?
D. What impact do words have?
C. Research a vaction spot. Create a travel
brochure and a comerical to "sell" the
destination.
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Rubrics for travel brochure, oral
presentation, and audience participation.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Prentice Hall Literature Penguin Edition
Grade Seven
Pearson / Prentice Hall
0-13-165425-x
Copyright 2007
Holt Handbook First Course
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
0-03-066143-9
Copyright 2003
Computer lab for research
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Skills
Assessment
Materials
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June 2009
A. How can words have a relationship?
Exploring analogies.
B. What conventions of the English
language make sentences more
understandable? Daily Oral Language.
C. Is this year over yet? or What do you
mean it's June already?
D. What impact do words have?
A. Determine the missing words after
inferring the relationship of the words on
the completed side of the analogy.
B. Differentiate between homophones,
insert appropriate capitalization and
punctuation using proof reading marks.
C. Reflect on year's writing assignments.
Respond to the following question in essay
form. "Carefully review your writtten
assignments from this school year. In what
areas did you improve? Which ares do you
need to continue to improve?"
D. Interact with vocabulary through a
variety of activities, i.e. cloze, synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions.
A. Performance task - Daily analogies
warm-up
B. Ongoing -Daily warm-up & as
evidenced in writings and peer editings.
C. Essay rubric.
D. Vocabulary quizzes given weekly,
alternating with definitions and spelling.
SmartBoard Technology
Daily Oral Language Grade 7
Great Source Education Group
978-0-669-47541-8
Copyright 2004
Vocabulary Workshop Level C
Sadlier-Oxford
978-0-8215-7108-0
Copyright 2006
Holt Handbook First Course
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
0-03-066143-9
Copyright 2003
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