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Gulfport School District
7th Grade ELA Pacing Guide
MS College and Career Readiness Standards
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Quarter
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STANDARD1.11.22.12.23.13.24.14.2
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RI.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.X
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RI.7.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an accurate summary of the text based upon this analysis.X
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RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.X
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RL.7.2Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an accurate summary of the text based upon this analysis.X
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RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choice (e.g., alliteration) on meaning and tone.X
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W.7.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)X
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W.7.5With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 7.)X
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W.7.7Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.X
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SL.7.1Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.X
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RI.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.X
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RI.7.6Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of othersX
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L.7.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.X
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L.7.2aUse a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).X
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L.7.2bSpell correctly.X
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L.7.4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.X
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L.7.4aUse context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.X
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L.7.4bUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).X
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L.7.4cConsult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.X
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L.7.4dVerify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).X
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W.7.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequencesX
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W.7.3aEngage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.X
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W.7.3bUse narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.X
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W.7.3cUse a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.X
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W.7.3dUse precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.X
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W.7.3eProvide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.X
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W.7.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.X
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W.7.8Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.X
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RL.7.3Analyze how particular elements of a literary text interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).X
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RL.7.5Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning.X
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RI.7.3Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).X
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L.7.6Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.X
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SL.7.1aCome to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.X
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SL.7.1bFollow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.X
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SL.7.1cPose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.X
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SL.7.1dAcknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.X
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W.7.10Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.X
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W.7.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.X
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W.7.2aIntroduce 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.X
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W.7.2bDevelop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.X
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W.7.2cUse appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.X
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W.7.2dUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.X
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W.7.2eEstablish and maintain a formal style.X
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W.7.2fProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.X
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RL.7.6Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.X
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RI.7.5 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideasX
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L.7.5Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.X
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L.7.5aInterpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.X
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L.7.5bUse the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.X
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L.7.5cDistinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar
denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic,
condescending).		X
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SL.7.2Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.X
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SL.7.3Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.X
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SL.7.4Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.X
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SL.7.5Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.X
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SL.7.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)X
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W.7.9Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.X
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W.7.9aApply grade 7 Reading standards to literary texts (e.g., “Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history”).X
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W.7.9bApply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction and/or informational texts (e.g. “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”).X
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RL.7.7Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).X
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RL.7.9Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter historyX
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RI.7.7Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).X
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L.7.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing (printing, cursive, or keyboarding) or speaking.X
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L.7.1aExplain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.X
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L.7.1bChoose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.X
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L.7.1cPlace phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.*X
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L.7.3Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.X
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L.7.3aChoose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*X
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RI.7.8Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.X
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RI.7.9Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.X
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W.7.1Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.X
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W.7.1aIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.X
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W.7.1bSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.X
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W.7.1cUse words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.X
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W.7.1dEstablish and maintain a formal style.X
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W.7.1eProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.X
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RI.7.10By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.X
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RL.7.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the rangeX
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RL.7.8Not applicable to literature--------
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Assessed on ELA MAAP Session II / Writing
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18-20% of ELA MAAP Session I
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13-17% of ELA MAAP Session 1
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12-15% of ELA MAAP Session 1
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2-3% of ELA MAAP Session 1
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