Grade 7 English Grammar Narrative

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1 Grade 7 English This is a literature based curriculum that focuses on the comprehension of a variety of texts within multiple genres. Students participate in whole group novels, smaller book groups and independent reading. In addition the three strands of composition, grammar, and oral presentation are addressed through a variety of writing projects. Structured grammar lessons provide reinforcement of the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing. Grammar Identify antonyms and homophones Identify the four types of sentences Identify and fix run on and fragments Review parts of speech Review proper dialogue punctuation Identify and understand direct and indirect objects, subject/ verb agreement, and irregular verbs Identify and understand compound and complex sentence Identify and understand modifiers Use adjectives and adverbs effectively in writing In addition, previously taught grammatical concepts will be reviewed. Other concepts may become evident through student writing and will be addressed. Narrative Recognize onomatopoeia Characterization Identify conflict Internal/external conflict Identify elements of a story Define new words Identify words from context Review context clues Identify and explain theme Identify elements of story Using evidence to back-up opinion Identify evidence to support an answer/ argument Identify foreshadowing Make predictions Identify setting Distinguish between different genres Recognize parts of a narrative Identify the elements of short story Define new words Connections (coding/vocab) Antagonist vs. Protagonist Quests/Mythology elements

2 Fiction Identify elements of story Identify characterization Identify conflict Define new words Utilization of evidence from the text to support conclusions Identify theme Dramatic Literature Characteristics of dramatic literature as a genre Identify and analyze elements of setting, plot, and characterization in the plays that are read and viewed Identify and analyze the similarities and differences in the presentation of setting, character, and plot in texts, plays, and films Evidence to back up opinions Characterization Theme Inference Format of a script Historical Fiction Locate and analyze elements of plot and characterization Identify and analyze the characteristics of historical fiction Relate the novel with artifacts, artistic creations, or historical sites of the period of its setting Novella Identify and analyze imagery and figurative language Visualize vivid details Identify theme Identify and analyze characterization Poetry Identify and understand: o alliteration o onomatopoeia o consonance/ assonance o simile o metaphor o personification o hyperbole Understand the use of poetic structure: o couplet o quatrain o sonnet Demonstrate understanding of symbolism Identify rhythm and rhyme scheme Identify characteristics of narrative poetry

3 Writing Elements of genre (narrative, persuasive, poetry, script, open response, essay) matching graphic organizer to task o web o outline o map o chart Conventions of structure o thesis statement o utilization of supporting /relevant details o research skills o conclusion Audience and purpose Linking and transitional expressions Rhetorical techniques Fact vs. opinion Use of quotations/citations (MLA) Identify and use knowledge of textual features o paragraphs o topic sentences o introduction o conclusion o citations o graphics o bibliography Grade 7 Mathematics Both ON level and ABOVE level math classes complete a core curriculum encompassing all grade level standards (Massachusetts State Frameworks and Common Core). There is a strong emphasis on the development of proportional relationships, understanding of rational numbers, algebraic thinking, and problem solving within all standards. Unit rates, equivalent rates, rates with like and unlike units Identify unit rates in tables, graphs, equations, diagrams, and word problems. Represent proportional relationships with equations Order of operations Cross products Commutative, associative, distributive properties Percent proportions Divisibility rules Prime and composite numbers Prime factorization, greatest common factor Compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents Powers, exponents Scientific notation

4 Add and subtract fractions, decimals, and integers Multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and integers Compare and order integers Represent integer addition and subtraction on number line Integers, absolute value Linear expressions; graph linear equations Slope Simplify expressions, combine like terms Solve one/ two step equations with +,-, x, Solve and graph inequalities Mental math and estimation Simple interest, tax, mark-ups, markdowns, percent increase and decrease Patterns and geometric sequences Analyze patterns using tables, graphs, words, and expressions The Percent equation Scale drawings and models Similarity and congruence Adjacent, vertical, corresponding, supplementary, and complementary angles Angles and area of triangles and quadrilaterals Circles: area and circumference Volume and surface area of cubes and rectangular/triangular prisms Surface area of spheres Transformations and symmetry Transformations in coordinate plane Square roots Sketch solids, nets, views Sampling to draw inferences Comparative inferences about two populations Investigate chance. Understand that probability is between 0 and 1. Probability: outcomes of one event and of compound events Tree Diagrams and the Counting Principle Mean, Median, Mode, Range Collect, organize, represent, and interpret data o histograms o line graphs, plots o circle graphs and percents Metric measurement of length, volume, capacity Convert metric units U.S. customary measurement of length, volume, capacity Convert customary units Above level students will be given the opportunity to explore grade 7 concepts in greater depth and access grade 8 standards in an effort to prepare them for honors level work in Algebra and Geometry.

5 Grade 7 Geography Seventh graders systematically study the world outside of the United States and North America by addressing standards that emphasize political and physical geography and embed five major concepts: location, place, human interaction with the environment, movement, and regions. Students systematically learn geography around the world continent by continent, similar to the way in which atlases are organized. They also learn about each continent in an order that reflects, first, the early development of the river valley civilizations and then the later development of maritime civilizations in the Mediterranean area and in Northern and Western Europe. Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks 5 Themes of Geography Location Place Human-environment interaction Movement Region Geography as Science Plot coordinates Discern physical vs. cultural Physical and political maps Use of the scientific method Modern technology and Location o GPS, satellite Find direction Absolute and relative locations Structure of the earth Weather and climate Greenhouse effect Seasons Vegetation Population Demography Birthrate Death rate Culture Literacy

6 Mapping Analyze and interpret information from charts, maps and graphs Title, compass rose, scale and legend North/South Poles and Prime Meridian Hemispheres Continents and oceans Countries and major cities Identify time zones Indentify and understand the influence of the following 5 factors of major regions of the world: o Absolute and relative locations o Climate o Major physical characteristics o Major natural resources o Population size Government and Economy What is a nation? Conflict and cooperation Comparative governments Economic systems Globalization Role of Natural Resources Movement of people, goods, services and ideas Africa How/when independence was achieved in modern African countries Political and social status of women Major ethnic, religious and language groups How physical features (south of the Sahara) have affected transportation and communication networks Obstacles to economic development/imperialism sub-saharan empire (Mali) The Middle East How/when independence was achieved Education and its relationship to the economy Political and social status of women Arab-Israeli conflict The Kurds- political aspirations Central and South Asia

7 Relationship of the Central Asian republics to the former Soviet Union Partition of the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan Strategic Importance of the Khyber Pass in Afghanistan Southeast Asia and Oceania How/when independence was achieved How levels of education and work traditions contributed to post-wwii growth Identify and describe the major social features of the indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand How Australia and New Zealand s population size and location affect their capacity for trade North and East Asia How independence was achieved for North Korea, South Korea and Mongolia China s geographical boundaries and how they limit interactions with other regions and cultures The Silk Road Describe and explain the status of Taiwan Europe General level of education and relationship to the economy Major ethnic and religious groups Highly developed network for transportation and trade Purposes and achievements of the European Union Massive pollution of air, water, and land in Eastern Europe and Russia Danube pollution South America How/when independence was achieved General level of education and its relationship to the economy Major ethnic and religious groups o Aztec o Inca o Maya Major obstacles to economic development o Political influence of the military o Corrupt government o Lack of widespread education o Absence of stable governments

8 Grade 7 Science 7 th graders study three units, Astronomy, Cell and Human Biology and Chemistry. Students use the practices of science: asking questions, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical tools, constructing explanations, engaging in argument from evidence and communicating information. Astronomy Objects in the night and daytime sky move in predictable ways and those motions are governed by gravity. Seasons, moon phases, and eclipses occur due the relative motion of the Earth, moon, and Sun. Scientists use both direct and indirect evidence to understand the properties of planets, stars, and other objects in our universe. Earth, Moon, Sun System o Describe the relative motion of the sun, moon, and earth. o Link the motion of the sun and earth to a day and year. o Model the relative position of the earth, moon, and sun to explain moon phases and eclipses. o Model the relative position of the earth and sun to explain seasons. Scale and Structure of the Universe o Interpret and construct scale models of the solar system and universe. o Use indirect evidence to construct a model of the universe. The Solar System o Compare and contrast the physical properties of objects in the solar system. o Relate the physical properties of the objects in the solar system to its formation. Stars and Galaxies o Explain the life cycle of stars. o Compare and contrast the physical and chemical properties of stars and planets. o Describe how scientists use indirect evidence to understand star and galaxy formation. Cell and Human Biology All living things are comprised of cells that carry out the functions necessary to sustain life. Cells are comprised of structures that underlie their functions. Matter and energy flow through cells and organisms. Tools both enhance and limit our understanding of organisms. Structure and Function of Cells o Distinguish between single celled and multi-cellular organisms. o Compare and contrast the function of the cell s major organelles.

9 o Use a microscope to view cells and other organisms. o Create models of a variety of cells and their organelles. o Link the structure a cell to its function. o Explain how the functions that take place at the cellular level contribute to the survival of the organism. o Describe how organisms acquire and release energy. Systems in Living Things Provide examples of the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms. List the major systems of the human body. Apply the idea of hierarchical organization of multcellular organisms to the major systems of the human body. Describe the general functions of each of the major systems of the human body. Explain how each system in the human body works with other systems Chemistry Matter cannot be created or destroyed, but rather can be changed through physical and chemical processes. Matter can be studied at many levels with the smallest levels influencing the properties of matter at the larger levels. There are over 100 elements that combine in a many ways to form all living and nonliving things. Heat energy moves in predictable ways. Properties of Matter o Choose the appropriate tool to measure the volume and mass of both regular and irregular objects. o Calculate the density of both regular and irregular objects. o Use density to identify unknown substances. o Compare and contrast the relative position of particles in a solid, liquid, and gas. o Apply their understanding of a particulate model of matter to explain how mass is conserved in a closed system. Heat Energy o Describe the movement of heat energy when substances cool and are heated. o Differentiate between heat and the measurement of the motion of particles in a substance, i.e. temperature. o Compare and contrast heat movement due to conduction and convection. o Interpret cooling and heating curves and identify when phase changes are occurring.