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Language Arts - Grade 7

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Goals and Descriptions

Goal 1: Reading/Comprehension | Goal 2: Reading/Literature | Goal 3: Writing | Goal 4: Listening/Speaking | Goal 5: Communication/Lang. Arts

Goal 1: Reading/Comprehension

Goal 1: Reading/Comprehension Description

Standard 1.A
The learner will be able to apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Application	Master	IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1A	Classroom Home

Vocabulary: Prefix/Suffix/Root/Use
The learner will be able to use prefixes, suffixes, and root words to understand word meanings.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G	Classroom Home

Connotation: Implied Meaning/Interpret
The learner will be able to identify and interpret idioms, similes, analogies, and metaphors to express implied meanings.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Comprehension	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G	Classroom Home

Connotation/Denotation: Determine
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of words in context using denotation and connotation strategies.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 4.A	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G	Classroom Home

Strategies: Structural/Analysis/Apply
The learner will be able to use structural analysis to determine meaning of unfamiliar words.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G. EPACC modified.	Classroom Home

Strategies: Multiple Meanings/Recall
The learner will be able to recall multiple meanings of a word in context and select appropriate meaning.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Knowledge	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G	Classroom Home

Strategies: Literary Devices/identify
The learner will be able to identify the effect of literary devices (e.g., figurative language, description, and dialogue) in text.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Knowledge	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1A, Stage G	Classroom Home

Standard 1.B
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Application	Master	IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1B	Classroom Home

Construct Meaning: Skimming/Scanning
The learner will be able to use skimming to preview reading materials and scanning to detect major visual patterns and identify text structure before reading.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Strategies: Make Connections/Real World
The learner will be able to make connections to real world situations or related topics before and during reading.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Structure: Analyze/Understanding/Text
The learner will be able to analyze how structure contributes to the understanding of text.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Information: Identify/Analyze
The learner will be able to identify and analyze information needed to carry out a procedure.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 5.B	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G. EPACC modified.	Classroom Home

Conclusion: Draw/Supporting Evidence
The learner will be able to infer and draw conclusions about text supported by textural evidence and experience.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Evaluation	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Strategies: Self-Monitor/Comprehension
The learner will be able to apply self-monitoring techniques and adjust rate to increase comprehension.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Strategies: Graphic Organizers/Structure
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of structure through the use of graphic organizers and outlining (e.g., mapping, time lines, Venn diagrams).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.B	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1B, Stage G	Classroom Home

Standard 1.C
The learner will be able to comprehend a broad range of reading materials.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Comprehension	Master	IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 1C	Classroom Home

Story Elements: Major/Secondary/Themes
The learner will be able to identify story elements, major and secondary themes in text.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Knowledge	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Draw Conclusion: Supporting Details
The learner will be able to synthesize key points and supporting details to form conclusion and to apply text information to personal experience.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Evaluation	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Reading Strategies: Apply/Content/Areas
The learner will be able to apply appropriate reading strategies to fiction and nonfiction texts within and across content areas.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Information: Determine/Omissions/Theme
The learner will be able to determine text omissions and distractions based on theme or topic.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Response: Explain/Point/Illustrate
The learner will be able to explain why some points are illustrated.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Reading Strategies: Apply/Story Element
The learner will be able to apply the appropriate reading strategies to comprehend the topic or story elements.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G. EPACC modified.	Classroom Home

Literary Device: Similarities/Difference
The learner will be able to recognize similarities and differences when presented with varying styles or points of view.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Story Elements: Contribute/Understanding
The learner will be able to explain how story elements and theme contribute to the reader's understanding of text.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Comprehension	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Story Elements: Compare/Theme/Topic
The learner will be able to compare theme, topic, and story elements of various selections across content areas.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Questions: Inferences/Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to use inferences to improve and/or expand knowledge obtained from text and ask questions to improve critical thinking skills.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Analysis	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Media Message: Point of View
The learner will be able to recognize the influence of media on a reader's point of view in the interpretation of fiction or non-fiction materials.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Knowledge	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G. EPACC modified.	Classroom Home

Illustrations: Reflect/Culture/Meaning
The learner will be able to recognize how illustrations reflect cultural styles of art and enhance meaning.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Knowledge	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Graphical Format: Use/Text/Interpret
The learner will be able to use text information to interpret tables, maps, visual aids, or charts.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Application	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

Evaluate: Imagery/Figurative Language
The learner will be able to evaluate imagery and figurative language.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.C	Evaluation	Master	IL Performance Descriptors: 1C, Stage G	Classroom Home

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Goal 2: Reading/Literature

Goal 2: Reading/Literature Description

Standard 2.A
The learner will be able to understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
STANDARD 1.A	Comprehension	Master	IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 2A	Classroom Home

Strategies: Author/Techniques/Predict
The learner will be able to predict how the story might be different if the author changed certain literary techniques (e.g., dialect, setting, vocabulary).

Strand