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Bedminster Proposed 5-8 Curriculum READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 3.1: Reading 3.2: Writing 3.3: Speaking 3.4: Listening 3.5: Viewing/Media Literacy

C=Concepts about Print D=Decoding V=Vocabulary RS=Reading Strategies F=Fluency RC=Reading Comprehension R=Research W=Writing M=Mechanics S=Speaking L=Listening VM=Viewing/Media

Grade 7 Revised summer 2008 Code Objective NJCCCS Suggested Activities Suggested Materials Possible

Assessments 7-1 C,RS

Identify and use common textual features (e.g. paragraphs, topics, sentences, indexes, glossary, table of contents) and graphic features (e.g. charts, maps, diagrams) to comprehend information

3.1.7:A1 Research, analyze informational text format

Reference materials, informational texts, newspaper and magazine articles

Rubric, essays, charts, graphs

7-2 C

Develop an understanding of organization structure of printed materials (e.g. chronological, sequential, procedural text)

3.1.7:A2 Analyze content area texts, Writer’s Workshop

Student textbooks Graphic organizers, tests, quizzes

7-3 D

Distinguish spellings of homophones (e.g. sight vs. site vs. cite)

3.1.7:C1 Unit practice pages in text, Writer’s Workshop, vocabulary enrichment, proofreading

Vocabulary Workshop Level C, student writing, dictionaries, spell check

NJ State Revising & Editing Scoring Guide, test, quizzes, pneumonic devices

7-4 D

Apply spelling and syllabication rules to aid in correct spelling

3.1.7:C2 Unit practice pages in text, Writer’s Workshop, proofreading, conferencing

Vocabulary Workshop Level C, student writing, dictionaries, spell check,

NJ State Revising & Editing Scoring Guide, test, quizzes, Writer’s Checklist

7-5 D

Continue to use structural analysis and context analysis to decode new words

3.1.7:C3 Unit practice pages in text, Writer’s Workshop

Vocabulary Workshop Level C, reading texts

NJ State Revising & Editing Scoring Guide, summarizing,



Code Objective NJCCCS Suggested Activities Suggested Materials Possible Assessments retelling, tests, quizzes

Code Objective NJCCCS Suggested Activities Suggested Materials Possible

Assessments 7-6 F

Read aloud in selected texts reflecting understanding of the text and engaging the listener

3.1.7:D1 Write response essays to articles and documents (e.g. Emancipation Proclamation excerpts, Bill of Rights), class discussions, literature circles

Newspaper articles, excerpts from classical literature and historical documents

Journal entries, essays, NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-7 F,RC

Read increasingly difficult texts silently with comprehension and fluency

3.1.7:D2 Write response essays to articles and documents (e.g. Emancipation Proclamation excerpts, Bill of Rights), class discussions, literature

Various reading genres

Journal entries, essays, NJ State Writing Rubric, timed reading tests



circles 7-8 RS,D, F

Apply self-correcting strategies automatically to decode and gain meaning from print both orally and silently

3.1.7:D3 Highlighting and annotating text, Writer’s Workshop, independent writing, silent reading

Novels, short stories, news articles, highlighters, sticky notes

Recalling, interpreting & applying questions, teacher observation, conferencing, NJ State Revise/Edit Scoring Guide


Assessments 7-9 F,R

Reread informational text for clarity and then use it to produce oral and written work that demonstrates comprehension of informational materials

3.1.7:D4, H1 Research and debate, Writer’s Workshop, independent writing, oral presentation

Nonfiction text, online research, periodicals, selected texts, Internet sources, newspaper and magazine articles

Recalling, interpreting & applying questions, teacher observation, speeches, essays, debates, NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-10 RS

Monitor reading for understanding by setting a purpose for reading, making and adjusting predictions, asking essential questions, and relating new learning to

3.1.7:E1 Anticipation guides, surveys, graphic organizers, create graphic organizers, mapping, outlining,

Selected texts/novels, short stories, cartoons

Discussion of suggested activities, class participation, rubric, tests/quizzes, teacher observation,



background experiences journal writing, class discussions, dependent writing

class participation rubric

7-11 C,RC, RS

Use increasingly complex text guides to understand different text structure and organizational patterns (e.g. chronological sequence or comparison and contrast)

3.1.7:E2 Anticipation guides, surveys, graphic organizers, note taking, answering format questions, class discussions, mini-research, skimming/scanning

Reference materials, selected texts, textbooks, newspaper and magazine articles

Discussion of suggested activities, class participation, rubric, tests/quizzes, teacher observation, class participation

7-12 V

Develop an extended vocabulary through both listening and independent reading

3.1.7:F1 Discussion of enriched vocabulary, word building through context clues

Word history references (e.g. thesauruses, dictionaries), crossword puzzles, selected texts/novels, short stories, news articles, Vocabulary Workshop Level C

Application to student writing tests & quizzes, NJ State Writing Rubric, tests/quizzes, risk-taking in writing

7-13 V

Clarify word meanings through the use of a word’s definition, example, restatement or contrast

3.1.7:F2 Proofreading, peer editing

Dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, electronic dictionary

Tests, quizzes, application to writing and speaking, essays, public speaking, teacher observation

Code Objective NJCCCS Suggested Activities Suggested Materials Possible Assessments



7-14 V

Clarify pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choice, parts of speech, and etymology of words using the dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, and technology resources

3.1.7:F3 Proofreading, peer editing

Dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, electronic dictionary

Essays, public speaking, teacher observation, tests/quizzes

7-15 V,S,W

Expand reading vocabulary by identifying, interpreting and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings in their speaking and writing experiences

3.1.7:F4, G17 Computer research, videos, speeches, texts, discussion of enriched vocabulary, word building through context clues

Word history references (e.g. thesauruses, dictionaries), crossword puzzles, selected texts/novels, short stories, news articles, Vocabulary Workshop Level C

Application to student writing tests & quizzes, NJ State Writing Rubric, tests/quizzes, risk-taking in writing

7-16 RC

Speculate about text by generating literal and inferential questions

3.1.7:G1 Finish the story, change the ending, journal writing

Novels, selected text of study, short stories, student writing

Journal entries, creative writing

7-17 RC

Distinguish between essential and nonessential information, differentiate between fact and opinion, bias, and propaganda in newspapers, periodicals, and electronic texts

3.1.7:G2, G3 Research and research writing, oral presentation

Novels, periodicals, newspapers, Internet sources

Tests, NJ State Speaking Rubric, research paper, essays



7-18 RC

Articulate the purposes and characteristics of different genres

3.1.7:G4 Read, analyze, discussion

Newspapers, magazines, essays, biography, short stories, novels

NJ Writing rubric, Class Participation rubric, journal entries, class participation rubric


Assessments 7-19 RC

Analyze ideas and recurring themes found in texts, such as bravery, loyalty, friendship and loneliness across literary works

3.1.7:G5, G12 Literature circles, poetry writing, journal writing, Writer’s workshop, novel analysis, class discussion, verbal and written responses that apply textual evidence, essay writing

Novels, short stories, student writing

Essays, journal writing, NJ State Writing Rubric

7-20 RC,C

Develop an awareness of a variety of perspectives on a single event, setting, character, personality, or topic as expressed by different authors

3.1.7:G6 Literature circles, journal writing, novel analysis, Writer’s workshop, independent writing, class discussion, open-ended questions

Novels, short stories, drama, student writing, narrative poetry, prose

Essays, creative projects, NJ State Writing Rubric, Webquest information sheet, Open-ended scoring rubric



7-21 RC

Locate and analyze the elements of setting, characterization, and plot to construct understanding of how characters influence the progression and resolution of the plot

3.1.7:G7 Journal writing, cause-and-effect essay, mapping, attribute webs, independent writing

Novels, short stories, poetry

Tests, quizzes, flowcharts, mapping, NJ State Writing Rubric

7-22 RC

Read critically by identifying, analyzing, and applying knowledge of the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction and providing support from text as evidence of understanding

3.1.7:G8 Literature circles, poetry writing, journal writing, Writer’s workshop, novel analysis, class discussion, verbal and written responses that apply textual evidence, essay writing, Webquests, open-ended questions

Newspaper and magazine articles, essays, biographies, novels, short stories

Essays, journal writing, NJ State Writing Rubric, Open-Ended Scoring Rubric




Assessments 7-23 RC

Read critically by identifying, analyzing, and applying knowledge of the theme, structure, style, and literary elements of fiction and providing support from the text as evidence of understanding

3.1.7:G9 Verbal and written responses using textual evidence

Novels, short stories, essays, poetry

Essays, NJ State Writing Rubric

7-24 RC

Respond critically to text ideas and the author’s craft by using textual evidence to support interpretations

3.1.7.G10 Class discussions, debates, open-ended questions, independent writing

Novels, short stories, essays, speeches, editorials

Essay writing, journal writing, NJ State Open-ended scoring rubric

7-25 RC

Identify and analyze literary techniques and elements, such as idioms, analogies, figurative language, meter, rhetorical and stylistic features of text in prose and poetry

3.1.7:G11, G13 Guest poets, choral speaking, writing poetry and prose, reading poetry and prose, listening to poetry and prose

Poetry and prose Poetry writing, prose writing, essay writing, NJ State Writing Rubric

7-26 RC

Compare and contrast the perspectives of authors in a variety of interdisciplinary works

3.1.7.G14 Essay writing, class discussions, open-ended questions

Novels, periodical, newspaper articles, essays

Open-ended questions, essays, NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Open-ended scoring rubric



7-27 RC

Interpret text ideas through journal writing, discussion, and enactment

3.1.7:G15

Reading for comprehension, journal response, expressive reading, literature circles, interpretive essay, class discussion, skits

Short stories, novels, articles

NJ State Writing Rubric, class Participation rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric,


7-28 RC

Demonstrate the use of everyday texts (e.g. train schedules, directions, brochures) and make judgments about the importance of such documents

3.1.7:G16 Scenarios requiring use of every day text enactments, research project, Webquests, scavenger hunts

Train schedules, brochures, phone books, library and Internet sources, everyday texts

Student-generated activities with group sharing, class participation rubric, Webquest information sheet, Scavenger hunt information sheet, NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-29 R

Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its authors

3.1.7:H2 Journal writing, interpretive essay, author study, reading of the author’s works, research of related history and culture, small-group discussion, Webquests

Biographies, author’s works, videos, online research, novels, poetry, short stories, Internet

Class participation rubric, NJ State Writing Rubric, Webquest information sheet



7-30 R

Collect materials for a portfolio that reflect possible career choices

3.1.7:H3 Online research of a chosen career, expository essay, oral presentation, research project

Periodicals, career websites, newspapers, videos, Internet sources

Portfolios, conferences, NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-31 R

Self-select materials appropriately related to a research project

3.1.7:H4 Internet search, library visits, writing and presenting

Internet sources, library sources, media

Works cited page

7-32 R

Read and compare at least two works, including books related to the same genre, topic, or subject and produce evidence of reading (e.g. compare central ideas, characters, themes, plots, and settings)

3.1.7:H5 Analyze two works on a common topic, mapping, journal writing, compare/contrast essay, oral presentations, research paper

Short stories, newspaper articles, novels, student journals, reference materials

Comparison chart, NJ State Writing Rubric


7-33 W

Write stories or scripts with well-developed characters, settings, dialogue, clear conflicts and resolutions, and sufficient descriptive details

3.2.7:A1 Creative writing, enactments of scripts, writing of epilogues, discussion of elements, relating writing to reading and real-life experiences

Oral prompts, written prompts, picture prompts

NJ State Writing Rubric, class discussion rubric



7-34 W

Write multi-paragraph compositions that have clear topic development, logical organization, effective use of details, and variety in sentence structure

3.2.7:A2 Mapping, graphic organizers, modeling, sentence diagramming

Oral prompts, written prompts, picture prompts

NJ State Writing Rubric, graphic organizers, essay writing

7-35 W

Generate and narrow topics by considering purpose, audience, and form with a variety of strategies (e.g. graphic organizers, brainstorming, or technology-assisted processes)

3.2.7:A3 Graphic organizing, brainstorming, key words and links, imaging, outlining

Student writing, computers

Class participation rubric, conferencing

7-36 W

Revise and edit drafts by re-reading for content and organization, usage, sentence construction, mechanics, and words choice

3.2.7:A4 Apply NJ State Writing Rubric to student writing, peer conferencing

Student writing, NJ State Writing Rubric

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ Revise/Edit Scoring Guide, Writer’s Checklist


Assessments 7-37 W

Demonstrate understanding of a scoring rubric to improve and evaluate writing

3.2.7:A5 Apply NJ State Writing Rubric to student writing, peer conferencing

Student writing, NJ State Writing Rubric

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ Revise/Edit Scoring Guide, Writer’s Checklist, quizzes/test



7-38 W

Compose, revise, edit, and publish writing using appropriate word processing software

3.2.7:A6 Word processing, use of software, applying assigned formats

Computers, software, student writing

Teacher observation, NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ Revise/Edit Scoring Guide, Writer’s Checklist

7-39 W

Reflect on own writing, noting strengths and setting goals for improvement

3.2.7:A7 Student-teacher conferencing

Student writing Conferencing

7-40 W, L, RC

Extend knowledge of specific characteristics, structures, and appropriate voice and tone of selected genres and use this knowledge in creating written work, considering the purpose, audience, and context of the writing

3.2.7:B1 Application of literary knowledge to create written work, modeling, listening, reading, and writing in various genres

Student compilation of previously read materials, short stories, essays, newspapers, magazines, excerpts, novels

NJ State Writing Rubric


Assessments 7-41 W

Write various types of prose, such as short stories, biographies, autobiographies, or memoirs that contain narrative elements

3.2.7:B2 Creative writing, expository writing, essay writing, sharing, investigation of family history, family interviews

Picture prompts, short stories, articles, excerpts from all genres of literature, interviews, pictures, videos

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric, class participation rubric



7-42 W

Write reports and subject-appropriate nonfiction pieces across the curriculum based on research and including citations, quotations, and a works consulted page.

3.2.7:B3, D7 Research project using MLA standards

Nonfiction texts, periodicals, newspapers, Internet and library sources

NJ State Writing Rubric, research paper process checklist

7-43 W

Write a range of essays, including persuasive, speculative (picture prompt), descriptive, personal, or issue-based

3.2.7:B4 Collaborative writing, independent writing, discussions, journal writing

Picture prompts, student-generated ideas, short essays, oral prompts, written prompts


7-44 W,M

Use Standard English conventions in all writing and editing (sentence structure, grammar and usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling)

3.2.7:C1, C6 Writer’s workshop, proofreading of student writing (self and others)

Student writing, sample writing, Writer’s checklist, spell check, grammar check

Revising and Editing Scoring Guide, NJ State Writing Rubric


Assessments



7-45 M

Use a variety of sentence types correctly, including a combination of independent and dependent clauses, prepositional and adverbial phrases, and varied sentence openings to develop a lively and effective personal style

3.2.7:C2 Application of grammar skills to student writing, writing and sharing, risk taking, class discussion

Student writing, excerpts

Comparative assessment of pre and post-writings using NJ State Writing Rubric, practice exercises

7-46 M

Understand and use parallelism, including similar grammatical forms, to present items in a series or to organize ideas for emphasis

3.2.7:C3 Conferencing, class discussion

Student writing NJ State Writing Rubric, practice exercises

7-47 M

Experiment in using subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate relationships between ideas

3.2.7:C4 Revising and editing of student writing, modeling, class discussion

Student writing, charts

Revising/Editing Scoring Guide, student-teacher conferencing, practice exercises

7-48 M

Use transition words to reinforce a logical progression of ideas

3.2.7:C5 Mapping, prewriting, modeling, student writing, class discussion

Student writing, highlighters

Student-teacher conferencing, practice exercises, NJ State Writing Rubric, Revising/Editing Scoring Guide

7-49 M

Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar reference, and/or Internet/software resources to edit written work

3.2.7:C7 Research paper, student writing and editing

Student writing, dictionaries, thesauruses, online reference tools

Revising/Editing Scoring Guide, teacher-created application checklist




7-50 M

Write legibly in manuscript or cursive to meet district standards

3.2.7:C8 Journal writing, homework, personal letter writing

Journals, homework Teacher observations, journal review

7-51 W

Gather, select, and organize information appropriate to a topic, task, and audience

3.2.7:D1 Research paper, debating

Library and internet sources

Research paper checklist

7-52 W

Apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g. narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/place or technical writing)

3.2.7:D2 Student writing, sharing writing

Written prompts, oral prompts, picture prompts


7-53 W

Write responses to literature and develop insights into interpretations by connecting to personal experiences and referring to textual evidence

3.2.7:D3 Journal writing, essay writing, open-ended questions and discussing, graphic organizing

Novels, short stories, essays, newspapers, excerpts

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric, NJ Open-ended Scoring Rubric

7-54 W

Write personal narratives, short stories, memoirs, poetry, and persuasive and expository text that relate clear, coherent events or situations through the use of specific details

3.2.7:D4 Modeling, Writer’s Workshop, student writing, creative writing, expository writing, essay writing, Writer’s Workshop

Short stories, memoirs, poetry, essays, poet visits

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric, class participation rubric




7-55 W

Use narrative and descriptive writing techniques that show compositional risks (e.g. dialogue, literary devices, sensory words and phrases, background information, thoughts and feelings of characters, and comparison and contrast of characters)

3.2.7:D5 Student writing, class discussions

Student essays and stories, short stories, poetry, thesauruses


7-56 W

Use primary and secondary sources to understand the value of each when writing a research report

3.2.7:D6 Research projects, debates, Webquests

Library and Internet materials

Research paper checklist, NJ State Writing Rubric, Webquest information sheet

7-57 W

Explore the central idea or theme of an informational reading and support analysis with details from the article and personal experiences

3.2.7:D8 Essays writing, open-ended questions

Newspaper and magazine articles, non-fiction texts

NJ State Writing Rubric, NJ Open-ended Scoring Rubric

7-58 W

Demonstrate writing clarity and supported evidence when answering open-ended and essay questions across the curriculum

3.2.7:D9 Graphic organizing, highlighting, debating, reading of selected text

Content-area texts, newspapers, essays

NJ Open-ended Scoring Rubric




7-59 W

State a position clearly in a persuasive essay by stating the issue, giving facts, examples, evidence, justification, and details to support the position, and citing sources when appropriate

3.2.7:D10, D11 Persuasive essay writing, researching, debating, graphic organizing, applying works cited to citations in text

Internet and library sources, newspapers, excerpts, MLA books, student writing

NJ State Writing Rubric, research paper checklist

7-60 W

Choose an appropriate organizing strategy such as cause/effect, pro and con, or parody to effectively present a topic, point of view, or argument

3.2.7:D12 Discussing, modeling, graphic organizing, class discussion

Student essays, flowcharts, graphic organizers, tables, charts


7-61 W

Develop the use of a personal style and voice effectively to support the purpose and engage the audience with a piece of writing

3.2.7:D13 Creative writing, journal writing, modeling, class discussion

Excerpts, student writings


7-62 W

Maintain a collection of writing (e.g. a literacy folder, or a literacy portfolio)

3.2.7:D14 Collecting of student writing samples

Writing folders, selected student writing, graphic organizers


7-63 W

Review scoring criteria of relevant rubrics

3.2.7:D15 Rubric overviews and applications

Rubrics Scoring of writing samples, class discussions




Assessments 7-64 S

Apply rules for cooperative or whole class debate on a controversial issue by supporting a position acknowledging opposing views, and presenting ideas and opinions spontaneously or in response to other speakers.

3.3.7:A1, A2, A3

Debating Internet sources, primary and secondary sources, Selected topics, novels, short stories, poems, newspaper articles, periodicals, films

NJ State Speaking Rubric, debate scoring sheet

7-65 S

Define group roles using consensus to ensure task is understood and completed

3.3.7:A4 Literature circles, peer partners, debate, skits

Role sheets, novels, debate topics, scenarios

NJ State Speaking Rubric, student record keeping, class participation rubric

7-66 S

Participate in an informal debate appropriately (e.g. small group discussion)

3.3.7:A5, A7 Debates, class discussions, literature circles

Selected topics, novels, short stories, poems, newspaper articles, periodicals, films

NJ State Speaking Rubric, class participation rubric, teacher observations

7-67 S

Paraphrase others’ comments to clarify viewpoints, and question to clarify others’ opinions

3.3.7:B1, B2 Retelling, questioning, literature circles, debates, class discussions

Selected topics, novels, short stories, poems, newspaper articles, periodicals, films

NJ State Speaking Rubric, class participation rubric, teacher observations




Assessments 7-68 S,L

Talk with others to identify and explore issues and problems, and solve a problem or understand a task through group cooperation

3.3.7:B3, B4 Literature circles, cooperative learning projects, peer conferencing, debates

Novels, Internet sources, student writing, novels, short stories, poems, newspaper articles, periodicals, films

Teacher observation, class participation

7-69 S

Paraphrase, illustrate, clarify, and/or expand on a topic or idea using advanced vocabulary related to a topic, use language that stimulates an audience’s interest, and incorporate varied sentence structure and correct grammar

3.3.7:C1, C2, C3, C4

Modeling, critiquing, revising, retelling

Student writing, Vocabulary Workshop Level C, excerpts

NJ State Speaking Rubric, NJ State Writing Rubric

7-70 S,W

Use writing to prompt discussion and enhance planning of formal and informal presentations

3.3.7:D1 Journal writing, writing prompts

Student writing, excerpts

NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-71 S

Give oral presentations to different audiences for different purposes such as summaries of books and articles, narratives, and persuasive topics, using visual aids, media, and/or technology to support oral communication

3.3.7:D2, D3 Book reports and presentations, picture prompt presentations, PowerPoint presentations, create and present stories to lower grades

Students’ reports, student essays, creative stories, computers





Assessments 7-72 S,W

Develop speaking techniques effectively with voice modulation, acknowledging the audience, tempo, eye contact, enunciation, inflection, and giving appropriate verbal responses to clarify questions and inquiries for effective presentations.

3.3.7:D4, D6 Book reports, project presentations, picture prompt presentations, create and present stories to lower grades, write and present speeches and skits

Student reports and projects, essays, creative stories


7-73 S

Incorporate peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in content organization, and delivery

3.3.7:D5 Writer’s Workshop, literature circles, note taking of oral presentation, peer checklist, class discussion

Student writings, novels, short stories

Conferencing, NJ Revise/Edit Scoring Guide

7-74 S

Use a scoring rubric to prepare, evaluate, and improve the oral presentations of self and others

3.3.7:D7 Student application of rubric

Rubrics, student writings


7-75 S,F

Read aloud with fluency 3.3.7:D8 Student writings, novels, short stories, prose, poetry, periodicals, newspaper articles, essays

Student writings, novels, short stories, prose, poetry, periodicals, newspaper articles, essays





Assessments 7-76 L

Demonstrate active listening behaviors in a variety of situations (e.g. one-on-on or small group) by analyzing information, ideas, and opinions to determine relevancy

3.4.7:A1, A2 Debates, note-taking of oral presentation, literature circles, Writer’s Workshop

Student writings, novels, short stories, prose, poetry, periodicals, newspaper articles, essays, Internet research

Student-teacher generated listening rubric

7-77 L

Acknowledge the speaker through eye contact and use appropriate feedback and questions to clarify the speaker’s message

3.4.7:A3 Poetry readings, note-taking of oral presentation, criticizing of oral presentation

Student writings, novels, short stories, prose, poetry, periodicals, newspaper articles, essays, Internet research


7-78 L

Recognize persuasive techniques and credibility in oral communication

3.4.7:A4 Debates, key words, class discussion

Student writings, Internet articles, newspaper articles, periodical articles, film

Class participation rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric

7-79 L

Listen to determine a speaker’s purpose, attitude, and perspective by interpreting their verbal and nonverbal messages

3.4.7:A5, B1 Role-playing, debates, speeches, skits, creative stories

Speaking prompts, writing prompts

NJ State Speaking Rubric, NJ State Listening Rubric




Assessments 7-80 L

Use, when appropriate, criteria/rubric to evaluate oral presentations, such as delivery techniques, content, purpose, visual aids, body language, and facial expressions

3.4.7:A6 Apply rubric to presentation

Oral presentation, rubric

NJ State Speaking Rubric, NJ State Listening Rubric

7-81 L,W VM

Exhibit proficiency in integrating oral reading with listening, writing, and viewing

3.4.7:B2 Responding to story-telling, telling of stories

Short stories, student writing, films

Class participation rubric, NJ State Speaking Rubric, NJ State Listening Rubric

7-82 L,VM

Critique information heard or viewed using agreed-upon rubric for evaluation (e.g. rubric)

3.4.7:B3, B4, Application of student-teacher created rubric

Rubric Student-teacher generated rubric

7-83 L

Ask probing questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions

3.4.7:B5 Questioning, debating, shifting point of view, class discussion

Oral presentations, newspaper articles, periodical articles

Analyzing and critiquing checklist

7-84 L

Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation

3.4.7:B6 Partial presentation of a topic

Novels, short stories, student writing

Analyzing and critiquing checklists

7-85 VM

Analyze aspects of print and electronic texts that support the author’s point of view, opinion, or attitude

3.5.7:A1 Comparison of Internet sources and editorials

Internet sites, newspaper editorials

Analyzing and critiquing checklist




Assessments 7-86 VM

Analyze the use of elements (e.g. setting, plot, theme, characters) to understand media presentations such as film, video, television, and theatrical productions

3.5.7:A2 Venn diagramming, film interpretations of novels, comparative essays, stage production

Videos, essays, available stage production

NJ State Writing Rubric, Class participation rubric

7-87 VM

Analyze and respond to visual and print messages (e.g. irony, humor, metaphor) and recognize how words, sounds, and still or moving images are used in each medium to convey the intended messages

3.5.7:A3 Analyze great works of art and musical compositions

Art transparencies, Cds of various musical genres

NJ State Writing Rubric, Class participation rubric

7-88 VM

Compare and contrast how the various forms of media (e.g. newspapers, radio, television, Internet news outlets) cover the same topic

3.5.7:A4 Research, viewing/listening to news broadcasts, Venn diagrams

Radio, television, computers, printed materials


7-89 VM

Analyze and compare the pros and cons of visual and verbal advertising

3.5.7:B1 Compare and contrast, graphs, charts

Magazine ads, radio ads

NJ State Writing Rubric, class participation rubric

7-90 VM

Evaluate various media messages for credibility

3.5.7:B2 Design a credibility rubric

Television, newspaper and magazine ads, political brochures and ads

Student-generated credibility rubric




Assessments 7-91 VM

Develop criteria/rubric to judge the effectiveness of visual and verbal presentations

3.5.7:B3 Rubric workshop Visual and verbal presentations

Student-generated rubric

7-92 VM

Make inferences based upon the content of still images

3.5.7:B4 Discussion of images, picture prompt essays

Novel covers, story illustrations, picture prompts


7-93 VM

Compare and contrast media sources, such as film and book versions of a story

3.5.7:B5 Read novel, view videotape of novel, compare/contrast essay

Novels, films of novels


7-94 VM

Evaluate media forms, such as television, video, games, music, and film for content appropriateness (e.g. rating systems, rubrics)

3.5.7:C1 Read and discuss articles on censorship and rating

Newspaper articles, magazine articles, Internet sites

Student-generated rubrics and checklists

7-95 VM

Analyze media content for emotional effect on audience

3.5.7:C2 Reaction essays, charts, surveys

Newspaper articles, films


7-96 VM, W,R

Create media presentations and written reports, using multi-media resources such as an overhead projector, computer, and/or a tape recorder to communicate information

3.5.7:C3 Presentation of research

PowerPoint, transparencies


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