Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-1.1Students will apply knowledge of synonyms or antonyms to comprehend a passageDOK 2.

ELA-7-R-8Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

The following Diagnostic assessments may be used by teachers:SRI scoresPrior CATS scoresInformal documentationUnit pre-testsEntrance exam data

Whole group instruction

Small group instruction

Individual/group projects

Oral presentations

Written work

Technological presentations

“Publishable” writings

Interactive learning lab

Literature circles

Peer/teacher conferences

Small and whole group discussion

WordSkills Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

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The following list represents methods of differentiation:

Graphic organizers

Individualized rubrics

Depth of knowledge questions

Optional performances

Product formats

ESL Ancillaries

Implementation of Student IEPs, 504’s, and gifted and talented service plans.

Heterogeneous grouping

Reading and writing are an integral part of the language arts curriculum.

Various techniques and strategies are implemented on a daily basis.

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Thematic units including interdisciplinary activities/reading

Auditory based instruction

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-1.2Students will select, based on context, the appropriate meaning for a word that has multiple meanings.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-8Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

The following Formal Assessments may be used by teachers:Exit exam dataSRI exam dataUnit post-testClassroom tests

Open response

Objective questions

Subjective questions

Accelerated Reader

Multicultural activities/reading

Review gaming

WordSkills Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

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Language of Literature

Student self assessment

Student contracts

Peer review

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-1.3Students will apply the meanings of word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots) to comprehend unfamiliar words in a passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-8Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

The following Informal Assessments may be used:Projects: individual and groupClassroom activitiesSpeechesInteractive mediaBell-ringers/exit slipJournalsHomework

WordSkills Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats Test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

banksSite-licenses

RD-07-1.4 ELA-7-R-3 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will formulate questions to guide reading.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-7Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects, and other

ScopeLanguage of LiteratureTeacher RubricsComputersLibrary resource room

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

authentic tasks.RD-07-1.5Students will scan to find key information.DOK 1

ELA-7-R-7Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other authentic tasks.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureTeacher RubricsComputersLibrary resource roomAuthor studiesKCCT Cats Test Practice

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-1.6Students will skim to get the general meaning of a passage.DOK 1

ELA-7-R-7Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other authentic tasks.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureTeacher RubricsComputersLibrary resource roomAuthor studiesKCCT Cats Test Practice

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-1.7Students will interpret literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, based on context.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-8Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-1.8 ELA-7-R-4 WordSkills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will interpret the meaning of jargon, dialect, or specialized vocabulary used in a passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-8Students will interpret and apply information in a variety of transactive reading materials to complete authentic tasks.

Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats Test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

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Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-2.1Students will identify or explain the main idea of a passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-2ELA-7-R-4Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will interpret and apply information in a variety of transactive reading materials to

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord SkillsWordSkills Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats Test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

complete authentic tasks. Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

banksSite-licenses

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-2.2Students will identify and explain the characteristics of short stories, novels, poetry, or plays.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-2ELA-7-R-6Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will select and read materials for enjoyment.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord SkillsWordSkills

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

banksSite-licenses

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-2.3Students will identify or explain literary elements (e.g., characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view) in a passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-2Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-2.4 ELA-7-R-2 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will locate key ideas or information in a passage.DOK 1

ELA-7-R-7Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other authentic tasks.

ScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord SkillsWordSkills Language Network ancillaries

KCCT Cats Test practice

Language Network text

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Teacher lesson banks

Site-licensesRD-07-2.5Students will summarize information from a paragraph, a section of a passage, or an entire passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3ELA-7-R-7Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other authentic tasks.

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-2.6Students will apply the information contained in a passage to accomplish a task/procedure or answer questions about a passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-4ELA-7-R-7Students will interpret and apply information in a variety of transactive reading materials to complete authentic tasks.

Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other authentic tasks.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-2.7 ELA-7-R-2 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will make predictions, draw conclusions, make generalizations, or make inferences based on what is read.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and

ScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-2.8Students will explain the meaning of concrete and abstract terms, based on the context from a passage (e.g., “loaded” words, connotation, and denotation).DOK 2

ELA-7-R-8Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.1Students will analyze the relationship between events in a story and a character’s behavior.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-2ELA-7-R-6Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will select and read materials for enjoyment.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.2Students will identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage. DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3ELA-7-R-5Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Students will identify authors’ positions, main ideas, and techniques of support in persuasive materials.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.3Students will explain or analyze how a conflict in a passage is resolved.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-2Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-3.4 ELA-7-R-2 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will identify details that support the main idea or explain their importance in a passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions,

ScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.5Students will distinguish between informative and persuasive passages.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.6Students will distinguish between fact or opinion.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.7Students will identify or explain an author’s opinion about a subject.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3ELA-7-R-5Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Students will identify authors’ positions, main ideas, and techniques of support in persuasive materials.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.8Students will identify the argument or supporting evidence from a passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-3.9Students will identify persuasive techniques (e.g., expert opinion, logical/emotional/ethical appeal, repetition, rhetorical question) or propaganda techniques (e.g., testimonial, bandwagon).DOK 2

ELA-7-R-5Students will identify authors’ positions, main ideas, and techniques of support in persuasive materials.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord SkillsWordSkills

Additional teacher materials

Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming Teacher lesson

banksSite-licenses

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-4.1Students will connect information from a passage to students’ lives (text-to-self), real world issues (text-to- world), and other texts (text-to-text- e.g., novel, short story, song, film, website, and etc.). DOK 3

ELA-7-R-1Students will identify the meaning of a variety of reading materials, making connections to students’ lives to the real world.

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

RD-07-4.2 ELA-7-R-3 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will use evidence from a passage to formulate opinions in response to a reading passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-7Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Students will employ reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning) to locate and apply information in varied print and nonprint (e.g., computers, media, interviews) resources for inquiry projects and other

ScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

authentic tasks.RD-07-5.1Students will identify the interrelationships (themes, ideas, concepts) that are developed in more than one literary work.DOK 4

ELA-7-R-2Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-5.2Students will identify and explain literary devices, such as foreshadowing, imagery, or figurative language (e.g., similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole).DOK 2

ELA-7-R-2Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-5.3Students will identify or explain an author’s use of symbolism, irony, or analogy found in a passage.DOK 2

ELA-7-R-2Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

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RD-07-5.4Students will interpret how meaning is influenced by the author’s word choice, style, content, or use of literary elements.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

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Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Students will compare and contrast elements, views, ideas, or events presented in one or more passages.DOK 4

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze meaning, literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, foreshadowing, characterization), and elements (e.g., characters, setting, conflict/resolution, theme, point of view) of different literary genres (e.g., novels, essays, short stories, poetry, drama).

Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and

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Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-5.6Students will evaluate the effectiveness of organization or format in fulfilling the purpose of a passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

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RD-07-5.7 ELA-7-R-3 Interactive Reader

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

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Differentiation Literacy connection

Students will explain or analyze how the use of text features, (e.g., subheadings, bullets, fonts, white space, layout, charts, diagrams, labels, pictures, and captions) enhances the reader’s understanding of a passage.DOK 3

Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

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Software programs: Power point Clicker system

On-line resources: United Streaming

Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

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Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework

2007-2008

Content(What do your students need to KNOW?)

Demonstrators(What do your students need to be able to DO?)

Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)

Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)

Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology

Differentiation Literacy connection

RD-07-5.8Students will apply knowledge of organizational patterns (e.g., cause and effect, comparison, contrast, sequence) to understand a passage.DOK 3

ELA-7-R-3Students will respond to and analyze transactive reading materials (informational, practical/workplace, and persuasive) through raising and addressing questions, making predictions, drawing conclusions, solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).

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