Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework 2007-2008 ent do your students need to ) 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 connec 7-1.1 ents will apply knowledge ynonyms or antonyms to rehend a passage 2. ELA-7-R-8 Students will use vocabulary and comprehension strategies, as well as technology, to understand text. The following Diagnostic assessments may be used by teachers: SRI scores Prior CATS scores Informal documentatio n Unit pre- tests Entrance exam data Whole group instruction Small group instruction Individual/group projects Oral presentations Written work Technological presentations “Publishable” writings WordSkills Language Network ancillaries KCCT Cats test practice Language Network text Additional teacher materials Software programs: Power point Clicker system On-line resources: The following list represents methods of differentiation: Graphic organizers Individualized rubrics Depth of knowledge questions Optional performances Product formats ESL Ancillaries Reading and wri are an integral part of the language arts curriculum. Various techniq and strategies implemented on daily basis.
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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-07-1.1Students 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
banks Site-licenses
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?)
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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
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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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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
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Scott County Middle School Curriculum Framework
2007-2008
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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
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?)
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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?)
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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
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2007-2008
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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?)
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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
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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?)
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
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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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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
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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
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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)
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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
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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)
Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)
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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?)
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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
solving problems, and summarizing information (additional supporting academic expectation 5.1).
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2007-2008
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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?)
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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?)
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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?)
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Assessment(How might you assess what your students ALREADY KNOW, and assess WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED?)
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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
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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-07-3.9Students 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
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2007-2008
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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?)
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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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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).
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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-07-5.4Students 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).
Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills
RD-07-5.5 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 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
ScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills
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
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).
Interactive ReaderScopeLanguage of LiteratureKCCT Cats Test practice ComputersAuthor studiesWord Skills
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?)
Suggested Activities(HOW might you teach it?)
Resources(What MATERIALS might you need?) Technology
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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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-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-07-5.8Students 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).
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
