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Language Arts Grade Seven

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Maryland Curriculum Gr. 7 (VSC)

Content Standards

4. Writing

5.  Language 6.  Listening 7.  Speaking
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4.0 Writing

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Indicator Resource Resource Type
     
A. Writing
     1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers and speakers
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078298156/211746/gr7.pdf - This pdf file is the "Writing and Research Handbook" which contains information that helps students write strong sentences, paragraphs, compositions, and research papers

Informational Website

A. Writing
     2.  Compose oral, written and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade.
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/ - This resource provides access to a step by step review of the writing and research process for the production of a report.  
A.  Writing
     3.  Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers.
http://ww.paragraphpunch.com - This website takes the student through the complete process of developing and writing a solid paragraph.  Click on Start Writing Now to begin developing the paragraph.

Interactive WebSite

A.  Writing
     4.  Identify how language choices in writing and speaking affect thoughts and feelings.
http://www.glencoe.com/olc_games/game_engine/content/gln_la/wc7_05_NAT/unit03/game1_type_7/- This activity has students describing illustrations through the use of various words in order to choose the words that most accurately represent what the viewer is seeing.

Interactive WebSite

A.  Writing
     5.  Assess the effectiveness of choice of details, organizational pattern, word choice, syntax, use of figurative language, and rehtorical devices in the student's own composing.
http://www.glencoe.com/olc_games/game_engine/content/gln_la/wc7_05_NAT/unit03/game1_type_7/- This activity has students describing illustrations through the use of various words in order to choose the words that most accurately represent what the viewer is seeing.

Interactive WebSite

A. Writing
     6.  Explain how textual changes alter tone, clarify meaning, address a particular audience, or fulfill a purpose.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078298164/student_view0/unit6/activity.html - This activity has the students study a poster in order to analyze the persuasive text and determine its use in terms of audience, meaning, fulfilling a purpose, etc.

Interactive Website

A.  Writing
     7.  Locate, retrieve and use information from various sources to accomplish a purpose.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078298156/student_view0/unit28/activity.html - This website has students utilizing an online source to gain information in order to answer the questions asked.

Interactive Website

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0  Controlling Language

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Indicator Resource Resource Type
A.  Grammar
    1.  Recognize elements of grammar in personal and academic reading.
http://english-zone.com/index.php - This website has students studying and reviewing their basic grammar skills through reading at an easy, moderate, or difficult level. Interactive Website
A.  Grammar
     2.  Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language.
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/ComposingPerfectSentencesandParagraphs.ppt This resource provides access to a power point that reviews the process in writing a good paragraph and contains good illustrations. PowerPoint
A.  Grammar
     2.  Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/games/-This reource provides a link to a series of interactive games that review various punctuation and grammar rules.

WebBased Game

A.  .  Grammar
     2.  Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language.
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/ - This is a basic English grammar site with interactive exercises.  It contains parts of speech, composition of sentences, etc.

Interactive Website

B.  Usage
    1.  Recognize examples of conventional usage in personal and academic reading.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078298156/student_view0/annotated_writing_models.html - This site gives 7th grade students the ability to view pieces of writing that have been evaluated and determined to be of above-average, average, and below-average quality.   The writings exemplify what qualities make an above-average, average, or below-average piece of writing. Informational Website
B.  Usage
    2.  Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html-This resource provides access to a searchable list of thousands of common English usage mistakes and provides the correct usage.

Searchable Database

C.  Mechanics
    1.  Explain and justify the purpose of mechanics to make and clarify meaning in academic and personal reading and writing.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078298156/student_view0/annotated_writing_models.html - This site gives 7th grade students the ability to view pieces of writing that have been evaluated and determined to be of above-average, average, and below-average quality.   The writings exemplify what qualities make an above-average, average, or below-average piece of writing. Informational Website
C.  Mechanics
    2.  Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language.
http://www.quia.com/mc/3522.html-This resource provides access to a simple matching game that reviews the rules of Captialization

WebBased Game

C.  Mechanics
    2.  Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language.
 

http://www.quia.com/mc/3522.html This resource provides access to a simple matching game that reviews the rules of Captialization

WebPortal
Interactive Games
C.  Mechanics
    2.  Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language.
http://www.grammarbook.com/ -This resource provides access to the "Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation."   It contains examples of correct grammar, printable worksheets, and an FAQ section. Web Portal
D.  Spelling
    1.  Recognize conventional spelling in and through personal and academic reading.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078298156/student_view0/unit23/activity.html - This activity has students engaged in completing sentences they read with the correct spelling of a particular word. Interactive Website
D.  Spelling
     2. Apply conventional spelling in written language.
http://www.Funbrain.com/spellroo/index.html-This resource provides access to a spelling game that asks the user to read a sentence and then choose which of the words is spelled incorrectly.  It chooses words at random and keeps score.

WebBased Game

D.  Spelling
     2. Apply conventional spelling in written language.
http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.html - This resource provides access to an interactive spelling game that presents short lists of words and asks the user to select the one that is spelled correctly.

Web-Based Game

D.  Spelling
     3.  Maintain a personal list of words to use in editing original writing.
http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html - This site provides students with a new word each day and gives its meaning(s), uses, etc.  An archival list of words is also able to be accessed. Informational Website
D.  Spelling
     3.  Maintain a personal list of words to use in editing original writing.
http://www.spellingbee.com/ - This resource provides access to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Informational Website
E.  Handwriting
     1.  Produce writing that is legible to the audience.
http://moodle.allconet.org/course/view.php?id=142-This resource provides access to a set of videos that take the user through the various features of Microsoft Word. If asked, log into Moodle as a guest to access the material. Moodle Web Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 6.0 Listening

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Indicator Resource Resource Type
A.  Listening
     1.  Apply and demonstrate listening skills appropriately in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.
http://www.esl-lab.com/snack/snackrd1.htm -A conversation about what you like to snack on "Snack Time?"

http://www.esl-lab.com/intro1/intro1.htm - A simple introduction of a person.

http://www.esl-lab.com/lost/lostrd1.htm -A public address system announcement about a lost child.

http://www.esl-lab.com/phone/phonerd1.htm - Answering machine messages

http://www.esl-lab.com/pie1/pierd1.htm -Taking an order in a restaurant .

Difficulty Level
Easy
These are Listening activities that include pre- listening activities and post- listening activities.  Each includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are approximately one minute long.
A.  Listening
     1.  Apply and demonstrate listening skills appropriately in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.
http://www.esl-lab.com/tradition/traditionrd1.htm -A news show interview about different Holiday Traditions.

http://www.esl-lab.com/call/911rd1.htm -A 911 telephone call for roadside assistance.

http://www.esl-lab.com/chores/chorerd1.htm -A conversation about Satuday chores.

http://www.esl-lab.com/day1/day1.htm - A conversation about daily schedules

http://www.esl-lab.com/sick1/sick1.htm - A conversation about Medical Advice, "What's the Matter?"

 
Difficulty Level
Medium
These are Listening activities that include pre- listening activities and post- listening activities.  Each includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are approximately two minutes long.
A.  Listening
     1.  Apply and demonstrate listening skills appropriately in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.
http://www.esl-lab.com/cellphone/cellphonerd1.htm -A free Cell Phone Offer - Phone conversation.

http://www.esl-lab.com/supplies/suppliesrd1.htm - A conversation about school supplies.

http://www.esl-lab.com/sitter/sitter.htm -A conversation between a parent and a babysitter.

http://www.esl-lab.com/dir4/dir4.htm -A conversation about directions to a movie theater.

http://www.esl-lab.com/rent/rentrd1.htm -A conversation between a clerk and customer in a video rental store.

http://www.esl-lab.com/cm1/cm1.htm -A radio commercial

Difficulty Level
Hard
These are listening activities that include pre-listening activities and post-listening activities.  Each includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are approximately two minutes long.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 7.0 Speaking

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Indicator Resource Resource Type
A.  Speaking
     1.  Demonstrate appropriate organizational strategies and delivery techniques to plan for a variety of oral presentation purposes.
http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=127&title= This resource provides a link to an interactive webbing tool that provides a graphic organizer for students to use in preparing for an oral presentation.
Interactive
Web Graphic Organizer