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Instructional Technology Resources

Reading Grade Seven

MDK12 Web Site
Maryland Curriculum Gr. 7 (VSC)

Content Standards

1. Reading

 2.  Comprehension of Informational Text 3.  Comprehension of Literary Text

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.0 Reading

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Topic E. General Reading Comprehension

Indicator 1. Apply comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of texts, including traditional print and electronic texts
http://www.tramline.com/tours/lit/poet/_tourlaunch1.htm This resource takes the user to an interactive tour of poetry with the following  Objectives
To introduce styles of poetry
To read and study poems by famous poets
To appreciate the beauty of poetry
To interpret poetry
To become comfortable with the poetic form
To enjoy humorous poetry
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2.0  Comprehension

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Topic  E. General Reading Comprehension

Indicator  4. Use strategies to demonstrate understanding of the text (after reading)
http://www.infusion.allconet.org/webquest/Newspaper.html#News This resource provides access to over 10,000 newspapers from around the world.  It contains a searchable database of  Newspapers from the United States and other world countries. Web DataBase

Topic  E. General Reading Comprehension

Indicator  4. Use strategies to demonstrate understanding of the text (after reading)
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/Retelling.ppt This resource provides access to a power point that explores the Retelling Model to develop understanding.  It can be downloaded, saved, and edited. Power Point

Topic  A. Listening

Indicator  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.  It includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are 1:00 min long.
     

Topic  A. Listening

Indicator  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.  It includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are 2:00 min long.
     

Topic  A. Listening

Indicator  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 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.  It includes a self checking quiz  to check comprehension.   Most audio clips are 2:00 min long.
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.0 Literary

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A. Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 1.. Apply comprehension skills by reading and analyzing a variety of self-selected and assigned literary texts
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/eaf/pubindex.html This resource provides access to 186 different American Novels by 52 different authors includeing Alcott, Cooper, Poe, Melville, etc.  It includes full text and original manuscripts. Web Portal