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7th Grade ELA Reading Curriculum Map

Overview

This curriculum map outlines the 7th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Reading program for both first and second semesters in accordance with the BIE Arizona Standards. The curriculum focuses on developing critical reading skills, comprehension, analysis, and appreciation of various literary and informational texts.

First Semester

Unit 1: Introduction to Literary Analysis

Duration: 4 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Literature 7.RL.1, 7.RL.2
• Key Concepts: Theme, Character Development, Plot Structure
• Objectives:
  1. Analyze how characters develop over the course of a narrative.
  2. Determine the theme and its development through text.
• Activities:
  • Reading selected short stories.
  • Group discussions on character arcs and themes.

Assessment

• Written analysis of a chosen character from a short story.
• Participation in group discussion.

Unit 2: Understanding Informational Texts

Duration: 4 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Informational Text 7.RI.1, 7.RI.2
• Key Concepts: Main Idea, Supporting Details, Text Features
• Objectives:
  1. Identify the main idea and supporting details of an article.
  2. Analyze how text features contribute to the overall meaning.
• Activities:
  • Reading and analyzing articles from varied sources.
  • Creating graphic organizers to outline main ideas and details.

Assessment

• Graphic organizer submission.
• Short written summary of an informational article.

Unit 3: Elements of Poetry

Duration: 3 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Literature 7.RL.4
• Key Concepts: Figurative Language, Sound Devices, Structure
• Objectives:
  1. Analyze the use of figurative language in poems.
  2. Explore how structure affects meaning in poetry.
• Activities:
  • Reading a selection of poems.
  • Writing original poems incorporating learned devices.

Assessment

• Analysis paper on a chosen poem.
• Presentation of original poems.

Unit 4: Comparative Reading

Duration: 5 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Literature and Informational Text 7.RL.9, 7.RI.9
• Key Concepts: Similarities and Differences, Textual Evidence
• Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast themes and ideas across texts.
  2. Utilize textual evidence in discussions and writing.
• Activities:
  • Reading pairs of texts on similar themes.
  • Group discussions focusing on comparisons.

Assessment

• Written comparative analysis of two texts.
• Group presentation on findings from discussions.

Second Semester

Unit 5: Author's Purpose and Perspective

Duration: 4 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Informational Text 7.RI.6
• Key Concepts: Author’s Intent, Tone, Perspective
• Objectives:
  1. Determine the author’s purpose in various texts.
  2. Analyze how tone affects the reader’s understanding.
• Activities:
  • Analyzing excerpts from diverse authors.
  • Discussions and reflections on intent and tone.

Assessment

• Author’s purpose analysis assignment.
• Reflection journal entries.

Unit 6: Research Skills and Synthesis

Duration: 5 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Writing 7.W.7, 7.W.8
• Key Concepts: Research Process, Synthesis of Information
• Objectives:
  1. Conduct research on a topic of interest.
  2. Synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Activities:
  • Research project with selected topics.
  • Group presentations on findings.

Assessment

• Research project submission.
• Peer evaluations during presentations.

Unit 7: Literary Elements in Fiction

Duration: 4 weeks
Standards:

• AZ ELA Standard: Reading Literature 7.RL.5
• Key Concepts: Setting, Conflict, Resolution
• Objectives:
  1. Analyze how setting impacts the plot.
  2. Examine conflict and resolution within stories.
• Activities:
  • Reading novels or excerpts.
  • Discussing elements within small reading groups.

Assessment

• Essay on the impact of setting or conflict in a novel.
• Participation in reading group discussions.

Unit 8: Final Project and Review

Duration: 4 weeks
Standards:

• Integration of various AZ ELA Standards
• Key Concepts: Synthesis, Review, Reflection
• Objectives:
  1. Review key concepts learned throughout the year.
  2. Create a final project demonstrating understanding of ELA themes.
• Activities:
  • Individual or group projects based on personal interests in ELA.
  • Reflection on personal growth and learning.

Assessment

• Final project presentation.
• Self-reflection essays on learning outcomes.

Conclusion

Through this curriculum map, 7th Grade students will engage with a variety of texts, enhancing their reading skills and meeting the standards set forth by the BIE Arizona standards. Each unit emphasizes critical thinking, analysis, and the development of a love for reading, which is vital for their academic and personal growth. Emphasis on assessments will help prepare students for higher-level thinking and writing required in future grades.