READING
Standard - 1.1.7.D: Demonstrate comprehension/ understanding before reading, during reading, and after reading on grade level texts through strategies such as comparing and contrasting texts, identifying context, and interpreting positions and arguments, distinguishing fact from opinion, and citing evidence from the text to support conclusions.
R7.A.2.6.2: Identify, explain, and/or analyze examples of text that support the author’s intended purpose. Note: informational, persuasive, biographical, instructional (practical/how-to/advertisement) and editorial/essay text
R7.B.3.1.1: Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text.
R7.B.3.2.1: Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text.
Standard - 1.2.7.B: Differentiate fact from opinion utilizing resources that go beyond traditional texts (e.g., newspapers, periodicals, public documents electronic media).
WRITING
Standard - 1.4.7.B: Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g., letters, descriptions, reports, instructions, essays, articles, interviews) Use relevant graphics (e.g., maps, charts, graphs, tables, illustrations, photographs). Select and use primary and secondary sources, as appropriate, to task.
Standard - 1.5.7.B: Develop content appropriate for the topic. Gather, organize, and determine validity and reliability of information using appropriate evaluation strategies. Select and employ the most effective format for purpose and audience. Write paragraphs that have details and information specific to the topic and relevant to the focus.
Standard - 1.5.7.E: Revise writing after rethinking logic of organization and rechecking central idea, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice.
Standard - 1.5.7.F: Use grade appropriate conventions of language when writing and editing. Spell common, frequently used words correctly. Use capital letters correctly Punctuate correctly. Use correct grammar and sentence formation.
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Standard - 1.6.7.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations. Respond with grade level appropriate questions, ideas, information, or opinions.
RESEARCH
Standard - 1.8.7.B: Conduct inquiry and research on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems using a variety of appropriate media sources and strategies with teacher support.
