7th Grade ELA Targeted Standard (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELA-07.W.08 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can choose from a variety of sources.
I can understand copyright laws.
I can identify authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage of a source.
I can define bias.
I can identify the reliability of a source.
I can define plagiarism.
Reasoning Targets
I can blend sources to support one topic.
I can interpret the meaning of text and summarize it in writing.
I can paraphrase information.
I can summarize information.
I can analyze a source for its reliability and validity.
I can analyze the comprehensiveness of a source.
I can analyze a source for author's bias and expertise.
I can evaluate my sources to determine if they are recent, relevant and reliable.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can use a variety of sources.
I can assemble a group of sources.
I can distinguish between plagiarized and original material.
I can organize information in a note card format.
I can record an evaluation of my sources.
I can investigate the relevance of a source and its information.
I can demonstrate my ability to quote, summarize and paraphrase accurately to avoid plagiarism.
Product Targets
I can create a product from my sources.
I can produce original work.
I can produce note cards of summary information.
I can create a research based product from accurate and credible sources.
I can produce a works cited page to aid in avoiding plagiarism.
Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
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2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
