ELA-07.W.07
7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELA-07.W.07 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
- I can identify different modes of research-based writing.
- I can define thesis and select supporting details.
- I can define the term relevance - connects to the matter at hand.
- I can choose information from a variety of sources.
Reasoning Targets
- I can organize research into a workable document.
- I can interpret my research for supporting details pertaining to my main idea.
- I can formulate relevant research questions.
- I can create questions to be answered about my topic.
- I can blend sources to support one topic.
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can conduct small research projects that answer a predetermined question.
- I can draw on several sources for research.
- I can generate additional information that drives further research and investigation.
- I can question the information's relevance.
- I can conduct an investigation into the relevance of a source and its information.
- I can use a variety of sources.
- I can assemble a group of sources.
Product Targets
- I can construct a research-based report from gathered information.
- I can create questions to be answered about my topic.
- I can develop a short research project relating to relevant questioning.
- I can create a product from my sources.
Proficiency Scale
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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ELA-07.W.08
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.
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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 |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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ELA-07.W.09
7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELA-07.W.09 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- a. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history").
- b. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., "Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is sufficient to support the claims").
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
- I can understand information and evidence from a variety of sources.
Reasoning Targets
- I can organize the information and evidence from a variety of sources to support the main idea.
Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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Resources
Websites
Vocabulary
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can collect the information and evidence to assemble a final work.
Product Targets
- I can produce a work based on information and evidence.
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ELA-07.W.09a
7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA-07.W.09a Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history”).
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
- I can understand information and evidence from a variety of sources.
Reasoning Targets
- I can organize the information and evidence from a variety of sources to support the main idea.
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can collect the information and evidence to assemble a final work
Product Targets
- I can produce a work based on information and evidence.
Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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ELA-07.W.09b
7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA-07.W.09b Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”).
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
- I can understand information and evidence from a variety of sources
Reasoning Targets
- I can organize the information and evidence from a variety of sources to support the main idea
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can collect the information and evidence to assemble a final work
Product Targets
- I can produce a work based on information and evidence
Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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ELA-07.W.10
7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Range of Writing
ELA-07.W.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
Product Targets
Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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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. |
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Vocabulary |
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