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English Language Arts — Grade 7

Goal 5, Objective 5.01

Goal 5

The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.

Objective 5.01

Increase fluency, comprehension, and insight through a meaningful and comprehensive reading program by:

  • using effective reading strategies to match type of text.
  • reading self-selected literature and other materials of individual interest.
  • reading literature and other materials selected by the teacher.
  • assuming an active role in teacher-student conferences.
  • engaging in small group discussions.
  • taking an active role in whole class seminars.
  • analyzing the effects on texts of such literary devices as figuarative language, dialogue, flashback, allusion, and irony.
  • analyzing the effects of such elements as plot, theme, point of view, characterization, mood, and style.
  • analyzing themes and central ideas in literature and other texts in relation to personal issues/experiences.
  • extending understanding by creating products for different purposes, different audiences and within various contexts.
  • analyzing the connections of relationships between and among characters, ideas, concepts, and/or experiences.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Lonely as a cloud: Using poetry to understand similes
As the teacher reads the poem, “Willow and Ginkgo,” students illustrate what is being described and compare their drawings in small groups. Students identify similes in the poem and learn to use similes as a poetic device for description in... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Lights, camera, action: Interviewing a book character
While independently reading a novel, students take note of important events that are related to a chosen character. They explore how the character reacts to an event or situation as an indication of the his/her personality or values. Using implicit and... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Leading to great places in the middle school classroom
This mini-lesson examines types of leads in prominent young adult literature and challenges students to search for great leads and then write original examples. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
In the poet's shoes: Performing poetry and building meaning
In this lesson, students participate in a webquest that challenges them to analyze a variety of poets and their poetry by reading and listening to their work. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Imagine that! Playing with genre through newspapers and short stories
Introduce students to one form of expository writing: news briefs and articles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Honoring our veterans through poetry prewriting
This lesson from ReadWriteThink uses the informational power of the Internet for a prewriting activity. Through various Internet sites, students gather information about the history and celebration practices associated with Veterans Day. Following the prewriting... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
GIST: A summarizing strategy for use in any content area
This lesson supports comprehension and summarizing skills by engaging students in reading and identifying the “5Ws and the H” in newspaper articles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Focusing reader response through vocabulary analysis
After reading The Hobbit, students compile a list of words associated with details about the novel. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Finding the science behind science fiction through paired readings
In this lesson, students explore the genre of science fiction, while learning more about the science integrated into the plot of the story using nonfiction texts and resources. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Finding figurative language in “The Phantom Tollbooth”
This lesson provides hands-on differentiated instruction by guiding students to search for the literal definitions of figurative language using the Internet. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Fiction, plotting the story
In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students thoroughly explore how the elements of fiction can enhance and develop their writing. Students will: demonstrate the ability to write for the purpose of expressing personal ideas; explore plot... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 English Language Arts and Theater Arts Education)
Provided by: ArtsEdge
Fairy tale autobiographies
In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students will work in groups to read and analyze fairy tales, brainstorm for events in their lives that could be changed into fairy tales, and develop setting, characters, and plot for their fairy tale. Students will... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Expository escapade-Detective's handbook
In this lesson, students combine reading the detective fiction genre with expository writing. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Dynamic duo text talks: Examining the content of Internet sites
This introductory lesson from ReadWriteThink exposes students to a variety of online texts about Anne Frank and the Holocaust prior to more extensive study of these topics. Students are encouraged to cooperatively examine Internet sites as a primary source... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Developing reading plans to support independent reading
In this lesson that can be repeated throughout the school year, students evaluate the types of texts they enjoyed reading previously. Students classify and categorize common characteristics in types of books they have read recently. After searching for... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Developing a definition of reading through analysis in middle school
Students interact with a variety of different texts to uncover a broader meaning of reading. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Cosmic oranges: Observation and inquiry through descriptive writing and art
This lesson employs scientific observation, descriptive writing, sketching, reading, investigation, and poetry writing to train students to use their senses and focus their attention. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Cooking up descriptive language: Designing restaurant menus
In this lesson students explore the genre of menus by analyzing existing menus from local restaurants and creating their own original menus. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Choosing, chatting, and collecting: Vocabulary self-collection strategy
Students are introduced to the vocabulary self-collection strategy, using an online Shakespeare text as an example. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Choose your own adventure: A Hypertext writing experience
In this lesson students create original “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories and using web-authoring software, develop their own Internet sites with the parts of the story hyperlinked to each other. After a review of setting, character development,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer/Technology Skills and English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink

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