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English Language Development — Grade 7

Goal 2. Speaking — Advanced, Objective AD 2.03

Goal 2. Speaking

The learner will comprehend spoken English in a variety of personal, social, and academic contexts.

Level: Advanced

Students will use expanded vocabulary effectively in social and academic settings with few errors and will rely much less on forms of non-verbal communication. Learning objectives focus on applying appropriate criteria to evaluate the quality of communication, drawing conclusions, using moderately complex grammar structures in speech, incorporating figurative language and idioms, conducting conversations with high level of fluency, interpreting information in grade-level texts with assistance, applying critical thinking strategies, increasing reading fluency, reading a variety of different genres, writing multi-paragraph essays using the writing process, and writing to a variety of audiences using different styles.

Objective AD 2.03

Demonstrate the use of figurative language and idioms with occasional errors that obscure meaning.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Elements of a Fable
In this lesson students will examine the elements of a fable. Students will use their understanding of fable elements to create an original fable and present it in dramatic form.

This lesson includes modifications and alternative assessments for Advanced Limited English Proficient students.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
By Kate Boyce.
Poetry through Music: Santana's Smooth
This lesson draws students into a study of poetry, using Santana's Smooth as an entry point.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
By Andrea Belletti.