Write and support a claim using logical reasoning, relevant evidence from sources, elaboration, a logical organizational structure with varied transitions, and acknowledging at least one counterclaim
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ELA.7.C.1.4
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Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using relevant supporting details and a logical organizational pattern.
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ELA.7.V.1.1
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Integrate academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level in speaking and writing.
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7.5.A
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establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected text;
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7.5.B
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generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information;
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7.5.C
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make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures;
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7.5.E
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make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society;
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7.5.F
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make inferences and use evidence to support understanding;
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7.5.G
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evaluate details read to determine key ideas;
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7.5.I
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monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down.
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7.6.A
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describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts;
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7.6.B
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write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing sources within and across genres;
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7.6.C
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use text evidence to support an appropriate response;
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7.6.D
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paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order;
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7.6.E
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interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating;
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7.6.F
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respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate;
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7.6.G
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discuss and write about the explicit or implicit meanings of text;
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7.6.H
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respond orally or in writing with appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice;
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7.6.I
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reflect on and adjust responses as new evidence is presented.
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7.7.A
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infer multiple themes within and across texts using text evidence;
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7.7.B
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analyze how characters' qualities influence events and resolution of the conflict;
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7.7.C
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analyze plot elements, including the use of foreshadowing and suspense, to advance the plot;
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7.7.D
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analyze how the setting influences character and plot development.
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7.8.B
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analyze the effect of rhyme scheme, meter and graphical elements such as punctuation and capitalization in poems across a variety of poetic forms;
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7.8.C
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analyze how playwrights develop characters through dialogue and staging;
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7.8.D
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analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational text, including:
the controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence;
features such as references or acknowledgements; and
organizational patterns that support multiple topics, categories, and subcategories;
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7.8.E
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analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by:
identifying the claim;
explaining how the author uses various types of evidence and consideration of alternatives to support the argument;
identifying the intended audience to the reader;
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7.8.F
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analyze characteristics of multimodal and digital texts.
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7.9.A
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explain the author's purpose and message within a text;
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7.9.B
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analyze how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose;
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7.9.C
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analyze the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes;
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7.9.D
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describe how the author's use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieves specific purposes;
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7.9.F
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analyze how the author's use of language contributes to mood, voice, and tone;
NOTE: Voice and tone are not eligible for assessment until the 2021-2022 school year.