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Grade Minnesota Academic Standards 7-8 Language Arts DRAFT August 26, 2003 LANGUAGE ARTS ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT 2-3 FRAMEWORK FOR THE K-12 LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS 4-5 LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS 6-27 GRADE I READING AND LITERATURE 6-9 10-13 III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING 14-15 I READING AND LITERATURE GRADE II WRITING 16-21 II WRITING 22-25 III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING 26-27 GRADE 7-8 CONTENTS GRADE 7-8 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT The Minnesota Academic Standards in Language Arts are organized by grade level into three general strands: 1) Reading and Literature, 2) Writing, and 3) Speaking, Listening and Viewing One or more categories or sub-strands of standards are listed under each strand For example, the Reading and Literature strand includes the sub-strands of Word Recognition, Analysis and Fluency, Vocabulary Expansion, Comprehension and Literature Each standard begins with the phrase, “The student will…” and is followed by several benchmarks that describe the specific knowledge or skills that students should acquire by the end of that grade level The strands are identified by Roman numerals (I, II, III) and the sub-strands by upper case letters (A, B, C, etc.) The standards are noted by the word “Standard” and are followed by a list of benchmarks identified by ordinal numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) The example illustrates the relationship between a strand, sub-strand, standard and benchmarks GRADE 7-8 Example KINDERGARTEN Strand Sub-strand I READING AND LITERATURE The student will listen to and understand gradeappropriate English language text A Word Recognition, Analysis, and Fluency Standard Standard: The student will apply knowledge of the sounds of the English language (phonemic awareness) and soundsymbol relationships (phonics) Benchmarks The student will: See, hear, say and write the basic sounds (phonemes) of the English language Match consonant and short vowel sounds to appropriate letters, say the common sounds of most letters, and begin to write consonant-vowelconsonant words Identify and name uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet Identify beginning consonant sounds and ending sounds in single-syllable words Identify, produce and say rhyming words in response to an oral prompt Read 10 high-frequency words The next page outlines the organization of the Language Arts standards for all grade levels GRADE 7-8 FRAMEWORK FOR THE K-12 LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS GRADE LEVEL (Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.) I READING AND LITERATURE A Word Recognition, Analysis, and Fluency Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc B Vocabulary Expansion Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc C Comprehension Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc D Literature Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc II WRITING A Types of Writing Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc B Elements of Composition Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc C Spelling, Grammar and Usage Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc GRADE 7-8 II WRITING (continued) D Research Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc E Handwriting and Word Processing Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING A Speaking and Listening Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc B Viewing (grades K-2) Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc C Media Literacy (grades 3-12) Standard statement Benchmark Benchmark, etc GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE The student will read and understand grade-appropriate English language text A Word Recognition, Analysis and Fluency Standard: The student will read with accuracy and fluency The student will: Read unfamiliar complex and multi-syllabic words using cueing systems, advanced phonetic analysis and structural analysis Read narrative and expository text with fluency, accuracy and comprehension at an appropriate silent reading rate Apply correct word pronunciation and inflection I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) B Vocabulary Expansion Standard: The student will use a variety of strategies to expand reading, listening and speaking vocabularies The student will: Acquire, understand and use new vocabulary through explicit vocabulary instruction and independent reading Analyze word structure and use context clues to understand new words Recognize and interpret words with multiple meanings Recognize the influences of other languages on the English language Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes to understand content-area vocabulary and assist pronunciation Identify and explain analogies, similes and metaphors Determine pronunciation, meanings and alternate word choices through the use of dictionaries, thesauruses and electronic tools GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) C Comprehension Standard: The student will understand the meaning of texts, using a variety of strategies, and will demonstrate literal, interpretive, inferential and evaluative comprehension The student will: Comprehend, interpret and evaluate text by asking and answering questions Recall and use prior learning and preview text to prepare for reading Use knowledge of narrative and expository text structures and subject specific texts to summarize content Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information from texts Create outlines, logical notes and summaries across content areas Use texts’ structural organizers, such as graphics, illustrations, references, notes, introductions, boldface type and subheadings to aid comprehension Distinguish statements of fact from opinion and give examples from text Critically read and evaluate to determine the author’s purpose, point of view, audience and message Follow written directions in technical reading 10 Scan a passage to determine relevant information and skim the text to locate specific information 11 Identify devices used in persuasive text I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) D Literature Standard: The student will actively engage in the reading process and read, understand, respond to, analyze, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a wide variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts The student will: Read a variety of high-quality, traditional, classical, and contemporary literary works specific to America, as well as significant works from other countries Identify and analyze various genres and subgenres as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes Identify and analyze the relationships among elements of fiction including setting, character, plot, conflict/resolution, theme, and tone Identify and analyze the effect of characters’ traits on the plot and resolution of the conflict Analyze how figurative language and literary devices contribute to the meaning of a text Identify and discuss the effect of the speaker and recognize the difference between first and third person point of view Relate a given literary work to historical events (place, time and custom) Explain how form and stylistic devices convey the meaning of a poem Identify and understand recurring themes across literary works, citing evidence from the texts 10 Respond to literature using ideas and details from the text to support reactions and make literary connections 11 Read from and respond to a variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts of increasing complexity for personal enjoyment GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING (continued) B Media Literacy Standard: The student will critically analyze information found in electronic and print media, and will use a variety of these sources to learn about a topic and represent ideas The student will: Identify distinctions in how information is presented in print and non-print materials Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of information found on Internet sites Make informed evaluations about television, radio, film productions, newspapers and magazines with regard to quality of production, accuracy of information, bias, purpose, message and audience Critically analyze the messages and points of view employed in different media, including advertising, news programs, web sites, and documentaries 15 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE The student will read and understand grade-appropriate English language text A Word Recognition, Analysis and Fluency (Standards under this heading may be locally determined and based on the individual needs of the student.) 16 I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) B Vocabulary Expansion Standard: The student will use a variety of strategies to expand reading, listening and speaking vocabularies The student will: Acquire, understand and use new vocabulary through explicit and indirect vocabulary instruction and independent reading Determine the meaning of unknown words by using a dictionary or context clues Recognize and interpret words with multiple meanings Describe the influences of other languages on the English language Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes to understand content-area vocabulary Determine word meanings by using definition, restatement, example, comparison or contrast Identify and explain analogies, similes and metaphors Apply correct word pronunciation and inflection 17 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) C Comprehension Standard: The student will understand the meaning of texts using a variety of strategies and will demonstrate literal, interpretive, inferential and evaluative comprehension The student will: Summarize and paraphrase main idea and supporting details Recall and use prior learning and preview text to prepare for reading Comprehend, interpret and evaluate information in a variety of texts using a combination of strategies before, during and after reading Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information from texts Trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view or perspective Evaluate the adequacy, accuracy, and appropriateness of the author’s evidence in a persuasive text Use knowledge of narrative and expository text structures in a variety of content areas to summarize information Create outlines, logical notes, and summaries of text in various content areas Use texts’ structural organizers, such as graphics, illustrations, references, notes, introductions, boldface type and subheadings, to aid comprehension 18 I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) C Comprehension (continued) 10 Monitor comprehension and use strategies to clarify understanding of selections 11 Distinguish fact from opinion in two selections on the same topic and give evidence 12 Follow written directions in technical reading 13 Identify and utilize a variety of sources to compare and contrast information 14 Critically read and evaluate to determine the author’s purpose, point of view, audience and message 19 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) D Literature Standard: The student will actively engage in the reading process and read, understand, respond to, analyze, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a wide variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts The student will: Read a variety of high quality, traditional, classical and contemporary literary works specific to America, as well as significant works from other countries Analyze and evaluate the relationships among elements of fiction Analyze a character’s traits, emotions or motivation and give supporting evidence from the text Analyze and evaluate how figurative language and literary devices contribute to the meaning of a text Contrast points of view (such as first and third person, limited and omniscient, subjective and objective) in narrative texts and explain how they affect the overall theme of the works Relate a given literary work to historical events (place, time and custom) Respond to and analyze the effects of sound, form, figurative language and graphics in order to uncover meaning in poetry Identify and understand recurring themes across literary works, citing evidence from texts Identify and analyze structural elements particular to dramatic literature 20 I READING AND LITERATURE (continued) D Literature (continued) 10 Compare and evaluate recurring themes across literary works and historic eras 11 Identify and analyze structural elements particular to dramatic literature 12 Respond to literature using ideas and details from the text to support reactions and make literary connections 13 Read from and respond to a variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts of increasing complexity for personal enjoyment 21 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS II WRITING The student will write clearly and coherently to effectively communicate for a variety of audiences and purposes A Types of Writing Standard: The student will create informative, expressive and persuasive writing The student will: Write frequently in a variety of forms, including but not limited to the following: poetry, stories, essays, editorials, letters, directions and research reports By the end of grade 8, student will have written in all forms listed (Writing should be addressed across content areas and integrated into the curriculum.) 22 II WRITING (continued) B Elements of Composition Standard: The student will engage in a writing process with attention to context, organization, focus, quality of ideas and a purpose The student will: Create multiple paragraph compositions that state, maintain and use details in a logical order to support a main idea Create narratives that develop settings, people/ characters, dialogue, and conflicts using descriptive, concrete language to engage audiences Create informative reports, including gathering material, formulating ideas based on gathered material, organizing information and editing for logical progression Create reports that employ word processing and formatting, using diagrams or definitions of terms to inform audiences Formulate a position or opinion and provide supporting arguments and evidence for that position Use composing processes to develop writing, including: a prewriting - planning strategies, ideas, focus b drafting – including strategies for avoiding writer’s block c revising – to improve quality of content, organization, sentence structure, voice, tone and word choice d editing – to correct errors in writing e publishing Consider the intended audience when composing text (Writing should be addressed across content areas and integrated into the curriculum.) 23 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS II WRITING (continued) C Spelling, Grammar and Usage Standard: The student will apply standard English conventions when writing (Use of standard English conventions is necessary to help a writer convey meaning to the reader Spelling, grammar, and usage may be taught as a separate unit as well as integrated into teaching writing processes.) The student will: Compose complete sentences when writing Edit writing for correct spelling and sentence clarity Apply grammar conventions correctly in writing, including: a consistent verb tense b adjectives and adverbs c subject and verb agreement with simple and compound subjects d nominative, reflexive, objective, and possessive pronouns e pronoun/antecedent agreement f subject and verb agreement when interrupted by a phrase g active/passive voice h subjunctive mood Apply punctuation conventions correctly in writing, including: a apostrophes b semi-colon c capitalizations of proper nouns d commas (compound sentences, and after subordinating conjunctions, nouns of address, non-essential clauses) e quotation marks (Writing should be addressed across content areas and integrated into the curriculum.) 24 II WRITING (continued) D Research Standard: The student will locate and use information in reference materials The student will: Formulate questions, collect, organize and synthesize relevant information from a variety of sources, including print and electronic media Define plagiarism, its consequences and avoid its use Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography when writing a research report E Handwriting and Word Processing Standard: The student will write legibly and demonstrate effective keyboarding skills The student will: Write legibly using cursive Format word-processed texts to present information in an organized, readable format, integrating graphics, illustrations and bulleting as needed (Writing should be addressed across content areas and integrated into the curriculum.) 25 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING The student will speak clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences and actively listen to, view and evaluate oral communication and media A Speaking and Listening Standard: The student will demonstrate understanding and communicate effectively through listening and speaking The student will: Participate in and follow agreed-upon rules for conversation and formal discussions in large and small groups Actively listen and comprehend messages Apply self-assessment criteria to prepare and give oral presentations Distinguish between speaker’s opinion and verifiable facts and analyze the credibility of the presentation Follow a speaker’s presentation and represent it in notes Orally communicate information, opinions and ideas effectively to different audiences, adjusting delivery and language for intended audience and purpose Participate effectively in group meetings 26 III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING (continued) B Media Literacy Standard: The student will critically analyze information found in electronic and print media, and will use a variety of these sources to learn about a topic and represent ideas The student will: Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of information found on Internet sites Make informed evaluations about television, radio, film productions, newspapers and magazines with regard to quality of production, accuracy of information, bias, purpose, message and audience Critically analyze the messages and points of view employed in different media, including advertising, news programs, web sites and documentaries Analyze, evaluate and evaluate the strategies employed in news broadcasts, documentaries and web sites related to clarity, accuracy, effectiveness, bias and relevance of facts Evaluate the content and effect of persuasive techniques used in print and broadcast media 27 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS NOTES 28 BOARD OF EDUCATION Al Oertwig, Chair • Toni Carter, Vice Chair Elona Street-Stewart, Clerk • Tom Conlon, Treasurer John Brodrick, Director • Anne Carroll, Director Neal Thao, Director Superintendent Patricia A Harvey Chief Education Officer Maria J Lamb www.spps.org education.state.mn.us ... LITERATURE GRADE II WRITING 16-21 II WRITING 22-25 III SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VIEWING 26-27 GRADE 7-8 CONTENTS GRADE 7-8 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT The Minnesota Academic Standards in Language... advertising, news programs, web sites, and documentaries 15 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS I READING AND LITERATURE The student will read and understand grade-appropriate English language text... the Language Arts standards for all grade levels GRADE 7-8 FRAMEWORK FOR THE K-12 LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS GRADE LEVEL (Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.) I READING AND LITERATURE A Word Recognition,