Analyzing text Critical
thinking Collaborative
tasks Compare and contrast Cause and effect Expository critique Making inference Visual analysis Write persuasive composition Research
7.8 Students
analyze
the origins,
accomplishments,
and geographic
diffusion
of the
Renaissance.
Describe
the
way
in
which
the
revival
of
classical
learning
and
the
arts
fostered
a
new
interest
in
humanism
(i.e.,
a
balance
between
intellect
and
religious
faith).
Explain
the
importance
of
Florence
in
the
early
stages
of
the
Renaissance
and
the
growth
of
independent
trading
cities
(e.g.,
Venice),
with
emphasis
on
the
cities'
importance
in
the
spread
of
Renaissance
ideas.
Understand
the
effects
of
the
reopening
of
the
ancient "Silk
Road" between
Europe
and
China,
including
Marco
Polo's
travels
and
the
location
of
his
routes.
Describe
the
growth
and
effects
of
new
ways
of
disseminating
information
(e.g.,
the
ability
to
manufacture
paper,
translation
of
the
Bible
into
the
vernacular,
printing).
Detail
advances made in literature, the
arts, science, mathematics, cartography,
engineering, and the understanding
of human anatomy and astronomy
(e.g., by Dante Alighieri, Leonardo
da Vinci, Michelangelo di Buonarroti
Simoni, Johann Gutenberg, William
Shakespeare).
2.0
Reading Comprehension (Focus
on Informational Materials)
Students
read and understand grade-level-appropriate
material. They describe
and connect the essential
ideas, arguments, and
perspectives of the text
by using their knowledge
of text structure, organization,
and purpose. The selections
in Recommended Literature,
Kindergarten Through Grade
Twelve illustrate the
quality and complexity
of the materials to be
read by students. In addition,
by grade eight, students
read one million words
annually on their own,
including a good representation
of grade-level-appropriate
narrative and expository
text (e.g., classic and
contemporary literature,
magazines, newspapers,
online information). In
grade seven, students
make substantial progress
toward this goal.
Structural
Features
of Informational
Materials
2.1
Understand
and
analyze
the
differences
in structure
and
purpose
between
various
categories
of informational
materials
(e.g.,
textbooks,
newspapers,
instructional
manuals,
signs).
2.0 Writing
Applications
(Genres
and Their
Characteristics)
Students
write
narrative,
expository,
persuasive,
and
descriptive
texts
of
at
least
500
to
700
words
in
each
genre.
The
writing
demonstrates
a
command
of
standard
American
English
and
the
research,
organizational,
and
drafting
strategies
outlined
in
Writing
Standard
1.0.
Using
the
writing
strategies
of grade
seven
outlined
in Writing
Standard
1.0,
students:
2.4
Write
persuasive
compositions:
a. State
a clear
position
or perspective
in support
of a
proposition
or proposal.
b. Describe
the
points
in support
of the
proposition,
employing
well-articulated
evidence.
c. Anticipate
and
address
reader
concerns
and
counterarguments.
2.0 Writing
Applications
(Genres
and Their
Characteristics)
Students
write
narrative,
expository,
persuasive,
and
descriptive
texts
of
at
least
500
to
700
words
in
each
genre.
The
writing
demonstrates
a
command
of
standard
American
English
and
the
research,
organizational,
and
drafting
strategies
outlined
in
Writing
Standard
1.0.
2.3
Write
research
reports:
a. Pose
relevant
and
tightly
drawn
questions
about
the
topic.
b. Convey
clear
and
accurate
perspectives
on the
subject.
c. Include
evidence
compiled
through
the
formal
research
process
(e.g.,
use
of a
card
catalog,
Reader's
Guide
to
Periodical
Literature,
a computer
catalog,
magazines,
newspapers,
dictionaries).
d. Document
reference
sources
by means
of footnotes
and
a bibliography.
2.0 Writing
Applications
(Genres
and Their
Characteristics) Students
write
narrative,
expository,
persuasive,
and
descriptive
texts
of
at
least
500
to
700
words
in
each
genre.
The
writing
demonstrates
a
command
of
standard
American
English
and
the
research,
organizational,
and
drafting
strategies
outlined
in
Writing
Standard
1.0.
2.5
Write
summaries
of reading
materials:
a. Include
the
main
ideas
and
most
significant
details.
b. Use
the
student's
own
words,
except
for
quotations.
c. Reflect
underlying
meaning,
not
just
the
superficial
details.
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#15:
(Research
standard/) 2.0
Writing
Applications
(Genres
and
Their
Characteristics)
Students
write
narrative,
expository,
persuasive,
and
descriptive
texts
of at
least
500
to 700
words
in each
genre.
The
writing
demonstrates
a command
of standard
American
English
and
the
research,
organizational,
and
drafting
strategies
outlined
in Writing
Standard
1.0.
2.3
Write
research
reports:
a. Pose
relevant
and
tightly
drawn
questions
about
the
topic.
b. Convey
clear
and
accurate
perspectives
on the
subject.
c. Include
evidence
compiled
through
the
formal
research
process
(e.g.,
use
of a
card
catalog,
Reader's
Guide
to
Periodical
Literature,
a computer
catalog,
magazines,
newspapers,
dictionaries).
d. Document
reference
sources
by means
of footnotes
and
a bibliography.
Link
#16:
(Persuasive
essay
rubric
and
prompt
–
modeled
after
California
State
Standards
Released
Items)
Give
convincing
reasons
that
support
your
opinion
and
address
the
concerns
of
those
who
would
argue
against
your
position.
Explain
your
reasons
with
specific
details.
Download
California
Department
of
Education
Grade
7
Scoring
Rubric Grade7Rubric.pdf (163kb)
