St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
7th Grade Literature
First Six Weeks
2008-2009
Teacher: Lisl Bambas
Class time: 11:30-12:05;
Course description: Text: Prentice Hall Literature. The students continue their study of literature by reading a variety of genres: novels, short stories, poetry, some drama, and expository pieces. These pieces are studied in the light of character development, setting plot, themes, foreshadowing, conflict, and resolution. Figurative language and symbolism are explored. Expository works include source materials for research papers, comprehension exercises, and the class text.
Grading Scheme: Participation 10%; Homework 15%; Class work 15%; Quizzes 20%, Tests 25%; Homework is due on the date assigned. Late work will not receive a grade but must be completed.
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Week |
Content/Question |
Skills |
Activities |
Assessment |
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Week One |
What are the elements and types of fiction?
Of nonfiction? |
Fiction: Point of view Plot & conflict
Nonfiction: exposition, cause & effect |
Read and analyze examples of fiction and nonfiction
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Discussion
Chapter questions
Selection test |
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Week Two |
How do you find meaning through context?
What is narration? |
Context clues – finding the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;
Order of events |
Vocabulary practice
Sequencing events |
Chapter exercises
Discussion
Compare & contrast essay
Diagnostic test |
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Week Three |
What is the point of view of a selection? |
Recall, interpret, Infer |
Read, discuss, respond to selections, hyperbole |
Chapter exercises, discussion
Unit 1 Part 1 Benchmark test |
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Week Four |
What is the author’s purpose in nonfiction? |
Comparing fiction and non fiction |
Read, discuss, descriptive essay using elaboration |
Skills review, Discussion,
Writer’s workshop
Unit 1, Part 1 Diagnostic Test |
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Week Five
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What does the setting bring to a narrative?
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Analyze and respond to setting
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Analyze short stories for author’s purpose.
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Chapter exercises, discussion,
Unit 1, Part 2 |
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Week
Six
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How do you compare literary works? |
Compare and contrast short pieces using author’s purpose and tone |
Discussion, create chart, short essay. |
Unit 1 Part 2
Benchmark Test |
Pre-K
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