Seventh Grade - Manistee Area Public Schools

SEVENTH GRADE CURRICULUM

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ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

ELA

I CAN…

use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume and clear pronunciation in class discussions or debates
support my claim and/or findings with evidence (descriptions, facts, details and examples) in class discussions or debates
present a claim and findings in class discussions or debates
organize my argument as an essay, including an introduction, body and conclusion
read like a writer to investigate how authors organize arguments
write commentary that effectively explains how the evidence supports my claim and that answers the question, “So what?
support the reasons for my claim with evidence
communicate clearly the reasons for my claim
form a claim based on my investigation
consider opposing viewpoints and alternative claims
describe the difference between a claim and an opinion
investigate an issue by considering the evidence
identify types of evidence
show my understanding of the topic or text in writing
use relevant evidence from my research to support my claim
select relevant evidence to support my claim by asking myself the question SO WHAT?
support my claim with logical reasons
develop a claim based on my research
use accurate and credible sources to research both sides of a claim
find accurate and credible sources about a topic
describe what makes a source accurate and credible
create a dialogue in which word choice and what is said (and what is not said) reveals important details about the characters
write a dialogue between two or more speakers, starting a new paragraph each time the conversation moves from one speaker to the next
correctly punctuate a quote that includes a dialogue tag
determine when words should be in quotation marks
balance show and tell in my writing to move a story forward and show readers what matters
use sensory details to establish the setting of a story and to help a reader experience a particular place and time
identify the elements of a story and use the elements of a story to plan my own story
use just the right word, considering how a word feels as well as what it means
use all of my senses to describe people, places and events
explode a moment by zooming in on details and slowing down time
generate ideas for stories in my notebook
include formatting, graphics and multimedia to help my reader better understand a topic
recognize how authors use formatting, graphics and multimedia to help readers better understand a topic
write a claim that previews the topic
introduce a topic clearly
use a strategy such such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, or cause/effect to organize my writing
choose a strategy such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, or cause/effect to organize my writing
recognize the strategies that authors use to organize ideas, concepts, and information, such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect
gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources
use effective search terms to help me access information
tell the difference between credible vs. non-credible information
read information and determine if the information is truthful
paraphrase information
follow the format for including a quote correctly in my writing
properly include a citation at the end of a quote or paraphrase
format a works cited page
include a works cited page
use several pieces of evidence from the text to support my opinion
form an opinion about what a text says
determine whether the questions are answered in the text explicitly
write questions about what I read
tell someone what it means to infer
tell someone else the difference between explicit (right there) and implicit (inferences) textual evidence
write an objective summary of a text
determine whether a summary is objective or not
explain how the theme or central idea develops from the beginning to the end of the text
support my theme or central idea with evidence from the text
determine the theme or central idea of a text
define theme and central idea
explain in writing how different elements of a story or drama affect each other
analyze how different elements of a story or a drama affect each other. (For example, how is plot affected by setting? or How is a character affected by plot?)
define the elements of a story
explain the impact of rhyme or repetition of sound on a poem, story or drama
recognize rhyme and repetition of sounds in poetry, a story or drama
explain the meaning of words and phrases used figuratively
choose between a simple, compound or compound-complex sentence to best communicate what I want to say
form a compound-complex sentence
identify a compound-complex sentence
form and punctuate a complex sentence
identify a complex sentence
form and punctuate a compound sentence
tell whether a conjunction in a sentence signals a compound sentence
recognize different types of figurative language
determine the connotative and denotative meaning of a word
use strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words in a text
name the conjunctions
distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences
describe the parts of a simple sentence
use phrases and clauses correctly in sentences
identify misplaced and dangling modifiers and correct them
correctly use a comma to separate adjectives

SCIENCE

I CAN…

identify and apply the steps of the scientific method and use evidence to construct explanations
draw a model of the carbon cycle and label the processes that transform carbon and energy from being in one form to another
predict the abundance of plants and animals in an ecosystem and explain why this must be the case
make and draw a model of molecules showing the composition before and after a chemical change as well as what happens when temperature changes
draw models of substances at different temperatures
draw models of air masses at different temperatures and humidities
identify how Lake Michigan impacts weather and climate in Manistee
identify key factors that determine what the climate of an area is
Give evidence of climate change and of the impact humans, explain how we can minimize further impacts

MATH & Advanced Math

I CAN…

determine whether two quantities are in a proportional relationship by testing for equivalent ratios in a table
determine whether two quantities are in a proportional relationship by graphing/ examining a graph on a coordinate plane
identify a constant relationship of unit rates in tables
identify a constant relationship of unit rates in graphs
identify a constant relationship of unit rates in equations
calculate sale prices, tax, commission, simple interest, percentage of increase and percentage of decrease
add and subtract rational numbers
multiply or divide rational numbers
solves mathematical problems with positive and negative rational numbers in any form
solve simple equations
solve two step linear equations of the form px+ q = r and p(x+q)=r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers
solve word problems (two-step linear equation problems) with rational coefficients (ex, px +q = r)
state the formula for area and circumference of a circle
use the formula for the area of a circle to solve problems
use the formula for the circumference of a circle to solve problems
solve mathematical and real-world problems involving the area, circumference, surface area, and volume of composite objects (2D & 3D)

SEL

I CAN...

identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to contribute positively
develop and maintain positive relationships

BAND

I CAN...

play several songs by myself
several songs with the band
learn to play a song by myself

ART

I CAN...

understand the varying qualities of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes at a developing level
develop the concept of proper use of materials and using tools safely and responsibly
develop a successful visual vocabulary
develop reflective thinking skills by observing, analyzing, and critically evaluating works of art for the purpose of improving technical quality
identify, design, and solve creative problems at a developing level
collaborate, communicate, and work with others to create new ideas at a developing level
demonstrate reflective thinking practices at a developing level
make knowledgeable choices about materials, techniques, media technology, organizational principles, and processes to articulate ideas and communicate intended meaning at a developing level
observe, describe, and analyze visual characteristics at a developing level
develop the ability to describe how the artist’s choice of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes influence the viewer
develop and defend informed aesthetic opinions about works of art using artistic vocabulary at a developing level
explore social and global issues through the application of the creative process

Physical Education

I CAN....

catch a ball in a small sided game
throw a ball during a small sided game
dribble a soccer ball
strike a volleyball
perform multiple swim strokes for short distances

SOCIAL STUDIES

I CAN…

describe the natural environment (physical geography) of a region and how it impacted how and where people lived
identify and explain the common characteristics of a city-state, civilization and empire. (Laws, religion, language, etc)
describe key concepts of each religion. They should also be able to compare and contrast religions as well
think like a historian by analyzing a variety of sources. (Focus on Primary and secondary sources, Artifacts)

HEALTH

I CAN…

understand what adequate physical activity consists of
note the differences between activity type and intensity -Example: Personal Fitness Plan w/SMART Goals
identify short/long term effects of tobacco use
identify short/long term effects of vaping
identify strategies to remove myself from high risk situations
identify alternative activities to substance use/abuse
identify healthy traits/characteristics
identify unhealthy characteristics
demonstrate next steps when unhealthy traits are identified
identify a bullying or harassment type of situation (negative, repeated, unwelcomed)
explain strategies to remove myself from risky situations
report things that I’m not comfortable with to a trusted adult or OK2SAY
identify risk factors for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify warning signs for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify protective factors for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify the different forms of communication
apply I-statements to real life situations correctly

CODING EXPLORATION

I CAN…

compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate
create programs that use variables to store and modify data
create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals
modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one’s own work to develop something new or add more advanced features
test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program of algorithm to ensure it runs as intended
create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values
design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals
decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs
document programs in order to make them easier to follow, test, and debug

ACADEMIC RESOURCES & STANDARDS

Curriculum Resources

Content Area	Grade(s)	Resource	Used Since…
Math	6-12	CPM	2019-2020
Science	6-8	Cereal City	2019-2020 (rolling out 1 kit/year)
ALL (Embedded conversation and SEL)	6-12	Reading Apprenticeship Caring School Community	2016-2017 2022-2023