Best Standards-Based Technology Integration Practices

for 21st Century Classrooms in Harrison County Schools

Janet Benincosa, Harrison County Technology Integration Specialist

 

SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE:  SEVENTH GRADE READING AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Team Members:  Teresa Allen, Rebecca Morris, Louise Southern, Richard Sprout

 

 

21st CENTURY

SEVENTH GRADE READING AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES FOR WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS  (2520.1)

The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components:

21st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. 

 

All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools and content standards and objectives. 

 

Seventh Grade

 

RLA.O.7.1.01

compare/contrast connotation and denotation to understand and enhance meaning of words, sentences and uncomplicated passages.

After students have been introduced to connotation and denotation practice assignments can be used at http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us using numbers 6553 and 76335.

 

Using a white board, overhead projector, and data projector, an online lesson plan can be found at http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=80

 

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 56079 – Art and Meaning:  Formal and Informal

RLA.O.7.1.02

use Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words, understand words, change word meanings and generate new words appropriate to grade level, recognize that knowledge of the origins and history of word meanings enhances understanding of a word’s meaning.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students examples from R7032 at http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us and assign students quiz R7033 Quiz 1.

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.03

classify the defining characteristics, build background knowledge and apply reading skills to understand a variety of literary passages and genres by West Virginia, national and international authors:

  • fiction  / nonfiction  / myths, poems / fantasies  / biographies / autobiographies  / science fiction, tall tale / supernatural tales

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 56074 –Art Connections – An Autobiography Sketchbook- Writing an Autobiographical Story

 

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.04

use pre-reading strategies (e.g., generating questions, previewing, activating and evaluating prior knowledge, scanning, skimming) and comprehension strategies to critically analyze and evaluate the composition of texts by

  •  generalizing to establish a purpose for reading
  •  interpreting the relationship between graphic aids and text
  •  making complex or abstract  predictions by synthesizing information gained from previewing text and graphic aids

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey  6568 Folk Tales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.5

determine and interpret the elements of literature to construct meaning and recognize author’s and/or reader’s purpose:

  • Plot / character / setting / conflict  / rising and falling action / climax / resolution / point of view  / antagonist  / protagonist /hero

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76327 and 76333 - Point of View Quiz

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.06

relate and analyze connections/themes among ideas in literary and informational texts, such as text to self, text-to-text, text to world connections, and recognize that global awareness promotes understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of ethnic, cultural, religious and personal differences.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6582

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.07

summarize explicit and implied information from literary and informational texts to recognize the relationships among the facts, ideas, events and concepts (e.g., names, dates, events, organizational patterns, graphical representations as found in photographs, captions, maps, tables or timelines, textual features including table of contents, headings or side bars).

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey R7091, R7092, R7093

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.08

examine and  interpret figurative language (hyperbole, simile, metaphor)  and literary techniques (e.g., flashback, stereotype, foreshadowing) in text

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey Lesson 6545 and 6555 during their computer time. (flashback and foreshadowing)

 

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey Lesson 67306 during computer time for simile and metaphor practice.

 

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey R7027, R7028, R7029, R7030, 76302, 76303, 76304, 76305 - Figurative Language

 

RLA.O.7.1.09

read, compare and interpret types of poetry (e.g., narrative poems, ballads, lyric, epic), and recognize the elements to derive meaning of poetry.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6570.  Students can answer questions at the end.

 

 

Look for podcasts for listening to poetry, or have teachers make podcasts for kids to listen to (itunes store)

 

RLA.O.7.1.10

use examples, and details in practical texts to make inferences and logical predictions about outcomes of procedures in such texts.

Using http://www.poquoson.org/pes/VASOLs/infer.html under inference students can complete the five question quiz.

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.1.11

critique the usefulness of the form, and content of practical texts.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6490 - “Write a Letter”

 

RLA.O.7.1.12

increase amount of independent reading and use appropriate graphic organizers (e.g., diagrams, flow charts, story maps, outlines, concept maps, tables, reading guides) to analyze more complex ideas in both fiction and non-fiction.

www.unitedstreaming.com  How to Video Series: How to Use Graphic Organizers to Promote Student Thinking

Have students use graphic organizers in Inspiration Software

 

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey Writer-Use graphic organizers.

 

RLA.O.7.2.01

use note-taking strategies including paraphrasing and summarizing to develop a written composition.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76185 - Research Project –Inventing Inventions Introductions and Resources.

 

 

RLA.O.7.2.02

using student-prepared notes, create an outline and use it to develop a written and/or oral presentation using computer-generated graphics (e.g., tables, charts, graphs).

Using, http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx

students will be able to  write or create presentations with graphics etc.

 

 

RLA.O.7.2.03

use analogies, illustrations, examples, or anecdotes to  enhance oral and written communication (e.g., letters, poems, brief reports, descriptions, extended text, illustrations).

Using a projector, the teacher can demonstrate how to use the analogies games at http://www.wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/rla.htm

·        More Analogies

Then students can practice them during computer assigned time during class.

   

use the five-step writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) to generate topics, plan approaches, and develop expository and persuasive writing tasks:

  • compositions
  • brochures
  • display ads
  • commercials
  • speeches
  • poetry

Using Writing Roadmap 2.0 at www.writingroadmap2.com the teacher can give assignments to students to complete during computer time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.2.05

from a prompt use the five-step writing process to develop a focused composition that contains specific, relevant details and vivid and precise words.

Using Writing Roadmap 2.0 at www.writingroadmap2.com the teacher can post assignments for students to complete during computer time.

 

RLA.O.7.2.06

use sophisticated transitional words and cues to signal organization of a composition.

www.factmonster.com/homework/ttransition.html

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.2.07

identify and use a variety of sources for different types of information (e.g., Internet research, databases for periodical and newspaper articles, newspapers, schedules, advertisements).

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76185 - Research Project –Inventing Inventions Introductions and Resources.

 

 

RLA.O.7.2.08

understand how to summarize and use direct quotations in writing, recognize copyright laws/issues, ethical acquisition and use of digital information in citing sources for research/report.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76368, 76357 – Quotation Marks

 

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey R7041 -Summarizing

 

www.unitedstreaming.com  Video – Discovering Language Arts: Research

 

RLA.O.7.2.09

document sources of information using a provided bibliographic format.

Using the following site at www.citationmachine.net students can download a 30 day free trial of Bibliographic and Research Note Software to organize notes and write bibliographies.

 

Or use http://www.bham.wednet.edu/bio/biomak2.htm

 

RLA.O.7.2.10

select and use a variety of resource materials to plan, develop, and deliver a research project (3 pages) with documented sources, using computer-generated graphic aids.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 8339 - Writing Application Teach Activity

 

RLA.O.7.3.01

demonstrate effective oral communication skills (e.g., tone, volume, rate, audience, etiquette, standard English) through presentation of

  • compositions
  • reports
  • scripts
  • dramatizations

www.unitedstreaming.com  Discovering Language Arts:  Listening and Speaking (Grades 6-8) 1hr. 24 min.

 

RLA.O.7.3.02

use oral/visual information to research, explore, question and imagine a topic.

www.unitedstreaming.com  Discovering Language Arts: Research

 

RLA.O.7.3.03

distinguish between private and public information in research and reporting.

www.marcopolosearch.org “Thinkfinity”

Title:  Tinker Toys: Exploring Computer Hardware Hacking

 

 

RLA.O.7.3.04

listen and observe in order to comprehend and express a point-of-view concerning the topic, purpose and medium (e.g., of a guest speaker, informational video, televised interview, radio news program).

http://wdtv.com  Go to Newsroom to view numerous videos

 

 

 

 

RLA.O.7.3.05

evaluate information to reach consensus in group discussions or settings.

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76132 - F is for Friendship

 

Using a projector, the teacher will read and discuss with students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 76135 - Neatly Chores

 

www.unitedstreaming.com  Making Decisions Solving Problems

 

RLA.O.7.3.06

plan, create and present an age-appropriate media product that demonstrates format, purpose, and audience.

Through the use of a digital camera, Microsoft PowerPoint, distance learning lab, students will be able to generate media products by using a topic of the teacher’s choice.