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7th Grade - Reading

Author Technique: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of author technique.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Style/Technique Evaluation Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Intentions Evaluation Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4, Item #08, 060, 068 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 225 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 230 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 231 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 232 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 234 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 235 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Point of View: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how author point of view influences reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Point of View Evaluation Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 69 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 72 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 74 [Worksheet].  
· Writer's Choice, p. 75 [Textbook].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 76 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 77 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Transparency 1 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 78 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Author: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast different authors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout Prentice Hill program [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout Prentice Hill program [Tests].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Describe Key Elements: Genres
The learner will be able to describe the key elements of the myth, the fable, the fairy tale, and the legend genre.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Mythology Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 547-640 [Tests].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, 831, 851, 861, 871, 881, 891, 901, 913, 925939, [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 831, 851, 861, 871, 881, 891, 901, 913, 925 [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 939, 951, 963, 973, 983, [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 824, 835, 855, 864, 875, 884, 895, 907, 919 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 931, 945, 957, 966, 976, 987, [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 905, 917, 929, 943, 955, [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 825, 836, 856, 865, 876, 885, 896, 908, 920 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 932, 946, 958, 967, 977 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, pg. 826, 837, 857, 866, 877, 886, 897, 909, 921 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 934, 947, 959, 968, 989 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 827, 887, 960, 979, 988 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 838, 858, 867, 878, 898, 910, 922, 935, 948 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 969, 990 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Transparency 20 [Art Transparency].  
· Student Notes, notes [Student notes].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, tapes [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 828, 839, 859, 869, 879, 888, 899, 911, 923 [Tests].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 936, 949, 961, 970, 980, 991 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 547-640 [Tests].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
World Literature: Culture/Research/Style
The learner will be able to research the effects of cultural influences in shaping styles of literary genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Multicultural Literature Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Vocabulary Item #5-8 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Library Resources, library [Resource Book].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Short Story/Novel: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension of a short story or novel by writing a response which discusses character motivation, how characters relate to their cultural settings, how the author uses foreshadowing, flashbacks, irony, figurative language, and symbolism to add depth to characters, and the author's point of view or perspective on the characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre: Comprehend/Understand Comprehension Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Short Story p. 3-210 [Tests].  
· Student Notes, notes [Student notes].  
· Literature RB, Prentice Hall, Bronze, resource book [Resource Book].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, cassettes [Listening Tapes].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Novel p. 641-end [Tests].  
· Literature RB, Prentice Hall, Bronze, resources [Resource Book].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Figurative Language- poster visuals [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, transparencies, student created illustrations [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, teacher created files [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Short Story p. 3-210 [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Novel p. 641-end [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Figurative Language- poster visuals [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, transparencies, student created illustrations [Tests].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, teacher created files [Tests].  
  
Short Story: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to construct meaning from a short story by interpreting details, the title, character motives and feelings, and by predicting outcomes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story/Short Story Comprehension Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 59-104 [Tests].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 81, 95, 107,115, 127 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 85, 87, 99, 118, 131, 133 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 89, 101, 110, 120, 135 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 90, 102, 121, 136 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 91, 103, 137 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 92, 104, 111, 122 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 112, 123, 138 [Worksheet].  
· Tapes, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Luckiest Time of All" [Listening Tapes].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Fox Hunt #3 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 93, 105, 113, 124, 139 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 59-104 [Tests].  
  
Understand: Types of Writing
The learner will be able to read and understand a biography, a historical passage, a science fiction story, and a journal entry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biography Application Introduce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 311-350 [Tests].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 377, 391, 403, 415, 427 [Teacher Backup].  
· Read Actively, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Rascal p. 381 [Resource Book].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 383, 394, 407, 418, 431 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 385, 396, 408, 420, 433 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 386, 399, 460, 424, 436 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 387, 437 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 397, 409, 421 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 398, 411, 423 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Maudell Sleet's Magic Garden #8 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Self-Portrait #9 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 388, 400, 412, 425, 439 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 311-350 [Tests].  
  
Nonfiction: Understand
The learner will be able to read, understand, classify, organize, and recall details in nonfiction and informational, nonfiction reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Nonfiction Comprehension Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #057, 064 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 411, 457, 469, 483, 495, 507, 519, 531, 543 [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 553, 565 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 445, 495, 460, 473, 486, 499, 511, 523, 535 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 556, 571 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 447, 462, 475, 488, 501, [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 513, 525, 537, 546, 558, 573 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 450,463, 476, 489, 502, 514, 526, 538, 547, 559 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p.452, 465, 479, 490, 504, 516, 540, 548, 562, 576 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 453, 466, 491, 528, 549, [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 478, 503, 575 [Worksheet].  
· Read in the Content Areas, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 515, 527, 539, 561 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Numbers 0 to 9 # 11, The Turtle Pond # 12, [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 500, 563, 577, 544, 467, 480, 492, [Tests].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 505, 517, 529, 541 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Narrative
The learner will be able to read, understand, and construct meaning from a descriptive, narrative story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Narrative Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 441 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 445, 495 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 447 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 450 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 452 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 453 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 544 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Humorous Literature
The learner will be able to understand the nuances of humorous literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Humorous Literature Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 525-258, 555-558, 589-594 [Tests].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 763, 831, 901 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 766, 835,907 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 767, 836, 908 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 768, 837, 909 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 769 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 838, 910 [Worksheet].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""Father William" [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 770, 839, 911 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 525-258, 555-558, 589-594 [Tests].  
  
Idiom: Define/Interpret
The learner will be able to define and interpret idioms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
African-American Literature Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  
Metaphor/Simile: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret similes and metaphors given in a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
African-American Literature Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  
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Reading Operations
Strategies: Monitoring
The learner will be able to develop strategies for monitoring his/her reading process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Monitor Application Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #055, 065 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Accelerated Reader Program, Accelerated Reader Computer Tests [Software].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Knowing
The learner will be able to know of a variety of strategies which aid comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Knowledge Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors Comprehension Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Obj. Statement #2-3, Item #016, 058-059, 069-070 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Reading Behaviors: Apply
The learner will be able to apply meaning while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors Application Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #025, 054 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Reading Behaviors: Initial Understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate an initial understanding of a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #056, 062 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Structure: Increase Understanding
The learner will be able to use text structure to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Structure Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5, Item #005 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Questions Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5, Item #007, 066 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S7. WORK KEYS: Listening, Observation, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Notes
The learner will be able to take notes while reading as a strategy for constructing meaning from text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Comprehension Master 0.5 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 269 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Vocabulary/Using
The learner will be able to use vocabulary to understand what is read.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #002, 049-053 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Graphic/Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Graphic Features Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5, Item #021-024, 071 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Prior Knowledge: Understand Text
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to understand texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prior Knowledge Application Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Summary: Strategies
The learner will be able to summarize material while he/she reads.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Summary Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout course of study [Tests].  
  
Synthesizing: Information/Multiple Texts
The learner will be able to demonstrate skills for constructing meaning by synthesizing information from multiple written texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Synthesizing Synthesis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #026, 074 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Draw Conclusion Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3, Item #009, 018 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 321, 335 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 325, 340 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 327,342 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 329, 344 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 330, 345 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 331, 347 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 332, 349 [Worksheet].  
· A Christmas Carol, Video [Video].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 333, 350 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
Inference: Information
The learner will be able to make inferences from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Inference Analysis Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 26..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #39 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 107, 297, 783, 861 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 110, 303, 787, 864 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 111, 306, 790, 867 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 112 [Worksheet].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Luckiest Time of All" [Listening Tapes].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 304, 788, 865 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 306, 789, 866 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 113, 307, 791, 868 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Predicting Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4, Item #006, 073 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1023 [Teacher Backup].  
· Houghton Mufflin, p. 1027, 1029, 1031 [Textbook].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1033 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 1034 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1035 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1036 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1037 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
Predict Outcome: Narrative
The learner will be able to read a descriptive narrative and predict an outcome based on the passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Predicting Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1023 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1027, 1029, 1031 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1033 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 1034 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1035 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1036 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1037 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
Strategies: Extend Information
The learner will be able to extend information beyond passage ideas while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Synthesis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4, Item #025, 054 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Generalization: Passage
The learner will be able to make a generalization based on passage elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Generalization Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 881 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 884 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 885 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 886 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 887 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 888 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
  
Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Compare/Contrast Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #013 , #5 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 81, 95, 107 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 85, 88, 99, [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 89, 101, 110 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 90, 102 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 91, 103 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 92, 104, 111 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 112 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Fox Hunt # 3 [Art Transparency].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Luckiest Time of All" [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 93, 105, 113 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Passage Elements: Contrast
The learner will be able to find contrasts with passage elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements Evaluation Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Storyline: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of stories.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements: Analyze Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Classification
The learner will be able to categorize information found in a reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Classification Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Text Purpose: Introductory Paragraph
The learner will be able to identify purpose of introductory paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Text Purpose Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Main Idea: Stated
The learner will be able to determine the main idea stated in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Main Idea Analysis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #001, 015, 020, 067 week tested: 26..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #39 week tested: 28..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 78 week tested: 28. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 3: Main Ideas [Software].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 377 [Teacher Backup].  
· Read Actively, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 381 [Resource Book].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 383 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 385 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 386 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 387 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Magic Garden # 8 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 388 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Dialogue: Detail
The learner will be able to identify details, construct sequence, and predict outcomes when given a short dialogue between two characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Dialogue Comprehension Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Story: Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as setting, plot, and characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements Comprehension Master 3.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade..; Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 5, [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 5, 17, 45, 57, 69, 81, 95, 107, 115, 127, 141 [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 153, 167, 179, 197, 211, 225, 247, 263, 297, [Teacher Backup].  
· Read Actively, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 8 [Resource Book].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 10, 21, 23, 35, 37, 49, 61, 85, 87, 99, 118 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 131, 133, 144, 157, 159, 171, 183, 185, 187 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 201, 215, 217, 228, 251, 253, 255 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 12, 25, 39, 51, 63, 74, 89, 101, 110, 120, 135 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 146, 161, 173, 189, 203, 219, 230, 240, 257,273 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 13, 27, 41, 53, 65, 91, 103, 137, 148, 163, 175 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 192, 259 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 26, 40, 52, 64, 90, 102, 121, 136, 147, 162 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 174, 190, 204, 220, 231, 241, 258 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 14, 28, 42, 66, 92, 104, 122, 164, 194, 205 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p.221,32, 242, 260, 275 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, The Lafayette #6, Medicine Show #1, Fox Hunt #3 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, A Hilly Scene #4, River Village in a Rainstorm #5 [Art Transparency].  
· The Ransom of Red Chief, video [Video].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 77, 112, 123, 138, 149, 176, 222, 234, 244, 276 [Worksheet].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1009, 1023, 1039 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1013, 1015, 1027, 1029, 1031, 1043, 1045, 1047 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1017, 1033, 1049 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 1018, 1034, 1050 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1019, 1035, 1051 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 1020, 1036, 1052 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, 1052 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Horse In a Landscape #16 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 235, 245, 261, 277, 1021, 1037, 1053 [Tests].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 93, 105, 113, 124, 139, 150, 165, 177, 195, 223 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Plot: Climax
The learner will be able to identify and analyze plot development and recognize plot climax in reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Plot Comprehension Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 17, 69, 1023 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 21, 23, 72, 1027, 1029, 1031 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 25, 74, 1033 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 26, 75, 1034 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 27, 1035 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 28, 76, 1036 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 77 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Medicine Show #1 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 29, 78, 1037 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Plot: Compare
The learner will be able to compare the plot development of two versions of the same story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Plot Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 17, 69, 1023 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 21, 23, 72, 1027, 1029, 1031 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 25, 74, 1033 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 26, 75, 1034 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 27, 1035 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 28, 76, 1036 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p.29, 78, 1037 [Tests].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Medicine Show #1 [Art Transparency].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Character: Understand Development
The learner will be able to read and understand a story dealing with character development.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Character Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 81, 95, 107, 115, 127, 353, 861, 973, 1009 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 85, 87, 99, 118, 131, 133, 356, 358, 1013, 1015 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 89, 101, 110, 120, 135, 360, 864, 976, 1017 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 90, 102, 121, 136, 361, 865, 977, 1018 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 91, 103, 137, 866, 1019 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 93, 104, 111, 122, 362, 867, 978, 1020 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 112, 123, 138, 364, 979, [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Fox Hunt #3, View of Heath Street #7 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Icarus #20 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 93, 105, 113, 124, 139, 365, 868, 980, 1021 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Dialogue: Two Characters
The learner will be able to read and understand a short dialogue between two characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Dialogue Comprehension Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Language Mechanics [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Detail: Identify/Recall
The learner will be able to identify and recall details from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Detail Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #2 week tested: 26..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.32, #44 week tested: 28. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 1: Identifying People, Place [Software].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 45, 427, 951 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 49, 431, 955 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 51, 433, 957 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 52, 434, 958 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 53, 959 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 54, 437, 960 [Worksheet].  
· Banner in the Sky, video [Video].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, 55, 438, 961 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Themes Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade..; Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3, Item #001, 015, 020, 067 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 197, 211, 225, 237, 247, 263, 1055 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 201, 215, 217, 228, 251, 271, 1059, 1061 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 203, 219, 230, 240, 257, 273, 1063 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 204, 220, 231, 241, 258, 273, 1064 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 205, 221, 232, 242, 260, 275, 275 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 222, 234, 244, 276 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 259, 1065 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, River Village in a Rainstorm #5 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 223, 235, 245, 261, 277, 1067 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Theme: Compare/Recurring
The learner will be able to compare the way themes are presented in two versions of the same story and identify recurring themes in reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Themes Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Tone: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the tone of a given passage and of a poem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Tone Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 82 week tested: 28 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 751 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 757 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 758 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 759 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 760 [Worksheet].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""Mother to Son", "A Song of Greatness" [Listening Tapes].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""I'm Nobody", "Life" [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 761 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Sequence: Identify Order
The learner will be able to identify the order of events which occur within a reading selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sequence Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #2 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 2: Identifying Events and Se [Software].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 607 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 610 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 612 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 613 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 614 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 617 [Tests].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Highwayman" [Listening Tapes].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Sequence: Information
The learner will be able to sequence details and events from a literary selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sequence Application Master 2.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 2: Identifying Events and Se [Software].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Organization: Type
The learner will be able to determine whether a reading passage is written in sequential or chronological order.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organization Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Organization: Information/Visual Aids
The learner will be able to make a Venn diagram, graph, table, flowchart, and other visual aids which organize information presented in a nonfiction piece. Such visual aids should reflect the main ideas, relevant supporting details, and the way such main ideas and supporting details are connected in the overall message of the nonfiction piece.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organization: Information Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cause/Effect Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #3, Item #010, 017, 063 week tested: 26..; TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.31, #42 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 4: Causes and Effects [Software].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 553, 649 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 556 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 558, 652 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 559, 653 [Worksheet].  
· Read in the Content Areas, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 561 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 562, 654 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 655 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Apples and Oranges # 14 [Art Transparency].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""Oranges" [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 563, 656 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Fact/Opinion Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R2: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., Consumer Information 2: Separating Fact from Opini [Software].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 353, 469, 519 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 356, 358, 473, 523 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 360, 475, 525 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 361, 476, 526 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 362, 479 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 364, 528 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 478 [Worksheet].  
· Read in the Content Areas, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 527 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, View of Heath Streat, Hampstead by Night # 7 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, The Turtle Pond #12 [Art Transparency].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 365, 480, 529 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Real/Non-Real Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 983 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 987 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 988 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 989 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 990 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 991 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Moral: Determine/Interpret
The learner will be able to determine and interpret the moral of a story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Moral Lesson Evaluation Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 831, 851 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 835, 855 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 836, 856 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 837, 857 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 838, 858 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 839, 859 [Tests].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Directions: Written
The learner will be able to understand and follow written instructions/directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Directions Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Persuasive: Letter
The learner will be able to read and understand a persuasive letter using figurative language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Persuasive Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W3: WORK KEYS: Applied Technology, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Reading Series, Skills Bank Corp., Reading Comprehension 7: Techniques of Persuasion [Software].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Sentence Completion: Infer Word
The learner will be able to infer words missing from sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Completion Evaluation Master 2.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #36 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Interpretation: Perspectives
The learner will be able to recognize the multiple perspectives individuals bring to any one piece of literature, and make connections between daily life and literature by relating to characters and their circumstances.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Interpretation Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Strategies: Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to apply critical thinking when reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Critical Thinking Evaluation Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #072 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Literary Device: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Literary Device: Analyze Analysis Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #003-004 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Evaluating: Abstract Elements
The learner will be able to evaluate literature for: inherent assumptions made by authors, underlying themes, propaganda, and similarities to other artistic forms (painting, sculpture, music, dance).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evaluating Analysis Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Support: Examine
The learner will be able to examine the adequacy of support in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Support Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Item #012, 019 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Response Logs
The learner will be able to maintain a reading response log which includes details from literary selections, and personal (emotional and intellectual) reactions to these details. The entries should demonstrate how the student relates universal themes in literature to daily life, and strategies the student uses to understand characters. The log might also include entries written after a class discussion on a literary selection. Such a log should be referred to by the student as a measure of the student's growth in literary analysis, and for ideas on more formal writing styles and topics for group discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Logs Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Response: Evaluating Essays
The learner will be able to judge a peer's understanding of a literary selection by evaluating a peer's literary response essay with regards to the following elements: the clarity and validity of the thesis statement, the evidence provided for support of the thesis statement, examples from the literary selection, use of quotes, analysis of characters and plot, and connections made between the style, organizational structure, and meaning of the literary selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Composing Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Detail: Redundant
The learner will be able to identify redundant information in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Detail Comprehension Master 1.0 American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 81 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
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Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #2 week tested: 26..; Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #35 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout study [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Throughout study [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Word Relationships: Understand
The learner will be able to understand word relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Word Relationships Application Master   Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #35 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Analogy: Create/Interpret
The learner will be able to create and interpret analogies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Analogy Analysis Master 3.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 821 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 824 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 825 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 826 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 827 [Worksheet].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 828 [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Word Relationships
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the English language through studying words, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and homophones.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Word Relationships Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 107, 115, 127, 141, 153, 167, 179, 197, 211 [Teacher Backup].  
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 225, 237, 335, 669, 951 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 110, 120, 135, 146, 161, 173, 189, 203, 219 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 230, 240, 344, 673, 957 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 118, 131, 133, 144, 157, 159, 171, 183, 185 [Worksheet].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 201, 215, 217, 228, 340, 342, 955 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 111, 122, 164, 194, 205, 2221, 232, 242 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 349 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 121, 136, 147, 162, 174, 190, 204, 220 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 231, 241, 345, 674, 958 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 112, 123, 138, 149, 176, 222, 234, 244 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 676, 960 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 137, 148, 163, 175, 192, 347, 675, 959 [Worksheet].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Luckiest Time of All", "The Bat" [Listening Tapes].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, A HIlly Scene #4, River Village in a Rainstorm# 5 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Horses in a Landscape #16 [Art Transparency].  
· A Christmas Carol, video [Video].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 113, 124, 139, 150, 165, 177, 195, 223, 235 [Tests].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 245, 350, 677, 961 [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Synonym/Antnonym: Define
The learner will be able to define synonyms and antnonym.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Synonym Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Vocabulary Item #17-20 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Language Arts Grade 6, CompassLearning Incorporated, Version 2, LM6.08.01.01 Instructional: Synonyms & Antonyms [Integrated Learning].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Unfamiliar Words: Contextual Analysis
The learner will be able to define unfamiliar words using context clues such as affixes, figures of speech, root words, possessives, plurals, verb tense, sentence construction, and the details of a given sentence or passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies: Analyze Comprehension Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 45, 167, 211, 881, 973 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 49, 171, 215, 217 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 51, 173, 219, 884, 976 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 52, 174, 220, 977 [Worksheet].  
· Analyzing Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 53, 175 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 54, 176, 222, 979 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 221, 978 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, River Village in a Rainstorm #5 [Art Transparency].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Icarus #20 [Art Transparency].  
· Banner in the Sky, video [Video].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 55, 177, 223, 980 [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Vocabulary: Mature Command
The learner will be able to demonstrate a mature command of vocabulary when writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Application Master 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 8, p.8, #6 week tested: 20. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Word Structure: Analyze Language
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing language expressions and conventions (including antonyms, synonyms, definitions, explanations, descriptions, examples, etc.).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Structure Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Word Structure: Analyze
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing word structure (bases, affixes).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Structure Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Context: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to infer word meaning from context.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Context Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Vocabulary Item #9-16 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Word Meaning: Suffix/Prefix
The learner will be able to identify the meaning of a suffix in a given word and the meaning of a word containing a prefix.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prefix Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Base Words
The learner will be able to identify the base or root of a given vocabulary word.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Base/Root Word Comprehension Reinforce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 263, 483, 531 [Teacher Backup].  
· Grammar in Action, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 271, 486, 535 [Worksheet].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 273, 488, 537 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 274, 489, 538 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 275, 490, 540 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 276, 491 [Worksheet].  
· Read in the Content Areas, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 539 [Worksheet].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 277, 492, 541 [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Literature, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 277, 492, 541 [Tests].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Connotation
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the connotations of words by paraphrasing a passage (which includes unfamiliar words), and by rewriting a selection of prose or poetry (without altering themes) by substituting key words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Connotation Comprehension Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Backup, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 699 [Teacher Backup].  
· Usage and Mechanics Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 704 [Worksheet].  
· Vocabulary Check, p. 705 [Worksheet].  
· Critical Thinking and Reading, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 706 [Worksheet].  
· Language Worksheet, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 707 [Worksheet].  
· Art, Prentice Hall, Bronze, Indinas Simulating Buffalo #17 [Art Transparency].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""Washed in Silver", "Feelings About Words" [Listening Tapes].  
· Listening, Prentice Hall, Bronze, ""The Flower-Fed Buffaloes" [Listening Tapes].  
· Selection Test, Prentice Hall, Bronze, p. 708 [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Sentence Completion
The learner will be able to identify the vocabulary word that best completes a given sentence as read aloud by the teacher.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Complete Sentence Comprehension Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Context: Missing Words
The learner will be able to use context to infer missing words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Context Evaluation Reinforce 2.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #37 week tested: 26. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R4: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Reading [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Vocabulary: Multiple Meaning/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize multiple meaning words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Multiple Meaning Knowledge Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 17, Objective Statement #36, Vocabulary Item #1-4 week tested: 26. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Vocabulary [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
Vocabulary: Language Integration
The learner will be able to incorporate words learned in subjects across the curriculum in daily speech and in various types of writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser, Throughout Book [Textbook].  
  
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Directions: Follow
The learner will be able to listen to and follow directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Directions Comprehension Reinforce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Speech: Critique Delivery
The learner will be able to critique a speaker for delivery (voice modulation, gestures, posture, eye contact, pronunciation, articulation, and timing).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speech Analysis Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Speech: Content/Critique
The learner will be able to critique a speaker for speech content (ideas selected for speech, organization of ideas, facts and opinions given as support, appropriateness of topic for given audience).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speech Analysis Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Speech: Content/Paraphrase
The learner will be able to recognize the agenda, main ideas, and supporting facts of a speech, and respond to the speaker by paraphrasing the speech and providing counterpoints.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speech Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R5: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading, Writing. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Summary: Ideas/Opinions/Facts
The learner will be able to provide a summary of the ideas, opinions, facts, delivered by a speaker.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Summary Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Questions: Clarify/Analyze/Synthesize
The learner will be able to formulate questions which require a speaker to clarify meaning, analyze, and synthesize information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Questions Analysis Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Detail: Distinguish
The learner will be able to comprehend distinctions and draw logical conclusions from a passage read aloud by the teacher.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Detail Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Informational Concept: Basic
The learner will be able to understand basic informational concepts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Informational Concept Comprehension Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grades Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Body Language
The learner will be able to receive, attend to,interpret body language in ways to comprehend, learn, critically evaluate, appreciateor support the speaker.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Nonverbal Cues Evaluation Master 1.0 SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L2: WORK KEYS: Locating Information, Listening, Observation Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
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Directions: Organized
The learner will be able to give organized, properly sequenced, and cohesive directions orally.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Directions Application Reinforce   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S1: WORK KEYS: Locating Information, Listening, Observation, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Evaluator: Criteria/Write
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the elements to be considered when giving an oral presentation by writing a set of criteria to evaluate other presenters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evaluator Analysis Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Listening, BS-L1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Listening, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S3: WORK KEYS: Observation, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
General: Explain/Demonstrate
The learner will be able to write and present a three minute speech which explains how to do something and/or demonstrates a process. The verbal and non-verbal cues should be appropriate for the speech, audience, and topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: General Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S1: WORK KEYS: Locating Information, Listening, Observation, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Strategies/Techniques: Oral Presentation
The learner will be able to deliver an oral report, tell a legend, folktale, story, or fable, give a mock news broadcast or a report, participate in an interview, dramatize an event, or read a poem before a group utilizing rich language, speech intonations, timing, gestures, eye contact, voice modulation, and precise pronunciation to emphasize key points and to communicate a message effectively.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Communication Strategies/Techniques Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S1: WORK KEYS: Locating Information, Listening, Observation, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S3: WORK KEYS: Observation, Teamwork. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Group: Discussion Behaviors
The learner will be able to exhibit the following behaviors while involved in a group discussion: take turns, respect the ideas and opinions of others, and face speakers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Group Communication: Discussion Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Group: Self Expression
The learner will be able to express ideas and opinions to a peer group.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Group Communication Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Group: Questions/Formulate
The learner will be able to formulate questions which require analytical thinking by group members.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Group Communication Synthesis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S7. WORK KEYS: Listening, Observation, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Creative: Book Panel
The learner will be able to participate in a book talk panel before a group. Such participation would include preparing by reading and studying a novel or short story, forming opinions about the novel or short story, listing support for opinions, and articulating views when on the panel.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: Creative Application Master   TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S2 : WORK KEYS: Listening, Teamwork, Observation Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 26 [Textbook].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Style, Tone and Complexity
The learner will be able to use body language approriatein style andlevel of complexity in the audience and th occasion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Communication: Body Language   Master   SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S4. WORK KEYS: Listening, Observation, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
Listener Feedback
The learner will be able to understand and respond to listener feedback.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: General   Master   SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Speaking, BS-S6. WORK KEYS:Listening, Observation, Teamwork Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Speech [4-H Club].  
  
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Media
Advertisement: Classified Ad
The learner will be able to identify the information shown in a given help wanted, for sale, or service advertisement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Advertisement Knowledge Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Newspaper, Newspaper articles [Newspaper].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Mass Media: Propaganda Form/Identify
The learner will be able to identify various forms of propaganda used in mass media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Mass Media: Persuasion Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Comprehensive Assessment Prog. Competency Test, 03/1994, Grade 12, p.29, #38 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Channel One News, Daily Programming [Video].  
· Library Resources, TV Ads. Newspapers. Magazines [Resource Book].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
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Study and Research Skills
Sources: Variety
The learner will be able to understand that information comes from a variety of sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reference Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
  
Reference Form: Understand
The learner will be able to determine which information is found in an atlas, thesaurus, almanac, index, bibliography, dictionary, timetable, and telephone directory.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reference Form Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., References 2: Encyclopedias [Software].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Study Techniques
The learner will be able to develop study techniques to prepare for exams.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Study Skills Application Reinforce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 24 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 24 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 24 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Testing: Directions
The learner will be able to follow and understand oral and written test directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Testing Comprehension Reinforce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Testing: Formats
The learner will be able to be familiar with various testing formats, such as multiple choice, essay, fill in the blank, and matching.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Testing Comprehension Reinforce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Testing: Strategies
The learner will be able to understand effective test taking strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Testing Comprehension Reinforce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade..; American College Test (ACT), Study Guide, 1995-1996, ACT, p. 221, p. 226 week tested: 28. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Stimuli: Dual/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information presented in dual stimuli, such as information presented in both text and graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Stimuli Analysis Introduce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Stimuli: Analyze/Synthesize
The learner will be able to analyze and synthesize information from multiple stimuli.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Stimuli Synthesis Introduce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 25 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Public Information: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize key elements from a public service poster.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Public Information Comprehension Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Letter Writing: Business/Content
The learner will be able to identify the proper style, tone, ideas expressed, recipient, return address, and date of a business letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Formal Letter Writing: Business Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W3: WORK KEYS: Applied Technology, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Units 5 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 5 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 5 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Diagrams: Use
The learner will be able to read and utilize information organized in diagram form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Diagram Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Table: Read
The learner will be able to read and tabulate data displayed in a table or chart.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Table Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., Maps, Charts, and Graphs 7: Tables [Software].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
  
Map: Road
The learner will be able to use a key to identify locations and directions on a given road map.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Map Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Reading; BS-R1: WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Reading Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., Maps, Charts, and Graphs Thinking Skills 1: Decisi [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
  
Organizing Information: Methods
The learner will be able to determine the most effective method for organizing notes for a paper (i.e., alphabetical, chronological, etc.).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organization Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
  
Outline
The learner will be able to organize, categorize, classify, and analyze information in an outline.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Outline Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· SkillsBank 96 Study Skills Series, Skills Bank Corp., References Thinking Skills 2: Constructing Support [Software].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
  
Research Skills: Take Notes
The learner will be able to take notes from resource materials to be used for writing papers or for other projects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Skills Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Skills Connection, Tudor Publishing Company, Version 1, Study Skills [Software].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
  
Research Skills: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information from reference materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Skills Synthesis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-8), October 11, 1996, Grade 6-8., Seventh Grade. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Category One-Foundation, Basic Skills: Writing, BS-W2; WORK KEYS: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Writing Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 [Textbook].  
· Teacher Made Materials, Handouts [Worksheet].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Teacher Made Materials, Teacher Made Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Mastery Test [Tests].  
· Writer's Choice, Unit 22 Pretest [Tests].  
  
Research Project: Presentation
The learner will be able to investigate a research topic (seeking out three or more resources/references), formulate a plan of action which details what will be investigated, when, and how, organize and synthesize the information from the sources, and create a presentation which conveys the information in a cohesive manner and gives credit to sources used.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Project Applica