Objective 3 (Comprehension of Literary Text): Comprehend Literature Using Elements of Narrative

Seventh Grade English with Ms. Dorsey I Can Statements for Term 1, 2009-2010

Student Name: Period: Utah State Standard 1, Objective 1. Reading and Spelling Targets I’ve proven to the teacher that I can do it. Identifying Confusing Words (Mastery by end of Term 1) Date Initialed 1. I can tell the difference between “a lot” and “allot.” 2. I can tell the difference between “board” and “bored.” 3. I can tell the difference between “brake” and “break.” 4. I can tell the difference between “desert” and “dessert.” 5. I can tell the difference between “hear” and “here.” 6. I can tell the difference between “its” and “it's.” 7. I can tell the difference between “led” and “lead.” 8. I can tell the difference between “lie” and “lay.” 9. I can tell the difference between “right”, “write”, and “rite.” 10. I can tell the difference between “to”, “too”, and “two.” 11. I can tell the difference between “your” and “you're.” Correctly Using and Spelling Confusing Word (Mastery by end of Term 1) 12. I can use and spell these words correctly: a lot/allot; board/bored; brake/break; desert/ dessert; hear/here; its/it's; led/lead; lie/lay; right/write/rite; to/too/two; your/you're. Utah State Standard 1, Objective 3. Reading Targets Date Initialed 1. I can independently read at least two approved books during the term. Plot (Knows these core vocabulary words by end of term 1) 2. I can define “exposition of a plot.” 3. I can define “rising action of a plot.” 4. I can define “climax of a plot.” 5. I can define “falling action of a plot.” 6. I can define “resolution of a plot.” Character (At least Partial Mastery by end of Term 1) 7. I can describe a character by noticing what he/she thinks. 8. I can describe a character by noticing what he/she says. 9. I can describe a character by noticing his/her speech patterns 10. I can describe a character by noticing his/her actions. Topic and Theme (Knows these core vocabulary words by end of term 1) 11. I can define “topic.” 12. I can define “theme.” 13. I can tell the difference between topic and theme in literature. Setting (At least Partial Mastery by end of Term 1) 14. I can describe the setting in a piece of literature. 15. I can describe, where appropriate, the place, time, and customs. 16. I can identify descriptive details that establish setting. 17. I can identify imagery that establishes setting.

This chart is continued on the back of this sheet. -- Shading indicates that students may not master these items by the end of Term 1. We will continue instruction and practice in Term 2. All items will be reviewed, practiced, and assessed as the year goes on. Seventh Grade English -- Term 2 “I-Can” Statements—Draft #1 – Dorsey -- 5/7/2018 – page 1 of 2 File in your binder under “Goals” Side 2 of the chart for “I Can” Statements for Term 1, 2009-2010

Utah State Standard 2, Objective 2 Writing Targets Date Initialed 1. I can use the five senses to paint a picture with words. 2. I can write a personal narrative with: (At least Partial Mastery) a "So-What" (reflection/main idea/theme) a beginning supporting narrative including details and description a conclusion Utah State Standard 2, Objective 3 Writing Targets Date Initialed 1. I can correctly use commas in a series. 2. I can correctly use a colon to precede a list. (Not on 7th Core.) 3. I can use appropriate capitalization for sentence beginnings, and for other purposes. 4. I can correctly use the apostrophe to show possession or contraction. 5. I can recognize and write complete sentences with a subject and a verb. 6. I can use appropriate end punctuation on each sentence. 7. I can correctly spell (including capitalization and punctuation) the names of my AFJR teachers, counselor, and administrators. (Grade level spelling)

Instruction and Assessment for” I-Can’s” Confusing Words and Creating posters to show the correct uses of confusing words other spelling Creating and using study aids Pretest and posttest Evidence of correct use in the student’s other written work Elements of Literature: Various activities with the novel The Outsiders Plot, Character, Topic Activities using student-selected books and other books and stories and Theme, Setting Individuals will each complete book assessments based on novels of their choice which are approved by teacher and parents. Much of the reading of the books will be done at home. The assessment will be done at school. Writing Short written pieces. One or two pieces of writing that will be taken through the entire writing process, including a revised, edited, typed draft. One or both of these will be done on GoMyAccess. Sentence Fluency and “Everyday Editing,” quizzes and tests Conventions in Writing Evidence of application or improvement in the student’s written work.

Important Dates for Term 1: Term 1 begins August 19, 2009, and ends October 23, 2009. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held September 24. The Individual Reading Book Assessments will be taken September 23/24 and October 20/21 The last day to hand in any late or revised work is October 14 . No work for Term 1 will be accepted after October 23.

Seventh Grade English -- Term 2 “I-Can” Statements—Draft #1 – Dorsey -- 5/7/2018 – page 2 of 2 File in your binder under “Goals”