| Standards
Language Arts — Writing
Grade 7
6-8 Benchmark, Writing Process
A. Generate writing topics and establish
a purpose appropriate for the audience.
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01. Generate writing ideas through discussions with
others and from printed material, and keep a list
of writing ideas.
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
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02. Conduct background reading, interviews or surveys
when appropriate.
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
D. Use revision strategies to improve the overall
organization, the clarity and consistency of ideas within
and among paragraphs
and the logic and effectiveness of word choices.
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06. Organize writing with an effective and engaging
introduction, body and a conclusion that summarizes,
extends or elaborates on points or ideas in the writing.
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
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12. Add and delete information and details to better
elaborate on a stated central idea and to more effectively
accomplish purpose.
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
G. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing.
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16. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback)
to judge the quality of writing.
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
H. Prepare writing for publication that is
legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques
such as electronic resources and graphics.
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17. Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or
for sharing with others) writing that follows a format
appropriate to the purpose, using such techniques
as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g.,
margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g.,
drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final
product
Lesson Plans:
Feudalism Play
6-8 Benchmark, Application
D. Produce informational essays or reports
that convey a clear and accurate perspective and support
the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanations.
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04. Write informational essays or reports, including
research, that present a literal understanding of
the topic, include specific facts, details and examples
from multiple sources, and create an organizing structure
appropriate to the purpose, audience and context.
Lesson Plans:
Roman World
vs. Feudal World
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