7

th
Grade Language A- Units of Study
Date


Unit Title Key/ Related Concepts
Global Context
Statement of Inquiry Assessments- Essay,
Response To Literature,
Creative Writing
Criteria A (analyzing) B
(organizing) C (producing text)
D(language)
Sept.-
Nov.

Same, but
Different
Communication, Creativity-
Plot, Setting, Conflict, Character,
Point of View, Theme
Personal and Cultural Expression

Literary elements contribute to
stories, but not always in the same
way.
RTL- A, B, D
C W- A, B, C, D
Nov.-
Dec.

True, False, or
Debatable?
Communication, Perspective
Structure, Purpose, Point of View
Personal and Cultural Expression
Students will understand how to
evaluate information for accuracy and
present it to support their opinions
and beliefs.
E- A, B
E- B, C, D
Dec.-
Jan.

Seeing Ourselves
in Literature:
Freak the Mighty
Connection, Relationships
Character, Point of View
Identities and Relationships
Relationships of characters mirror
relationships in our lives.
RTL- A,B,D
Webquest (E)- A, B, C, D

Feb.
March

Whats It Like To
Be Me?
Aesthetics, Identity,
Communication
Self- expression, Theme
Personal and Cultural Expression
Students will use poetic elements to
reveal individuality.
RTL- A
CW- A, B, C, D
April


Location,
Location,
Location
Time, Place and Space,
Communication
Purpose, Self- expression
Orientation in Space and Time
Research, knowledge, and purpose
enhance communication skills.
E (oral)- A, B, D
CW- B, C, D`
May-
June
Who Dunnit?
The Westing
Game
Perspective
Genres, Character
Identies and Relationships
In the genre of mystery, the author
controls the readers perspective.
CW- B, C, D