Grade+7

=**What you will find on this page:**=
 * **ELA Curriculum Support**
 * **Unpacked Curriculum - Excel Files**
 * **ELA Assessment Ideas**
 * **Sun West Grade 7 Reading Assessment Supports**
 * **ELA Classroom Ideas**
 * **ELA Unit Plan Supports**

ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.

=**ELA Curriculum Support**=
 * [[file:ELA 7 Curriculum.pdf|ELA 7 Curriculum (PDF version)]]
 * [[file:ELA 7 I can Statements - for Year End Reflection.docx|ELA 7 I Can Statements (for Year End Reflection)]] - shared by Arlene Low
 * [[file:ELA 7 Inquiry Outcome.doc|ELA 7 Inquiry Outcome]]
 * [[file:Grade 7 Writing Qualities and Strategies.doc|Grade 7 Writing Qualities and Strategies Checklists ]]
 * [[file:Quick Look Comprehending ELA 7.doc|Quick Look at Comprehending ELA 7]]
 * [[file:Quick Look at Compose for Grade 7 ELA.doc|Quick Look at Compose and Create ELA 7]]

=**Unpacked Curriculum - Excel Files**=

The following files are on an 11x17 Template. These are unpacked outcomes and indicators, I Can Statements, Bloom's Levels, Essential, highly desirable and desirable identified, includes vocabulary. Some may be incomplete but there is a good start here!! (Shared by Jade Ballek)
 * [[file:CR7.1Finished.xlsx|CR 7.1]]
 * [[file:CR7.-2.xlsx|CR 7.2]]
 * [[file:CR7.3.xlsx|CR 7.3]]
 * [[file:CR7.4.xlsx|CR 7.4]]
 * [[file:CR7.5finished.xlsx|CR 7.5]]
 * [[file:CR-7.6-7.7-7.8.xlsx|CR 7.6, 7.7, 7.8]]

=**ELA Assessment Ideas**=

New This chart includes the writing formats for grade 1-10 and can be used to help in the planning of assignments and assessments to ensure the writing formats included for your grade level. New This is an assessment that can be adapted to any lesson. It gives choice for students to show what they know. The Writing formats can be changed to include what is expected at your grade level.
 * [[file:Listening Self-Check Sample.docx|Listening Self-Check Sample]] - This sample self-assessment listening template offers students a chance to reflect on their own listening skills. Originally developed for a Grade 5 classroom, this template can be modified to suit your class. You can add or remove indicators as needed. Created by Jade Ballek, 2010.
 * [[file:Writing Rubric.docx|Writing Rubric]] - This rubric reflects the 6+1 Traits of writing and has been created by Arlene Low at Davidson School. Shared August, 2011.
 * [[file:Descriptive Paragraph Rubric - CC 7.9.docx|Descriptive Paragraph Rubric: CC 7.9]] - shared by Arlene Low
 * [[file:reading for flueny.docx|Reading for Fluency]] - This is a great rubric for assessing fluency for Grade 7 and 8! Created by Arlene Low (Davidson). September, 2011.
 * [[file:Portfolio Interview Script.docx|Portfolio Interview Script ]]- In the spring of 2011, Arlene Low at Davidson School replaced her traditional paper and pencil final exam with a student portfolio interview instead. Here is her template script, but you really should take the time to talk to her about this creative and authentic way of assessing the ELA program! For more information about portfolios, listen to Arlene talk about her experiences. //** NEW! **//

This support document was published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, April, 2011. It provides a comprehensive support for assessment in the ELA classroom.

=**Sun West Reading Assessment Resources**=

Sun West Assessment Leveled Exemplar Posters - What does a Level 3 "look like"?
 * [[file:Sun West Read Assess Level 1 Exemplars Poster.docx|Level 1 Exemplar Poster]]
 * [[file:Sun West Read Assess Level 2 Exemplars Poster.docx|Level 2 Exemplar Poster]]
 * [[file:Sun West Read Assess Level 3 ExemplarsPoster.docx|Level 3 Exemplar Poster]]
 * [[file:Sun West Read Assess Level 4 Exemplars Poster.docx|Level 4 Exemplar Poster]]
 * [[file:Sun West Read Assess Level 5 Exemplars Poster.docx|Level 5 Exemplar Poster]]

=**ELA Classroom Ideas**=

- SmartBoard lesson to support CC 7.8 //** NEW! **// - SmartBoard lesson to support CC 7.8 //** NEW! **// - Shared by Arlene Low //** NEW! **// Novel Study Recommendations for ELA 7 (shared at SWTA Convention, August 26, 2011) - The Breadwinner, Parvana’s Journey, Mud City

=**ELA Unit Plan Supports**= - Shared by Nichole Beaty from Eaton School, August 26, 2011 - Shared by Nichole Beaty from Eaton School, August 26, 2011 - This sample course outline was shared by Arlene Low, August, 2011

- An organizing tool with pared down version of the outcomes for students. Teachers need to refer to their curriculum documents for the full outcome. Created by Jade Ballek