TABLE OF CONTENTS. About Finish Line English Language Arts 5. UNIT 1: Key Ideas and Details in Literary Text 7 UNIT 1 REVIEW 46

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS About Finish Line English Language Arts 5 UNIT 1: Key Ideas and Details in Literary Text 7 LESSON 1 RL.7.1 Supporting Literary Analysis 8 LESSON 2 RL.7.2 Exploring the Development of a Central Idea 17 LESSON 3 RL.7.2 Summarizing Literary Text 27 LESSON 4 RL.7.3 Exploring the Interaction of Literary Elements 37 UNIT 1 REVIEW 46 UNIT 2: Key Ideas and Details in Informational Text 52 LESSON 5 RI.7.1 Citing Evidence to Support Inferences 53 LESSON 6 RI.7.2 Determining Central Ideas 63 LESSON 7 RI.7.2 Summarizing Informational Text 73 LESSON 8 RI.7.3 Exploring Interactions in Informational Text 83 UNIT 2 REVIEW 93 UNIT 3: Craft and Structure in Literary Text 102 LESSON 9 RL.7.4 Understanding Word Meaning 103 LESSON 10 RL.7.4 Exploring Rhyme and Repetition 112 LESSON 11 RL.7.5 Analyzing a Poem s Structure 120 LESSON 12 RL.7.5 Analyzing a Play s Structure 126 LESSON 13 RL.7.6 Understanding Point of View 136 UNIT 3 REVIEW 145 UNIT 4: Craft and Structure in Informational Text 151 LESSON 14 RI.7.4 Understanding Word Meaning 152 LESSON 15 RI.7.5 Analyzing Text Organization in Informational Text 164 LESSON 16 RI.7.6 Distinguishing Author s Purpose and Point of View 177 UNIT 4 REVIEW 188

2 UNIT 5: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in Literary Text 195 LESSON 17 RL.7.7 Comparing and Contrasting Literary and Media Techniques 196 LESSON 18 RL.7.9 Comparing and Contrasting Literary Genres 212 UNIT 5 REVIEW 226 UNIT 6: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in Informational Text 234 LESSON 19 RI.7.7 Comparing and Contrasting Media and Text 235 LESSON 20 RI.7.8 Evaluating Arguments and Claims in a Text 247 LESSON 21 RI.7.9 Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text 259 UNIT 6 REVIEW 273 UNIT 7: Writing on Demand 282 LESSON 22 W.7.2, 4 7, 9 The Writing Process 283 LESSON 23 W.7.1, 4 7, 9 Argumentative Writing 295 LESSON 24 W.7.2, 4 7, 9 Informational Writing 298 LESSON 25 W.7.3 7, 9 Narrative Writing 302 LESSON 26 L Rules of English 305 LESSON 27 L.7.4, 5 Vocabulary 314 UNIT 7 REVIEW 324 Glossary 325

3 LESSON 13 Understanding Point of View CCSS RL.7.6: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. 1 Introduction THEME: Living in the World In literature, who tells a story and how a story is told have a great impact on the tone, mood, and meaning of the story. The narrator of a story and the characters in the story see a situation from different perspectives, or points of view, which readers must take into consideration when analyzing the story s meaning. A first-person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story. Since it is told from the narrator s perspective, the point of view might be subjective, that is, influenced by the narrator s personal opinions or feelings. In a third-person point of view, the narrator is usually not one of the characters in the story. The narrator tells you how the characters feel through the narrator s outside perspective. An objective point of view is when the narrator is a detached observer. The narrator tells what happens without stating how the characters think or feel. An objective point of view is not influenced by the narrator s personal opinions or feelings. An omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows everything about all of the characters. A limited-omniscient point of view is when the narrator s knowledge is limited to only one character. Look at two different versions of a scene in a graphic novel. 136 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text

4 1 Introduction Fill in the Venn diagram comparing the two versions of the graphic novel scene. Annie wants to get the book down on her own. She asks Greg for help. got scolded by their mother Version 1 Both Version 2 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text 137

5 2 Focused Instruction Read the first part of the excerpt of the novel. Then answer the questions. from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Chapter III: Wrecked on a Desert Island 1 I was now landed and safe on shore, and began to look up and thank God that my life was saved, in a case wherein there was some minutes before scarce any room to hope. I believe it is impossible to express, to the life, what the ecstasies and transports of the soul are, when it is so saved, as I may say, out of the very grave: and I do not wonder now at the custom, when a malefactor, who has the halter about his neck, is tied up, and just going to be turned off, and has a reprieve brought to him I say, I do not wonder that they bring a surgeon with it, to let him blood that very moment they tell him of it, that the surprise may not drive the animal spirits from the heart and overwhelm him. 2 For sudden joys, like griefs, confound at first. 3 I walked about on the shore lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapped up in a contemplation of my deliverance; making a thousand gestures and motions, which I cannot describe; reflecting upon all my comrades that were drowned, and that there should not be one soul saved but myself; for, as for them, I never saw them afterwards, or any sign of them, except three of their hats, one cap, and two shoes that were not fellows. 4 I cast my eye to the stranded vessel, when, the breach and froth of the sea being so big, I could hardly see it, it lay so far of; and considered, How was it possible I could get on shore? Think About It From what point of view is the story told? The question asks you to determine what kind of narrator is telling the story. What is the story about? Who is telling the story? What type of point of view describes the narrator in the story? How do you know? 138 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text

6 2 Focused Instruction Continue reading the story. Then answer the question. A CLOSER LOOK Underline the details in paragraph 5 that state or suggest how the narrator feels. 5 After I had solaced my mind with the comfortable part of my condition, I began to look round me, to see what kind of place I was in, and what was next to be done; and I soon found my comforts abate, and that, in a word, I had a dreadful deliverance; for I was wet, had no clothes to shift me, nor anything either to eat or drink to comfort me; neither did I see any prospect before me but that of perishing with hunger or being devoured by wild beasts; and that which was particularly afflicting to me was, that I had no weapon, either to hunt and kill any creature for my sustenance, or to defend myself against any other creature that might desire to kill me for theirs. In a word, I had nothing about me but a knife, a tobacco-pipe, and a little tobacco in a box. This threw me into such terrible agonies of mind, that for a while I ran about like a madman. Night coming upon me, I began with a heavy heart to consider what would be my lot if there were any ravenous beasts in that country, as at night they always come abroad for their prey. 6 All the remedy that offered to my thoughts at that time was to get up into a thick bushy tree like a fir, which grew near me, and where I resolved to sit all night, and consider the next day what death I should die, for as yet I saw no prospect of life. I walked to see if I could find any fresh water to drink, which I did, to my great joy; and having drank, and put a little tobacco into my mouth to prevent hunger, I went to the tree, and getting up into it, endeavoured to place myself so that if I should sleep I might not fall. And having cut me a short stick, for my defense, I took up my lodging; and fell fast asleep. The narrator has mixed emotions due to the situation he finds himself in. Which of the following describes the narrator? A The narrator feels nervous but confident. B The narrator feels calm and peaceful. C The narrator feels strong and capable. D The narrator feels lucky but afraid. DISCUSS IT Turn to another student and take turns reading the passage. Together, determine what happened to the narrator and what his current state of mind is. UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text 139

7 3 Guided Practice Read the journal entries. Then answer the questions. Staying with Aunt Gina A CLOSER LOOK Circle the words and phrases that reveal how the narrator feels about Aunt Gina. July 6 I arrived at Aunt Gina s at about 10:30 last night. I was exhausted from the long train ride. I sat next to a nice man named Amir who was on his way to see his family after working overseas for many months. He showed me pictures of them and recounted memories that made him wistful and even teary eyed. I knew how he was feeling, although my situation was the reverse. As the train continued, the distance between me and my family was growing, while the distance between him and his family was getting smaller. Although I had met Aunt Gina before, I was only 6. That was seven years ago, a distant memory. Now I was leaving the friends and family I loved so dearly. I hope I will like it here. July 10 The past few days have been very difficult. Aunt Gina is quite strict; she makes me go to bed extremely early. Lights out! she yells. I feel like I m in summer camp again, but without all the fun and games and friends. The house is in such a remote location, we see very few people on a daily basis. Ridiculous as it may sound, I have come to look forward to the mail carrier s visit, short as it is, just to hear a new voice, and of course in hopes there is a letter for me. July 13 Aunt Gina s house is gigantic. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, as well as a library, a sunroom, and two bathrooms. Downstairs, there is a living room, a parlor, a huge kitchen, and two more bathrooms. There is also a basement, which is quite dark and scary, and an attic, which is less scary somehow, but still quite dark. 140 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text

8 3 Guided Practice Lately, when I m finished with my chores, I ve been exploring all the nooks and crannies of the house. Some of the rooms have funny smells, a mixture of old perfumes or soaps and dust, which tickles my nose. Most of the rooms in the house are unused; the curtains stay drawn, so I have to use my flashlight to look around. Some of the walls are adorned with beautiful old photographs, which upon sight, occupy most of my time. I could sit there for hours wondering about their lives and I have: who they were, where they lived, if they are friends or relatives of Aunt Gina. I love to look at them because they also help fill the time here. I m not used to being alone so much, and I don t like all the quiet. July 15 Aunt Gina s house sits on a massive hill. From my bedroom window I can see many, many miles ahead. I have come to really enjoy this view. While reading, I often find my eyes drift from the pages of my book to the landscape outside my window. Today was particularly enchanting. There was a fog that hovered above the ground, moving ever so slowly across the horizon. The sky was completely white, filled with clouds that, from time to time, produced a very gentle, slight rain. For some reason, the gloomy weather comforted me. The trees and the hills and the animals I would see from time to time were all becoming my friends, for lack of any real contact with people my age. Today, despite the fog and mist, I felt as though I could see the landscape more clearly. Or, rather, that I knew the landscape better now than when I arrived, and had come to appreciate its beauty. UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text 141

9 3 Guided Practice The journal entries are told using the firstperson point of view. 1 How does the point of view of the journal entries affect the information included in them? A B C D The information included in the journal entries is objective. The information included in the journal entries is subjective. The information included in the journal entries is full of untruths. The information included in the journal entries is very confusing. The narrator is a character with her own perspective on what she is experiencing. 2 Which sentence from the journal entries is an example of the subjective, first-person point of view? A B C D Downstairs, there is a living room, a parlor, a huge kitchen, and two more bathrooms. As the train continued, the distance between me and my family was growing, while the distance between him and his family was getting smaller. The sky was completely white, filled with clouds that, from time to time, produced a very gentle, slight rain. Aunt Gina is quite strict; she makes me go to bed extremely early. How is the narrator affected by her surroundings? What does the narrator do with her time? 3 How does the narrator feel throughout much of the journal entries? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. 142 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text

10 4 Independent Practice Read the excerpt from the poem. Then answer the questions. Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe Gaily bedight, A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, 5 Singing a song, In search of Eldorado. But he grew old, This knight so bold, And o er his heart a shadow 10 Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado. And, as his strength Failed him at length, 15 He met a pilgrim shadow, Shadow, said he, Where can it be, This land of Eldorado? Over the Mountains 20 Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride, The shade replied, If you seek for Eldorado! 1 Which of the following expresses a significant difference between the knight s point of view in stanza 1 and his point of view in stanza 2? A In stanza 1, he is mildly curious, but in stanza 2, he is passionate about finding Eldorado. B In stanza 1, he is enthusiastic about finding Eldorado, but in stanza 2, he is weary. C In stanza 1, he is skeptical about Eldorado, but in stanza 2, he is certain of its existence. D In stanza 1, he is bitter about not finding Eldorado, but in stanza 2, he has accepted his failure. UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text 143

11 4 Independent Practice 2 Whose point of view is expressed in the last stanza? A the knight s point of view B the speaker s point of view C both characters points of view D the Shadow s point of view 3 Part A The speaker of Eldorado tells the poem from which point of view? A B C D first person limited omniscient omniscient objective Part B Which of the following best supports the answer to Part A? A The speaker is a character in the poem. B C The speaker knows only how the knight feels. The speaker knows how both the knight and the Shadow feel. D The speaker does not reveal the thoughts or feelings of the knight or the Shadow. 4 What does the narrator s description of the Shadow add to the poem? Cite evidence from the poem to support your answer. 144 UNIT 3 Craft and Structure in Literary Text