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Standard 4 (RI.7.4) including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings – and to analyze the impact of specific word choices on the meaning and tone of a passage. the sentence?” “Do you think that is exactly what that word/ phrase means, or do you think the author might be trying to say something else?” “What if the author had left out [this word or phrase]? How would that change the tone of this section?” watch the video to help him/her learn to examine specific word choices and their impact on a text. Reading for Informational Text Grade 7 Standard 5 (RI.7.5) Students must be able to analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text. They should be able to explain how major sections contribute to the development of the whole text. Ask your child… “How is this text organized?” “What do you think the author wants the readers to understand?” “Why is this paragraph important? How does it impact the rest of the text?” Print the note-taking sheet and read the article with your child. Then watch the video to prompt him/her to practice using details from specific sections of a text to describe a character. Reading for Informational Text Grade 7 Standard 6 (RI.7.6) Students must be able to determine an author’s point of view and/or purpose for writing a text. They should be able to analyze how the author distinguishes his/her position from that of other authors. Ask your child… “What is the author’s point of view of…? What are some examples from the text that show that?” “If the author’s purpose changed from [informing] to [trying to persuade], how would this passage be different?” “Does this author agree or disagree with other authors about…? How do you know?” Read the text and watch the video with your child to help him/her develop a better understanding of how an author distinguishes his/her position from that of others. Reading for Informational Text Grade 7 Students must be able to compare and contrast a written text to an audio, video, or multimedia When your child reads informational texts that he/she enjoys, visit your local library Print the graphic organizer for your
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