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<strong>Scott</strong> <strong>Foresman</strong> <strong>Spelling</strong><br />

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts<br />

8. Compare selections of culturally diverse literature and their characteristics.<br />

Examples: Native American, Hispanic, African American, Indian, European, Asian,<br />

Middle Eastern<br />

TE: 214-215<br />

These pages recommend selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill<br />

this objective.<br />

Writing and Language<br />

9. Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a<br />

thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when<br />

appropriate.<br />

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120,<br />

124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162<br />

• Using transitional words and phrases for coherence<br />

TE: 232, 235, 238, 239<br />

• Composing various genres of literature by imitating an author’s style, form,<br />

and purpose Examples: poetry, short story, folktale, tall tale, nonfiction,<br />

science fiction, suspense, fantasy, adventure, contemporary realistic fiction,<br />

legend, fable, myth<br />

TE: 37, 162<br />

• Using figurative language when writing in various genres<br />

TE: 121, 159, 233, 234, 240<br />

10. Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address<br />

and following introductory phrases and clauses.<br />

TE: 20, 146, 154<br />

These pages discuss commas and thus provide students with the opportunity to fulfill<br />

this objective.<br />

52 Grade Seven

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