M/J AVID 7th   (#1700120)

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The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Elective is an academic elective course that prepares students for college and career readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long, academic elective course. Each week, students receive instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center and aligned to the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework. Students engage in learning tasks that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR®) to support their academic growth. Additionally, students engage in tutor-facilitated tutorials, academic success skills, and in motivational activities centered around exploring college and career opportunities and developing their student agency.

The 7th grade AVID Elective Course is part of a comprehensive program designed to enhance a variety of skills. It continues to focus on goal setting, teaching students to monitor actions and overcome obstacles, fostering resilience and strategic planning. The course also engages students in career and college exploration, promoting informed decision-making for their future paths. The expository writing unit guides students in researching college majors and honing their writing skills, including revision and polishing. Problem-solving is developed through design thinking in STEM. Additionally, the 7th grade course strengthens narrative writing skills through memoir creation. This course also explores the value of cursive writing, practicing handwriting skills in a digital age. Lastly, financial literacy lessons equip students with practical financial knowledge around shopping, payment methods, and college and career paths, preparing them for future financial responsibilities.

AVID Elective Standards Grade 7

Student Agency (SA): Students believe in themselves and act intentionally to build relationships, persist through obstacles, and activate their academic, social, emotional, and professional knowledge and skills to reach their potential.

Building Relationships (BR)

AV.7.SA.BR.1  Hold self and peers accountable to following group norms about shared responsibility

AV.7.SA.BR.2  Summarize points of agreement and disagreement from varying perspectives

AV.7.SA.BR.3  Deepen relational capacity with classmates through effectively managing conflict

AV.7.SA.BR.4  Establish norms and expectations around respectful interactions among group members

AV.7.SA.BR.5  Ask clarifying questions to group members to facilitate understanding

AV.7.SA.BR.6  Evaluate the impact of decisions on the environment

AV.7.SA.BR.7a Develop a support network, including peers and adults, for academic and future success

AV.7.SA.BR.7b Identify the risks and benefits of social media and online activity

Persisting Through Obstacles (PTO)

AV.7.SA.PTO.1 Identify the steps necessary to accomplish goals

AV.7.SA.PTO.2 Identify reasons for why progress is or isn't being made towards accomplishing goals

AV.7.SA.PTO.3 Seek help related to areas of need

AV.7.SA.PTO.4 Determine personal levels of grit and perseverance in relation to growth mindset

AV.7.SA.PTO.5 Explore how individual motivators and self-monitoring of motivation impact academic performance

AV.7.SA.PTO.6 Make connections between key learning points and new contexts

Activating Knowledge and Skills (AKS)

AV.7.SA.AKS.1a Identify activities that assist with self-care and healthy habits

AV.7.SA.AKS.1b Identify areas that need attention and develop goals to address those areas

AV.7.SA.AKS.2 Establish self-awareness strategies and skills

AV.7.SA.AKS.3 Pursue leadership opportunities across the school

AV.7.SA.AKS.4a Identify personal conflict management style

AV.7.SA.AKS.4b Transform passive and aggressive statements into constructive, assertive statements

AV.7.SA.AKS.5 Identify traits connected to responsibility, integrity and ethical interactions with others

AV.7.SA.AKS.6 Explore and experience extracurricular and community service activities within the school and community

AV.7.SA.AKS.7 Identify strategies to address digital disputes

Rigorous Academic Preparedness (RAP): Students develop academic skills and can successfully complete rigorous college and career preparatory curriculum and experiences.

Writing (W)

AV.7.RAP.W.1a Develop writing skills related to descriptive and expository modes of writing

AV.7.RAP.W.1b Generate multiple ideas that support, explain, or enhance the writing topic or theme

AV.7.RAP.W.1c Compose first drafts using ideas and information gathered during prewriting

AV.7.RAP.W.2 Analyze a writing task to determine the purpose, format/style, and audience

AV.7.RAP.W.3 Write multiple drafts with increased depth, based on feedback and observations

AV.7.RAP.W.4 Analyze and edit the sentence structure of writing to create interest and complexity

AV.7.RAP.W.5 Publish writing to entire class, such as an oral presentation

AV.7.RAP.W.6a Take notes, with an emphasis on recording main ideas and important information

AV.7.RAP.W.6b Take notes, with an emphasis on condensing information by using abbreviations/symbols/paraphrasing

AV.7.RAP.W.7 Summarize by pulling together the most important information and personal connections related to the objective and/or Essential Question

Inquiry (I)

AV.7.RAP.I.1a Develop writing skills related to descriptive and expository modes of writing

AV.7.RAP.I.1b Generate multiple ideas that support, explain, or enhance the writing topic or theme

AV.7.RAP.I.1c Compose first drafts using ideas and information gathered during prewriting

AV.7.RAP.I.2 Identify the specific point of confusion related to a misunderstood concept or problem

AV.7.RAP.I.3 Determine if similar problems could be solved using the same steps/process

AV.7.RAP.I.4 Reflect on learning to make connections between new learning and previous experiences

AV.7.RAP.I.5 Reflect on learning strategies that were employed, if those learning strategies were effective, and how they could adjust their methods in the future

AV.7.RAP.I.6 Reflect on a process that was utilized, if that process was effective, and how they could adjust their methods in the future

AV.7.RAP.I.7 Brainstorm ideas for research topics to address a research prompt

AV.7.RAP.I.8 Determine the relevance, validity, and reliability of information found within sources

AV.7.RAP.I.9 Organize information, sources, and data that support the research prompt

AV.7.RAP.I.10 Integrate quotes to support claims and reference text, while citing location

AV.7.RAP.I.11 Publish research to entire class, such as an oral presentation

Collaboration (C)

AV.7.RAP.C.1a Distinguish between effective and ineffective language during interactions

AV.7.RAP.C.1b Refine usage of non-verbal communication when speaking, including body language and eye contact

AV.7.RAP.C.2 Demonstrate active listening skills during academic conversations

AV.7.RAP.C.3 Utilize academic vocabulary when communicating

AV.7.RAP.C.4 Speak effectively before small groups of peers

AV.7.RAP.C.5 Utilize technology to collaborate with classmates and community members

Organization (O)

AV.7.RAP.O.1a Refine usage of organizational tools (e.g., binders/eBinders, portfolios, or digital folders) and systems that support academic success

AV.7.RAP.O.1b Maintain an activity log or tracking system of community extracurricular activities and hours

AV.7.RAP.O.2a Utilize an organizational tool to record obligations and constraints on time

AV.7.RAP.O.2b Demonstrate the process of backwards mapping

AV.7.RAP.O.3  Apply visual frameworks to organize language and comprehend key concepts

Reading (R)

AV.7.RAP.R.1  Assess if a text is appropriate according to the reading purpose

AV.7.RAP.R.2a Make predictions about the text using text features

AV.7.RAP.R.2b Assess relevant prior knowledge and identify gaps

AV.7.RAP.R.3  Utilize tools to deepen understanding of vocabulary

AV.7.RAP.R.4  Mark the text to accomplish the reading purpose through the lens of a content expert

AV.7.RAP.R.5  Extend beyond the text evaluating and synthesizing key learning

Opportunity Knowledge (OK):  Students research opportunities, set goals, make choices that support their long-term aspirations, and successfully navigate to the next level.

Advancing College Preparedness (ACP)

AV.7.OK.ACP.1 Define key personal attributes for academic, social, and financial fit related to college selection

AV.7.OK.ACP.2a Explore the significance of GPA at different stages of the academic journey

AV.7.OK.ACP.2b Explore college options and terminology

AV.7.OK.ACP.3 Evaluate personal level of readiness for scholarship eligibility

AV.7.OK.ACP.4a Reflect on how academic plans and course completion support progress toward desired major

AV.7.OK.ACP.4b Determine which courses or opportunities align with college goals and plans

AV.7.OK.ACP.4c Explore campus-, district-, or community-based opportunities to earn college credit in high school (dual credit, online learning, etc.)

AV.7.OK.ACP.5a Explore match schools, reach schools, and safety schools in order to determine the best academic fit during the selection process

AV.7.OK.ACP.5b Prepare for college entrance exams

Building Career Preparedness (BCP)

AV.7.OK.BCP.1 Define key personal attributes for academic, social, and financial fit related to career selection

AV.7.OK.BCP.2 Explore career fields and career pathways, including what resources and opportunities are available locally

AV.7.OK.BCP.3 Investigate best fit career fields based on academic, social, and financial fit

AV.7.OK.BCP.4 Reflect on how academic plans and course completion support progress toward desired career field

Developing Future Readiness (DFR)

AV.7.OK.DFR.1 Increase awareness and apply basic concepts of budgeting, spending, and making responsible financial decisions

AV.7.OK.DFR.2 Identify the elements of a strong digital profile

AV.7.OK.DFR.3 Identify ways to make the most of social media while still maintaining a responsible digital footprint

General Notes

Special Note: Skills acquired in this course will be implemented by the student across the curriculum. M/J Advancement Via Individual Determination 7 (M/J AVID 7) is a rigorous course offered by AVID Center, and content must be provided as specified by AVID Center. Students who are successful in this course will be on the appropriate pathway to success in M/J AVID 8. Teachers must receive training from AVID Center to teach this course.

Trained AVID Elective teachers may visit www.avid.org, and log into their MyAVID account using their AVID username and password; then  follow wag.avid.org to access the AVID Weeks at a Glance curriculum and resources for grades 6-12. 

Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards
This course includes Florida’s B.E.S.T. ELA Expectations (EE) and Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards (MTRs) for students. Florida educators should intentionally embed these standards within the content and their instruction as applicable. For guidance on the implementation of the EEs and MTRs, please visit https://www.cpalms.org/Standards/BEST_Standards.aspx and select the appropriate B.E.S.T. Standards package.

English Language Development ELD Standards Special Notes Section:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/si.pdf

Version Requirements

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the Florida Standards that are most relevant to this course. Standards correlated with a specific course requirement may also be addressed by other course requirements as appropriate. Some requirements in this course are not addressed in the Florida Standards. Other subject areas and content may be used to fulfill course requirements. This course includes an agreement related to minimum standards for behavior, attendance, and participation.