ELA.7.C.5.2

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Use digital tools to produce and share writing.
General Information
Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 7
Strand: Communication
Standard: Creating and Collaborating
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
0500010: M/J Personal, Career, and School Development Skills 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0500012: M/J Personal, Career, School Development Skills 2 & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1001040: M/J Language Arts 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1001050: M/J Language Arts 2 Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
1002010: M/J Language Arts 2 Through ESOL (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1006010: M/J Journalism 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1007010: M/J Speech and Debate 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2021, 2021 and beyond (current))
1009010: M/J Creative Writing 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1009040: M/J Writing 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1100000: M/J Library Skills/Information Literacy (MC) (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1700060: M/J Career Research and Decision Making (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7810012: Access M/J Language Arts 2  (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1002181: M/J Developmental Language Arts Through ESOL (Reading) (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
ELA.7.C.5.AP.2: Identify digital tools to produce writing.

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Lesson Plans

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Frederick Douglass and the 15th Amendment:

Students will read portions of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and review the text of the 15th Amendment, then write a narrative piece in the form of a journal entry to express Frederick Douglass’ thoughts and feelings about how the 15th Amendment could impact his life.

There are three lessons that can be used to complement a study of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and help students take a new perspective by merging ELA skills with civics knowledge.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.

Type: Lesson Plan

A Search for Central Ideas: Examining Florida Wildlife:

In this four-part series, students will read informational texts in the form of brochures created by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Students will work in groups to complete a graphic organizer to identify text features, determine the meaning of selected vocabulary, and compare central ideas. Students will also conduct research about Florida wildlife to create an original brochure with a variety of text features.

Type: Lesson Plan

Debugging a Business Website:

Students will learn how to debug CSS declarations collaborating with their partners. Students will use their critical thinking skills to collaborate and problem solve the errors present in a business website.

Type: Lesson Plan

Effectiveness and Efficiency in the workplace:

Using the case study, “Efficiency and Effectiveness,” students will discuss the similarities of customer service in various work environments. Students will investigate and create a presentation on how management can implement ongoing training and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace.

Type: Lesson Plan

Finding Bugs:

A fictional case study on debugging HTML & CSS.

Type: Lesson Plan

Leadership Part 3: Leaders- A Closer Look:

In groups, students will conduct additional online research and write a profile on the characteristics and responsibilities of two leaders. Students will design a slide for each leader’s profile to add to their leadership presentation in this lesson.

Type: Lesson Plan

Middle School Students and Social Media:

Using the case study,” Social Media and its Effects on Middle School Students,” students will read the case study and answer how they think the scenario can be changed to benefit everyone in the classroom. Students will also offer solutions the teacher can use to diffuse some of the situations in the classroom.

Type: Lesson Plan

Orientation to Career Clusters: Education and Training Introduction Part 1:

Students will begin familiarizing themselves with the careers and opportunities within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Education and Training Career specific vocabulary will be provided as students begin answering questions about possible career paths and skills needed for individuals in the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will list the characteristics of individuals working in Education and Training.

Type: Lesson Plan

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