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Reading Grade 7 Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content
Pennsylvania Department of Education wwwpdestatepaus
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A11 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary
R7A111 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A112 Identify andor apply a synonym or antonym of a word used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 1
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A12 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A121 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A122 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 2
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A13 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A131 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from the text
R7A132 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 3
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A14 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
R7A141 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 4
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A11 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary
R7A111 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A112 Identify andor apply a synonym or antonym of a word used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 1
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A12 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A121 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A122 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 2
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A13 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A131 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from the text
R7A132 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 3
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A14 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
R7A141 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 4
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A12 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A121 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A122 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 2
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A13 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A131 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from the text
R7A132 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 3
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A14 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
R7A141 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 4
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A13 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A131 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from the text
R7A132 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 3
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A14 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
R7A141 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 4
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A14 Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
R7A141 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 4
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A15 Summarize a fictional text as a whole
R7A151 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 5
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A16 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A161 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A162 Explain describe andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note narrative and poetic text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 6
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A21 Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary in nonfiction
R7A211 Identify andor apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text
R7A212 Identify andor apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 7
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A22 Identify and apply word recognition skills
R7A221 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify and apply the meaning of a word from the text with an affix
R7A222 Define andor apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
A single vocabulary question may take two different styles one that reprints the sentence from the passage or one that refers back to the word in the passage Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 8
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A23 Make inferences draw conclusions and make generalizations based on text
R7A231 Make inferences andor draw conclusions based on information from text
R7A232 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 9
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A24 Identify and explain the main ideas and relevant details
R7A241 Identify andor explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
Note Items may target specific paragraphs
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 10
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A25 Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole
R7A251 Summarize the major points processes and events of a nonfictional text as a whole
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 11
Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7A Comprehension and Reading Skills Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7A2 Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7A26 Identify describe and analyze genre of text
R7A261 Identify andor describe the authorrsquos intended purpose of text
R7A262 Identify explain andor analyze examples of text that support the authorrsquos intended purpose
Note informational persuasive biographical instructional (practicalhow-toadvertisement) and editorialessay text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 12
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B11 Interpret compare describe analyze and evaluate components of fiction and literary nonfiction
R7B111 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationships within fiction and literary nonfiction
Character (may also be called narrator speaker subject of a biography)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate character actions motives dialogue emotionsfeelings traits and relationships among characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of text
Setting
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between setting and other components of text
Plot (may also be called action)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate elements of the plot (conflict rising action climax andor resolution)
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of text
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 13
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
Theme
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction
Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate the relationship between the theme and other components of text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 14
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B1 Understand components within and between texts
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B12 Make connections between texts
R7B121 Explain interpret compare describe analyze andor evaluate connections between texts
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 15
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B21 Identify interpret describe and analyze figurative language in fiction and nonfiction
R7B211 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the examples of personification simile alliteration metaphor hyperbole and imagery in text
R7B212 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze the authorrsquos purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 16
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 20
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B2 Understand literary devices in fictional and nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B22 Identify interpret and describe the point of view of the narrator in fictional and nonfictional text
R7B221 Identify explain andor describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view
R7B222 Explain interpret andor describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 17
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 18
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Page 19
Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
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R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
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R7B31 Interpret describe and analyze the characteristics and uses of facts and opinions in nonfictional text
R7B311 Explain interpret describe andor analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
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R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
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R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
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R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
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R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7B32 Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts
R7B321 Identify explain interpret describe andor analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Reading Grade 7R7B Interpretation and Analysis of Fictional and Nonfictional Text Reporting Category
Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
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R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Grade 7
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R7B3 Understand concepts and organization of nonfictional text
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R7B33 Identify compare explain interpret describe and analyze how text organization clarifies meaning of nonfictional text
R7B331 Identify explain interpret andor analyze text organization including sequence questionanswer comparisoncontrast causeeffect or problemsolution
R7B332 Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text
R7B333 Interpret graphics and charts andor make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts
R7B334 Identify explain compare interpret describe andor analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions
Items that measure these Assessment Anchors will relate back to a reading passage Students may reread the passage to help determine the best answer See the item sampler for sample items
Every multiple-choice stem on the test will be followed by four options
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