📖 7th Grade ELA – Week 4 Vocabulary Homework

SAVVAS ELA

Vocabulary Words: Central Idea, Supporting Detail, Inference, Author's Purpose, Perspective

Directions: You have already learned the definitions of this week's vocabulary words. This week, you will apply the vocabulary to informational texts and analyze how authors communicate ideas.

📰 MONDAY – Read Like a Detective

Read the passage.

Why Do Schools Have School Gardens?

School gardens are becoming more common in schools across the country. These gardens give students an opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers while learning about science and the environment. Students can observe how plants grow, measure changes, and learn about the importance of caring for living things. School gardens can also encourage students to make healthier food choices because they become more familiar with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, working in a garden can teach students responsibility because plants require regular care.

Answer:

1. What is the central idea of the passage?

2. Identify two supporting details.

3. What can you infer about students who participate in school gardens?

4. What is the author's purpose?

5. What is the author's perspective toward school gardens?

Challenge:

Which supporting detail best develops the central idea? Explain why.

🔍 TUESDAY – Evidence or Inference?

For each statement, write E for evidence or I for inference.

1. _____ The article states that students measure plant growth.

2. _____ Students who work in gardens may become more responsible.

3. _____ The author explains that gardens can encourage healthier food choices.

4. _____ Students probably learn patience while caring for plants.

5. _____ School gardens provide opportunities for students to learn about science.

Then answer:

Why is it important for readers to separate evidence from their own inferences?

Write 3–4 sentences.

🎯 WEDNESDAY – Author's Purpose Challenge

Authors usually write to:

Inform – Explain – Persuade – Entertain

For each situation, identify the author's purpose and explain your answer.

Situation 1

An article explains how hurricanes form.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 2

A writer argues that students should have less homework.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 3

A short story describes a student getting lost during a camping trip.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 4

A science article explains how animals adapt to their environments.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Challenge:

Explain how an author's purpose can influence the information included in a text.

Write 4–5 sentences.

👀 THURSDAY – Perspective Shift

Think about a story, article, or chapter you have read.

Identify the author's or narrator's perspective.

Perspective: ____________________________________

Now imagine the text was written from another person's perspective.

Complete:

Original Perspective:

New Perspective:

What information might change?

What information might stay the same?

Challenge:

Explain how changing the perspective could change the reader's understanding of the topic.

Write 5–6 sentences.

🧠 FRIDAY – Central Idea Challenge

Read a nonfiction article of your choice.

Complete:

Title: __________________________________

Central Idea:

Supporting Detail #1:

Supporting Detail #2:

Supporting Detail #3:

Inference:

Author's Purpose:

Author's Perspective:

Final Response:

Which piece of evidence best supports the central idea? Explain your reasoning.

Write 6–8 complete sentences.

Grade 7 – Week 3 Vocabulary Homework: AUGUST 24-28

Words: central idea, supporting detail, inference, author's purpose, perspective

Monday – Choose the Word

Give students short scenarios and have them identify which vocabulary word is being demonstrated.

SENERIO:  Student reads an article about recycling and determines that the author's main message is that recycling helps protect the environment.

Tuesday – True or False

Students write T or F.

1. An inference is something the reader figures out using clues.

2. Supporting details help explain the central idea.

3. The author's purpose is always to entertain.

4. Perspective refers to the way someone views a topic.

5. The central idea is a minor detail in a text.

Students must correct the false statements.

Wednesday – Social Media Post

Choose one vocabulary word and create a fictional social media post that demonstrates the meaning of the word.

Then explain in 2–3 sentences why the post represents that vocabulary word.

Thursday – Reading Detective

Read for 15–20 minutes.

Find:

• The central idea

• Two supporting details

• One inference

• The author's purpose

• The narrator/author's perspective

Friday – Vocabulary Game

Create a Vocabulary Taboo Card for each word.

For each card:

• Write the vocabulary word at the top.

• Write 3 words you would NOT be allowed to say when trying to get someone to guess it.

Homework: August 17-21

Monday

Words: context, perspective, conflict, theme, analyze

1. Write each word and definition.

2. Identify the part of speech.

3. Write an original sentence.

Tuesday

1. Write one synonym and one antonym for each word.

2. Create a visual representation of one word.

Wednesday

Context Clues Activity

Use the words in original sentences and determine their meanings by using context clues.

Thursday

Read for 20 minutes.

Answer the following questions:

• What is the theme?

• What conflict exists?

• Whose perspective is presented?

Friday

Vocabulary Assessment

• Definitions

• Multiple-choice questions

• Short-response writing activity

Writing Prompt: Explain how conflict helps develop a theme.