7th Grade
English/Language Arts

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative/connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama

Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text

Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text

Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact

Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text

Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text

Determine an author’s point of view/purpose in a text; analyze how the author distinguishes his/her position from that of others

Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history

Write arguments to support claims about texts with clear reasons and relevant evidence from text

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study

Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy

Nonfiction articles about heroes (Malala Yousafszai; Martin Luther King Jr.; Nelson Mandela)

Freak the Mighty

Lyddie;

Historical fiction;

Independent reading

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).

Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Analyze how an author develops/contrasts the points of view of different characters/narrators in a text

Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium

Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Reading and Research: Adolescents and Technology

Alternate society short stories and novels