7th Grade Language Arts
Grade 7 English Language Arts
English Language Arts 7 provides students with a curriculum that aligns with the Alabama Course of Study organized into the following domains: reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will concentrate on language skills including standard usage, function of the parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, spelling, and dictionary skills. Students will participate in a variety of speaking activities and presentations. Writing assignments emphasize introducing and supporting claims on a topic or issue using a formal style. Students will read a variety of literature including novels, short stories, poetry. Outside and summer reading/writing assignments are required.
Grade 7 Advanced English Language Arts
Advanced English Language Arts 7 provides students with a challenging curriculum that aligns with the Alabama Course of Study organized into the following domains: reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will concentrate on language skills including standard usage, function of the parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, spelling, and dictionary skills. Students participate in a variety of speaking activities and presentations. Students are expected to write narrative, informative/explanatory and argumentative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information. Students will read a variety of literature including novels, short stories, poetry. This course has a concentrated focus on independent reading, writing, analysis, and problem solving. The primary goals of the course are to foster independent learning and encourage in-depth exploration of the content. Outside and summer reading/writing assignments are required.