Power Standards:

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Reading Literature:

RL 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL 7.2 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.

Reading Information:

RI 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI 7.2 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.

Speaking/Listening:

SL7.1  Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Writing Argument:

W 7.1  Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. (a-e)

Writing Narrative:

W 7.3  Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (see sub a-e)

Language:

L 7.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.