7th Grade ELA Curriculum Big Ideas
Reading-Students will.....
Speaking and Listening-Students will....
1. Speak (both in formal presentations and in informal discussions) with growing maturity to convey ideas and information clearly and persuasively.
2. Develop listening skills that allow them to participate effectively and contribute to groups.
Writing-Students will…..
Language-Students will…..
1. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a variety of strategies.
2. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
3. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
As you can see, we have a great deal to accomplish this year. We will be engaged in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening EACH DAY in class! For the entire 7th Grade ELA curriculum, click on the button below:
- Demonstrate the ability to read challenging complex texts closely such that they can cite multiple instances of specific evidence to support their assertions.
- Recognize the interplay between setting, plot and characters and provide an objective summary of a text apart from their own reaction to it.
- Trace how an argument develops within a text and assess the validity of the evidence.
- Compare and contrast different interpretations of a topic, identifying how authors shape their presentation of key information and choose to highlight certain facts over others.
Speaking and Listening-Students will....
1. Speak (both in formal presentations and in informal discussions) with growing maturity to convey ideas and information clearly and persuasively.
2. Develop listening skills that allow them to participate effectively and contribute to groups.
Writing-Students will…..
- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas.
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences.
- Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
Language-Students will…..
1. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a variety of strategies.
2. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
3. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
As you can see, we have a great deal to accomplish this year. We will be engaged in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening EACH DAY in class! For the entire 7th Grade ELA curriculum, click on the button below:
Seventh Grade NC ELA Curriculum
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