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SD.7.L.Language
Knowledge of Language7.L.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.7.L.3.a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use7.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.L.4.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
7.L.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
7.L.4.c. Consult general and specialized reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
7.L.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
7.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.7.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech, including allusions (e.g., literary, biblical, mythological in context.
7.L.5.b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Analogies Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
7.L.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
7.L.6. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Conventions of Standard English7.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.7.L.1.a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentences
7.L.1.b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
7.L.1.c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentences
7.L.1.d. Recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
7.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.7.L.2.b. Spell correctly; consult references as needed.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
SD.7.RI.Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity7.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.7.RI.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
Craft and Structure7.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how a specific word choice affects meaning and tone.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
7.RI.5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
7.RI.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her viewpoint from that of others.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas7.RI.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.7.RI.8.a. Assess whether the reasoning is sound.
7.RI.8.b. Assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
7.RI.9. 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.
Key Ideas and Details7.RI.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7.RI.2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text.7.RI.2.a. Analyze their development over the course of the text.
7.RI.2.b. Provide an objective summary of the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
7.RI.3. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
SD.7.RL.Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Literature
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity7.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.7.RL.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
7.RL.10.b. Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
Craft and Structure7.RL.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including how figurative and connotative meanings affect tone; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poemQuiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
7.RL.5. Analyze how the overall form or structure of a text (e.g., drama, poetry, narrative, short story) contributes to its meaning.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas7.RL.9. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period to understand how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Key Ideas and Details7.RL.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text.7.RL.2.a. Analyze its development over the course of the text.
7.RL.2.b. Provide an objective summary of the text.
7.RL.3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
SD.7.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas7.SL.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
7.SL.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
7.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback from others and demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and Collaboration7.SL.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.7.SL.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
7.SL.1.b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
7.SL.1.c. 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.
7.SL.1.d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
7.SL.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
SD.7.W.Writing Standards
Range of Writing7.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest,
Production and Distribution of Writing7.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
Research to Build and Present Knowledge7.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.7.W.8.b. Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
7.W.8.d. Follow a standard format for citation.
7.W.9. Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.7.W.9.b. Apply grade 7 Reading standards for informational texts to writing
Text Types and Purposes7.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.7.W.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings, etc.), graphics (e.g., char
7.W.2.c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
7.W.2.f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
7.W.3. Write narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.7.W.3.c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
7.W.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and figurative and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
7.W.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects on the narrated experiences or events (when appropriate to genre).
SD.CCR.12.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Knowledge of LanguageCCR.12.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCR.12.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.L.6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCR.12.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
CCR.12.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
SD.CCR.12.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCR.12.R.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Craft and StructureCCR.12.R.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.R.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.12.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCR.12.R.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
CCR.12.R.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Key Ideas and DetailsCCR.12.R.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCR.12.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
CCR.12.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
SD.CCR.12.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.12.SL.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
CCR.12.SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
CCR.12.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and CollaborationCCR.12.SL.1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCR.12.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
SD.CCR.12.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of WritingCCR.12.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCR.12.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCR.12.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Text Types and PurposesCCR.12.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.