Language Arts Curriculum Grade 7

Grammar and Usage Grade 7

Unit Preview, Mechanics of Writing, Infinitives and Participles, Hyphens, Dashes, and Brackets, Parts of Speech, Summary

Knowledge of Language

Edit Written Manuscript

Word Analysis, Fluency and Vocabulary Development Grade 7

Unit Preview, Words in Context, Roots and Affixes, Idioms, Analogies, Metaphors and Similes, Reference Materials, Summary

Reading Informational Text Grade 7

Unit Preview, Compare and Contrast Informational Materials, Cause and Effect Organization of Text, Technical Directions, Summary

Literary Response and Analysis Part 2

Unit Preview, Prose, Elements of Plot, Characterization, Relevance of Setting, Recurring Themes, Point of View, Summary

Writing Strategies

Unit Preview, Statements & Claims, Note-taking, Outlining & Summarizing, Paragraph Transitions, Databases & Spreadsheets, Summary

Writing Applications Part 2

Unit Preview, Fictional and Autobiographical Narratives, Responses to Literature, Research Reports, Persuasive Compositions, Career Development and Technical Documents, Summary, Summary

Listening and Speaking Part 3

Unit Preview, Analyze Oral Interpretations of Literature, Respond to Persuasive Messages, Paraphrase a Speaker’s Purpose and Point of View, Prepare a Speech Outline, Formal Presentations, Deliver Oral Summaries of Articles and Books, Deliver Research Presentations, Summary