7th Grade ELA Unit Resources

Universal Feelings and Emotions- First Crush  (Reading Literary, Narrative Writing)

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.
RL.7.3 – Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

W.7.3 – Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences

L.7.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Analyzing Stories and Poems (Reading Literature and Argumentative Writing)

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.

W.7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

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.7.3 – Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

SL.7.4 – 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.

Rules to Live By (Reading Informational and Informative/Explanatory Writing)

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.

RI.7.3 – 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).

W.7.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

W.7.6 – Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

Technology Vs. Textbooks (Informational Reading and Argumentative Writing)

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.7.8 – Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

RI.7.6 – Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes their position from that of others.

W.7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

W.7.6 – Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

Risk and Exploration (Informative Reading/Narrative Writing)

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.

RI.7.3 – Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text.

W.7.3 – Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

W.7.4 – Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Courage and Bravery (Reading Literature and Informative/Explanatory Writing)

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.

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

W.7.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas through selection, organization, and analysis.

RL.7.5 – Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure contributes to its meaning.

W.7.4 – Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.