7th

Reading Literature

Reading Informational Text

Writing

Speaking and Listening

Language

Key Ideas and Details

Craft and Structure

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Key Ideas and Details

Craft and Structure

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Text Types and Purposes

Production and Distribution of Writing

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

Range of Writing

Comprehension and Collaboration

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Conventions of Standard English

Knowledge of Language

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Analyze text to identify where information is explicitly stated and where inferences must be drawn.

Identify events in a text that are related to the theme or central idea.

Determine how two or more story elements are related.

Determine the meaning of simple idioms and figures of speech as they are used in a text.

Compare the structure of two or more texts (e.g., stories, poems, or dramas).

Compare the points of view of two or more characters or narrators in a text.

Compare a text version of a story, drama, or poem with an audio, video, or live version of the same text.

(Not applicable to literature)

Compare a fictional time, place, or character in one text with the same time, place, or character portrayed in a historical account.

Demonstrate understanding of text while actively engaged in reading or listening to stories, dramas, and poetry.

Analyze text to identify where information is explicitly stated and where inferences must be drawn. 

Determine two or more central ideas in a text.

Determine how two individuals, events or ideas in a text are related.

Determine how words or phrases are used to persuade or inform a text.

Determine how a fact, step, or event fits into the overall structure of the text.

Determine an author's purpose or point of view.

Determine an author's purpose or point of view.

Determine how a claim or reason fits into the overall structure of an informational text.

Compare and contrast how different texts on the same topic present the details.

Demonstrate understanding while actively reading or listening to literary nonfiction.

Write claims about topics or texts.

Write to share information supported by details.

Write about events or personal experiences.

Produce writing that is appropriate for the task, purpose, or audience.

With guidance and support from adults and peers, plan before writing and revise own writing. 

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce writing to interact and collaborate with others.

Conduct research to answer a question based on multiple sources of information.

Identify quotes providing relevant information about a topic from multiple print or digital sources.

Use information from literary and informational text to support writing.

Write routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Engage in collaborative discussions.

Identify details related to the main idea of a text presented orally or through other media.

Determine whether the claims made by a speaker are fact or opinion.

Present findings on a topic including relevant descriptions, facts, or details.

Select or create audio recordings and visual/tactile displays to emphasize specific points in a presentation.

Communicate precisely (i.e., provide complete information) or efficiently (i.e., telegraphic communication) as required by the context, task, and communication partner.

Demonstrate standard English grammar and usage when communicating.

Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standard English.

Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating. a. Use precise language as required to achieve desired meaning.

Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and use.

Use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases across contexts.

Introduce a topic or text and write one claim about it.

Write one or more reasons to support a claim about a topic or text.

Use temporal words (first, next, also) to create cohesion.

Not applicable

Not applicable

Introduce a topic and write to convey ideas and information about it including visual, tactual, or multimedia information as appropriate.

Select domain-specific vocabulary to use in writing about the topic.

Not applicable

Select domain-specific vocabulary to use in writing about the topic.

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Write a narrative about a real or imagined experience introducing the experience, at least one character, and two or more events.

Not applicable

Use temporal words (e.g., first, then, next) to signal order.

Use words that describe feelings of people or characters in the narrative.

Not applicable

Apply Essential Elements of Grade 7 Reading Standards to literature (e.g., “Recognize the difference between fictional characters and nonfictional characters.”).

Apply Essential Elements of Grade 7 Reading Standards to informational texts (e.g., “Use relevant and sufficient evidence for supporting the claims and argument.”).

Come to discussions prepared to share information.

With guidance and support from adults and peers, follow simple, agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Remain on the topic of the discussion when answering questions or making other contributions to a discussion.

Acknowledge new information expressed by others in a discussion.

Not applicable

Produce complete simple sentences when writing or communicating.

Not applicable

Use end punctuation when writing a sentence or question.

Spell words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of letter-sound relationships and/or common spelling patterns.

Use context to determine which word is missing from a text.

Use frequently occurring root words (e.g., like) and the words that result when affixes are added (e.g., liked, disliked, liking).

Seek clarification and meaning support when unfamiliar words are encountered while reading or communicating.

Not applicable

Identify the literal and nonliteral meanings of words in context.

Demonstrate understanding of synonyms and antonyms.

Not applicable