Common Core: 7th Grade English Language Arts

This subject focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with the Common Core standards for 7th grade.

Analyzing TextsWriting ArgumentsUnderstanding Literary Devices
Evaluating Arguments and ClaimsConducting Research ProjectsCrafting Narratives
Reading Comprehension in Everyday LifeWriting for Different PurposesCollaborating and Giving Feedback
Active Reading TechniquesPlanning and Organizing Writing
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Study Strategies

Active Reading Techniques

Becoming an Active Reader

Active reading means engaging with the text, not just letting the words wash over you. Use these techniques to remember and understand more:

  • Highlight or underline important points as you read.
  • Ask questions and make predictions.
  • Summarize sections in your own words.
  • Make connections to things you already know.

These habits help you stay focused and get the most out of everything you read!

Examples

  • Highlighting key facts in a science article.

  • Writing questions in the margin of a story to clarify confusing parts.

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Planning and Organizing Writing