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
Analyzing TextsWriting ArgumentsUnderstanding Litera...Evaluating Arguments...Conducting Research ...Crafting NarrativesReading Comprehensio...Writing for Differen...Collaborating and Gi...Active Reading Techn...Planning and Organiz...
Advanced Topics

Conducting Research Projects

Becoming a Young Researcher

Research means finding out more about a topic using reliable sources. In 7th grade, you'll learn to ask big questions, gather information, and organize your findings.

Steps in the Research Process

  1. Pick a topic and ask a research question.
  2. Find trustworthy sources like books, websites, and articles.
  3. Take notes and keep track of your sources.
  4. Organize your information and write a report or presentation.
  5. Give credit to your sources.

Real-World Connections

Research skills are used by scientists, journalists, and anyone curious about the world. You'll use these skills for school projects and later in life when you want to learn something new!

Examples

  • Creating a presentation about endangered animals using facts from wildlife organizations.

  • Writing a report on a historical event after looking up information in books and online databases.

In a Nutshell

Learning to investigate topics and present your findings clearly.

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Crafting Narratives