7th Grade ELA (North Dakota Content Standards)

Communication (C)

• 7.C.1 Plan and give formal and informal presentations, with multimedia when useful.
• 7.C.2 Present with suitable eye contact, body language, volume and pronunciation.
• 7.C.5 Prepare for discussions by finding relevant, specific links.
• 7.C.6 Take part in discussions or debates.
  • 7.C.6a Listen actively and stay focused.
  • 7.C.6b Refer to others' ideas and to links with the text.
• 7.C.7 Work with others cooperatively toward a shared goal.

Reading (R)

• 7.R.2 Understand varied texts, making inferences backed by evidence and reasoning.
• 7.R.3a Summarize or paraphrase nonfiction objectively, leaving out unneeded information.
• 7.R.3b Summarize or paraphrase literary texts objectively, leaving out unneeded information.
• 7.R.4 Identify main ideas, claims or themes with evidence and reasoning.
• 7.R.5 Work out the meaning and purpose of words and phrases, including figurative, denotative and connotative ones.
• 7.R.6 Analyze how an author structures a text and how sections add to the whole.
• 7.R.7 Analyze how figurative language and word choice affect meaning.
• 7.R.8 Analyze a range of fiction using evidence from the text.
  • 7.R.8a Analyze how characters and plot develop and add to the theme.
  • 7.R.8b Analyze how point of view affects the story.
  • 7.R.8c Describe how several works or genres treat the same topic.
  • 7.R.8d Describe how an author's background or time period affects a story.
• 7.R.9 Analyze a range of nonfiction using evidence from the text.
  • 7.R.9a Identify the author's point of view and purpose and how they shape meaning.
  • 7.R.9b Analyze how authors present information on similar topics.

Writing (W)

• 7.W.1 Write clearly and coherently, organized for the task, purpose and audience.
• 7.W.2 Use a structure with an introduction, transitions, body paragraphs and a conclusion.
• 7.W.3 Write informative or explanatory pieces that convey complex ideas.
• 7.W.4 Write arguments with evidence, logic and counterclaims where relevant.
• 7.W.5 Write narratives with well-chosen details and a clear order of events.
• 7.W.6 Plan, draft, revise and edit for the genre and audience.
• 7.W.7 Choose words and voice deliberately to suit the purpose.

Language Usage (L)

• 7.L.1 Use language knowledge to suit task, purpose and audience.
  • 7.L.1a Use simple, compound and complex sentences for variety.
  • 7.L.1b Spot and fix fragments and run-ons.
  • 7.L.1c Use varied punctuation accurately.
  • 7.L.1d Make subjects agree with verbs and pronouns with antecedents.
  • 7.L.1e Follow grammar conventions from earlier grades.

Inquiry and Research (IR)

• 7.IR.1 Develop a research question from a topic, problem or need.
• 7.IR.2 Find relevant information in a range of credible sources.
• 7.IR.3 Organize main ideas from sources using given and self-made note-taking strategies.
• 7.IR.4 Analyze credible sources from several perspectives and identify bias.
• 7.IR.5 Work source information in using a standard format.
  • 7.IR.5a Credit sources when quoting, paraphrasing or summarizing.
  • 7.IR.5b Make a citation or bibliography page in a standard format.