7th Grade ELA (Wisconsin Standards)

Reading (R)

• R.7.1 Cite text evidence to support analysis of what a text says or implies and make logical inferences.
• R.7.2 Summarize texts in a range of genres to find a theme or central idea and analyze how it develops.
• R.7.3 Analyze how plot elements interact, or how individuals, events and ideas are introduced and develop.
• R.7.4 Work out figurative and connotative meanings and analyze how word choices shape meaning, tone and mood.
• R.7.5 Analyze how structure and genre features develop themes, or how an author organizes an informational text.
• R.7.6 Analyze how an author contrasts characters' points of view and biases, and how an author's background shapes a text.
• R.7.7 Compare a written text with its audio, filmed, staged or digital version and analyze each medium's techniques.
• R.7.8 Trace and evaluate an argument, judging whether reasoning is valid and evidence relevant and sufficient.
• R.7.9 Judge the quality of texts and connect them to other texts, ideas, cultures, identities, eras and experiences.

Writing (W)

• W.7.1 Write reflective, formal and creative pieces, together or separately, for purposes from everyday to high stakes (grade 7).
• W.7.2 Write in several modes – opinion or argument, informative and narrative – at grade 7 level.
• W.7.3 Write with control of organization, transitions, development, word choice and sentences suited to grade 7.
• W.7.4 Produce clear, coherent writing whose development, organization and style suit task, purpose and audience and are culturally sustaining.
• W.7.5 Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or starting over another way for purpose and audience.
• W.7.6 Make purposeful choices about technology and formats to produce, publish and share writing and collaborate.
• W.7.7 Do short inquiry projects using several sources and raise related questions for further study.
• W.7.8 Use effective search terms to gather information, judge credibility and accuracy and cite sources without plagiarism.
• W.7.9 Use evidence from literary or informational texts to back analysis, reflection and inquiry (grade 7).

Speaking and Listening (SL)

• SL.7.1 Take an active part in varied group and partner discussions, adding to classmates' ideas and sharing own thinking (grade 7).
• SL.7.2 Analyze main ideas and details in different media and explain how they clarify the topic.
• SL.7.3 Evaluate a speaker's argument, judging the soundness of reasoning and the evidence.
• SL.7.4 Present claims and findings in a focused way with relevant evidence, communicating clearly for the audience.
• SL.7.5 Include multimedia and visuals in presentations to clarify claims and stress key points.

Language (L)

• L.7.1 Understand how language works in different cultures and contexts and use this to understand and make effective choices (grade 7).
• L.7.2 Work out unknown and multiple-meaning words using context, word parts, references and word-solving strategies (grade 7).
• L.7.3 Show understanding of figurative language, word relationships and shades of meaning (grade 7).
• L.7.4 Build vocabulary alone and with others, including cultural, academic and subject words, and use words suited to the situation (grade 7).
• L.7.5 Use standardized English grammar and usage when suitable, knowing when and where it fits (grade 7).
• L.7.6 Use standardized capitalization, punctuation and spelling in writing when suitable, knowing when it fits (grade 7).