Seventh Grade Reading, Writing & Communicating
Language skills are necessary for academic success in all disciplines. The ability to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening effectively builds understanding across all academic subjects as well as allowing for the development of 21st century skills within the context of these subjects. Critical thinking and reasoning, information literacy, collaboration, self-direction, and innovation are vital 21st century skills.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression and Listening | 1 | Formal presentations require preparation and effective delivery | 2 | Small and large group discussions rely on active listening and the effective contributions of all participants |
| Reading for All Purposes | 1 | Literary elements, characteristics, and ideas are interrelated and guide the comprehension of literary and fictional texts | 2 | Informational and persuasive texts are summarized and evaluated | 3 | Purpose, tone, and meaning in word choices influence literary, persuasive, and informational texts |
| Writing and Composition | 1 | Composing literary and narrative texts that incorporate a range of stylistic devices demonstrates knowledge of genre features | 2 | Organization is used when composing informational and persuasive texts | 3 | Editing writing for proper grammar, usage, mechanics, and clarity improves written work |
| Research and Reasoning | 1 | Answering a research question logically begins with obtaining and analyzing information from a variety of sources | 2 | Logical information requires documented sources | 3 | Reasoned material is evaluated for its quality using both its logic and its use of a medium |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 7th Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- Seventh Grade Reading, Writing & Communicating Placemats
