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FL.LAFS.7.L.LANGUAGE STANDARDS
LANGUAGE STANDARDS
LAFS.7.L.1. Conventions of Standard English
LAFS.7.L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
LAFS.7.L.1.1.a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
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LAFS.7.L.1.1.b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
LAFS.7.L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
LAFS.7.L.3.4.a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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LAFS.7.L.3.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
LAFS.7.L.3.4.c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
LAFS.7.L.3.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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LAFS.7.L.3.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
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LAFS.7.L.3.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
LAFS.7.RI.1.2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
LAFS.7.RI.1.3. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
LAFS.7.RI.2.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
LAFS.7.RI.2.5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
LAFS.7.RI.2.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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LAFS.7.RI.3.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
LAFS.7.RI.3.9. Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
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LAFS.7.RL.1.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
LAFS.7.RL.2.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a
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LAFS.7.RL.2.5. Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning.
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LAFS.7.RL.3. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.7.RL.3.9. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
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LAFS.7.RL.4. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
LAFS.7.RL.4.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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FL.LAFS.7.SL.STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
LAFS.7.SL.1. Comprehension and Collaboration
LAFS.7.SL.1.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
LAFS.7.SL.1.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
LAFS.7.SL.1.1.c. Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
LAFS.7.SL.1.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
LAFS.7.SL.2.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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LAFS.7.SL.2.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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FL.LAFS.7.W.WRITING STANDARDS
WRITING STANDARDS
LAFS.7.W.1. Text Types and Purposes
LAFS.7.W.1.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
LAFS.7.W.1.1.c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
LAFS.7.W.1.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
LAFS.7.W.1.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, ta
LAFS.7.W.1.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
LAFS.7.W.1.3.c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
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LAFS.7.W.2. Production and Distribution of Writing
LAFS.7.W.2.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
LAFS.7.W.3. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
LAFS.7.W.3.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.7.W.3.9.a. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history”).
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LAFS.7.W.3.9.b. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”).
LAFS.7.W.4.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.K12.L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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LAFS.K12.L.1.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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LAFS.K12.L.2. Knowledge of Language
LAFS.K12.L.2.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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LAFS.K12.L.3. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LAFS.K12.L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
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LAFS.K12.L.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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LAFS.K12.L.3.6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
LAFS.K12.R.1.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
LAFS.K12.R.1.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
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LAFS.K12.R.2. Craft and Structure
LAFS.K12.R.2.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
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LAFS.K12.R.2.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
LAFS.K12.R.3.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
LAFS.K12.R.3.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
FL.LAFS.K12.SL.STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
LAFS.K12.SL.1. Comprehension and Collaboration
LAFS.K12.SL.1.1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
LAFS.K12.SL.2. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.K12.SL.2.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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LAFS.K12.SL.2.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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FL.LAFS.K12.W.WRITING STANDARDS
WRITING STANDARDS
LAFS.K12.W.1. Text Types and Purposes
LAFS.K12.W.1.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
LAFS.K12.W.1.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
LAFS.K12.W.3. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
LAFS.K12.W.3.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
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LAFS.K12.W.3.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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LAFS.K12.W.4. Range of Writing
LAFS.K12.W.4.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.