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ND.7.L.Language Standards

Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
7.L.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.
7.L.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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7.L.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).
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7.L.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.
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7.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships (analogies), and nuances in word meanings.
7.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. (Figures of speech may include similes, metaphors, hyperboles, personification, idioms, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.)
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7.L.5.b. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
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7.L.6. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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Conventions of Standard English
7.L.1. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…
Practice:
7.L.1.g. Rearrange complete simple and compound sentences of a variety of lengths.
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7.L.1.i. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
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7.L.1.k. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
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Demonstrate proficiency in:
7.L.1.o. Produce complex and compound-complex sentences.
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7.L.1.p. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).
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7.L.1.r. Explain the function of a prepositional phrase.
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Introduce:
7.L.1.a. Use and describe verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
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7.L.1.c. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
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7.L.1.d. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
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7.L.1.f. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
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7.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Practice:
7.L.2.b. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed and/or using spelling patterns and generalizations. (e.g., word families, position-based spelling, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts)
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ND.7.RI.Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text

Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
7.RI.10. By the end of grade 7, read and comprehend grade-level 27 appropriate literature, in a variety of print genres and other media, proficiently and independently, with scaffolding28 as needed.
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Craft and Structure
7.RI.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.
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7.RI.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.
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7.RI.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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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7.RI.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.
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7.RI.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.
 
Key Ideas and Details
7.RI.1. Read closely to comprehend text
7.RI.1.a. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. (Textual evidence may include graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, pictures as well as text.)
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7.RI.1.b. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text. (Textual evidence may include graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, pictures as well as text.)
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7.RI.1.c. Provide an objective summary of the text.
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7.RI.2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.
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7.RI.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).
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ND.7.RL.Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction

Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
7.RL.10. By the end of grade 7, read and comprehend grade-level appropriate literature, in a variety of print genres and other media, proficiently and independently, with scaffolding as needed.
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Craft and Structure
7.RL.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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7.RL.5. Analyze how an author uses an entire text’s (e.g., short story, drama, poem) form or structure to develop ideas.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7.RL.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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Key Ideas and Details
7.RL.1. Read closely to comprehend text
7.RL.1.a. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
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7.RL.1.b. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text.
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7.RL.1.c. Provide an objective summary.
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7.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
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7.RL.3. Analyze how particular elements, such as foreshadowing, point of view, plot development, protagonist, antagonist, theme, etc., of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
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ND.7.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
7.SL.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing significant 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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7.SL.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize significant points.
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7.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
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Comprehension and Collaboration
7.SL.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.
7.SL.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read the material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to explore and reflect on ideas being discussed.
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7.SL.1.b. Follow rules for collaborative discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
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7.SL.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.
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7.SL.2. Use introductory note-taking strategies to 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.
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ND.7.W.Writing Standards

Writing Standards
Production, Distribution, and Range of Writing
7.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3.)
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7.W.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up t
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7.W.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish grade-level writing, link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
7.W.9. Incorporate evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
7.W.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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7.W.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 sufficient to support the claims.)
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Text Types and Purposes
7.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
7.W.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
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7.W.2.c. Use appropriate words, phrases, and clauses as transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
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7.W.2.f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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7.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
7.W.3.b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
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7.W.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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7.W.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
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7.W.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
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