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TN.L.LANGUAGE STANDARDS

LANGUAGE STANDARDS
7.L.CSE. Conventions of Standard English
L.CSE.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
7.L.CSE.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
7.L.CSE.1.a. When reading or listening, explain the function of phrases and clauses with effectively-placed modifiers.
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7.L.CSE.1.b. When writing or speaking, produce simple, compound, and complex sentences with effectively-placed modifiers.
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L.CSE.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
7.L.CSE.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. When reading or writing, explain the function of commas to separate coordinate adjectives and use them correctly to do so.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Capitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
 
7.L.VAU. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.VAU.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.
7.L.VAU.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 7th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
7.L.VAU.4.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or a phrase.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
 
7.L.VAU.4.b. Use common grade-appropriate morphological elements as clues to the meaning of a word or a phrase.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Decoding Strategies
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Reading-Structural Analysis
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7.L.VAU.4.c. Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or phrase.
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7.L.VAU.4.d. Use etymological patterns in spelling as clues to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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L.VAU.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
7.L.VAU.5. When reading, listening, writing, and speaking, explain the function of figurative language, word relationships, and connotation/denotation and use them correctly and effectively.
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L.VAU.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 post-secondary and workforce level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
7.L.VAU.6. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; develop vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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TN.RI.READING STANDARDS – INFORMATIONAL TEXT

READING STANDARDS – INFORMATIONAL TEXT
7.RI.CS. Craft and Structure
R.CS.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
7.RI.CS.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions to other texts and repetition of words and phrases.
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R.CS.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
7.RI.CS.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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R.CS.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
7.RI.CS.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Author's Purpose/Point of View
 
7.RI.IKI. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
R.IKI.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.
7.RI.IKI.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
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R.IKI.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches an author takes.
7.RI.IKI.9. Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing an alternate explanation of events.
 
7.RI.KID. Key Ideas and Details
R.KID.1. Read closely to determine what a 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.
7.RI.KID.1. Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite several pieces of textual evidence to support conclusions.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Drawing Inferences
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Thinking Skills
 
R.KID.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
7.RI.KID.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary.
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R.KID.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
7.RI.KID.3. Analyze the relationships and interactions among individuals, events, and/or ideas in a text.
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7.RI.RRTC. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
R.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
7.RI.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend a variety of literary nonfiction throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with a gradual release of scaffolding at the high end as needed.
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TN.RL.READING STANDARDS - LITERATURE

READING STANDARDS - LITERATURE
7.RL.CS. Craft and Structure
R.CS.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
7.RL.CS.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions to other texts and repetition of words and phrases.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Figurative Language
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Literary Elements/Poetic Devices
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Narrative Text
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R.CS.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
7.RL.CS.5. Analyze the form or structure of a story, poem, or drama, considering how text form or structure contributes to its theme and meaning.
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R.CS.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
7.RL.CS.6. Analyze how an author establishes, conveys, and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
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7.RL.IKI. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
R.IKI.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches an author takes.
7.RL.IKI.9. Compare and contrast an historical account with a fictional portrayal of the same time, place, or character.
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7.RL.KID. Key Ideas and Details
R.KID.1. Read closely to determine what a 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.
7.RL.KID.1. Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite several pieces of textual evidence to support conclusions.
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R.KID.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
7.RL.KID.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary.
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7.RL.RRTC. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
R.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
7.RL.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend a variety of literature throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with a gradual release of scaffolding at the high end as needed.
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TN.SL.SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS

SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS
7.SL.CC. Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.CC.1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with varied partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
7.SL.CC.1. Prepare for collaborative discussions on 7th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own ideas clearly.
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SL.CC.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media formats, such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.
7.SL.CC.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media formats; explain how this clarifies a topic, text, or issue under study.
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7.SL.PKI. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.PKI.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning; the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
7.SL.PKI.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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SL.PKI.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
7.SL.PKI.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and to emphasize major points.
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SL.PKI.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contents and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
7.SL.PKI.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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TN.W.WRITING STANDARDS

WRITING STANDARDS
7.W.PDW. Production and Distribution of Writing
W.PDW.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
7.W.PDW.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.)
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W.PDW.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
7.W.PDW.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, 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 sho
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7.W.RBPK. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.RBPK.8. Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
7.W.RBPK.8. Integrate relevant and credible information from print and digital sources; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
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W.RBPK.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
7.W.RBPK.9. Support interpretations, analyses, reflections, or research with evidence found in literature or informational texts, applying grade 7 standards for reading; assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
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7.W.RW. Range of Writing
W.RW.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.
7.W.RW.10. Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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7.W.TTP. Text Types and Protocol
W.TTP.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
7.W.TTP.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
7.W.TTP.1.a. Introduce claim(s).
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7.W.TTP.1.b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence; acknowledge alternate or opposing claim(s).
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7.W.TTP.1.c. Organize the reasons and evidence clearly and clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
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7.W.TTP.1.f. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.
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W.TTP.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.
7.W.TTP.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.TTP.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly, using the introduction to prepare the reader for what is to follow.
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7.W.TTP.2.e. Craft an effective and relevant conclusion.
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7.W.TTP.2.g. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
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W.TTP.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
7.W.TTP.3. Write narratives (fiction and nonfiction) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
7.W.TTP.3.d. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description when appropriate, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
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7.W.TTP.3.e. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
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7.W.TTP.3.f. Craft an effective and relevant conclusion that reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
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7.W.TTP.3.g. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
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