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WV.7.L.Language
Language
Knowledge of Language
ELA.7.38. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
ELA.7.38.1. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
ELA.7.39. 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.
ELA.7.39.1. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph or a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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ELA.7.39.2. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, or rebel).
ELA.7.39.3. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, and/or thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
ELA.7.39.4. Verify the initial 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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ELA.7.40.3. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, or condescending).
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ELA.7.41. 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.
ELA.7.37. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELA.7.37.2. Spell correctly.
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WV.7.R.Reading
Reading
Range of Reading and Text Complexity
ELA.7.18. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 6–8 text complexity range proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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Craft and Structure
ELA.7.10. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in an informational text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
ELA.7.11. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize an informational text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
ELA.7.12. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in an informational text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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ELA.7.7. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a literary 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 sec
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ELA.7.8. Analyze how a drama’s or poem’s form or structure (e.g., soliloquy or sonnet) contributes to its meaning.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ELA.7.14. 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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ELA.7.16. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in an informational text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
ELA.7.17. 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.
ELA.7.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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ELA.7.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a literary text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELA.7.4. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the informational text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELA.7.5. Determine two or more central ideas in an informational text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELA.7.6. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in an informational text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
ELA.7.33. 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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ELA.7.35. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards for specific expectations.)
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Comprehension and Collaboration
ELA.7.30. 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 ideas clearly.
ELA.7.30.1. 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.
ELA.7.30.3. 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.
ELA.7.31. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and/or orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
ELA.7.29. 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.
ELA.7.23. 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 Text Types and Purposes.)
ELA.7.28. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA.7.28.1. 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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ELA.7.28.2. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to nonfiction and other informational texts (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”).
ELA.7.21. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
ELA.7.21.1. 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 or
ELA.7.22. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
ELA.7.22.3. 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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