Common Core: Language
7.L.5b
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
October 1, 20187.L.1a
Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
October 1, 20187.L.5c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
October 1, 20187.L.1b
Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
October 1, 20187.L.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.
October 1, 20187.L.1c
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.*
October 1, 20187.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20187.L.2a
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
October 1, 20187.L.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
October 1, 20187.L.3a
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
October 1, 20187.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.
October 1, 2018