Grade 7
7.L.5a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
October 1, 20187.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 20187.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.RI.1
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
October 1, 20187.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20187.RI.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.
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, 2018