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COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Essential Standards
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7th Grade/ELA
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Reading (Literature & Informational)
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R.L.7.1
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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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R.L.7.2
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Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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R.L.7.4
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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 story or drama.
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R.L.7.6
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Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view (perspectives)* of different characters or narrators in a text.
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R.I.7.1
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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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R.I.7.2
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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.
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R.I.7.6
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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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R.I.7.8
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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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Writing
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W.7.1
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Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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W.7.2
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Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
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W.7.3
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
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W.7.4
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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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W.7.7
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Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
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W.7.8
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Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation
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Language
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L.7.1
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Demonstrate command
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of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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L.7.2
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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