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K–12 Standards

Grade 7 (AAS)

Other Alabama English Language Arts AAS sets

Critical Literacy

  • 1

    Identify the point of view and author’s purpose (i.e., to instruct, to entertain, to inform, to persuade, to describe).ELA.AAS.7.1a

  • 2

    Identify words or phrases that are examples of figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor) in an informational text. ELA.AAS.7.1b

  • 3

    Make simple inferences from the content and the structure (i.e., cause and effect, sequencing) of an informational text. ELA.AAS.7.2

  • 4

    Identify how setting, plot, characters, theme, and conflict contribute to the meaning of prose (story) and poetry.  ELA.AAS.7.3

  • 5

    Identify words or phrases that are examples of literary devices (i.e., simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, imagery) used in literary texts. ELA.AAS.7.4

  • 6

    Identify the point of view or purpose (i.e., to instruct, to entertain, to inform, to persuade, to describe) of a presentation. ELA.AAS.7.5

  • 7

    Compose narratives by introducing a narrator or characters, organizing events in sequence, and providing an ending related to the event sequence  ELA.AAS.7.7a

  • 8

    Compose informative or explanatory texts by stating a topic, providing facts or details, and providing an appropriate conclusion related to the topic. ELA.AAS.7.7b

  • 9

    Compose argumentative text by stating a topic, providing reasons that support your argument, and providing an appropriate conclusion related to the topic. ELA.AAS.7.7c

  • 10

    Participate in discussions with adults and peers using information from a source. ELA.AAS.7.8

Digital Literacy

  • 11

    Use information presented in different media or formats (e.g., video, print) to answer questions. ELA.AAS.7.11

  • 12

    Determine the purpose (i.e., to instruct, to entertain, to inform, to persuade, to describe) of multiple digital sources. ELA.AAS.7.12

Language Literacy

  • 13

    Identify the correct verb tense that completes a sentence. ELA.AAS.7.17a

  • 14

    Identify a sentence using correct capitalization.  ELA.AAS.7.18

  • 15

    Identify the correct use of an apostrophe to show the omission of letters when forming contractions (i.e., can’t, don’t, he’d, she’d, he’s, she’s, I’ll).  ELA.AAS.7.21a

  • 16

    Identify the correct use of an apostrophe to show possession by a singular noun (e.g., the child’s coat, the car’s window). ELA.AAS.7.21b

  • 17

    Identify the correct use of quotation marks to indicate dialogue or a direct quote of a person. ELA.AAS.7.21c

Research Literacy 

  • 18

    Identify which source would provide reliable information about a topic. ELA.AAS.7.24

  • 19

    Summarize information from two research sources. ELA.AAS.7.27

Vocabulary Literacy

  • 20

    Use knowledge of prefixes (i.e., re-, un-, pre-) and suffixes (i.e., -er/-or [person who], -ful [full of], -less [without], -er/-est [more/most]) to identify the meaning of a word.  ELA.AAS.7.29

  • 21

    Identify the meaning of words or phrases in context. ELA.AAS.7.31

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
2021 Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

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