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K–12 Standards

Grade 7

Other Kentucky Reading and Writing sets

Reading Standards for LiteratureRL

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    Key Ideas and Details

    1. 1

      Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.RL.7.1

    2. 2

      Determine themes of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.RL.7.2

    3. 3

      Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama influence one another.RL.7.3

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    Craft and Structure

    1. 4

      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 on a passage.RL.7.4

    2. 5

      Analyze how the form or structure of a drama, poem or prose text contributes to its meaning.RL.7.5

    3. 6

      Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the perspective of different characters or narrators in a text.RL.7.6

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    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

    1. 7

      Compare and contrast reading a print text and viewing its visual/oral presentation, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium.RL.7.7

    2. 8

      Not applicable to literatureRL.7.8

    3. 9

      Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal and a historical account of the same period as a means to understand how authors use history.RL.7.9

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    Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

    1. 10

      Routinely and flexibly develop and apply background knowledge along with a variety of comprehension strategies to understand and analyze grade-appropriate, complex literary text independently.RL.7.10

Reading Standards for Informational TextRI

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    Key Ideas and Details

    1. 1

      Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.RI.7.1

    2. 2

      Determine central ideas of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.RI.7.2

    3. 3

      Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas over the course of a text.RI.7.3

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    Craft and Structure

    1. 4

      Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone.RI.7.4

    2. 5

      Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the different sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.RI.7.5

    3. 6

      Determine an author’s perspective and purpose in a text, and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.RI.7.6

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    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

    1. 7

      Compare and contrast a print to a non-print version of a text, analyzing each media's portrayal of the subject and its impact on the audience.RI.7.7

    2. 8

      Identify 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.RI.7.8

    3. 9

      Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic present key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.RI.7.9

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    Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

    1. 10

      Routinely and flexibly develop and apply background knowledge along with a variety of comprehension strategies to understand and analyze grade-appropriate, complex informational text independently.RI.7.10

CompositionC

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    Text Types and Purpose

    1. 1

      Compose arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.C.7.1

      1. a

        Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.C.7.1.a

      2. b

        Introduce claim(s), acknowledge opposing claims and counter/refute them and organize the reasons and evidence logically.C.7.1.b

      3. c

        Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.C.7.1.c

      4. d

        Use transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims.C.7.1.d

      5. e

        Establish and maintain a task-appropriate writing style.C.7.1.e

      6. f

        Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.C.7.1.f

      7. g

        With some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.C.7.1.g

    2. 2

      Compose informative and/or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization and analysis of relevant content.C.7.2

      1. a

        Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.C.7.2.a

      2. b

        Introduce a topic clearly; organize ideas, concepts and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast and cause/effect; include formatting, graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.C.7.2.b

      3. c

        Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples.C.7.2.c

      4. d

        Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.C.7.2.d

      5. e

        Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.C.7.2.e

      6. f

        Establish and maintain a formal style.C.7.2.f

      7. g

        Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.C.7.2.g

      8. h

        With some guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.C.7.2.h

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    Text Types and Purpose

    1. 3

      Compose narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or multiple events, memories or ideas using effective technique, relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences.C.7.3

      1. a

        Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.C.7.3.a

      2. b

        Engage the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.C.7.3.b

      3. c

        Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing and description, to develop experiences, events and/or characters.C.7.3.c

      4. d

        Use a variety of transition words to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.C.7.3.d

      5. e

        Use precise words, relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.C.7.3.e

      6. f

        Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.C.7.3.f

      7. g

        With guidance, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach.C.7.3.g

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    Production and Distribution

    1. 4

      Use digital resources to create and publish products as well as to interact and collaborate with others; cite sources using MLA or APA format.C.7.4

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    Research to Build and Present Knowledge

    1. 5

      Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.C.7.5

    2. 6

      Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and, in order to engage in reflection or analysis, quote or paraphrase data and conclusions of others, avoiding plagiarism by providing in-text and bibliographic MLA or APA citation.C.7.6

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    Range of Writing

    1. 7

      Compose routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a variety of tasks, purposes and audiences.C.7.7

LanguageL

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    Conventions of General American English

    1. 1

      In both written and oral expression:L.7.1

      1. a

        Create sentences using correctly placed clauses and phrases.L.7.1.a

      2. b

        Demonstrate appropriate use of simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.L.7.1.b

    2. 2

      When writing:L.7.2

      1. a

        Demonstrate appropriate use of a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.L.7.2.a

      2. b

        Demonstrate appropriate use of strategies and resources (print and electronic) to identify and correct spelling errors.L.7.2.b

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    Knowledge of Language

    1. 3

      Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening.L.7.3

      1. a

        Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.L.7.3.a

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    Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

    1. 4

      Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.L.7.4

      1. a

        Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning ofL.7.4.a

      2. a

        word or phrase.L.7.4.a

      3. b

        Use Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.L.7.4.b

      4. c

        Consult print and digital reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.L.7.4.c

      5. d

        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.L.7.4.d

    2. 5

      Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.7.5

      1. a

        Interpret figurative language, including but not limited to allusions, in context.L.7.5.a

      2. b

        Use the relationship between particular words to improve understanding.L.7.5.b

      3. c

        Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.L.7.5.c

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