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K–12 Standards

Grade 7

Other Ohio English Language Arts sets

Reading LiteratureRL

  • 1

    Cite several pieces of text evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.RL.7.1

  • 2

    Analyze literary text development.RL.7.2

    1. a

      Determine and explain a theme of a literary text and how it is developed over the course of the text. RL.7.2.a

    2. b.

      Provide an objective summary of the text, including theme and story details.RL.7.2.b

  • 3

    Analyze how key elements of a story or drama impact plot and character development. RL.7.3

  • 4

    Explain how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in a literary text.RL.7.4

    1. a

      Determine word and phrase meanings, including figurative and/or connotative meanings.RL.7.4.a

    2. b

      Analyze the impact of specific word choices, including rhyme and alliteration, on meaning and tone.RL.7.4.b

  • 5

    Analyze how the form or structure (e.g. soliloquy, sonnet) of a drama or poem contributes to its meaning.RL.7.5

  • 6

    Analyze how an author uses point of view to develop and contrast the perspectives of different narrators, speakers, or characters in a literary text.RL.7.6

  • 7

    Compare and contrast a literary text to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).RL.7.7

  • 8

    (Not applicable to literature)RL.7.8

  • 9

    Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period to help understand how authors of fiction use or alter history.RL.7.9

  • 10

    Read and comprehend grade-level literary text, with scaffolding as needed. Use prior knowledge and previous experiences in order to make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-toworld connections and comparisons.RL.7.10

Reading InformationalRI

  • 1

    Cite several pieces of text evidence to support analysis of what an informational text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate.RI.7.1

  • 2

    Analyze informational text development.RI.7.2

    1. a

      Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.RI.7.2.a

    2. b

      Provide an objective summary of the text that includes central ideas and their development.RI.7.2.b

  • 3

    Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).RI.7.3

  • 4

    Explain how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in an informational text. RI.7.4

    1. a

      Determine word and phrase meanings, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.RI.7.4.a

    2. b

      Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.RI.7.4.b

  • 5

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

  • 6

    Determine an author’s perspective and/or purpose in an informational text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.RI.7.6

  • 7

    Compare and contrast an informational text to an audio, video, or multimedia version, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the topic (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).RI.7.7

  • 8

    Trace and evaluate the argument in an informational text.RI.7.8

    1. a

      Identify specific claims in a text. RI.7.8.a

    2. b

      Assess the soundness of reasoning.  RI.7.8.b

    3. c

      Assess if evidence is relevant and sufficient. RI.7.8.c

    4. d

      Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.RI.7.8.d

  • 9

    Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic present information differently by choosing different evidence or offering different interpretations of facts.RI.7.9

  • 10

    Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts, with scaffolding as needed. Use prior knowledge and previous experiences in order to make text-to-self, textto-text, and text-to-world connections and comparisons.RI.7.10

Reading FoundationsRF

  • 4

    Read grade-level texts with sufficient fluency to support comprehension.RF.7.4

    1. a

      Orally read grade-level text with accuracy (targeting 95% or greater), automaticity, and appropriate expression to gain meaning from text, targeting 146 or greater words correct per minute (wcpm) by the end of seventh grade.RF.7.4.a

    2. b

      Self-monitor word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.RF.7.4.b

Decode words by applying morphological analysis, word recognition, and etymology including:RF.7.3.a

  • 1

    RootsRF.7.3.a.1

  • 2

    PrefixesRF.7.3.a.2

  • 3

    SuffixesRF.7.3.a.3

Read common high-frequency words with automaticity such as:RF.7.3.b

  • 1

    Phonetically regular words: winter, test, besideRF.7.3.b.1

  • 2

    Partially regular words: square, region, believeRF.7.3.b.2

  • 3

    Irregular words: average, effect, verifyRF.7.3.b.3

Identify and know the meaning of common Latin and Greek:RF.7.3.c

  • 1

    RootsRF.7.3.c.1

  • 2

    PrefixesRF.7.3.c.2

  • 3

    SuffixesRF.7.3.c.3

Writing FoundationsWF

  • 1

    Write argumentative pieces that include:W.7.1

    1. a

      A clear thesis statement, within the introduction, to present an argument;W.7.1.a

    2. b

      An introduction of claim(s), with clearly organized reasons and an acknowledgement of alternate or opposing claims; W.7.1.b

    3. c

      Clear reasons and relevant evidence to support claim(s) that are well organized, include logical reasoning, and demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text;W.7.1.c

    4. d

      Words, phrases, and clauses that create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence;  W.7.1.d

    5. e

      Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary;W.7.1.e

    6. f

      Language appropriate to the audience and purpose; W.7.1.f

    7. g

      Use of accurate, credible sources; andW.7.1.g

    8. h

      A concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented.W.7.1.h

  • 2

    Write informative/explanatory pieces that include:W.7.2

    1. a

      A clear thesis statement, within the introduction, previewing what is to follow;W.7.2.a

    2. b

      Relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information or details to develop the topic; W.7.2.b

    3. c

      Organized text structure such as description, chronology/sequence, problem/solution, compare/contrast, and cause/effect;W.7.2.c

    4. d

      Appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas and concepts;W.7.2.d

    5. e

      Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary;W.7.2.e

    6. f

      Language appropriate to the audience and purpose; W.7.2.f

    7. g

      Formatting, graphics, and multimedia to clarify information presented, if needed;W.7.2.g

    8. h

      Use of accurate, credible sources; andW.7.2.h

    9. i

      A concluding statement or section that supports the information or explanation presented.W.7.2.i

  • 3

    Write narratives that develop real or imagined sequenced events that include:W.7.3

    1. a

      An introduction to engage and orient the reader that establishes context and introduces a narrator and/or characters;W.7.3.a

    2. b

      An organized event sequence;W.7.3.b

    3. c

      Dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, and/or characters; W.7.3.c

    4. d

      A variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another;W.7.3.d

    5. e

      Precise language, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language; andW.7.3.e

    6. f

      A conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.W.7.3.f

  • 4

    Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.W.7.4

  • 5

    With gradually fading adult support, plan, revise, and edit writing to improve clarity, organization, and conventions (e.g., capitalization, punctuation, spelling), using feedback from adults or peers.W.7.5

  • 6

    Use a variety of digital skills (e.g. keyboarding) and tools (e.g. multimedia platforms) to produce and publish writing, link and/or cite sources, and collaborate with others.W.7.6

  • 7

    Conduct independent research projects to answer a question by:  W.7.7

    1. a

      Using multiple sources on a topic;  W.7.7.a

    2. b

      Recording relevant evidence;W.7.7.b

    3. c

      Evaluating and determining the relevancy of evidence; andW.7.7.c

    4. d

      Generating additional, related questions for further research and investigation.W.7.7.d

  • 8

    Gather and use relevant information from multiple print and digital resources. W.7.8

    1. a

      Use search terms effectively.W.7.8.a

    2. b

      Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source. W.7.8.b

    3. c

      Accurately quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others to avoid plagiarism.W.7.8.c

    4. d

      Cite sources to avoid plagiarism, using a standard format.W.7.8.d

  • 9

    Use evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support analysis, elaboration, reflection, and research.W.7.9

  • 10

    Write routinely in a single session and/or over multiple sessions; engage in planning, drafting, editing, and revising for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.W.7.10

Speaking and ListeningSL

  • 1

    Participate in discussions about seventh grade topics and texts in small groups or whole-class settings, following agreed upon rules.SL.7.1

    1. a

      Come to discussions prepared (having read and/or studied materials).SL.7.1.a

    2. b

      Explicitly use the information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.SL.7.1.b

    3. c

      Define individual assigned roles; set and track progress toward specific goals and deadlines as needed.SL.7.1.c

    4. d

      Make comments that further the discussion, elaborating on and drawing conclusions from the remarks of others.SL.7.1.d

    5. e

      Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to specific questions with relevant observations and ideas.SL.7.1.e

    6. f

      Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify personal views.SL.7.1.f

  • 2

    Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media (e.g. video, audio, primary source document) and other formats (e.g. charts, tables, infographics) and explain how the ideas clarify a text, topic, or issue under study.SL.7.2

  • 3

    Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating soundness of reasoning and the relevance, accuracy, and sufficiency of the evidence.SL.7.3

  • 4

    Present claims and findings using:SL.7.4

    1. a

      An emphasis on the most notable points in a focused, coherent manner; SL.7.4.a

    2. b.

      Relevant descriptions, facts, details, and examples; SL.7.4.b

    3. c

      Appropriate eye contact; andSL.7.4.c

    4. d

      Clear speech at an understandable pace.SL.7.4.d

  • 5

    Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to clarify claims and findings and emphasize the most notable points.SL.7.5

  • 6

    Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal language when indicated or appropriate.SL.7.6

LanguageL

  • 1

    Know and apply formal American English grammar, usage, and mechanics when writing or speaking.L.7.1

    1. a

      Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and within the context of specific sentences. L.7.1.a

    2. b

      Use simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. L.7.1.b

    3. c

      Recognize that changing the placement of a phrase or clause can add variety, emphasize particular relationships among ideas, or alter the meaning of a sentence or paragraph.L.7.1.c

    4. d

      Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.L.7.1.d

  • 2

    Know and apply formal American English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.7.2

    1. a

      Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., a fascinating, enjoyable movie).L.7.2.a

    2. b

      Spell words accurately, using gradelevel spelling patterns (phonics) and meaningful word parts (morphology), consulting print and/or digital resources as needed.L.7.2.b

  • 3

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

    1. a

      Use language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely.L.7.3.a

    2. b

      Recognize and eliminate wordiness and redundancy. L.7.3.b

    3. c

      Maintain consistent style and tone appropriate to the audience and purpose.L.7.3.c

  • 4

    Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words or multiple-meaning words or phrases. L.7.4

    1. a

      Use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the intended meaning of a word or phrase.L.7.4.a

    2. b.

      Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).L.7.4.b

    3. c

      Consult print and/or digital resources (e.g. dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), to support the pronunciation of a word and verify its precise meaning or part of speech.L.7.4.c

  • 5

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

    1. a

      Explain figurative language, including allusions (e.g. literary, biblical, and mythological) in context.L.7.5.a

    2. b.

      Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.L.7.5.b

    3. c

      Distinguish among the connotations (implied meanings, associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).L.7.5.c

  • 6

    Use grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases acquired through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.L.7.6

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
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2026 Revised ELA Standards K-12

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