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Content Standards New 7th grade language content standards

Spelling

Commonly confused homophones
IE or EI  web page or power point
Suffix after a final consonant web page or power point
Suffix after silent E web page or power point
Suffix after Y web page or power point

Punctuation

Language Network text online, chapter 11

All About Sentence Structure

Language Network text online: Select chapters to see the key points and practice quizzes.


Guide to Grammar and Writing (Hartford College)

Mrs. Hinkle's "Dreaded Run-On Sentence" power point
Mrs. Hinkle's "Diagramming Sentences" power point

Quizzes from the Guide to Grammar

Language Games from Funbrain

Speaking

Reading Aloud
Guide to delivering your speech (Allyn & Bacon)

Writing Genres

Narrative Literary Response Report Persuasive Summary

Elements of Narrative (fictional or autobiographical)

  • Setting
    • Time
    • Place
  • Point of View
    • First person 
    • Third person limited
    • Third person omniscient
  • Character development
    • Appearance
    • Actions
    • Words
    • Effect on others
  • Plot
    • Conflict
    • Climax
    • Resolution
  • Narrative Strategies
    • Dialog
    • Action

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Elements of Literary Response 

  • Title and author
  • Message
  • Interpretation of ideas from the text
  • Evidence and examples from the text
  • Use present tense verbs to describe works of art such as literature

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Elements of Research Report 

  • Focus question
  • Thesis
  • Recognition of perspectives
  • Evidence
  • Paraphrase (use your own words)
  • Citation of sources

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Elements of Persuasive Argument 

  • Position (thesis)
  • Supporting evidence
    • Logic
    • Example
    • Fact
    • Expert opinion
    • Personal experience
  • Rebuttal to counter-argument
  • Conclusion

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Elements of Summary 

  • Title and author
  • Author's main ideas
  • Author's most significant details
  • Statement of author's overall purpose
  • Paraphrase  (use your own words)
  • No opinion or addition of your own ideas

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