New Hampshire Common Core Standards 7th Grade ELA Activities
Printable Seventh Grade English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides.
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Regular and Irregular Verbs Eighth Grade English Language Arts
Vocabulary Fifth Grade English Language Arts
Adjectives/Adverbs/Vivid Language Third Grade English Language Arts
Topic Sentences Fifth Grade English Language Arts
Literal/Inferential/Evaluative Fourth Grade English Language Arts
Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections Eighth Grade English Language ArtsNew Hampshire Common Core Standards for Seventh Grade English Language Arts
NH.CC.L.7. Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
L.7.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.7.1(a) Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
L.7.1(b) Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
L.7.1(c) Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
L.7.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.7.2(b) Spell correctly.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.7.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.7.4(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 of a word or phrase.
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L.7.4(b) Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
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L.7.4(c) Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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L.7.4(d) Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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L.7.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.7.5(a) Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
Figurative Language FreeWorksheets :4Study Guides :1Reading-Figurative LanguageWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
L.7.5(b) Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
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L.7.5(c) Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
L.7.6. 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.
NH.CC.RI.7. Reading Standards for Informational Text
Craft and Structure
RI.7.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
RI.7.6. 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.
Author's Purpose/Point of ViewWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Author's PurposeWorksheets :4Study Guides :1
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.7.8. 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.
Key Ideas and Details
RI.7.1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Implied InformationWorksheets :3Central Idea/Supporting DetailsWorksheets :3Thinking SkillsWorksheets :3Drawing InferencesWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Sentence Purpose IdentificationWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Supporting DetailsWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Drawing ConclusionsWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Expository TextWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Thinking SkillsWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
RI.7.2. 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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RI.7.3. 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).
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NH.CC.RL.7. Reading Standards for Literature
Craft and Structure
RL.7.4. 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 (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
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RL.7.5. Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.7.9. Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Key Ideas and Details
RL.7.1. 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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RL.7.2. 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.
Central Idea/Supporting DetailsWorksheets :3SummarizeWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Narrative TextWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
RL.7.3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RL.7.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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NH.CC.SL.7. Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.7.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.7.1(a) Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
SL.7.1(b) Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1(c) Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.1(d) Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.7.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.7.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
NH.CC.W.7. Writing Standards
Production and Distribution of Writing
W.7.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
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Range of Writing
W.7.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.7.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.7.9(a) Apply grade 7 reading standards to literature (e.g., ''Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history'').
Text Types and Purposes
W.7.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.7.1(a) Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
W.7.1(b) Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.7.1(c) Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
W.7.1(d) Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.7.1(e) Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
W.7.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.7.2(c) Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
W.7.2(f) Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
W.7.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
W.7.3(c) Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
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