SEVENTH GRADE CURRICULUM
English:
Punctuation
Capitalization
Underlining
Quotation marks
Semicolon/colon
Appositive
Hyphen/Apostrophe/Brackets
Sentence formation
Syntactic complexity
Sentence structure
Complete sentences
Parts of speech
Purpose of sentence
Grammar
Agreement
Sentence patterns/Syntax
Morphology
Articles
Comparative/superlative degrees
Non-idiomatic expressions
Verb forms/tenses
Writing
PERSONAL:
Journal Writing/Memories
Experiences
SUBJECT
Character Sketch
Describing a place or event
Writing the feature story
Editorial cartoons
Letter writing
Narrative/expository paragraphs
Writing a report
Research paper
CREATIVE:
Poetry
Writing myths
Stories
REFLECTIVE:
Problems and Solutions
Compare and Contrast Essay
Book Reviews
Literature:
Interpret written material
Apply Strategies:
Making predictions
Using prior knowledge
Setting purposes
Interpreting author's meaning
Confirm author's message
Informal reading
Recreational reading
Utilize the study process
Demonstrate listening:
Comprehend message
Understand literal meaning
Recall details
Recall sequence
Paraphrase
Express Opinions
Demonstrate ability to integrate oral reading with written composition
Respond orally with understanding and empathy
Select and explore genre
Determine author's purpose
Respect/recognize works of literature
Literary terms review
Plot Theme
Imagery Irony
Similes Point of view
Dialogue Style
Setting Figurative
Short story Personify
Metaphor Alliteration
Symbolism Foreshadow
Hyperbole Tone
Biography Mood
Monologue
Characterization
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Mathematics:
Fraction terminology
Solving problems containing fractions
Integers
Rational numbers
Prime and composite numbers
Least common multiples
Greatest common factors
Prime factorization
Absolute value
Round whole numbers and decimals
Mode of calculation
Estimation techniques
Problem solving strategies
Base-ten notation
Scientific notation
Order relations
Consumer problems
Ratios and proportions
Converting percents, fractions, and decimals
Exponents
Expanded notation
English and metric measures
Converting measurements within same system
Tools of measurement
Convex figures
Angles
Symmetry
Perimeter, Area, Volume, Circumference
Scale drawings
Geometric figures
Parallel/perpendicular
Cartesian plane
Circle
Algebra terminology
Solve equations
Linear equations
Inverse operations
Slope/midpoint
Analyze data
Graphs
Mean, Mode, Median, Range
Permutations
Probability
Civics:
Democracy
U.S. founding documents
American political system
Organization of courts
Law
Kinds of law
Constitutional rights
Impact of consumer
Elements of economics
Money management
Consumer laws
Civic responsibility
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Geography:
The World in Spatial Terms
Map skills
Spatial arrangement
Places and Regions
Physical and human criteria used to define regions
Evaluate impact of human activity on landscapes
Relate place names with cultural and political perspectives
Physical Systems
Patterns in physical environment
Ecosystem and weather
Human Systems
Populations
Cultural backgrounds of various countries
Economic activity of regions
Environment and Society
Environmental effects of human activity
Ways humans prepare for natural hazards
Science:
Dynamic Earth
Natural phenomena
Rock cycles
Volcanic activity
Continental drift and plate tectonics
Soil
Physical and biological characteristics
Inorganic and organic cycles
Matter
Concept of atom
Scientists
Density
Periodic Table
Energy
Heat transfer
Waves of energy
Diversity
Classification systems
Effects of environmental change
Cells
Types and structure
Human reproduction and life cycle
Interdependence
Capacity of atmosphere
Effects of pollution
Science and Technology
Impact
Constraints
Aerodynamics and the Principles of flight
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