# Grade 7: English language arts A course roadmap (english-language-arts). Language: en. By @si. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. 0 of 35 concepts ready. In the app: https://ai.page/roadmap/tn-ela-grade-7 Part of: [Tennessee: English language arts](https://ai.page/roadmap/tn-ela.md) Goal: Tennessee academic standards: English language arts, Grade 7 ## 1. Writing · 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 tasks, purposes, and audienc - [Writing Across Genres](https://ai.page/c/writing-across-genres/index.md): Write for a range of purposes and audiences beyond narrative — including scripts, poetry, personal and formal letters, notes for talks, and other forms — selecting the appropriate form, register, and conventions for each ## 2. Writing · Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. - [Literary Evidence in Writing](https://ai.page/c/literary-evidence-in-writing/index.md): Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature - [Evidence-Based Writing](https://ai.page/c/evidence-based-writing/index.md): Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction ## 3. Writing · Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism. - [Research & Source Evaluation](https://ai.page/c/research-and-source-evaluation/index.md): Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence without plagiarising, and supporting ideas with factual detail ## 4. Writing · Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation. - [Short Research Projects](https://ai.page/c/short-research-projects/index.md): Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes ## 5. Writing · Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. - [Sharing and Publishing Your Writing](https://ai.page/c/sharing-and-publishing-your-writing/index.md): Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing ## 6. Writing · Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. - [Planning, Revising and Editing Writing](https://ai.page/c/planning-revising-and-editing-writing/index.md): Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending vocabulary, grammar, and structure, and proofreading for accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar ## 7. Writing · Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. - [Writing for an audience](https://ai.page/c/writing-for-an-audience/index.md): Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organisation are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience, maintaining a consistent style and structure throughout ## 8. Writing · Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. - [Narrative Writing](https://ai.page/c/narrative-writing/index.md): Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations - [Writing Character & Dialogue](https://ai.page/c/writing-character-and-dialogue/index.md): Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters through dialogue, pacing, and description, using varied transitions, and providing a reflective conclusion ## 9. Writing · Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. - [Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing](https://ai.page/c/developed-informational-and-explanatory-writing/index.md): Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting, developing the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, and quotations, and using precise vocabulary ## 10. Writing · Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. - [Persuasive Writing](https://ai.page/c/persuasive-writing/index.md): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence — including introducing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, organising reasons logically, maintaining a formal style, and providing a concluding statement ## 11. Speaking and Listening · Adapt speech to a variety of contents and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. - [Adapting Speech to Context](https://ai.page/c/adapting-speech-to-context/index.md): Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation while adjusting tone, vocabulary, and style for different audiences ## 12. Speaking and Listening · Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. - [Multimedia Presentations](https://ai.page/c/multimedia-presentations/index.md): Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes ## 13. Speaking and Listening · Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning; the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, - [Evaluating a Speaker's Argument](https://ai.page/c/evaluating-a-speaker-s-argument/index.md): Summarise the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence, evaluating the logic and relevance of the support ## 14. Speaking and Listening · Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with varied partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and per - [Preparing for and Explaining in Discussions](https://ai.page/c/preparing-for-and-explaining-in-discussions/index.md): Come to discussions prepared, draw on preparation and known information, and explain ideas in light of the discussion ## 15. Speaking and Listening · Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media formats, such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats. - [Summarising Spoken and Media Presentations](https://ai.page/c/summarising-spoken-and-media-presentations/index.md): Summarise a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats including visually, quantitatively, and orally ## 16. Reading Informational Text · Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. - [Wide Independent Reading Across Genres](https://ai.page/c/wide-independent-reading-across-genres/index.md): Read widely and independently across fiction and non-fiction — including whole novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from different genres, periods, and cultures — building stamina, breadth, and personal taste as a reader ## 17. Reading Informational Text · Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches an author takes. - [Comparing Structure in Information Texts](https://ai.page/c/comparing-structure-in-information-texts/index.md): Compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more informational texts, identifying patterns such as chronology, comparison, cause/effect, or problem/solution - [Comparing Books](https://ai.page/c/comparing-books/index.md): Make comparisons within and across books, identifying similarities and differences in themes, characters, settings, and authorial choices across multiple texts - [Critical comparison across texts](https://ai.page/c/critical-comparison-across-texts/index.md): Make critical comparisons across texts — comparing themes, characters, settings, styles, or arguments in two or more works, including texts from different periods, genres, or cultures ## 18. Reading Informational Text · Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. - [Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction](https://ai.page/c/evaluating-arguments-in-non-fiction/index.md): Evaluate arguments and claims in non-fiction texts — assess whether reasoning is sound, evidence is relevant and sufficient, distinguish between fact and opinion, and recognise bias, propaganda, and rhetorical techniques ## 19. Reading Informational Text · Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. - [Multimedia elements in texts](https://ai.page/c/multimedia-elements-in-texts/index.md): Analyse how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text such as graphic novels, multimedia presentations, or illustrated editions of fiction and poetry ## 20. Reading Informational Text · Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. - [Analysing Text Structure](https://ai.page/c/analysing-text-structure/index.md): Analyse how a text's structure — including its overall organisation, use of chapters, stanzas, scenes, paragraphs, or sections — contributes to its meaning, style, and development of ideas ## 21. Reading Informational Text · Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or t - [Figurative Language and Literary Devices](https://ai.page/c/figurative-language-and-literary-devices/index.md): Determine the meaning of figurative and connotative language in context, analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, and identify literary devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, allusion, and irony ## 22. Reading Informational Text · Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. - [Explaining Relationships in Texts](https://ai.page/c/explaining-relationships-in-texts/index.md): Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts based on specific information ## 23. Reading Informational Text · Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas. - [Tracing Theme Across a Text](https://ai.page/c/tracing-theme-across-a-text/index.md): Determine and analyse the theme or central idea of a text, trace how it develops across the text through key details and events, and provide an objective summary distinct from personal opinion - [Summarising Non-Fiction Main Ideas](https://ai.page/c/summarising-non-fiction-main-ideas/index.md): Determine two or more main ideas of an informational text and explain how they are supported by key details, then summarise the text without personal opinions ## 24. Reading Informational Text · Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusion - [Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence](https://ai.page/c/using-and-evaluating-textual-evidence/index.md): Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly and what can be inferred, distinguishing between strong and weak evidence and explaining how the evidence supports a point ## 25. Reading Literature · Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. - [Plot Structure and Character Development](https://ai.page/c/plot-structure-and-character-development/index.md): Analyse how plot structure unfolds through episodes or key events, and how characters develop, respond to challenges, and change over the course of a narrative — including the relationship between character, setting, and plot ## 26. Language · Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference - [Vocabulary Strategies](https://ai.page/c/vocabulary-strategies/index.md): Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a flexible range of strategies — including context clues, Greek and Latin affixes and roots, reference materials, and verification of inferred meaning - [Academic Vocabulary](https://ai.page/c/academic-vocabulary/index.md): Acquire and use accurately a broad range of general academic vocabulary and domain-specific words — drawing new vocabulary from reading and listening and deploying it consciously in writing and speech to achieve particular effects - [Advanced Figurative Language](https://ai.page/c/advanced-figurative-language/index.md): Understand and interpret figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning — including allusion, irony, pun, oxymoron, and extended metaphor — and distinguish between connotation and denotation when analysing or choosing words ## 27. Language · Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. - [Advanced Punctuation for Clarity](https://ai.page/c/advanced-punctuation-for-clarity/index.md): Use punctuation confidently and accurately for effect and clarity — including semicolons to link related clauses, colons to introduce lists or explanations, dashes and parentheses for parenthetical information, ellipsis for omission or suspense, and commas for coordinate adjectives and nonrestrictive elements ## 28. Language · Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. - [Standard English](https://ai.page/c/standard-english/index.md): Know and understand the differences between spoken and written language — including differences in formality, register, grammar, and vocabulary — and between Standard English and other varieties of English, using Standard English confidently in writing and speech ## Health: 0 of 100 Of its 35 own concepts: 0 have an explanation, 0 have practice, 0 have a measurement question, 0 have a checked version. Findings (each is a task for anyone's AI): - Writing Across Genres has no explanation yet - Literary Evidence in Writing has no explanation yet - Evidence-Based Writing has no explanation yet - Research & Source Evaluation comes before Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing, which it needs - Research & Source Evaluation has no explanation yet - Short Research Projects has no explanation yet - Sharing and Publishing Your Writing has no explanation yet - Planning, Revising and Editing Writing has no explanation yet - Writing for an audience has no explanation yet - Narrative Writing has no explanation yet - Writing Character & Dialogue has no explanation yet - Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing has no explanation yet - Persuasive Writing has no explanation yet - Adapting Speech to Context has no explanation yet - Multimedia Presentations has no explanation yet - Evaluating a Speaker's Argument has no explanation yet - Preparing for and Explaining in Discussions has no explanation yet - Summarising Spoken and Media Presentations has no explanation yet - Wide Independent Reading Across Genres has no explanation yet - Comparing Structure in Information Texts has no explanation yet - Comparing Books has no explanation yet - Critical comparison across texts comes before Tracing Theme Across a Text, which it needs - Critical comparison across texts has no explanation yet - Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction comes before Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence, which it needs - Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction has no explanation yet - Multimedia elements in texts has no explanation yet - Analysing Text Structure has no explanation yet - Figurative Language and Literary Devices has no explanation yet - Explaining Relationships in Texts has no explanation yet - Tracing Theme Across a Text has no explanation yet - Summarising Non-Fiction Main Ideas has no explanation yet - Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence has no explanation yet - Plot Structure and Character Development has no explanation yet - Vocabulary Strategies has no explanation yet - Academic Vocabulary has no explanation yet - Advanced Figurative Language has no explanation yet - Advanced Punctuation for Clarity has no explanation yet - Standard English has no explanation yet Credit: The structure of Tennessee academic standards: English language arts (https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/sbe/attachments/4-15-16_V_B_English_Language_Arts_Standards_Attachment.pdf); concepts from the Marble Skill Taxonomy (v1), © Generative Spark, Inc. (withmarble.com), text CC BY-SA 4.0, database ODbL 1.0: https://github.com/withmarbleapp/os-taxonomy, mapped to its standards by Marble.