Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Essential Elements: Grade 7

Other Wisconsin English Language Arts sets

Reading

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    Key Ideas & Details

    1. 1

      Analyze text to identify where information is explicitly stated and where inferences must be drawn. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.1

    2. 2

      Determine details in a text that are related to the theme or main idea and how it is developed over the course of a text. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.2

    3. 3

      In literary texts determine how two or more story elements are related. (RL) In informational texts, identify how two individuals, events, or ideas are related. (RI) EE.R.7.3

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    Craft & Structure

    1. 4

      Determine how word choice changes the meaning in a text. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.4

    2. 5

      Given guidance and support, compare the structure of two or more texts (e.g., stories, poems, dramas, argument, directions, informational) and determine how a fact, step, or event fits into the overall structure of the text. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.5

    3. 6

      Identify words or phrases in the text that describe or show the narrator, speaker, or author’s point of view. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.6

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    Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

    1. 7

      Compare a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the same text. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.7

    2. 8

      Determine how a claim or reason fits into the overall structure of a text. (RI) EE.R.7.8

    3. 9

      Compare and contrast how two texts describe details and make connections to other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, identities, eras, or personal experiences. (RI&RL)EE.R.7.9

Writing

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    Text Types & Purposes

    1. 1

      With guidance and support, use drawing, dictating, or writing to compose writing for a variety of high-stakes and low stakes purposes.EE.W.7.1

    2. 2

      With guidance and support, use writing and/or dictation to write in a variety of modes:EE.W.7.2

      1. a

        Write an argument with a clearly stated claim about a topic and include clear reasons to support that claim.EE.W.7.2.a

      2. b

        Write informative texts which introduce a topic and provide facts, details, and/or multimedia content to develop the topic. Provide a concluding statement.EE.W.7.2.b

      3. c

        Write narratives to convey events and experiences, real or imagined. Include dialogue, details, and tell about the events in the order in which they occurred.EE.W.7.2.c

    3. 3

      Use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing to create a text that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, uses words that convey specific details, transitions to link and build connections, and temporal words to signal event order.EE.W.7.3

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    Production & Distribution of Writing

    1. 4

      Independently and collaboratively produce writing that is appropriate for the task, purpose, or audience.EE.W.7.4

    2. 5

      With guidance and support from adults and peers, plan before writing and produce writing focused on the planned topic, and revise and edit their own writing, dictation, or pictures.EE.W.7.5

    3. 6

      Use technology,(including paper and pencil, internet, audio, visual, and/or other interactive formats) to produce writing to interact and collaborate with others. Produce writing through printing, cursive, and/or typing.EE.W.7.6

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    Inquiry to Build & Present Knowledge

    1. 7

      With guidance and support, conduct short inquiry projects to answer a question.EE.W.7.7

    2. 8

      Identify quotes providing relevant information about a topic from multiple print or digital sources.EE.W.7.8

    3. 9

      With guidance and support from adults, draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support reflection or inquiry questions based on a reading of a literary or informational text.EE.W.7.9

Speaking and Listening

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    Comprehension & Collaboration

    1. 1

      Engage in collaborative discussions.EE.SL.7.1

      1. a

        Come to discussions prepared to share information, with evidence.EE.SL.7.1.a

      2. b

        With guidance and support from adults and peers, follow simple, agreed-upon norms for discussions and contribute information.EE.SL.7.1.b

      3. c

        Remain on the topic of the discussion when answering questions or making other contributions to a discussion.EE.SL.7.1.c

      4. d

        Acknowledge new information and multiple perspectives expressed by others in a discussion. EE.SL.7.1.d

    2. 2

      Identify details related to the main idea of a text presented orally or through other media.EE.SL.7.2

    3. 3

      Determine whether the claims made by a speaker are fact or opinion.EE.SL.7.3

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    Presentation of Knowledge & Ideas

    1. 4

      Clearly present findings on a topic including relevant descriptions, facts, or details, considering the audience.EE.SL.7.4

    2. 5

      Select or create audio recordings and visual/tactile displays to emphasize specific points in a presentation. EE.SL.7.5

Language

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    Knowledge of Language

    1. 1

      Use language to achieve desired outcomes when communicating. EE.L.7.1

      1. a

        Notice that standardized English is only one dialect of many and has a specific history that is implicated in power relationships.EE.L.7.1.a

      2. b

        Notice the language demands of a writing/speaking situation (i.e. formal, informal) and respond in an appropriate way.EE.L.7.1.b

      3. c

        Maintain consistency in use of language.EE.L.7.1.c

      4. d

        Notice redundancy in language.EE.L.7.1.d

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    Vocabulary Acquisition & Use

    1. 2

      Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings.EE.L.7.2

      1. a

        Use context to determine which word is missing from a text.EE.L.7.2.a

      2. b

        Use frequently occurring root words (e.g., like) and the words that result when affixes are added (e.g., liked, disliked, liking).EE.L.7.2.b

      3. c

        Seek clarification and meaning support when unfamiliar words are encountered while reading or communicating.EE.L.7.2.c

    2. 3

      Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and use.EE.L.7.3

      1. a

        Identify the literal and nonliteral meanings of words in context.EE.L.7.3.a

      2. b

        Identify rhyme and repetition (letters, words, or phrases)EE.L.7.3.b

    3. 4

      Use general academic and domain specific words and phrases across contexts.EE.L.7.4

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    Conventions of Standardized English

    1. 5

      Demonstrate standardized English grammar and usage when communicating.EE.L.7.5

      1. a

        Use simple phrases.EE.L.7.5.a

      2. b

        Produce complete simple sentences when writing or communicating.EE.L.7.5.b

      3. c

        Not applicableEE.L.7.5.c

    2. 6

      Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standardized English.EE.L.7.6

      1. a

        Use end punctuation when writing a sentence or question.EE.L.7.6.a

      2. b

        Spell words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of letter- sound relationships and/or common spelling patterns.EE.L.7.6.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
WISCONSIN ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR English Language Arts

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