English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression — Grade 7
Reading libraryStudy by chapter and unit; use the parent teaching plan to schedule the school year.
Chapter 1 · Close Reading & Literary Analysis
Write 350–450 words explaining how Leila’s understanding of welcome changes in The Unfinished Sign. Use two stages, one craft choice, and a detail that prevents an over-simple conclusion.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 2 · Poetry, Drama & Comparison
Write a 300–400-word comparison of Openings and Between Lines through the question “How can an orderly plan make room for another person?” Then write six to ten original lines or annotate a short scripted reading, explaining two choices.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 3 · Information, Media & Evidence
Write a 300–400-word explanation of what the room records can show. Include an accurately labeled attendance chart or table, an objective summary of the repair-log article, and a paragraph distinguishing zero, closure, and missing data.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 4 · Argument, Counterclaims & Revision
Write a 400–500-word recommendation for the fictional six-week room trial. Use Sources A, C, and D, acknowledge the questionnaire’s reach, and respond to a plausible counterclaim. Recommend, revise, or decline the proposal with reasons.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 5 · Research & Explanatory Writing
Investigate “What do these records establish about a possible room trial, and what remains to check?” Write a 350–500-word explanatory report using three packet sources, a source-evaluation table, and four notes distinguishing quotation, paraphrase, and commentary.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 6 · Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study
After reading all 34 chapters of Treasure Island, write a 400–600-word essay explaining how Jim’s account complicates a simple idea of successful adventure. Use an opening detail, a later event, and the ending. Also submit the narrative drafted in the chapter units with one substantive revision explained.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 7 · Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft
Create ten before-and-after sentence entries: two phrase/clause examples, two purposeful sentence combinations, two confusable-word corrections, two context or dictionary sense checks, and two Greek/Latin word-family examples. Explain every choice and include a fresh transfer sentence.
Chapter review · Chapter quizChapter 8 · Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio
Write a 400–600-word comparison of two course readings through a shared question. Present its main reasoning in two to three minutes, then submit five portfolio categories and a reflection with two substantive revisions and one next goal.
Chapter review · Chapter quiz