COURSE TITLE:
English/Language Arts – Grade 7
PREREQUISITE:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
The Grade 7 English curriculum, aligned with the Virginia SOL, is an
integrated program of reading and writing skills, activities, and
applications designed to develop clear and effective written and oral
communication and a life-long appreciation of literature. Specific goals
include helping students 1) improve critical thinking skills; 2) develop a
literary background; 3) read challenging literature; 4) develop
usage/mechanics, and spelling through the writing process; and 5) develop
oral communication skills through individual, small group, and large
group learning experiences.
MAIN TOPICS:
The items listed below outline the required topics for this level. All
teachers reinforce the requirements from previous years and, depending on
the needs of individual students, may extend instruction beyond the
required curriculum. Teachers incorporate activities to review and
practice the skills tested on the Grade 7 SOL reading test.
STRAND
Writing
Research
Literature
Oral Language
Vocabulary
CREDIT INFO:
MAIN EMPHASES
Review grammar and mechanics, as necessary; edit for correct
spelling, capitalization, and punctuation; style; tone; sentence variety;
writing process; organization; unity; elaboration; central idea; writing
for specific purposes including writing for the work place, and
descriptive, narrative, and expository writing; selected vocabulary
Probe, narrow research topics; avoid plagiarism; practice note-taking
skills; paraphrase; explore and utilize print and non-print references;
practice Internet safety; create a works cited page; generate research
reports
Survey/analyze a variety of genres, including fiction/nonfiction,
poetry, novel, short story, drama, and folklore; study of literary
elements such as poetic devices and figurative language
Demonstrate and practice oral skills through oral performances,
presentations, and reports; verbal vs. non-verbal messages, readers’
theater, drama, and various oral activities
Continue exploration of Latin and Greek word elements, including
prefixes, suffixes, and roots; word study through literature
N/A
COURSE TITLE:
Honors English/Language Arts – Grade 7
PREREQUISITE:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
The Grade 7 Honors English curriculum, aligned with the Virginia SOL, is
an extension of the academic program. Instruction at the honors level
emphasizes the appreciation and analysis of challenging literature; refined,
articulate, and astute communications; and activities requiring high levels
of critical and creative thinking.
The Grade 7 Honors English curriculum is an integrated program of
reading and writing skills, activities, and applications designed to develop
clear and effective written and oral communication and a life-long
appreciation of literature. Specific goals include helping students 1) apply
critical thinking skills; 2) develop a literary background; 3) read
challenging literature; 4) develop and master grammar, usage/mechanics,
and spelling through the writing process; and 5) develop oral
communication skills through individual, small group, and large group
learning experiences.
MAIN TOPICS:
The items listed below outline the required topics for this level. All
teachers reinforce the requirements from previous years, and depending on
the needs of individual students, may extend instruction beyond the
required curriculum. Teachers incorporate activities to review and
practice the skills tested on the Grade 7 SOL reading test.
STRAND
Writing
Research
Literature
Oral Language
Vocabulary
CREDIT INFO:
MAIN EMPHASES
Effectively apply the writing process to craft well-developed
paragraphs for specific purposes in a variety of genres, including
writing for the work place and descriptive, narrative, and expository
writing; develop and master mechanics/usage; enhance editing skills
for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation; use of technology in the
writing process
Probe, narrow research topics; avoid plagiarism; practice note-taking
skills; paraphrase; explore and utilize print and non-print references;
practice Internet safety; create a works cited page; generate research
reports
Survey/analyze a variety of genres, including fiction/nonfiction,
poetry, novel, short story, drama with an emphasis on Shakespeare,
and folklore; study literary elements, such as poetic devices and
figurative language
Demonstrate and practice oral skills through oral performances,
presentations, and reports; verbal vs. non-verbal messages, readers’
theater, drama, and various oral activities
Continue exploration of Latin and Greek word elements, including
prefixes, suffixes, and roots; word study through literature
N/A