Grade 7TAC §110.23
English Language Arts
Reading, writing, and thinking. Literary analysis, argument construction, research skills, and vocabulary development through high-quality texts.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
Literary Analysis
Read closely, identify craft moves, and construct evidence-based interpretations of complex texts.
Argument & Research
Learn to construct claims, evaluate evidence, and write persuasive arguments with proper sourcing.
Vocabulary in Context
Build academic vocabulary through authentic reading — not isolated word lists.
Units (14)
1How to Read Like a Detective2The Architecture of Stories3Reading Between the Lines4The Power of Poetry5Reading Nonfiction Critically6The Art of Argument7The Writing Process: From Brainstorm to Final Draft8Writing Stories That Matter9Explaining Complex Ideas Clearly10Writing to Convince11Grammar and Mechanics: The Rules That Make You Clear12Vocabulary: Words in the Wild13Research: Finding and Using Information14Media Literacy: Reading the World Around You