7th Grade ELA TEKS Standards

actively listen and ask thoughtful questions to clarify meaning and evaluate the credibility of a speaker.

use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.

identify the meaning of and use words with Greek and Latin roots and affixes and determine how they change meaning.

analyze how setting, plot, and characters contribute to the theme of a literary text.

analyze how the author's use of figurative language such as metaphor, simile, and personification creates meaning.

analyze the structure of an informational text and explain how it contributes to the author's purpose.

identify the author's viewpoint and analyze how rhetoric, including loaded language and glittering generalities, is used to support the argument.

write a response to literary or informational text that demonstrates clear understanding and analysis using textual evidence.

compose an argumentative essay with a clear controlling idea, organized claims with relevant evidence, and a conclusion that restates the main argument.

use a variety of sentence structures, rhetorical strategies, and carefully chosen vocabulary to add clarity and interest to writing.

synthesize multiple authoritative print and digital sources, document sources using a standard citation format, and present findings.