In this course, students explore the theme Creating Community: Searching for Belonging by analyzing how authors use narrative structure and point of view to develop meaning. Learners will identify figurative language in a variety of texts and distinguish between topics and themes. They will also use textual evidence to support theme in an analytical essay. The course emphasizes vocabulary and grammar development to strengthen writing and communication. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade English series. This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Seventh-Grade English, Part 1
- Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing
- Attribute: Courage
What You’ll Learn
- Narrative Structure & Point of View: Examine how plot design, perspective, and narration choices shape meaning and emotional impact.
- Figurative Language, Topics & Themes: Recognize metaphor, simile, symbolism, and more across diverse texts. Distinguish between topics and deeper thematic ideas.
- Evidence & Analytical Writing: Use textual evidence to support interpretations; write analytical essays exploring theme, character, and narrative choices.
- Vocabulary & Grammar Foundations: Develop precision and fluency in writing through targeted vocabulary study and grammar instruction aligned with CCSS standards.
- Credit Hours: 0.5
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 7 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Lesson 1: Reading Strategies: Literary Fiction0
- Lesson 2: Short Stories0
- Lesson 3: Biography and Autobiography0
- Lesson 4: Fables and Myths0
- Lesson 5: Reading Strategies: Informational Text0
- Lesson 6: Grammar and Language Workshop0
- Lesson 7: Argument and Persuasion0
