Grade 7 ELA Standards, Clarifications and Glossary

What is the definition of 'analysis'?

• A detailed examination of the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole.

• A brief summary of a subject without considering its details.

• A random guess about a subject's outcome.

• A creative story based on a subject's theme.

What does 'explicit, explicitly' mean?

• Stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation.

• Hidden or not easily understood.

• Related to something that is implied.

• Something that is only partially true.

What is an 'inference'?

• A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.

• A random guess made without any evidence.

• A summary of a story's main events.

• A direct observation of an event.

What does 'text' refer to in the context of reading standards?

• Anything that students can read, write, view, listen to, or explore, including books, photographs, films, articles, music, art, and more.

• Only printed books and novels.

• Only written articles and essays.

• Only spoken words and conversations.

What is 'textual evidence'?

• Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself.

• A summary of the main idea of a text without any supporting details.

• A list of all the characters in a story.

• A prediction about what will happen next in a text.

Abigail is reading a news article and wants to understand its deeper meaning. What should she do to 'analyze' the article?

• To critically examine the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole.

• To memorize facts without understanding them.

• To ignore the details and focus only on the conclusion.

• To summarize information without evaluating it.

What is an 'objective summary'?

• A brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information.

• A detailed analysis of a text including personal opinions and interpretations.

• A summary that only includes the author’s personal experiences.

• A list of all the characters and settings in a text.

What does 'text' mean in the context of the glossary?

• Anything that students can read, write, view, listen to, or explore, including books, photographs, films, articles, music, art, and more.

• Only printed books and articles.

• Only spoken words and conversations.

• Only digital content such as websites and e-books.

What is the meaning of the term 'theme' as used in literature? Fill in the blank: The theme is the ______ or underlying meaning that a literary text directly or indirectly explains, develops, and/or explores.

• subject

• character

• setting

• plot

What does it mean to 'analyze' a text? Fill in the blank: To analyze is to critically examine the components of a subject to understand its ______ and/or nature as a whole.

• meaning

• color

• location

• author