7th Grade Informational/expository Passages

Focus is on enhancing expository writing skills through the evaluation of student samples against a standard rubric. Participants will improve their ability to recognize key writing components, refine analytical skills, and understand effective writing practices.

Examine the significant events and decisions from the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, with a focus on political conventions and their influence in shaping candidates. Enhance understanding of historical political processes and recognize the impact of key milestones in U.S. political history.

Examine various types of maps to understand their distinct purposes, such as physical maps highlighting natural features, political maps delineating boundaries, and cultural maps offering societal insights. Build skills in identifying different map types and applying this knowledge to real-world situations, thereby enhancing geographical literacy.

Explore the fundamental properties of waves, focusing on the interaction of energy, particles, and different mediums. Gain insights into transverse and longitudinal waves and understand their practical applications in transmitting sound and light.

Investigate the intriguing biology of Galápagos tortoises, highlighting their remarkable lifespan, distinctive diet, and anatomical features. Learners will acquire knowledge about the tortoise's ecological contributions, recognize essential biological characteristics, and comprehend the challenges faced in conservation efforts.

Enhance skills in interpreting and appreciating literary themes through analysis of inference and theme in paired passages, focusing on both a story and a poem. Develop critical analysis abilities in literature.

Explore fundamental concepts in informational text, focusing on purpose, features, and types of articles considered informational. Gain an understanding of different writing styles to deepen appreciation of factual writing. Develop the ability to distinguish various writing purposes and enhance comprehension skills in analyzing factual texts.