7th Grade Writing 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.

Focus on mastering online research skills through effective search techniques and evaluating source reliability. Develop the ability to critically assess website credibility and enhance strategies for gathering accurate information.

Improve writing abilities by applying strategies for revising and editing essays, with a focus on enhancing conclusions, minimizing repetition, and refining sentence structure. Gain valuable insights into crafting clearer, more impactful writing and develop skills in analytical thinking and effective communication, useful in various academic and professional contexts.

Master the intricacies of sentence construction and editing, enhancing skills in effective writing techniques with a focus on sentence revisions and grammatical accuracy.

Analyze the complexities of an author's viewpoint and examine how word choice influences narrative understanding. Learners will distinguish between objective and subjective viewpoints and recognize how language affects emotional reactions.

Explore the fundamental principles of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive communication by focusing on their origins and applications in classical rhetoric. Understand how to effectively craft arguments by appealing to authority, emotion, and logic, enhancing persuasive skills across various contexts.

Explore the essential components of essay writing, focusing on effectively structuring introductions, bodies, and conclusions. Develop the ability to craft clear thesis statements, utilize supporting evidence, and implement transitions for a cohesive and well-organized essay.

Explore the key characteristics and structure of descriptive texts, focusing on language features and the use of the simple present tense. Gain the skills to identify and apply these features effectively to describe people, places, or things with clarity and detail.

Explore strategies for earthquake preparedness, emphasizing the significance of regular drills and well-defined evacuation plans. Focus on developing skills to evaluate safety protocols and create effective strategies to enhance school safety during emergencies.

Explore the debate on the classification of cheerleading as a sport, focusing on the viewpoints of the American Medical Association and other stakeholders. Understand the implications of this classification, analyzing arguments and counterarguments concerning safety protocols and funding. Learn to evaluate these perspectives critically, developing analytical skills related to sports classification debates and stakeholder analysis.

Explore human anatomy with a focus on body organization and the various types of tissues. Understand how tissues contribute to body systems and maintain homeostasis, enhancing comprehension of human physiological processes.

Explore the use of figurative language in poetry to enhance creativity and expression. Gain the ability to identify and interpret various literary devices, such as metaphors and similes, enriching appreciation and analysis of poetic texts.

Investigate key vocabulary terms within Chapter 12 of "Two Roads" to enhance comprehension and inference skills. Focus on determining meanings and analyzing perspectives of characters.

Explore techniques of figurative language in poetry, including metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole, to enhance understanding and appreciation of poetic texts. By the end, learners will be able to interpret and analyze poetic language, gaining insights into the emotive and imaginative nature of poetry.

Investigate narrative revision techniques by rewriting a personal story about losing a grandparent. Enhance comprehension skills and refine the ability to structure narratives effectively.

Examine the importance of decision-making and its impact on personal growth through exercises that enhance understanding. Develop skills in identifying main ideas, interpreting word meanings, and recognizing the consequences of choices, thereby improving critical thinking and reading comprehension abilities.

Exploration of thematic interpretations of metaphors and personification in poetry enhances understanding of symbolic language and the impact of literary devices. This strengthens literary analysis and critical thinking skills.

Discover the intricate world of figurative language by exploring metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole in poetry. Enhance appreciation for poetic art while developing skills to interpret the deeper meanings and emotions conveyed through these literary devices.

Focusing on the analysis of rhetorical devices, this content examines the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive writing. Learners will gain an understanding of rhetorical concepts and their applications, enhancing their ability to effectively analyze and use these techniques in communication.

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.