• Emphasize analysis and interpretation of various genres of literature

• Strengthen organization and style through completion of analytical, creative, persuasive, and research writing activities

• Experience inquiry-based instruction through  thematic units

• Create and deliver multimodal presentations

• Interpret information presented in diverse media formats

• Study word origins and roots, connotations, and figurative language

• Read, analyze, and compare a variety of complex texts to expand critical-thinking skills

• Plan, draft, revise, and edit writing in a variety of forms with an emphasis on expository and persuasive writing

• Develop voice as a writer

• Develop research skills that can be applied to all content areas

Students will take the Grade 7 End-of-Course Reading SOL