English 7
Description
English 7 integrates the study of writing and literature through the examination of a variety of genres. Students identify the elements of composition in the reading selections to understand their function and effect on the reader. Literature has been finely selected to meet the discerning standards of the Torah community.
Practice is provided in narrative and expository writing. Topics include comparison and contrast, persuasion, and cause and effect essays, as well as descriptive and figurative language.
Lessons are supplemented with vocabulary development, grammar, and syntax exercises, along with an introduction to verbal phrases and research tools.
Reading:
- Literature
- Books
- Short Stories
- Reading Strategies
- Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
- Informational Text
- Nonfiction, History, Biography, Narratives, Essays
- Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Plays
- Poems and Inspirational Text
- Persuasive Tests, Marketing, Media
- Journalism, Opinions, Editorials, News
- Real World Texts, Forms, Users Guides
Language Arts:
- Weekly Writing Prompts
- Essay Development
- Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
- Research Skills
- Weekly Spelling Lists
- Vocabulary Development
- Proofreading Your Work
- Speed and Fluency in Writing
- Grammar and Usage
Writing:
- Personal Narrative
- Historical Episode
- Play
- Cause and Effect Report
- Research Report
- Summary
- Problem-Solution Essay
- Editorial
- Business Letter
- Book Review
- Responses to Literature
- Timeline
- Infographic
