Standards in this strand:
Conventions of Standard English:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.a
Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.b
Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1.c
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.*
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.*
7th Grade Grammar Games
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.2.a
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
Knowledge of Language:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.3.a
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.b
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.c
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.d
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.b
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Grammar - CCSS L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.7.4, L.7.5, L.7.6
7th Grade Grammar Lessons
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7th Grade Grammar Worksheets
| 1. 7th Grade Games, Videos and Worksheets. | ||
| Seventh grade language arts has children analyzing higher-level texts and expressing themselves through different types of writing. SEE MORE | ||
| 2. Grammar Blast. | ||
| Answer 10 questions and earn up to 100 game points. To play just choose a quiz below. SEE MORE | ||
| 3. Grammar Games. | ||
| Student Interactive Games for grades 7-12 SEE MORE | ||
| 4. Grammar Gorillas. | ||
| Advanced level - Practice identifying all parts of speech. SEE MORE | ||
| 5. Is this sentence correct? | ||
| Online Quia Quiz. Read the sentence and answer 'yes' or 'no' depending on whether the sentence is grammatically correct or not. Teachers: If a sentence is not correct, have the students change the sentence to make it correct (to be done orally before selecting yes or no). SEE MORE | ||
| 6. Parts of Speech | ||
| Identify the part of speech that will complete the sentence. SEE MORE | ||
| 7. Parts of Speech 1. | ||
| Choose the correct part of speech for each word. SEE MORE | ||
| 8. Parts of Speech Quiz. | ||
| Identify the part of speech of the highlighted word in each of the following sentences. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE | ||
| 9. Phrases and Clauses. | ||
| Choose the best answer for each question. SEE MORE | ||
| 10. Practice Tests and Games. | ||
| Topics on basic writing principles. Games do not provide feedback for answers. To understand why an answer is right or wrong, go to the corresponding practice test. [College Level] [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE | ||
| 11. Seventh grade language arts. | ||
| Here is a list of language arts skills students learn in seventh grade! These skills are organized into categories, and you can move your mouse over any skill name to view a sample question. To start practicing, just click on any link. IXL will track your score, and the questions will automatically increase in difficulty as you improve! Limited amount of questions per day on free section. SEE MORE | ||
| 12. What does the Schwa Sound mean? | ||
| Three interactive Quia games for students to identify words with the schwa sound and other vowel sounds. SEE MORE | ||