Scope and Sequence Spelling ​Strengthen spelling skills through units that cover: Adding “s” to words ending in o, f, fe Adding suffixes Compound words Spelling tips for: ck, dge, ew, ff, gn, ie, kn, ll, sion, ss, tion, ture, ue, zz Reading The reading curriculum focuses on improving 7th grade reading comprehension with in-depth studies of: Star of Light The Mysterious Benedict Society Much Ado About Nothing Students will explore key concepts like character development, plot analysis, and figurative language, while working on advanced reading comprehension skills tailored for 7th graders. Grammar Build 7th grade language arts mastery with units on: Adjectives and adverbs Sentence diagramming Compound subjects and predicates Dependent and independent clauses Grammar worksheets that align with the 7th grade language arts curriculum Composition The composition section strengthens writing skills with units on: 7th grade writing prompts Essay writing techniques Drafting and revising Creative writing exercises Poetry composition including forms like haiku, limerick, and free verse Research and Study Skills The research unit provides a solid foundation for 7th graders to learn:​ How to conduct research Writing a bibliography Organizing information using outlines Higher Order Thinking Skills Encourage critical thinking with activities such as: Graph and chart analysis Creating a family tree Understanding complex sentence structures Creative Expression Help students unleash their creativity with: Writing lessons in poetry Developing oral presentation skills Analyzing figurative language and personification Penmanship Perfect penmanship through: Copying passages Writing final drafts