CCSS.ELA.RI.7.5 / TEKS 7.9.B✓ Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Official Framework📚 2 Units • 3 Sequenced Topics
Grade 7 ELA: Comparative Texts, Rhetorical Structure & Persuasion
Official standards-aligned curriculum for Grade 7 / Year 8 English Language Arts. Features sequenced academic units, verified video masterclasses, interactive worked examples with self-checks, common misconceptions, practice drills, and formative quizzes.
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Unit 1ELA-L1
2 Sequenced TopicsGrammar Architecture, Sentence Mechanics & Voice
Parts of speech, sentence types, active vs passive voice, and punctuation conventions.
1.1
Introduction to Grammar, Parts of Speech & Syntax⚡ Video Masterclass Aligned✓ Standard Aligned
CCSS.ELA.RI.7.5 / TEKS 7.9.B.1 — Demonstrate Command of the Conventions of Standard English Grammar
Identify and utilize nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and conjunctions to build clear, powerful sentences.
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1.2
Punctuation Conventions & The Comma⚡ Video Masterclass Aligned✓ Standard Aligned
CCSS.ELA.RI.7.5 / TEKS 7.9.B.2 — Use Punctuation to Separate Elements and Clarify Meaning
Master comma rules for introductory clauses, compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions, and serial lists.
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Unit 2ELA-R2
1 Sequenced TopicsRhetoric, Persuasion & Literary Analysis
Analyzing central themes, character development, rhetorical appeals, and composing persuasive arguments.
2.1
Literary Analysis, Critical Reading & Rhetoric⚡ Video Masterclass Aligned✓ Standard Aligned
CCSS.ELA.RI.7.5 / TEKS 7.9.B.3 — Determine Meaning and Analyze Textual Evidence in Complex Texts
Analyze author purpose, rhetorical devices (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and evaluate evidence strength.
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