Minnesota 7th Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 7.2.1.1 Consistently write and edit work for correct punctuation, spelling, capitalization and grammar.
  • 7.2.1.2 Apply knowledge of word study in spelling academic terms, authentically in writing.
  • 7.2.1.3 Use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns (including intensive pronouns), be able to explain their function in sentences, and ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement in simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, authentically in writing.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 7.2.2.1 Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences, choosing topics and format. (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks).
  • 7.2.2.2 Write to reflect how personal perspective and identity have developed in relation to self and others.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 7.2.3.1 Plan and draft multiple pieces; self-select pieces to take through the writing process and methods for revision and editing (e.g., peer or self-editing, or using digital tools) and publish.
  • 7.2.3.2 Use words, phrases, and sentence structures to establish consistency in voice, style, and tone when writing, considering audience and context.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 7.2.4.1 Write to argue, providing and organizing evidence of both an argument and a counterargument, building on skills from previous years.
  • 7.2.4.2 Write to persuade, articulating both a passionate opinion and strong facts that support the opinion, building on skills from previous years.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 7.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, conveying ideas about topic in two different ways to two different audiences, utilizing organization strategies common in a variety of text structures, including consistent transitions to build cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas and concepts, building on skills from previous years.
    • 7.2.5.1a Using precise, domain-specific vocabulary.
  • 7.2.5.2 Write to respond to literary texts of various forms, including comparing and contrasting narrative elements in various literary forms. (e.g., writing personal reactions, analysis, and interpretation of text).
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 7.2.6.1 Write to create, establishing context and narrator perspective, applying literary techniques to impact style, tone, and plot in various literary forms. (e.g., poetry, plays, autobiography, biography, story, myth).
  • 7.2.6.2 Apply structural elements characteristic of the literary genre, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text. (e.g., chapters, stanzas, scenes).
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 7.2.7.1 Formulate self-generated questions that narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate.
  • 7.2.7.2 Plan and conduct independent research, synthesizing information from a variety of sources, and share findings in writing.
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 7.2.8.1 Use and cite a variety of print and digital sources, quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, avoiding plagiarism.