AlbertaGrade 7
AB Grade 7 English Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 7 English topic. Aligned to what Alberta schools teach. Build reading, writing, and communication skills with step-by-step support.
AB Grade 7 English Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
LO_ID | Learning Outcome-Skills & Procedures | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
ELA.7.DE.1.1A | Express ideas and develop understanding: Extend understanding of ideas and information by finding and exploring oral print and other media texts on related topics and themes |
ELA.7.DE.1.1B | Express ideas and develop understanding: Express personal understandings of ideas and information based on prior knowledge experiences with others and a variety of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.7.DE.1.1C | Express ideas and develop understanding: Reflect on own observations and experiences to understand and develop oral print and other media texts |
ELA.7.DE.1.1D | Experiment with language and forms: Discuss and respond to ways that content and forms of oral print and other media texts interact to influence understanding |
ELA.7.DE.1.1E | Express preferences: Explore and assess oral print and other media texts recommended by others |
ELA.7.DE.1.1F | Set goals: Use appropriate terminology to discuss developing abilities in personal language learning and use |
ELA.7.CE.1.2A | Consider the ideas of others: Listen and respond constructively to alternative ideas or opinions |
ELA.7.CE.1.2B | Combine ideas: Use talk writing and representing to examine clarify and assess understanding of ideas information and experiences |
ELA.7.USC.2.1A | Use prior knowledge: Select and focus relevant ideas from personal experiences and prior knowledge to understand new ideas and information |
ELA.7.USC.2.1B | Use comprehension strategies: Identify connect and summarize in own words the main ideas from two or more sources on the same topic |
ELA.7.USC.2.1C | Use textual cues: Identify and use visual and textual cues such as numbers bullets and words to enhance understanding of ideas and information |
ELA.7.USC.2.1D | Use phonics and structural analysis: Apply flexibly knowledge of phonics sight vocabulary structural analysis language and context clues depending on purpose and rate of reading |
ELA.7.USC.2.1E | Use references: Skim and scan reference materials to confirm spellings or locate meanings of unfamiliar words |
ELA.7.RT.2.2A | Experience various texts: Experience oral print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres and justify own point of view using evidence from texts |
ELA.7.RT.2.2B | Construct meaning from texts: Compare the choices and behaviours of characters portrayed in texts with those of self and others and analyze how plot develops |
ELA.7.RT.2.2C | Appreciate the artistry of texts: Reflect on revise and elaborate on initial impressions of oral print and other media texts through subsequent reading listening and viewing activities |
ELA.7.UFET.2.3A | Understand forms and genres: Identify various forms and genres of oral print and other media texts and describe key characteristics of each |
ELA.7.UFET.2.3B | Understand techniques and elements: Identify the narrator's perspective and explain how it affects the overall meaning of a text |
ELA.7.UFET.2.3C | Experiment with language: Explore surprising and playful uses of language and visuals in popular culture and explain ways figurative language conveys meaning |
ELA.7.COT.2.4A | Generate ideas: Choose appropriate strategies for generating ideas and focusing topics for oral print and other media texts |
ELA.7.COT.2.4B | Elaborate on the expression of ideas: Use suspense exaggeration foreshadowing dialogue and description to show rising action and develop conflict |
ELA.7.COT.2.4C | Structure texts: Create oral print and other media texts that are unified by point of view carefully developed plot and endings consistent with previous events |
ELA.7.PF.3.1A | Focus attention: Consider audience purpose point of view and form when focusing topics for investigation |
ELA.7.PF.3.1B | Determine information needs: Discuss the types and sources of information appropriate for topic audience form purpose and point of view |
ELA.7.PF.3.1C | Plan to gather information: Plan and organize data collection based on instructions explanations and pre-established parameters |
ELA.7.SP.3.2A | Use a variety of sources: Obtain information from a variety of sources such as adults peers advertisements magazines lyrics formal interviews almanacs broadcasts and videos |
ELA.7.SP.3.2B | Access information: Use a variety of tools and text features such as headings topic sentences summaries staging and pacing and highlighting to access information |
ELA.7.SP.3.2C | Evaluate sources: Use pre-established criteria to evaluate the usefulness of a variety of information sources in terms of their structure and purpose |
ELA.7.ORE.3.3A | Organize information: Organize ideas and information by selecting or developing categories appropriate to a particular topic and purpose |
ELA.7.ORE.3.3B | Record information: Make notes using headings and subheadings or graphic organizers appropriate to a topic and reference sources |
ELA.7.ORE.3.3C | Evaluate information: Assess if the amount and quality of gathered information is appropriate to purpose and audience and address information gaps |
ELA.7.SR.3.4A | Share ideas and information: Communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral print and other media texts such as reports autobiographies brochures and video presentations |
ELA.7.SR.3.4B | Review research process: Identify strengths and areas for improvement in personal research skills |
ELA.7.EI.4.1A | Appraise their own and others' work: Identify particular content features that enhance the effectiveness of published oral print and other media texts |
ELA.7.EI.4.1B | Revise and edit: Revise introductions conclusions and the order of ideas and information to add coherence and clarify meaning |
ELA.7.EI.4.1C | Enhance legibility: Choose and use printing cursive writing or word processing depending on the task audience and purpose |
ELA.7.EI.4.1D | Expand knowledge of language: Identify differences between standard English and slang colloquialism or jargon and explain how these differences affect meaning |
ELA.7.EI.4.1E | Enhance artistry: Experiment with figurative language illustrations and video effects to create visual images provide emphasis or express emotion |
ELA.7.AC.4.2A | Attend to grammar and usage: Use a variety of subordinate clauses correctly and appropriately in own writing |
ELA.7.AC.4.2C | Attend to capitalization and punctuation: Use periods and commas with quotation marks that indicate direct speech in own writing |
ELA.7.PS.4.3A | Present information: Present ideas and opinions confidently but without dominating the discussion during small group activities |
ELA.7.PS.4.3B | Enhance presentation: Clarify and support ideas or opinions with details visuals or media techniques |
ELA.7.PS.4.3C | Use effective oral and visual communication: Identify and use explicit techniques to arouse and maintain interest and to convince the audience |
ELA.7.PS.4.3D | Demonstrate attentive listening and viewing: Listen and view attentively to organize and classify information and to carry out multistep instructions |
ELA.7.ROSC.5.1A | Appreciate diversity: Discuss how ideas people experiences and cultural traditions are portrayed in various oral print and other media texts including Aboriginal oral stories and artifacts |
ELA.7.ROSC.5.1B | Relate texts to culture: Identify and discuss recurring themes in oral print and other media texts from diverse cultures and communities including Aboriginal peoples |
ELA.7.ROSC.5.1C | Celebrate accomplishments and events: Select and use appropriate form and tone for specific audiences to celebrate special events and accomplishments |
ELA.7.ROSC.5.1D | Use language to show respect: Demonstrate respect for diverse ideas cultures and traditions portrayed in oral print and other media texts |
ELA.7.WWG.5.2A | Cooperate with others: Contribute collaboratively in group situations by asking questions and building on the ideas of others |
ELA.7.WWG.5.2B | Work in groups: Contribute ideas knowledge and questions to establish an information base for research or investigations |
ELA.7.WWG.5.2C | Evaluate group process: Evaluate group process and personal contributions according to pre-established criteria to determine strengths and areas for improvement |