PEI Grade 7 English Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Grade 7 English topic. Aligned to what Prince Edward Island schools teach. Get help with reading, writing, and more.

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7.ENGA.SCO1.1

Verbal and nonverbal communication; audience awareness; formal and informal register; adaptation: Express ideas and points of view using appropriate communication adapted to audience purpose and context

7.ENGA.SCO1.2

Topic selection; organization; visual aids; eye contact; voice; body language; engagement: Plan and deliver oral presentations using effective verbal and nonverbal communication

7.ENGA.SCO2.1

Group discussion strategies; active listening; building on ideas; turn-taking; self-monitoring: Apply communication strategies and skills to contribute to effective talk in various settings

7.ENGA.SCO2.2

Role-based discussion; peer interaction; accountable talk; shared reading; facilitation: Participate in literature circles using roles to facilitate collaborative discussion

7.ENGA.SCO2.3

Turn-taking; building on ideas; respectful disagreement; active listening; contribution: Participate effectively in small and whole group discussions with respect

7.ENGA.SCO2.4

Script reading; expression; characterization; fluency; performance; interpretation: Perform readers theatre scripts with expressive reading and characterization

7.ENGA.SCO3

Body language interpretation; tone analysis; facial expressions; effectiveness evaluation: Examine speaker's verbal and nonverbal language using co-constructed success criteria

7.ENGA.SCO4.1

Plot; characterization; setting; conflict; point of view; theme development: Respond literally inferentially and critically to narrative text structure and characteristics

7.ENGA.SCO4.2

Thesis; explanation; supporting details; point of view; context; organizational patterns: Respond literally inferentially and critically to expository text purpose and structure

7.ENGA.SCO4.3

Argument analysis; thesis; supporting details; bias detection; persuasive techniques; critical response: Respond critically to persuasive texts evaluating arguments and identifying techniques

7.ENGA.SCO4.5

Visual literacy; media techniques; tone; mood; composition; critical viewing: Interpret visual and multimedia texts analyzing composition and techniques

7.ENGA.SCO4.6

Prior knowledge activation; predicting; monitoring comprehension; summarizing; reflecting: Use before during and after reading strategies to make meaning of texts

7.ENGA.SCO4.7

Text-to-self; text-to-text; text-to-world connections; personal reactions; opinions: Make personal connections to texts and respond with supported opinions

7.ENGA.SCO4.8

Extended reading; character development; thematic exploration; plot analysis; discussion: Read and analyze a complete novel examining literary elements and themes

7.ENGA.SCO4.9

Story elements; compact narrative; literary techniques; theme; author's craft: Analyze short stories identifying how authors develop theme in condensed narratives

7.ENGA.SCO4.10

Description; sequence; compare-contrast; cause-effect; problem-solution; text features: Identify and analyze organizational structures and features in non-fiction texts

7.ENGA.SCO4.11

Persuasive techniques; target audience; media messages; bias; critical viewing: Analyze media texts including advertisements to understand persuasive techniques and bias

7.ENGA.SCO4.12

Visual literacy; panel analysis; word-image relationships; sequential art; interpretation: Read and interpret graphic novels analyzing how visual elements contribute to meaning

7.ENGA.SCO4.13

Word meaning strategies; context analysis; word parts; reference tools; vocabulary expansion: Use context clues and reference tools to determine meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary

7.ENGA.SCO4.14

Implied meaning; text clues; background knowledge; logical reasoning; evidence: Make inferences and draw conclusions using textual evidence and reasoning

7.ENGA.SCO4.15

Main ideas; supporting details; key points; condensing information; synthesis: Summarize texts distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details

7.ENGA.SCO4.16

Identifying causes; recognizing effects; relationships among ideas; signal words; analysis: Analyze cause and effect relationships and interpret connections among ideas

7.ENGA.SCO4.17

Intent; bias; point of view; style; technique; effectiveness evaluation: Identify and analyze author's purpose perspective and craft techniques

7.ENGA.SCO4.18

Self-selection; personal choice; reading preferences; response journals; book talks: Select and read texts independently maintaining reader response reflections

7.ENGA.SCO4.19

National identity; Canadian themes; diverse voices; regional perspectives; cultural representation: Read and respond to Canadian literature representing diverse regional perspectives

7.ENGA.SCO4.20

Genre awareness; fiction types; non-fiction forms; convention identification; comparison: Study specific genres to understand their characteristics purposes and conventions

7.ENGA.SCO4.22

Archetypal characters; hero's journey; cultural values; universal themes; oral tradition: Read and analyze myths and legends identifying archetypal elements and cultural themes

7.ENGA.SCO4.23

World-building; speculation; genre conventions; imaginative elements; analysis: Read science fiction and fantasy texts analyzing genre-specific elements and themes

7.ENGA.SCO4.24

Historical context; accuracy; fictional elements; time period; research-based writing: Read historical fiction understanding the blend of historical fact and fictional elements

7.ENGA.SCO5.1

Sensory language; visual creation; symbolic meaning; deeper significance; interpretation: Examine how imagery and symbolism are used to enhance text meaning

7.ENGA.SCO5.2

Comparisons; figurative language; implicit and explicit comparison; meaning enhancement: Analyze how similes and metaphors create comparisons and enhance meaning

7.ENGA.SCO5.3

Sound patterns; auditory effects; rhythm; mood creation; emphasis: Examine how alliteration and onomatopoeia enhance text through sound

7.ENGA.SCO5.4

Free verse; haiku; ballad; structure; rhythm; rhyme scheme; poetic elements: Read and analyze various poetic forms understanding structural elements and devices

7.ENGA.SCO6.1

Power dynamics; agency; character development; social justice themes; critical analysis: Evaluate how empowerment is portrayed in texts including who holds power

7.ENGA.SCO6.2

Indigenous literature; cultural representation; traditional and contemporary stories; respect: Read and analyze texts from Indigenous perspectives and diverse cultural voices

7.ENGA.SCO6.3

LGBTQ2S+ representation; gender diversity; equality; inclusive texts; understanding: Read texts inclusive of gender identity and sexual orientation that promote equality

7.ENGA.SCO6.4

Prejudice detection; stereotype recognition; persuasive language; propaganda; critical analysis: Read critically to recognize bias stereotypes and language used to manipulate

7.ENGA.SCO6.5

Similarities; differences; themes across texts; alternative interpretations; synthesis: Compare multiple texts and consider alternative perspectives on empowerment

7.ENGA.SCO7.1

Research questions; topic selection; information needs; inquiry stages; planning: Use the inquiry process to develop research questions and plan investigation

7.ENGA.SCO7.2

Credibility assessment; bias detection; authority evaluation; accuracy verification: Differentiate between reliable and unreliable information sources using criteria

7.ENGA.SCO7.3

Note-taking; paraphrasing; summarizing; source documentation; academic integrity: Synthesize information from research while understanding and avoiding plagiarism

7.ENGA.SCO7.4

Search strategies; website evaluation; digital citizenship; online safety; critical evaluation: Apply digital literacy skills to locate and evaluate online information responsibly

7.ENGA.SCO7.5

Topic focus; research integration; organization; source recording; formal writing: Write research reports integrating information and recording sources appropriately

7.ENGA.SCO8.1

Topic focus; main idea; relevant details; logical sequencing; paragraph structure: Develop ideas with relevant details and organize writing with logical structure

7.ENGA.SCO8.2

Author personality; audience connection; precise vocabulary; figurative language: Develop voice that connects with audience and use precise interesting word choice

7.ENGA.SCO8.3

Sentence variety; natural flow; spelling; punctuation; grammar; usage: Create sentence fluency with variety and apply conventions of standard English

7.ENGA.SCO8.4

Plot development; characterization; dialogue; descriptive language; story structure; pacing: Construct narrative fiction with well-developed characters and engaging plots

7.ENGA.SCO8.5

Personal experience; memoir; real events; descriptive details; reflection; significance: Write narrative non-fiction recounting real experiences with reflection

7.ENGA.SCO8.6

Thesis development; explanation; supporting details; clarity; text structures; organization: Construct expository texts that explain information clearly with supporting details

7.ENGA.SCO8.7

Claim development; supporting evidence; counterarguments; logical reasoning; persuasive techniques: Write persuasive texts with supported arguments addressing counterarguments

7.ENGA.SCO8.8

Poetic devices; form; rhythm; imagery; creative expression; literary devices: Create poetry and lyrics using literary devices and varied forms

7.ENGA.SCO8.9

Digital storytelling; visual design; media composition; technology integration; purpose: Construct visual and multimedia texts using appropriate technologies and design

7.ENGA.SCO8.10

Brainstorming; graphic organizers; planning; audience analysis; composing; development: Apply prewriting strategies and create drafts developing ideas with support

7.ENGA.SCO8.11

Topic sentences; supporting details; unity; coherence; transition words; flow: Construct well-organized paragraphs with transitions connecting ideas

7.ENGA.SCO8.12

Hook; thesis; background; summary; final thoughts; satisfying endings: Write engaging introductions and effective conclusions providing closure

7.ENGA.SCO8.13

Realistic conversation; character voice; sensory details; show don't tell; imagery: Use dialogue and descriptive techniques to create vivid engaging narratives

7.ENGA.SCO8.14

Simple compound complex sentences; types; structures; variety; effectiveness: Construct varied sentence types and structures for effective communication

7.ENGA.SCO8.15

Agreement rules; singular-plural; tense consistency; correct usage; standard structures: Apply subject-verb agreement and maintain consistent verb tenses

7.ENGA.SCO8.16

Pronoun-antecedent agreement; subjective-objective forms; clear references; case: Use pronouns correctly with clear antecedents and proper case

7.ENGA.SCO8.17

Periods; question marks; exclamation points; comma rules; series; clauses: Apply correct end punctuation and comma usage in sentences

7.ENGA.SCO8.18

Direct speech; dialogue punctuation; paragraph formatting; titles; correct placement: Punctuate dialogue and quotations correctly including paragraph formatting

7.ENGA.SCO8.19

Possessives; contractions; lists; independent clauses; complex sentences: Use apostrophes colons and semicolons appropriately for clarity

7.ENGA.SCO8.20

Spelling patterns; high-frequency words; homophones; proper nouns; titles; correctness: Spell familiar words correctly and apply capitalization rules consistently

7.ENGA.SCO8.21

Purpose; audience; format; tone; conventions; appropriate style; clarity: Write letters using appropriate format tone and conventions for purpose and audience

7.ENGA.SCO8.22

Subject lines; appropriate language; clarity; digital citizenship; respectful tone: Compose effective emails and digital messages using appropriate etiquette

7.ENGA.SCO9.1

Constructive criticism; specific feedback; criteria application; peer and self-assessment: Provide specific critical feedback on writing using co-constructed success criteria

7.ENGA.SCO9.2

Self-assessment; peer assessment; model analysis; identifying strengths; improvement opportunities: Analyze self peer and model texts to identify strengths and areas for growth

7.ENGA.SCO10.1

Incorporating feedback; making changes; improving clarity; refining ideas; decision-making: Enhance personal text by deciding which feedback to use and applying changes

7.ENGA.SCO10.2

Proofreading; error correction; conventions application; final preparation; publishing: Edit writing to correct errors in conventions and prepare polished final versions

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Work selection; growth demonstration; self-assessment; goal setting; metacognition: Develop portfolios demonstrating learning growth with reflection on achievements and goals

Grade 7 English in Prince Edward Island

Grade 7 English in PEI is a big step up. Students move from basic reading and writing skills into deeper analysis, more structured writing forms, and critical thinking about texts. StudyPug supports every part of this transition with lessons and practice built around the PEI Grade 7 English curriculum.

Reading and Literature

Grade 7 readers in PEI work with a wide range of texts — novels, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, myths, legends, graphic novels, and media texts. Students learn to respond literally, inferentially, and critically, using textual evidence to support their thinking. Key skills include:

  • Analyzing narrative and expository text structures
  • Responding critically to persuasive texts and identifying bias
  • Interpreting poetry and lyrics for tone, mood, and point of view
  • Reading and analyzing a complete novel for literary elements and themes
  • Examining imagery, symbolism, similes, and metaphors
  • Reading texts from Indigenous and diverse cultural perspectives

Writing Skills

Grade 7 writing in PEI covers a range of forms and purposes. Students learn to plan, draft, revise, and edit their work. Topics include:

  • Narrative fiction and narrative non-fiction
  • Expository and persuasive writing with supporting arguments
  • Poetry and lyrics using literary devices
  • Research reports with proper source citation
  • Emails, letters, and digital messages
  • Paragraph organization, transitions, introductions, and conclusions

Grammar and Conventions

Strong writing depends on accurate grammar and conventions. Grade 7 students in PEI work on subject-verb agreement, consistent verb tenses, pronoun usage, punctuation, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, spelling, and capitalization. StudyPug breaks each rule into clear lessons with practice so students can apply what they learn in their own writing.

Oral Communication and Media Literacy

Grade 7 English also covers speaking and listening skills, including oral presentations, literature circles, readers theatre, and group discussions. Students analyze media texts such as advertisements and multimedia compositions, learning to identify persuasive techniques and bias. StudyPug lessons walk students through these concepts with guided practice and worked examples.

Research and Inquiry

Students in Grade 7 learn to use the inquiry process — developing research questions, finding reliable sources, synthesizing information, and avoiding plagiarism. Digital literacy skills help students evaluate online information responsibly. StudyPug supports these skills with clear explanations and practice exercises aligned to PEI's Grade 7 English expectations.