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Grade 07 ELA - EC: E07.C.1.2.6

Grade 07 ELA - EC: E07.C.1.2.6

Continuum of Activities

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

  • Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
  • Questions/activities that grow in complexity
  • Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Grade Levels

7th Grade

Course, Subject

English Language Arts

Activities

  1. Define conclusion within the context of formal writing.  

  2. Recognize easy-to-use conclusions that can be used in any type of writing.
  1. Determine which conclusion might be most effective for a particular written piece.
  1. Formulate conclusions based on topic and task.

Answer Key/Rubric

  1. Student defines conclusion as an ending section that brings the essay to a satisfying, logical end.   Students recognize that new information should not be introduced in the conclusion.

  2. Students will recognize easy-to-use conclusion that can be effective in any type of writing.  Some easy conclusions include:
  • Reword your introduction in new words.  Do not bring up new information in the conclusion.
  • Use a powerful quote that reinforces what you have discussed throughout the paper.
  • Consider using a statement such as, “Imagine a world where…” and then continue the discussion with the topic of the paper.
  • Consider asking your reader a question about the topic.
  1. Student will identify which easy-to-use conclusion might be most effective for their writing.  Have students write a brief paper and ask them to consider which conclusion might work for their needs.

  2. Student will create a concluding statement for task and purpose in a paper they write.  Students can choose one of the easy-to-use conclusions or can write their own.  The conclusion will clearly wrap up their paper and will provide a logical conclusion based on facts and evidence presented throughout the paper.
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