Reading Prose and Poetry
Grade 7 English Language Arts • ELA.7.RPP
1 Level 1 Foundation
3 skillsIdentify the narrative point of view
Identify sensory details
Determine the themes of short stories
2 Level 2 Developing
3 skillsDraw inferences from literary texts
Interpret figures of speech
Classify figures of speech
3 Level 3 Proficient
3 skillsAnalyze short stories
Label the rhyme scheme
Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone
4 Level 4 Advanced
3 skillsAnalyze passages from A Long Walk to Water: Part 1
Analyze passages from Anne of Green Gables: Part 1
Compare two texts with different genres
5 Level 5 Expert
2 skillsAnalyze passages from A Long Walk to Water: Part 2
Analyze passages from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Part 1
About Reading Prose and Poetry
This Grade 7 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading prose and poetry. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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