7th grade · Vocabulary
What a 7th grade student learns in Vocabulary
Grade 7 vocabulary centers on strategic determination of word meanings in complex texts using Greek/Latin morphology and context, plus deep analysis of figurative language (including allusions), connotations versus denotations, and precise acquisition of academic and domain-specific terms.
The skills for the year
- 1Determine meanings of unknown/multiple-meaning words via grade-7 context clues
- 2Use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots as meaning clues
- 3Consult dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauruses for pronunciation, part of speech, and etymology
- 4Verify preliminary word-meaning determinations with reference materials
- 5Interpret literary, biblical, and mythological allusions in context
- 6Analyze figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification) for precise meaning
- 7Use synonym/antonym relationships to clarify word meanings
- 8Complete and interpret analogies to deepen word-relationship understanding
- 9Distinguish connotations of words that share similar denotations
- 10Analyze subtle nuances among near-synonyms
- 11Determine figurative and connotative meanings of words/phrases in literary texts
- 12Analyze impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone
- 13Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic vocabulary
- 14Acquire and accurately use domain-specific vocabulary across content areas
- 15Gather and apply vocabulary knowledge critical to comprehension or expression
- 16Employ precise word choice and domain-specific terms in speaking and writing
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