English & Writing · K–8

7th grade writing curriculum: every topic, in teaching order

All 8 topics in 7th grade writing, in teaching order, each with the standard it addresses. Free printable sample, and 960 questions in the full workbook.

8 topics960 questions224 printed pagesAges 12–13

What a 7th grade student covers in English & Writing

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentencesChoose among sentence types to signal differing relationships among ideasLanguage (L.7.1b)
  2. Fixing misplaced and dangling modifiersPlace phrases and clauses within a sentence so they modify the right wordLanguage (L.7.1c)
  3. Commas between coordinate adjectivesUse a comma to separate coordinate adjectives and leave it out for cumulative adjectivesLanguage (L.7.2a)
  4. Precise language and cutting wordinessChoose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancyLanguage (L.7.3a)
  5. Narratives with point of view and precise detailEstablish a point of view, use precise words and sensory language, and craft a reflective conclusionWriting (W.7.3)
  6. Informative writing with text structuresPreview what is to follow and organize with definition, classification, comparison/contrast and cause/effectWriting (W.7.2)
  7. Arguments that acknowledge alternate claimsIntroduce a claim, acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and support it with logical reasoning and accurate sourcesWriting (W.7.1)
  8. Citing sources and avoiding plagiarismUse search terms well, judge credibility, quote or paraphrase, and follow a standard citation formatWriting (W.7.8)

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

8 topics, 960 questions and 224 printed pages, with the answer key included.

$19.99 as a PDF you print at home, as many copies as you need for your own household.

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One full topic — Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of English & Writing

Every subject in 7th grade

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 7th grade English & Writing?

8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps — Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try, Show What You Know — and then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One full topic — Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences — as a printable PDF, with the answer key. No payment and no card.

Do you publish grades above 8?

Not yet. Kindergarten through 8th grade now, high school coming soon. We announce each grade when it is ready.