LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

English Language Arts — Grade 7

Goal 3: The learner will refine the understanding and use of argument.

Objective 3.02. Use the problem-solution process by:

  • studying problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
  • utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
  • constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
  • recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Interdisciplinary Integrated Unit on DNA/Genetics Part C: Language Arts
The third lesson of an interdisciplinary integrated unit on DNA and genetics, focusing on language arts. The first two lessons in the unit focus on science and math.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Marlene Smith, and Tori Goldrick.

Resources on the web

The penny problem
In this lesson from EconEdLink, students explore possibilities for “phasing out” the penny from the United States money supply. This lesson incorporates links to a variety of web resources. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: EconEdLink
Inventing and presenting unit 3: Persuasive speaking and invention promotion
This lesson is part of a three-part unit from ReadWriteThink titled “Inventing and Presenting.” In this interdisciplinary unit, students use what they have learned about experimentation and the scientific method, critical thinking, clear writing,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Inventing and presenting unit 2: Effective speeches and building the invention
This lesson is part of a three-part unit from ReadWriteThink titled “Inventing and Presenting.” In this interdisciplinary unit, students use what they have learned about experimentation and the scientific method, critical thinking, clear writing,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Adopt a lot
Students identify a place in the community that needs to be improved and develop a plan to renew the area. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink