Grade 7 Units

Explore Grade 7 unit plans in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts with standards-aligned lessons that support engaging, rigorous instruction.

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Grade 7 Math Units

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 7 Math): Multiply & Divide Rational Numbers

7th graders gain fluency with multiplying and dividing signed fractions and decimals through sign rules, reciprocals, and real-world applications. They convert fractions to decimals, identify repeating or terminating forms, and check results for magnitude, sign, and reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 7 Math): Integer Operations—Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers

7th graders build fluency with adding and subtracting signed numbers using number lines, additive inverse rules, and real-world contexts like elevation and money changes. They connect direction, distance, and sign to explain and justify results with clarity and precision.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 7 Math): Percent Change & Multistep Problems

7th graders extend percent understanding to increases, decreases, commissions, and simple interest. They compare strategies—proportions, equations, and multipliers (1 ± r)—to solve multistep percent problems, justify method choices, and check results for accuracy and reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 7 Math): Percent Sense—Part, Whole, Percent

7th graders master percent reasoning by solving real-world problems involving discounts, markups, tips, and tax. They use proportions, equations, and benchmark percents for quick estimates, accuracy checks, and clear communication of multistep calculations.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 7 Math): Writing and Using y = kx

7th graders represent proportional relationships using y = kx, interpret key points (0,0) and (1,k) as the origin and unit rate, and solve for missing values with correct units. They connect equations, tables, and graphs to model real-world proportional situations precisely.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 7 Math): Proportional Relationships—Tables, Graphs, and k

7th graders learn to identify proportional relationships, compute and interpret the constant of proportionality (k) from tables and graphs, and represent them using y = kx. They connect multiple representations to explain meaning, units, and real-world applications with precision.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 7 Math): Ratios to Unit Rates

7th graders master ratio reasoning by converting real-world comparisons into precise unit rates, including complex fractions and mixed units. They connect tables, double number lines, and y = kx equations to understand proportional relationships with accuracy and clarity.

Grade 7 Math Units

Unit Plan 1 (Grade 7 Math): Building Our Math Community & Problem-Solving Norms

7th graders build a strong math culture through discourse routines, self-checking, and error analysis. Engaging ratio, rate, and integer tasks strengthen number sense while fostering precision, collaboration, and confidence in mathematical communication.

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Grade 7 ELA Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 7 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Grade 7 ELA unit: students polish writing portfolios, refine language for effect, and deliver formal author talks. They revise diction and sentence rhythm for impact, use technology to publish, and present their growth and craft to an authentic audience.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 7 ELA): Author Study – Style and Craft

Grade 7 ELA unit: students compare an author’s craft across works and contrast fiction with historical accounts. They identify stylistic fingerprints, write short imitations using those moves, and deliver formal presentations explaining the author’s creative choices.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 7 ELA): Revising & Editing for Clarity

Grade 7 ELA unit: students strengthen grammar, punctuation, and style through revision. They refine phrases and clauses for clarity, fix commas and capitalization, and improve cohesion using precise language and transitions for polished, professional writing.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 7 ELA): Summarizing & Synthesizing Information

Grade 7 ELA unit: students determine central ideas, condense key details, and synthesize across texts. They compare how authors shape information, integrate evidence lines, and write concise, objective summaries and synthesis paragraphs showing overlap and divergence.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 7 ELA): Writing Informational Reports with Visuals

Grade 7 ELA unit: students write formal multi-section reports with clear headings, visuals, and captions. They integrate graphics that teach, use precise academic language, maintain an objective tone, and conclude with insights that show significance or next steps.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 7 ELA): Extended Research Project

Grade 7 ELA unit: students design focused research projects, gather credible print and digital sources, and take organized notes. They draft and publish concise reports using technology tools for collaboration, accurate citations, and digital literacy skills.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 7 ELA): Reading Science/History Texts with Visuals

Grade 7 ELA unit: students interpret charts, diagrams, and maps to extract trends, identify domain-specific vocabulary, and evaluate media credibility. They integrate text and visual evidence to write clear, accurate explanations that show how visuals deepen understanding.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 7 ELA): Procedural / How-To Explanatory Writing

Grade 7 ELA unit: students write clear, step-by-step how-to essays using logical sequencing, precise language, and effective formatting. They apply transitions, visuals, and measurable details to create organized, user-friendly procedural writing.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 7 ELA): Cause & Effect and Evaluating Claims

Grade 7 ELA unit: students analyze how events and ideas connect in informational texts and speeches, trace claims, and evaluate reasoning and evidence. They write concise evaluations judging whether arguments are logical, relevant, and sufficiently supported.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 7 ELA): Synthesizing Across Sources

Grade 7 ELA unit: students compare multiple texts and media on the same topic to identify agreements, differences, and credibility. They reconcile conflicting evidence and write concise, evidence-based responses that integrate ideas and evaluate reliability across sources.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 7 ELA): Author’s Purpose and Point of View (Informational)

Grade 7 ELA unit: students analyze how an author’s purpose and point of view shape content and style in informational texts. They compare tone, diction, and structure across sources and write evidence-based analyses using precise, objective language.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 7 ELA): Reading Biographies & Timelines

Grade 7 ELA unit: students analyze biographies to trace key life events, causes, and effects. They build timelines, summarize central ideas objectively, and integrate visuals or multimedia to explain how each medium deepens understanding of the subject’s impact.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 7 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Reflection

Grade 7 ELA unit: students plan, draft, and revise narratives using clear sequencing, purposeful transitions, and controlled pacing for tension. They craft reflective endings that show growth or insight, mastering structure, flow, and meaning in storytelling.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 7 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

Grade 7 ELA unit: students master dialogue punctuation, integrate action beats and thoughts, and refine narrative voice through precise language and pacing. They craft scenes that reveal character, build tension, and demonstrate strong writing conventions.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 7 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

Grade 7 ELA unit: students analyze how structure in poems, plays, and prose shapes meaning, then compare written texts to performances. They explore staging, pacing, and media techniques to understand how form and medium influence interpretation.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 7 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

Grade 7 ELA unit: students analyze how word choice shapes tone and meaning. They study connotation, rank synonyms by intensity, and revise writing for precision and concision—building clear, purposeful, and stylistically aware communication.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 7 ELA): Comparing Texts by the Same Author

Grade 7 ELA unit: students compare two works by the same author to uncover recurring themes, settings, and plot patterns. They analyze how fiction alters history for effect, then write clear, evidence-based comparisons using precise, formal language.