Exploring Identity: American Born Chinese

L.7.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L.7.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

L.7.3 — Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

L.7.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

SL.7.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.7.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

W.7.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

W.7.2.b — Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

W.7.2.c — Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

W.7.2.d — Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

W.7.2.e — Establish and maintain a formal style.

W.7.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W.7.5 — With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

W.7.6 — Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.

W.7.7 — Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.

W.7.8 — Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

W.7.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

W.7.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.