Building Blocks of 7th Grade Reading & Writing
Grade 7
The school year moves quickly, with so many skills to cover and even more opportunities for learning gaps to emerge. But reading and writing are building block subjects: not only are advanced skills built atop fundamentals, but a student’s ability to read and write is essential for their success in other classes, too. It is therefore critical for students to address and fill reading learning gaps quickly and to continually strengthen these foundations for future learning.
That’s why Building Blocks of 7th Grade Reading & Writing meets weekly to give learners the instruction and repetition they need to master building block skills permanently. Each week, an expert instructor will lead students through engaging demonstrations and exercises designed to fill in learning gaps and solidify understanding of the 7th grade literacy skills–such as distinguishing between connotations of similar words, determining and analyzing an author’s point of view, and writing argumentative essays–most essential for success the rest of the school year and beyond.
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4 sessions
1x per week
1 hour each
session duration
What You’ll Walk Away With
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An understanding of literary elements like character and setting, improve reading fluency, and gain the tools to write with clarity and confidence.
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Learn how to identify plot, theme, and conflict in any text—from short stories to novels and articles.
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Practice fluency and decoding with guided reading for stronger comprehension and vocabulary growth.
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Break down complex characters and analyze their development through engaging classroom discussions.
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Discover how setting and tone impact narrative—and how to use them in your own writing.
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Explore figurative language, including metaphors, idioms, and allusions to deepen reading and writing impact.
Why Students (and Parents) Love This Program
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Students build a solid foundation that boosts their confidence in both academic and everyday reading and writing—developing stronger expression, deeper comprehension, and a love for storytelling.
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Engaging, Pop Culture-Infused Teaching: Lessons draw from Marvel superheroes, Taylor Swift lyrics, and everyday life to make literary concepts relatable and fun.
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Builds Academic and Personal Confidence: Students not only improve skills for English class—they also learn how to better understand the world and express themselves clearly.
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Interactive and Supportive Environment: Live participation, emoji polls, personal anecdotes, and chat discussions create a warm, inviting classroom where everyone is seen and heard.
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Flexible and Replayable: Join live or review on demand—perfect for students balancing school, sports, and other activities.
Included with Your Learning Membership
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Live expert instruction from a certified English teacher
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Clear, real-world examples using movies, books, songs, and everyday settings
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Regular vocabulary-building exercises and fluency practice
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Lessons on character analysis, theme, tone, conflict, and more
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Interactive Q&A and chat-based student engagement
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Unlimited on-demand replays for flexible review
Building Blocks of 7th Grade Reading & Writing
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