Building Blocks of 7th Grade Reading & Writing

What's the difference between a story's theme and its main idea, and why does it matter? In Building Blocks of 7th Grade Reading & Writing, students practice the reading and writing their class is doing right now, from novels and poetry to argument writing, with a live instructor, answering questions and trying each skill as they go. Every class leaves them stronger at a skill they're using in school, like writing a paragraph that backs a claim with evidence. For students with a voice of their own who want their writing to say what they mean.

Make the Basics Automatic When a student is still working hard to find a central idea or back up a claim with evidence, there's little attention left for deeper analysis. We revisit the core reading and writing skills from earlier grades until they come naturally.

Lock In This Year's Learning Getting a good grade on a unit isn't the same as owning the skill. We circle back to 7th grade skills from earlier in the year, like analyzing an author's point of view or citing multiple pieces of evidence, that every later unit builds on.

Tackle What's in Front of You Whether your class is reading a novel, analyzing poetry, or writing an argument, students get guided practice and clear strategies for the reading and writing they're doing in school right now.

Preview What's Next Wouldn't we all love a sneak peek at our next challenge before the clock starts ticking and the points start counting? We preview upcoming skills, like structuring an argumentative essay or analyzing how a poem's form shapes its meaning, so new assignments feel familiar instead of intimidating.