Number:

LAFS.7.L.2

Title:

Knowledge of Language

Type:

Cluster

Subject:

English Language Arts - Archived

Grade:

7

Strand

Language Standards

Cluster Access Points

• LAFS.7.L.2.AP.3a : Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely by eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
• LAFS.7.L.2.AP.3b : Use words, phrases or gathered information to accurately reflect meaning.

Cluster Resources

• Mastering Language: Beware of the Wordiness Monster: Learn to refine your writing by identifying language that is wordy, repetitive, or redundant. In this interactive tutorial, you'll practice identifying wordy language and replacing it with more concise language.

• Which van is the best buy?: The students will have to decide which van is the "best buy" for a family. They will have to figure monthly payments and will also use critical thinking skills to decide which is the best van to purchase.

  Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

• Grammar Bytes! Exercise 4: Simplifying Sentences with Apostrophes : This interactive exercise will give you practice simplifying sentences with apostrophes. For each practice item, you must simplify a sentence by typing a revision that demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out.

• Grammar Bytes! Exercise 5: Simplifying Sentences with Apostrophes: This interactive exercise will give you practice simplifying sentences with apostrophes. For each practice item, you must simplify a sentence by typing a revision that demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out.

• The Power of Simple Words: In this animated video from TEDed, students will identify simple elements of style that can improve their writing. They will learn that using simple language can often be the clearest way to convey a message.

• The Case Against Good and Bad: In this animated video from TEDed, students will learn why words like "bad" and "good" are not descriptive and have no place in their writing. They will also be able to choose many other more appropriate and expressive words to improve their writing once they finish the video.