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The official British Columbia English Language Arts 7 curriculum
British Columbia defines English Language Arts 7 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source BC's official English language arts curriculumRead it on the government site — curriculum.gov.bc.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Content — Story and Text | 10 | Story and Text |
| Content — Strategies and Processes | 22 | Strategies and Processes |
| Content — Language Features, Structure, and Conventions | 19 | Language Features, Structure, and Conventions |
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How MapleMind teaches English Language Arts 7 — every unit, lesson, and skill
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Unit 1Story and TextOfficial strand · Content — Story and Text
Big Idea: texts are built to do a job, told with craft, and used to make a case. Telling text forms, functions, and genres apart; using text features to navigate a text; reading literary elements and devices with a sharper eye; and recognizing how an argument is built and supported.
Forms, Functions, and Genres of Text
- Forms of text7.FFG.1 — Identify the form a text takes — a text message, a report, a script, a blog post, a poem — and notice how form shapes the way a text looks and reads.
- Functions of text7.FFG.2 — Identify the function a text is built to do — inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct — by looking at what it is trying to make the reader think, feel, or do.
- Genres of text7.FFG.3 — Name a text's genre — such as dystopian fiction, memoir, satire, or persuasive speech — from the features and patterns it shows.
Text Features
- Using text features7.TF.1 — Use text features — subheadings, pull quotes, sidebars, hyperlinks, an index — to find information quickly and understand a text better.
Literary Elements
- Narrative structures7.LE.1 — Recognize how a story is put together — including structures like flashback or multiple storylines — and how that structure carries the story's meaning.
- Characterization7.LE.2 — Identify how an author builds a complex character — through what they say, do, think, and how others react to them — and use those clues to explain the character's motivation.
- Setting7.LE.3 — Identify a story's setting — the time and place it happens in — and explain how it shapes the mood or the events of the story.
Literary Devices
- Sensory detail7.LD.1 — Notice sensory details — words that let a reader see, hear, smell, taste, or feel a scene — and explain how they make writing more vivid.
- Figurative language7.LD.2 — Recognize figurative language — simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole — and explain the effect it creates instead of taking it literally.
Argument
- Building and spotting an argument7.ARG.1 — Identify the claim an argument is making, the reasons and evidence used to support it, and judge whether the support actually backs up the claim.
The official wording — 10 outcomes in this unit
- 7.FFG.1
forms of text
- 7.FFG.2
functions of text
- 7.FFG.3
genres of text
- 7.TF.1
text features
- 7.LE.1
narrative structures
- 7.LE.2
characterization
- 7.LE.3
setting
- 7.LD.1
sensory detail
- 7.LD.2
figurative language
- 7.ARG.1
argument
Unit 2Strategies and ProcessesOfficial strand · Content — Strategies and Processes
Big Idea: strong readers, speakers, thinkers, and writers each rely on their own toolkit of strategies. Using reading strategies to build meaning from a text, oral language strategies to speak and listen well in discussion, metacognitive strategies to monitor your own thinking, and the writing process to grow a piece of writing.
Reading Strategies
- Using contextual clues7.RS.1 — Use the words and sentences around an unfamiliar word to figure out what it probably means.
- Using phonics and word structure7.RS.2 — Break an unfamiliar word into sounds and parts — prefixes, roots, suffixes — to help read and understand it.
- Visualizing7.RS.3 — Build a picture in your mind of what is happening in a text, using the details the author gives, to understand it more deeply.
- Questioning (reading)7.RS.4 — Ask questions before, during, and after reading to guide your thinking and check your understanding of a text.
- Predicting7.RS.5 — Use clues from the title, cover, or story so far to make a reasonable guess about what happens next.
- Previewing text7.RS.6 — Skim a text's title, headings, and images before reading closely to get a sense of what it will be about.
- Summarizing7.RS.7 — Shrink a text down to its main idea and most important points in your own words, leaving out minor details.
- Making inferences7.RS.8 — Combine clues from the text with what you already know to figure out something the author doesn't say directly.
Oral Language Strategies
- Focusing on the speaker7.OL.1 — Give full attention to whoever is speaking — eyes on them, mind on their ideas — instead of thinking about something else or planning what to say next.
- Asking questions to clarify7.OL.2 — Ask a question when something a speaker said is unclear, so you understand their meaning instead of guessing.
- Listening for specifics7.OL.3 — Listen for particular details or information you need — like a date, a name, or an instruction — rather than only catching the general idea.
- Expressing opinions7.OL.4 — Share your own opinion clearly in a discussion or debate, along with a reason that explains why you think that way.
- Speaking with expression7.OL.5 — Use your voice — tone, emphasis, feeling — to bring your spoken words to life instead of speaking in a flat monotone.
- Staying on topic7.OL.6 — Keep your contributions in a discussion connected to what is actually being talked about, instead of drifting to something unrelated.
- Taking turns7.OL.7 — Wait for your turn to speak in a conversation or discussion, and let others finish their thought before you add yours.
Metacognitive Strategies
- Reflecting7.MC.1 — Look back on your own learning or work and think about what you did, what worked, and what you noticed about yourself as a learner.
- Questioning your own thinking7.MC.2 — Ask yourself questions like "does this make sense?" or "what am I confused about?" while you learn, to monitor your own understanding.
- Goal setting7.MC.3 — Set a clear, specific goal for your own learning or writing, and use it to guide what you work on next.
- Self-evaluating7.MC.4 — Judge your own work honestly against a goal or standard, noticing what you did well and what still needs work.
Writing Processes
- Revising7.WP.1 — Improve the ideas, details, and flow of a draft — adding, removing, or reordering parts — before worrying about spelling and grammar.
- Editing7.WP.2 — Fix the spelling, grammar, and punctuation in a draft so it is correct and easy to read.
- Considering audience7.WP.3 — Think about who will read a piece of writing and adjust word choice, tone, and detail so it fits that reader.
The official wording — 22 outcomes in this unit
- 7.RS.1
using contextual clues
- 7.RS.2
using phonics and word structure
- 7.RS.3
visualizing
- 7.RS.4
questioning
- 7.RS.5
predicting
- 7.RS.6
previewing text
- 7.RS.7
summarizing
- 7.RS.8
making inferences
- 7.OL.1
focusing on the speaker
- 7.OL.2
asking questions to clarify
- 7.OL.3
listening for specifics
- 7.OL.4
expressing opinions
- 7.OL.5
speaking with expression
- 7.OL.6
staying on topic
- 7.OL.7
taking turns
- 7.MC.1
reflecting
- 7.MC.2
questioning
- 7.MC.3
goal setting
- 7.MC.4
self-evaluating
- 7.WP.1
revising
- 7.WP.2
editing
- 7.WP.3
considering audience
Unit 3Language Features, Structure, and ConventionsOfficial strand · Content — Language Features, Structure, and Conventions
Big Idea: the smaller building blocks of language — how we say things aloud, how we organize sentences into paragraphs, the different varieties and registers English comes in, the rules of grammar, and how a piece is presented — give both speech and writing their clarity and impact. Using the features that shape spoken language, organizing paragraphs, recognizing language varieties and registers, building fluent sentences, applying the conventions of written English, and choosing presentation techniques.
Features of Oral Language
- Tone7.FOL.1 — Notice how the tone of a speaker's voice — cheerful, serious, sarcastic — changes how their words should be understood.
- Volume7.FOL.2 — Notice how loud or soft a speaker is, and how volume affects whether a message feels urgent, calm, or important.
- Inflection7.FOL.3 — Notice how a speaker's pitch rises and falls — like at the end of a question — and how that inflection changes meaning.
- Pace7.FOL.4 — Notice how fast or slow a speaker talks, and how pace can show excitement, calm, or give a listener time to think.
- Gestures7.FOL.5 — Notice the hand movements, facial expressions, and body language a speaker uses to support and add meaning to their words.
Paragraphing
- Paragraphing7.PG.1 — Organize writing into paragraphs, each built around one main idea with details that support it, so the whole piece is easy to follow.
Language Varieties
- Regional dialects and varieties of English7.LV.1 — Recognize that English sounds and looks different across regions — different words, accents, and expressions — without any version being "wrong."
- Standard Canadian English versus American English7.LV.2 — Notice differences between standard Canadian English and American English, such as spelling and some word choices.
- Formal versus informal registers7.LV.3 — Tell apart a formal register (like an essay or a job letter) from an informal one (like a text to a friend), and explain why each fits its situation.
- Situational varieties7.LV.4 — Recognize that the way people use language changes depending on the situation they're in, such as a classroom, a text chat, or a family dinner.
Syntax and Sentence Fluency
- Mixing simple, compound, and complex sentences7.SSF.1 — Use a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences in your writing so it reads smoothly instead of sounding choppy or repetitive.
- Correct pronoun use7.SSF.2 — Use pronouns correctly so it is always clear which noun each pronoun is replacing.
- Subject-verb agreement7.SSF.3 — Match a verb correctly to its subject — singular subjects take singular verbs, plural subjects take plural verbs — even when other words come between them.
- Using transitional words7.SSF.4 — Use transitional words — such as however, therefore, meanwhile — to connect ideas and show how sentences relate to each other.
- Spotting run-on sentences and fragments7.SSF.5 — Recognize a run-on sentence (two sentences jammed together) and a sentence fragment (an incomplete thought), and fix each so sentences are complete and clear.
Conventions
- Punctuation7.CV.1 — Use punctuation — commas, quotation marks, colons, apostrophes — correctly so a piece of writing is clear and easy to read.
- Capitalization7.CV.2 — Capitalize the start of sentences and proper nouns — names, places, titles — correctly and consistently.
- Canadian spelling7.CV.3 — Spell words using Canadian conventions (like "colour" and "centre") accurately in your own writing.
Presentation Techniques
- Presentation techniques7.PT.1 — Choose techniques — visuals, formatting, layout, or digital tools — that make a presentation of your work clearer and more engaging for its audience.
The official wording — 19 outcomes in this unit
- 7.FOL.1
tone
- 7.FOL.2
volume
- 7.FOL.3
inflection
- 7.FOL.4
pace
- 7.FOL.5
gestures
- 7.PG.1
paragraphing
- 7.LV.1
regional dialects and varieties of English
- 7.LV.2
standard Canadian English versus American English
- 7.LV.3
formal versus informal registers
- 7.LV.4
situational varieties
- 7.SSF.1
use of a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences
- 7.SSF.2
correct pronoun use
- 7.SSF.3
subject-verb agreement
- 7.SSF.4
use of transitional words
- 7.SSF.5
awareness of run-on sentences and sentence fragments
- 7.CV.1
punctuation
- 7.CV.2
capitalization
- 7.CV.3
Canadian spelling
- 7.PT.1
presentation techniques
Printable workbook · A keepsake of the year
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Built from the same official curriculum as this page. Before and after each skill above, your student colours in how sure they feel — so the two of you can see, on one page, what's clicking and what needs another look. It's a quiet way to follow how the year is really going.
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The official source is linked on this page — BC's official English language arts curriculum. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
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